NJ Prometric Exam Study Questions and Answers with Complete Solutions Graded A 2024

What happens when you apply too much pressure during facial massage? - Weaken or break down elasticity What color shows under the Wood's Lamp for hyperpigmentation? - Brown If an esthetician/practitioner leaves a drawer open during a service, what must be done to maintain sanitation? - Remove contents and resanitize them Where is the hair root located? - Bottom of the hair follicle, below the surface of the skin What is the Fitzpatrick scale? - Estimates how skin reacts to UV light If your client has a marine allergy, what would they be allergic to? - Shellfish, fish, seaweed, algae, marine life in general Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of our nation's cosmetics? - FDA Where are pathogenic bacteria found? - Everywhere except on sterilized items, including skin During the active stage, bacteria grow and ________ - Reproduce Give an example of cross contamination - Putting a used tweezer back into a clean implements container; double dipping If an accidental blood spill happens what is the next step after stopping the bleeding? - Antiseptic to the area What is considered the outer layer of a cell? - Cell membrane What is found in the subcutaneous layer of the skin? - Adipose tissue Name the agency who registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US - EPA Spongy tissue composed of microscopic cells in which inhaled air is exchanged for carbon dioxide during one respiratory cycle - Lungs Pulmonary circulation sends the blood from the heart to the lungs be? - Oxygenated (cleaned) Protective barrier of lipids and secretions on the surface of the skin is known as? - Acid mantle Without _____ oil and water would separate into layers - Emulsifiers Give an example of a good insulator - Rubber What color LED light reduces hyperpigmentation - Green What does the yellow LED light treat? - Lymphatic and inflammation What color LED light increases stimulation and improves the collagen and elastin production in the skin? - Red Proteins are chains of _____ - Amino acids Collagen and elastin are made from ____ - Protein Retinol is made from what vitamin? - Vitamin A Name the vitamin you receive from the sun - Vitamin D Ascorbic acid is also known as what vitamin? - Vitamin C What ingredients are commonly found in a physical sunscreen? - Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide Sudoferous glands are also known as? - Sweat glands What does the lymphatic system do? - Detox and works with immune system