Wisconsin Esthetics State Board Prep Actual Exam Latest Update 2024-2025 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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