NIC Esthetics Practice Test 2023 Questions and Answers
with complete solution
Which of the following are primary colors?
Yellow, red, and blue.
Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from
soothing treatments?
Rosacea
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet?
Tinea
Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of events in the first aid procedure
for bleeding wounds?
Cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply bandage
Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm, humid mist to expand the pores?
Facial steamer
Which of the following is a Hypertrophy of thickened skin cells?
Keratosis
Which function of the skin protects the body by sending messages to the brain?
Sensation
Which of the following masks is used to absorb excess oil on the skin?
Clay
What type of muscle is responsible for one organ only and functions involuntarily?
Cardiac
Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing
technique?
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?
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?
Antibiotics
Virucidal properties must be included in a chemical product used for which of the
following infection control procedures?
Disinfection
Which form of exfoliation uses a creme to remove dead skin cells from the surface of
the skin?
Gommage
Which of the following steps would be performed first during the basic facial procedure?
Application of steam
Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax facial muscles is
Effleurage
Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin due to an
unhealthy acid mantle?
Moisturizing lotion
, Cleansing creams are applied using a
Fingertips
Which face shape is well proportioned and considered ideal?
Oval
What is the average recommended distance between the client's face and steam when
using a facial steamer?
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?
Tinea capitis
Which body system allows pain to be felt on the skin?
Nervous system
What is the average pH of the skin?
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?
Light, radiation, and heat
What should be indicated on a product or product label if claiming to be suitable for
acne prone skin?
Non-comedogenic
Which of the following services temporarily remove facial hair one at a time?
Tweezing
Which piece of equipment uses ozone to create an antibacterial effect on the skin?
Facial steamer
Which layer of the skin produces the cells that color the skin?
Basal cell
The application in which individual eyelashes are attached directly to the clients own
lashes is
Eye tabbing
Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit?
Bromhidrosis
Which of the following skin lesions are in the early stages of development?
Cyst is a primary lesion in the early stage of development
Gommage removes the dead skin during a facial using which of the following?
Creme
What pH level will tend to dry the skin?
3
Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following?
Cleaning
Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat?
Anhidrosis
Which of the following is considered a hand-held exfoliator?
Sponges
A chemical disinfectant's efficacy is its ability to provide which of the following?
Kill bacteria and other pathogens
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Which of the following are primary colors?
Yellow, red, and blue.
Which of the following is an example of sensitive, dilated skin that can benefit from
soothing treatments?
Rosacea
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet?
Tinea
Which of the following is the appropriate sequence of events in the first aid procedure
for bleeding wounds?
Cover wound, apply pressure, elevate injured limb, apply bandage
Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm, humid mist to expand the pores?
Facial steamer
Which of the following is a Hypertrophy of thickened skin cells?
Keratosis
Which function of the skin protects the body by sending messages to the brain?
Sensation
Which of the following masks is used to absorb excess oil on the skin?
Clay
What type of muscle is responsible for one organ only and functions involuntarily?
Cardiac
Which of the following is the recommended protocol in the proper hand washing
technique?
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?
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?
Antibiotics
Virucidal properties must be included in a chemical product used for which of the
following infection control procedures?
Disinfection
Which form of exfoliation uses a creme to remove dead skin cells from the surface of
the skin?
Gommage
Which of the following steps would be performed first during the basic facial procedure?
Application of steam
Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax facial muscles is
Effleurage
Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin due to an
unhealthy acid mantle?
Moisturizing lotion
, Cleansing creams are applied using a
Fingertips
Which face shape is well proportioned and considered ideal?
Oval
What is the average recommended distance between the client's face and steam when
using a facial steamer?
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?
Tinea capitis
Which body system allows pain to be felt on the skin?
Nervous system
What is the average pH of the skin?
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?
Light, radiation, and heat
What should be indicated on a product or product label if claiming to be suitable for
acne prone skin?
Non-comedogenic
Which of the following services temporarily remove facial hair one at a time?
Tweezing
Which piece of equipment uses ozone to create an antibacterial effect on the skin?
Facial steamer
Which layer of the skin produces the cells that color the skin?
Basal cell
The application in which individual eyelashes are attached directly to the clients own
lashes is
Eye tabbing
Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit?
Bromhidrosis
Which of the following skin lesions are in the early stages of development?
Cyst is a primary lesion in the early stage of development
Gommage removes the dead skin during a facial using which of the following?
Creme
What pH level will tend to dry the skin?
3
Debris is removed from tools and implements using which of the following?
Cleaning
Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat?
Anhidrosis
Which of the following is considered a hand-held exfoliator?
Sponges
A chemical disinfectant's efficacy is its ability to provide which of the following?
Kill bacteria and other pathogens
