Milady
Esthetics
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Questions
and
answers
Esthetician
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ANSWER-A
specialist
in
cleansing,
beautification,
and
preservation
of
the
health
of
skin
in
the
entire
body,
including
the
face
and
neck
Esthetics
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ANSWER-From
the
Greek
word
aesthetikos
(meaning
"perceptible
to
the
senses").
A
branch
of
anatomical
science
that
deals
with
the
overall
health
and
well-being
of
the
skin,
the
largest
organ
of
the
human
body.
Henna
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ANSWER-A
dye
obtained
from
the
powder
leaves
and
shoot
of
mignonette
tree;
used
as
a
reddish
hair
dye
and
in
tattooing.
Medical
Aesthetics
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ANSWER-The
integration
of
surgical
procedures
and
esthetic
treatments
Nanotechnology
-
ANSWER-The
art
of
manipulating
materials
on
an
atomic
or
molecular
scale
Ethics
-
ANSWER-The
moral
principles
by
which
we
live
and
work
Game
plan
-
ANSWER-The
conscious
act
of
planning
your
life,
instead
of
just
letting
things
happen
Goal
settings
-
ANSWER-The
identification
of
long-term
and
short-term
goals
that
helps
you
decide
what
you
want
out
of
your
life
Mission
Statement
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ANSWER-A
statement
that
establishes
the
values
that
an
individual
or
institution
lives
and
works
by,
as
well
as
future
goals
Perfectionism
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ANSWER-An
unhealthy
compulsion
to
do
things
perfectly Prioritize
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ANSWER-To
make
a
list
of
tasks
that
need
to
be
done
in
the
order
of
most-to-least
important
Procrastination
-
ANSWER-Putting
off
until
tomorrow
what
you
can
do
today
Ergonomically
Correct
Posture
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ANSWER-One
that
is
healthy
for
the
human
spine
Ergonomics
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ANSWER-The
science
of
designing
the
workplace,
its
equipment,
and
tools
to
make
specific
body
movements
more
comfortable,
efficient,
and
safe.
Personal
Hyigene
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ANSWER-Daily
maintenance
of
cleanliness
and
healthfulness
through
certain
sanitary
practices
Physical
Presentation
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ANSWER-A
person's
physical
posture,
walk,
and
movements.
Professional
Image
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ANSWER-The
impression
projected
by
a
person
engaged
in
any
profession,
consisting
of
outward
appearance
and
conduct
exhibited
in
the
workplace.
Client
Consultation
-
ANSWER-Also
known
as
needs
assessment;
the
verbal
communication
with
client
that
determines
what
the
client's
needs
are
and
how
to
achieve
the
desired
results.
Communication
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ANSWER-The
act
of
successfully
sharing
information
between
two
people,
or
groups
of
people,
so
that
it
is
effectively
understood.
Consent
Form
-
ANSWER-A
customary
written
agreement
between
the
client
and
the
esthetician
(salon/spa)
for
applying
a
particular
treatment,
whether
routine
or
preoperative.
Reflective
Listening
-
ANSWER-Listening
to
the
client
and
then
repeating,
in
your
own
words,
what
you
think
the
client
is
telling
you Acquired
Immune
Deficiency
Syndrome
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ANSWER-A
disease
that
breaks
down
the
body's
immune
system.
It
is
caused
by
the
human
immunodeficiency
virus
(HIV)
Acquired
Immunity
-
ANSWER-Immunity
that
the
body
develops
after
overcoming
a
disease,
through
inoculation
(such
as
flu
vaccinations),
or
through
exposure
to
natural
allergens
such
as
pollen,
cat
dander,
and
ragweed.
Allergy
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ANSWER-Reaction
due
to
extremely
sensitivity
to
certain
foods,
chemicals,
or
other
normally
harmless
substances.
Antiseptics
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ANSWER-Chemical
herbicides
formulated
for
use
on
the
skin;
registered
and
regulated
by
the
Food
and
Drug
Administration
(FDA).
Aseptic
Procedure
-
ANSWER-A
process
of
properly
handling
sterilized
and
disinfected
equipment
and
supplies
to
reduce
contamination.
Asyptomatic
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ANSWER-Showing
no
symptoms
or
signs
of
infection
Autoclave
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ANSWER-A
device
for
sterilization
by
steam
under
pressure.
Bacilli
-
ANSWER-Short,
rod
shaped
bacteria.
They
are
the
most
common
bacteria
and
produce
diseases
such
as
tetanus
(lockjaw),
typhoid
fever,
tuberculosis,
and
diphtheria.
Bacteria
(singular;bacterium)
-
ANSWER-One-called
microorganisms
that
have
both
plant
and
animal
characteristics.
Some
are
harmful;
some
are
harmless.
Bactericidal
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ANSWER-Capable
of
destroying
bacteria
Binary
Fission
-
ANSWER-The
division
of
bacteria
cells
into
two
new
cells
called
daughter
cells.
Bioburden
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ANSWER-The
number
of
viable
organisms
in
or
on
an
object
or
surface
or
the
organic
material
on
a
surface
or
object
before
decontamination
or
sterilization. Bloodborne
Pathogens
-
ANSWER-Disease-causing
microorganisms
carried
in
the
body
by
blood
or
body
fluids,
such
as
hepatitis
or
HIV.
Body
Substance
Isolation
-
ANSWER-A
system
of
precautions
developed
by
a
Seattle
hospital
in
1987
to
prevent
contact
with
bodily
substances
and
fluids
by
using
protective
apparel
to
prevent
the
spread
of
communicable
disease.
Chelating
Soaps
-
ANSWER-Detergents
that
break
down
stubborn
films
and
remove
the
residue
of
products
such
as
scrubs,
salts,
and
masks.
Clean
-
ANSWER-A
mechanical
process
(scrubbing)
using
soap
and
water
or
detergent
and
water
to
remove
all
visible
dirt,
debris,
and
many
disease-causing
germs.
It
also
removes
invisible
debris
that
interferes
with
disinfection.
Cocci
-
ANSWER-Round-shaped
bacteria
that
appear
singly
(alone)
or
in
groups.
The
three
types
of
this
bacteria
are
staphylococci,
steptococci,
and
diplocci.
Contagious
Disease
-
ANSWER-Also
known
as
communicable
disease;
a
disease
that
is
spread
from
one
person
to
another
person.
Some
of
the
more
types
of
this
disease
are
the
common
cold,
ringworm,
conjunctivitis
(pinkeye),
viral
infections,
and
natural
nail
or
toe
and
foot
infections.
Contamination
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ANSWER-The
presence,
or
reasonably
anticipated
presence,
of
blood
or
other
potentially
infectious
materials
on
an
item's
surface
or
visible
debris
or
residues
such
as
dust,
hair,
and
skin.
Cross-contamination
-
ANSWER-Contamination
that
occurs
when
you
touch
one
object
and
then
transfer
the
one
to
of
that
object
to
another,
such
as
touching
skin,
then
touching
a
product
without
washing
your
hands.
Decontamination
-
ANSWER-The
removal
of
blood
or
other
potentially
infectious
materials
on
an
item's
surface
and
the
removal
of
visible
debris
or
residue
such
as
dust,
hair,
and
skin.
Dermatophytes
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ANSWER-A
type
of
fungi
that
causes
skin,
hair,
and
nail
infections.