NCEA EXAM|| 50 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What 3 broad characteristics would you expect a NCEA certifed professional to exhibit?
- ANSWER-The ability to lead or handle a situation, role model behavior, and
professionalism.
What is a role model - ANSWER-Someone that other skin care professionals would look
up to and respect
What are 8 role modeling attributes? - ANSWER--Serving the best interest of others
-Maintaining client confidentiality, keeping treatment document records, and providing
clear, honest communication.
-providing clients with clear and realistic goals and outcomes and not making false
claims regarding the potential benefits of the techniques rendered or products
recommended
-adhering to the scope of practice of your profession, and referring clients to the
appropriate qualified health practitioner when indicated
-offering services only within the scope of practice as defined by the state within which
you operate, if required, and in adherence with appropriate federal laws and regulations
-understanding new techniques or procedures and obtaining adequate training before
performing a treatment on a client
- representing state licensure, education, training, qualifications, and abilities honestly
- strictly adhering to all usage instructions and guidelines provided by products and
equipment manufacturers, provided those guidelines and instructions are within your
scope of practice as defined by the state, if required.
- will follow, at minimum, infection control practices as defined by their state regulatory
agency, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
What are 5 examples of professional behavior? - ANSWER--expert skills and
knowledge about skin types, skin conditions, and performing professional treatments.
-good judgement that reflects your training and experience by adhering to professional
standards
-dress and act like a professional
-good interpersonal skills
-technical advice and professional treatments
What are 4 benefits of NCEA membership? - ANSWER--membership to the National
Coalition of aestheticians, manufacturers/distributes associations
-access to the online directory that will allow you to advertise your service to the area in
which you are located
-the NETT news letter will be sent to you
, - ability to purchase certain NCEA materials directly from the NCEA executive office
What 4 responsibilities does a NCEA certified professional have? - ANSWER--following
NCEA standards
-represent NCEA favorably
- keep up with NCEA changes
- don't allow certification to lapse
What 6 actions will NCEA certified professional do as a leader? - ANSWER--commit to
ongoing skin care education and provide clients and the public with the most accurate
information possible
- maintain professional insurance coverage
- dress in attire consistent with professional practice and adhere to the code of conduct
of your governing board or regulatory agency
- maintain first aid, CPR, and AED certifications
- maintain NCEA certified status by re certifying every 3 years and stay current on any
and all new technologies and treatments
- maintain NCEA membership, and obtain 12 CEs approved by Commission on
Accreditation which meet requirements for recertification
Herpes simplex - ANSWER-Commonly called cold sores.
What is vitiligo? - ANSWER-A form of hypopigmentation, and the absence of
melanocytes in the affected area of skin.
Leukoderma - ANSWER-A form of hypopigmentation that can be caused by a
congenital defect like albinism, the absence of pigmentation.
Melasma - ANSWER-Often appears as dark brown areas of increased pigmentation on
the forehead, temples, cheeks, and upper lip. Also referred to as pregnancy mask.
What are 5 layers of the epidermis? - ANSWER--stratum corneum
-stratum lucidum
-stratum granulosum
-stratum spinosum
-stratum germinitivum
What influences melanin production? - ANSWER-Genetics, hormones, and the
environment
What is found in the dermis? - ANSWER-Connective tissue, blood and lymph vessels,
nerve fibers, hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands.
What is the function of the subcutaneous layer? - ANSWER-To serve as a source or
reserve energy and as an insulating mechanism.
ANSWERS
What 3 broad characteristics would you expect a NCEA certifed professional to exhibit?
- ANSWER-The ability to lead or handle a situation, role model behavior, and
professionalism.
What is a role model - ANSWER-Someone that other skin care professionals would look
up to and respect
What are 8 role modeling attributes? - ANSWER--Serving the best interest of others
-Maintaining client confidentiality, keeping treatment document records, and providing
clear, honest communication.
-providing clients with clear and realistic goals and outcomes and not making false
claims regarding the potential benefits of the techniques rendered or products
recommended
-adhering to the scope of practice of your profession, and referring clients to the
appropriate qualified health practitioner when indicated
-offering services only within the scope of practice as defined by the state within which
you operate, if required, and in adherence with appropriate federal laws and regulations
-understanding new techniques or procedures and obtaining adequate training before
performing a treatment on a client
- representing state licensure, education, training, qualifications, and abilities honestly
- strictly adhering to all usage instructions and guidelines provided by products and
equipment manufacturers, provided those guidelines and instructions are within your
scope of practice as defined by the state, if required.
- will follow, at minimum, infection control practices as defined by their state regulatory
agency, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)
What are 5 examples of professional behavior? - ANSWER--expert skills and
knowledge about skin types, skin conditions, and performing professional treatments.
-good judgement that reflects your training and experience by adhering to professional
standards
-dress and act like a professional
-good interpersonal skills
-technical advice and professional treatments
What are 4 benefits of NCEA membership? - ANSWER--membership to the National
Coalition of aestheticians, manufacturers/distributes associations
-access to the online directory that will allow you to advertise your service to the area in
which you are located
-the NETT news letter will be sent to you
, - ability to purchase certain NCEA materials directly from the NCEA executive office
What 4 responsibilities does a NCEA certified professional have? - ANSWER--following
NCEA standards
-represent NCEA favorably
- keep up with NCEA changes
- don't allow certification to lapse
What 6 actions will NCEA certified professional do as a leader? - ANSWER--commit to
ongoing skin care education and provide clients and the public with the most accurate
information possible
- maintain professional insurance coverage
- dress in attire consistent with professional practice and adhere to the code of conduct
of your governing board or regulatory agency
- maintain first aid, CPR, and AED certifications
- maintain NCEA certified status by re certifying every 3 years and stay current on any
and all new technologies and treatments
- maintain NCEA membership, and obtain 12 CEs approved by Commission on
Accreditation which meet requirements for recertification
Herpes simplex - ANSWER-Commonly called cold sores.
What is vitiligo? - ANSWER-A form of hypopigmentation, and the absence of
melanocytes in the affected area of skin.
Leukoderma - ANSWER-A form of hypopigmentation that can be caused by a
congenital defect like albinism, the absence of pigmentation.
Melasma - ANSWER-Often appears as dark brown areas of increased pigmentation on
the forehead, temples, cheeks, and upper lip. Also referred to as pregnancy mask.
What are 5 layers of the epidermis? - ANSWER--stratum corneum
-stratum lucidum
-stratum granulosum
-stratum spinosum
-stratum germinitivum
What influences melanin production? - ANSWER-Genetics, hormones, and the
environment
What is found in the dermis? - ANSWER-Connective tissue, blood and lymph vessels,
nerve fibers, hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands.
What is the function of the subcutaneous layer? - ANSWER-To serve as a source or
reserve energy and as an insulating mechanism.
