NIC Esthetics Practice Test

NIC Esthetics Practice Test Which of the following are primary colors? Ans- Yellow, red, and blue. Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from soothing treatments? Ans- Rosacea Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet? Ans- Tinea Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of events in the first aid procedure for bleeding wounds? Ans- Cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply bandage Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm, humid mist to expand the pores? Ans- Facial steamer Which of the following is a Hypertrophy of thickened skin cells? Ans- Keratosis Which function of the skin protects the body by sending messages to the brain? Ans- Sensation Which of the following masks is used to absorb excess oil on the skin? Ans- Clay What type of muscle is responsible for one organ only and functions involuntarily? Ans- Cardiac Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing technique? Ans- Using a paper towel, turn on the warm water and lather and scrub hands with liquid antibacterial soap for 15 seconds. Which of the following skin care products attracts moisture to the skin? Ans- Humectants Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections but is also considered to be a possible contraindication for a variety of facial treatments? Ans- Antibiotics Virucidal properties must be included in a chemical product used for which of the following infection control procedures? Ans- Disinfection Which form of exfoliation uses a creme to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin? AnsGommage Which of the following steps would be performed first during the basic facial procedure? AnsApplication of steam Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax facial muscles is Ans- Effleurage Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin due to an unhealthy acid mantle? Ans- Moisturizing lotion Cleansing creams are applied using a Ans- Fingertips Which face shape is well proportioned and considered ideal? Ans- Oval What is the average recommended distance between the client's face and steam when using a facial steamer? Ans- 15 - 18" is the average recommended distance Which of the following is considered a parasite and can be spread easily to a noninfected area or person by means of improperly disinfected tools? Ans- Tinea capitis Which body system allows pain to be felt on the skin? Ans- Nervous system What is the average pH of the skin? Ans- 4.5-5.5 A common form of light therapy, such as LED that may be used during a facial treatment, uses what type of energy to create beneficial effects on the skin? Ans- Light, radiation, and heat What should be indicated on a product or product label if claiming to be suitable for acne prone skin? Ans- Non-comedogenic Which of the following services temporarily remove facial hair one at a time? Ans- Tweezing Which piece of equipment uses ozone to create an antibacterial effect on the skin? Ans- Facial steamer Which layer of the skin produces the cells that color the skin? Ans- Basal cell The application in which individual eyelashes are attached directly to the clients own lashes is Ans- Eye tabbing Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit? Ans- Bromhidrosis Which of the following skin lesions are in the early stages of development? Ans- Cyst is a primary lesion in the early stage of development Gommage removes the dead skin during a facial using which of the following? Ans- Creme What pH level will tend to dry the skin? Ans- 3 Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following? Ans- Cleaning Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat? Ans- Anhidrosis Which of the following is considered a hand-held exfoliator? Ans- Sponges A chemical disinfectant's efficacy is its ability to provide which of the following? Ans- Kill bacteria and other pathogens Which of the following is the result of the sudoriferous gland's failure to provide perspiration? AnsAnhidrosis What action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on the scalp of a client? Ans- Refer the client to a physician Which method of hair removal involves removing the hair in the same direction as the growth of the hair? Ans- Tweezing Which of the following is an example of a physical method of exfoliation that may use crystals to remove dead skin cells? Ans- Microdermabrasion Which piece of equipment relies solely on high pressure and heat or steam to prevent the survival of microorganisms? Ans- Autoclave Which form of hair removal involves the use of a Muslin strip? Ans- Soft wax The skin is softened before extractions using Ans- Steamer Which of the following examples of exfoliants would be considered physical? Ans- Microdermabrasion Oily skin is a result of overproduction by which of the following? Ans- Sebaceous glands Which procedure involves consecutive treatments every seven to ten days in an effort to rapidly produce newer skin cells? Ans- Microdermabrasion What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect? Ans- Effleurage Which of the hair components holds the hair to the skin cells in the follicle? Ans- Root Which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures? Ans- Touching nonintact skin Which level of infection is recommended for all esthetic implements and surfaces? Ans- Disinfection Which piece of skin analysis equipment uses the diopter as a measurement for the degree of magnification? Ans- Magnifying lamp Which skin type exhibits fine lines and lacks sebum? Ans- Dry Skin cancers are caused by exposure to which of the following lights? Ans- Ultraviolet Which piece of electrical facial equipment is used to soften comedones for easy extraction? AnsSteamer Which of the following products will remove dirt and