Milady Esthetic State board Exam Review
Efficacy (Ans- A term that refers to the ability to produce an effect (ability to work)
Bactericidal (Ans- Capable of destroying bacteria
Natural Immunity (Ans- is partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living.
What is scabies?(Ans- A contagious disease caused by the itch mite. ( Part of Parasites)
What does porous mean?(Ans- Materials that have pores; absorbent
What are bacilli?(Ans- Short, rod shaped bacteria. Most "COMMON BACTERIA " responsible for the tetanus (lockjaw) & Tuberculosis (TB)
What are staphylococci?(Ans- Pus forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes.(They cause boils & pustules)
What is flagella (cilia)?(Ans- Slender hairlike extensions used by "bacilli & spirilla" for locomotion.
What is Mycobacterium Fortuitum?(Ans- A microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers.
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What is methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus?(Ans- Type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to antibiotics.(Disease shows pustules, rashes & boils)
What is the responsibility of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?(Ans- They register all of the disinfectants sold in the United States
How did they treat clients in 1985 using CDC & Standard precaution?(Ans- SP-As if each client was infected & CDC only used gloves if blood was present.
What is the responsibility of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)?(Ans- Studying diseases and providing guidance to prevent their spread.
What is trichology?(Ans- Scientific study of hair and its diseases.
What is lanugo?(Ans- Very soft and downy hair on a fetus.
What is vellus hair?(Ans- Very fine, soft hair like what grows on women's cheeks.
What is hair papilla?(Ans- Cone shaped elevation at the base of the follicle.
What is hair bulb?(Ans- Thick club shaped structure made from epithelial cells that surround the papilla.
What angle should you hold the spatula when applying soft wax?(Ans- 45 degrees
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What is not a form in which hard waxes are available?(Ans- Powders
What is not an example of a recent treatment or product use that is a contraindication for waxing?(Ans- Antihistamine
What is the outer most layer of the hair shaft?(Ans- Cuticle
What are the 3 main structures of the hair follicle?(Ans- Root, bulb, papilla
What is considered equipment?(Ans- Steamer
What is an example of a single-use item?(Ans- Finger cots
What are contraindications for a facial?(Ans- Pinkeye, herpes, use of acne drugs.
How far should the steamer be held from the clients skin?(Ans- 15 - 18 inches
What is a characteristic feature of seborrhea?(Ans- Excessively oily skin
What part of the face has slanted follicular shafts?(Ans- Cheeks
What are methods by which exfoliation can be accomplished?(Ans- Manually, mechanically, by the use of certain products.
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