FREE Esthetician (Reading) Questions and Answers Flashcards
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When reviewing a client's health history form, which condition listed would require the esthetician to obtain physician clearance before performing treatments?
Answer: A history of keloid scarring
Keloid scarring indicates abnormal wound healing, and any treatment that could cause skin trauma requires physician clearance to avoid triggering new keloid formation.
According to esthetics textbook guidelines, what does the term 'contraindication' mean when reading a treatment protocol?
Answer: A condition or factor that makes a particular treatment inadvisable
A contraindication is any condition, medication, or circumstance that makes a specific treatment potentially harmful and therefore inadvisable for the client.
When reading the directions on a professional-grade glycolic acid peel, the label states 'neutralize within 3-5 minutes.' What is the consequence of failing to follow this instruction?
Answer: The client may experience chemical burns and tissue damage
Leaving a glycolic acid peel beyond the recommended time allows the acid to penetrate too deeply, causing chemical burns, erythema, and potential scarring.
A manufacturer's product guide recommends patch testing 24-48 hours before full application. What is the primary reason for this instruction?
Answer: To check for allergic reactions or sensitivity in the client
Patch testing identifies potential allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to product ingredients before full application, preventing widespread adverse reactions.
When reading sanitation and infection control guidelines, what does the term 'single-use' indicate about an implement?
Answer: It must be disposed of after one use on one client
Single-use implements are designed for one-time use on one client and must be properly disposed of afterward to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
A treatment protocol states to apply products in order from 'thinnest to thickest consistency.' What is the scientific reasoning behind this application sequence?
Answer: Thinner formulations penetrate the skin more effectively when applied to clean skin first
Thinner, lighter formulations have smaller molecular structures that penetrate the skin more readily, and applying them first ensures they are not blocked by heavier, occlusive products.