Exam Latest Update - 170 Questions

Wisconsin Esthetics State Board Prep Actual Exam Latest Update - 170 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+

3 types of Cocci bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER: Staphylococci, Streptococci,

Diplococci

5 Massage movements - CORRECT ANSWER: Effleurage, Petrissage, Tapotement,

Friction, Vibration

Active ingredients - CORRECT ANSWER: Provide specific benefits and support efficacy claims made in marketing personal care products. Ingredients responsible for producing the desired effect

AHA - CORRECT ANSWER: alpha hydroxy acids. Carboxyl group is located on the first

carbon atom of the organic acid chain; (ex: glycolic or lactic acid)

Algotherapy - CORRECT ANSWER: The therapeutic use of marine plants to cleanse

and revitalize the skin and body -a type of thalassotherapy(sea therapy)

Allergen - CORRECT ANSWER: A substance that causes an allergy

Amino acids - CORRECT ANSWER: Compounds consisting of carbon, oxygen,

hydrogen, and nitrogen that join together in chains to form proteins. 22 common amino acids

anhidrosis - CORRECT ANSWER: Lack of perspiration caused by a failure of the sweat glands. Often caused by fever or illness, requires medical attention

Apocrine - CORRECT ANSWER: Glands located under arms, genitals, and nipples;

they secrete odorless substance and are triggered by emotions not hormones; not a large concern for skincare professionals

Autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER: A pressurized steam-heated vessel that sterilizes

objects with high pressure and heat, or pressurized steam, preventing microorganisms from surviving

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Bacilli - CORRECT ANSWER: The most common form of bacterial cells; bar/rod shaped cells that can produce a variety of diseases including tetanus, bacterial influenza, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria

Belly - CORRECT ANSWER: The term applied to the midsection of the muscle,

between the two attached sections

BHA - CORRECT ANSWER: Beta hydroxy acids; carboxyl group located on second

carbon atom of the organic acid chain; (ex: salicylic acid)

Blend Electrolysis - CORRECT ANSWER: A combination of Galvanic and Thermolysis,

gives the best results for excessive or resistant hair growth

Calories - CORRECT ANSWER: The way energy from food is measured and are used

by the body in 3 ways: regulate body temp, build & rebuild structures, and to move & think

carotid artery - CORRECT ANSWER: Blood is supplied to the head, neck, and face by the _______, splits into internal and external

carpal tunnel syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER: Can make your hands numb and weak,

eventually affecting your career and ability to work. Tendons swell and the nerve in the carpal tunnel becomes pinched.

Cell - CORRECT ANSWER: Basic unit of life; composed of protoplasm(a gel-like

substance made of water, salt, & nutrients)

cell membrane - CORRECT ANSWER: the outer surface of the cell

change in ownership - CORRECT ANSWER: Must be reported within 5 days to DSPS

Chapter 440 - CORRECT ANSWER: Governed by the DSPS

Chelating agents - CORRECT ANSWER: Ingredients added to a product to enhance

the effectiveness of the preservative

Chemical depilatory - CORRECT ANSWER: Painless method of hair removal that

dissolves the hair at skin level; can be a Creme, paste, or powder; patch test ALWAYS performed and usually left on no longer than 10 minutes

Chemical peel - CORRECT ANSWER: The use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the

surface of the skin, promote cell turnover, and induce desquamation of the stratum corneum

Cocci - CORRECT ANSWER: Spherical(round) bacterial cells; singular or in groups

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