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1 / 10 NJ Prometric Exam Study Guide 2024 1. What happens when you apply too much pressure during a facial massage? - : weakens elastin fibers & breaks down elasticity 2. What color shows under the Woods Lamp for hyper pigmentation?: Brown 3. If an esthetician/practitioner leaves a drawer open during a service, what must be done to maintain sanitation?: take everything out, sanitize/disinfect 4. Where is the hair root located? (pg. 456 - 457): located in the dermis 5. During a skin analysis, why wou ld the esthetician refer to the Fitzpatrick scale?: because it is used to measure the skin's ability to tolerate sun (UV) exposure. Lighter skin types are generally more sensitive. 6. If your client has a Marine allergy, what would they be allergic to?: seawe ed, shellfish. contraindication to seaweed products 7. Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nations cosmetics?: Food & Drug Administration (FDA) 8. Where are pathogenic bacteria found?: pathogenic bacteria are capable of causing disease where it en ters into the body which can spread through water, air, soil, and also through physical contact 9. During the active stage, bacteria grow and ??: reproduce 10. Give an example of cross contamination?: occurs when you touch one object and then transfer the content s of the object to another. EX: touching skin then touching a product without washing your hands. 11. If there should be an accidental blood spill what is the next step after stopping the bleeding?: clean injury with an antiseptic wipe. cover the wound with a bandaid. 12. What is considered the outer layer of the cell?: cell membrane 13. What is found in the subcutaneous layer if the skin? (pg. 91 - 92): also called the hypodermis or superficial fascia. it is composed of loose connective tissue or subcutaneous tissue (aka adipose tissue.) This layer is 80% fat, and also has collagen & elastin fibers. This tissue creates protective cushion that gives contour/smoothness to the body & is also a source of ene rgy. 14. Name the agency who registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US?: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
2 / 10 NJ Prometric Exam Study Guide 2024 15. Spongy tissue composed of microscopic cells in which inhaled air is exchanged for carbon dioxide during one respiratory cycle?: Lu ngs (inhale air/exhale carbon dioxide) 16. Pulmonary circulation sends the blood from the heart to the lungs to be?: purified. then back to the heart again. heart -- > lungs (purified) -- > heart 17. The study of substances that contain Carbon is called?: Organic Ch emistry 18. Protective barrier of lipids and secretions on the surface of the skin is known as?: Acid Mantle 19. Without this oil and water would separate into layers: emulsifiers (think of emulsifying wax tik tok) 20. An example of an insulator would be?: rubber , silk, wood, glass and cement definition: a substance or device which does not readily conduct electricity 21. What color LED light reduces hyperpigmentation?: green LED light 22. The Yellow LED light is beneficial for?: reduces swelling and inflammation, improves lymphatic flow, detoxifies and increases circulation 23. What color LED light increases stimulation and improves the collagen and elastic production inn the skin?: red LED light 24. Proteins are chains of what?: amino ac id molecules used in all cell functions and body growth 25. Collagen and elastin are made from what? (pg 92): fibroblasts cells. they produce proteins & aid in the production of collagen & elastin. 26. Retinol is made from what vitamin?: Vitamin A it is an antioxidant that aids in the functioning & repair of skin cells 27. Name the vitamin you receive from the sun?: Vitamin D the "sunshine" vitamin the skin synthesizes vitamin D from cholesterol when exposed to the sunlight. 28. Ascorbic acid is also k nown as what vitamin?: Vitamin C 29. What is found in a physical sunscreen?: titanium dioxide & zinc oxide 30. Sudoriferous glands are also known as what gland? (Pg 103): sebaceous (oil) glands
3 / 10 NJ Prometric Exam Study Guide 2024 sudoriferous (sweat) glands: 2 types - apocrine & eccrine 31. What does the lymphatic system do?: also known as the immune system. a complex defense mechanism that protects the body from foreign substances. Is activated when antigens (foreign invaders) are identified. Antibodies are molecules fired to fight and neutr alize bacteria, viruses, and other antigens. Langerhan cells, TCells, and leukocytes cells are part of the immune system. OR - carry nourishment from the blood to the body cells. - act as a defense against toxins and bacteria. - remove waste material from th e body cells to the blood. - provide a suitable fluid environment for the cells. 32. Chemical combinations of two or more atoms is known as what?: compound 33. What effect does nicotine have on the body?: contraction of the blood vessels 34. How many stages of acne are there?: 4 stages 35. Name a device that uses galvanic current?: galvanic current or microcurrent device 36. What is a characteristic of a suspension?: unstable mixtures of two or more immiscible substances. They contain larger particles than solutions, particles are large enough to be visible to the naked eye. EX: sand in water. oil & water. 37. Where do phytoestrogens come from?: plants 38. What is the biggest external cause of pigmentation disorders?: sun exposure 39. What should a client do before receiving a facial wax service?: 40. T or F? Is sunburn a contraindication for a chemical peel?: True 41. What is the proper way to clean and disinfect a mechanical exfoliating brush?: clean with soap & water, put in disinfecting so lution for directed time, take out & leave to dry
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