Which form of radiation has the most antibacterial effect? - UV-C
Contagious means: - capable of transmitting infection
Hepatitis B is caused by: -
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Microbiology is: - the scientific study of microorganisms
An infection is: - the invasion o any living organism by disease causing microorganism
Sanitation is: - the process of making hygienic conditions
A disinfectant is: - a chemical that helps to kill disease producing microorgansims
AIDS is caused by: - a virus
The main aim of cleansing the skin is to: - remove surface dirt and makeup
Information required for a skin analysis is obtained and recorded by the: - by the beauty therapist on a consultation card
The medical term for a single permanently dialted capillary is: - telangiectasia
A slowing performed petrissage has a: - stimulating affect on muscle tissue
The main effect of desincrustation is the: - production of alkali at the cathode
The main purpose of a brush machine is to: - remove dead cells from the skin's surface
An electrical treatment used for toning muscles is: - interferential
The infra-red lamp should not be used on skin that: - has dilated capillaries
Hair growing back in a stubble is often the result of: - shaving
A contraindication of a full body massage is: - recent removal of malignant tissue
In case of fluid accumulation under the eyes, the so called "bags": - give drainage from the nose eye corner towards the temporal bone
When giving a massage, it is important that the client be: - lying down
An advantage of strip waxing compared to other methods of hair removal is that is: - it is the quickest method
An electrical treatment that uses sound waves is: - audio-sonic
Vacuum suction treatment should NOT be used on: - inflamed skin
In an isometric muscle exercise, the joints are: - not moved in spite of tightening and relaxing the muscles
Calamine is used in masks because it: - has a soothing effect
A base coat is used: - prior to the application of nail enamel
A hangnail is recognized as: - a strip of skin at the side of the nail
The function os a concealer in makeup is to: - cover areas of the face
The main traditional use of face powder is to: - set the foundation
Cleansing milk is an example of: - an emulsion
A wax of vegetable origin used in the making of lipstick is: - carnauba
An important characteristic of mascara is: - it should be non-irritant to the eyes
Which one of the following is an ionic compound?
- carbon dioxide
- methane
- sodium hydroxide
- water - sodium hydroxide
Which one of the following acids is most abundant in fats and oils from plants and animals?
- stearic acid
- lactic acid
- acetic acid
- hydrochloric acid - stearic acid
The thickness of a liquid is known as: - viscocity
The main function of an emollient is to: - soften the surface of the skin
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is found in: - self tanning products
Azulene is a substance obtained from: - the camomile plant
Natural moisturizing factor (NMF) contains: - amino acids
Water that contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium salts is called: - hard water
The main function of a day cream is to: - protect the skin against the environment
A mask ingredient that is capable of dissolving dead cells on the skin's surface is: - sulfur
An important ingredient of hand lotions and hand creams is: - a humectant
Talc is one of the main ingredients used in: - face powder
The responsibilities of a beauty therapist to her clients include: - keeping personal matters confidential
Legal third party insurance and professional indemnity insurance for a salon covers: - injury to a customer in the salon during a treatment
Cash that is received from a client should be entered in the: - daily accounting book
A good relationship with the medical profession can be developed and maintained by: - recommending clients with contraindications to visit their doctor
When planning to open a skin care clinic, careful consideration must be given to the selection of the best: - location
A document which gives details of the most of goods or services received is: - an invoice
A method of promoting a salon by free publicity would be: - inviting a journalist to visit the salon
Careless appointment booking methods can often contribute to: - dissatisfied clients
For anything concerning a salon's legal matters you must consult a: - lawyer
A skin infestation in which burrows are seen and which is very itchy is: - scabies
Keratinization of the epidermis starts in the: - stratum granulosum [Show Less]