Milady Esthetics State Board Review Exam Questions
And Answers Verified 100% Correct
What is the most abundant element found on earth?
A. nitrogen
B. carbon
C. oxygen
D. hydrogen - ANSWER Oxygen
What is the general composition of air by volume?
A. equal parts oxygen and nitrogen
B. one part oxygen and four parts nitrogen
C. one part nitrogen and four parts oxygen
D. three parts oxygen and four parts nitrogen - ANSWER One part oxygen and four
parts nitrogen
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
A. Mineral oil
B. Essential oil
C. Water
D. Talc - ANSWER Water
What is the range of the pH scale?
A. 0 to 10
B. 1 to 10
C. 0 to 14
D. 1 to 14 - ANSWER 0 to 14
What does ionization create?
A. Two new ions with opposite electrical charges
B. Two new ions with the same electrical charge
C. Two new ions without an electrical charge
D. three new ions with the same electrical charge - ANSWER Two new ions with
opposite electrical charges
What color does a base turn red litmus paper?
A. White
B. Orange
C. Green
,D. Blue - ANSWER Blue
A pH of eight is ______ times more alkaline than a pH of seven
A. Two
B. 10
C. 50
D. 100 - ANSWER 10
What is a characteristic of suspensions?
A. Small particles
B. Slight Miscible
C. Usually clear
D. Stable mixture - ANSWER Slightly miscible
How long should a properly-stored emulsion remain stable?
A. Six months
B. one year
C. three years
D. five years - ANSWER three years
What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion
A. Moisturizing lotion
B. thick cream
C. cooling gel
D. cleansing milk - ANSWER Moisturizing lotion
T/F Not having MSDSs available poses a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous
materials and violates federal and state regulations - ANSWER T
T/F The environmental protection agency is a state regulatory agency - ANSWER F
T/F A statute is a law - ANSWER T
Bacteria can exist almost anywhere. - ANSWER T
T/F Bacterial cells manufacture their own food through what they absorb from the
surrounding environment - ANSWER T
T/F Spores can be harmed by disinfectants and temperature extremes during the
inactive stage. - ANSWER F
T/F Some people that carry MRSA bacteria are not aware of their infection, but can
,infect others. - ANSWER T
T/F Viruses can replicate without the presence of host cells - ANSWER F
T/F Surfaces can be cleaned and disinfected at the same time. - ANSWER F
T/F Disinfectants used in the salon should carry an EPA-registration number and
identify the specific organisms they are effective in killing. - ANSWER T
T/F All disinfectant products are in concentrate form and must be mixed with water
before using - ANSWER F
T/F Multiple quats contain sophisticated blends of quotes that work together to
dramatically increase the effectiveness of these disinfectants - ANSWER T
T/F It is safe to use any amount or strength of bleach with all metal and plastic
implements. - ANSWER F
T/F Multiuse items cannot be cleaned, disinfected, and reused if they are exposed to
blood or bodily fluids. - ANSWER F
T/F State rules require that all multiuse tools and implements be cleaned and
disinfected before and after every service unless they are being used on the same
person. - ANSWER F
T/F All work surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected before beginning any client
service. - ANSWER T
T/F Any disinfected item that has been touched or exposed to air is considered
contaminated. - ANSWER F
T/F Certain additives and powders can be used in place of cleaning and disinfecting
whirlpool foot baths. - ANSWER F
T/F Mascara wands and makeup applicators can safely be cleaned, disinfected, and
reused. - ANSWER F
T/F Properly washing your hands is one of the most important actions you can take to
prevent spreading germs from one person to another. - ANSWER T
T/F When washing your hands, the water should be as hot as you can tolerate -
ANSWER F
, T/F Bloodborne pathogens are more difficult to kill than germs that live outside the body
- ANSWER T
T/F Current emergency contact information should be posted clearly by each telephone
in the salon. - ANSWER T
T/F Soap is most easily rinsed off in warm water. - ANSWER T
T/F When washing your hands, the process for brushing both hands should take about
15 seconds to finish - ANSWER F
T/F The body stores water, food, and oxygen during catabolism. - ANSWER F
T/F The phalanges are the bones in the fingers - ANSWER T
T/F The extensors are muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a
straight line. - ANSWER T
T/F The smaller occipital nerve is located in the back of the head and affects the scalp
as far up as the top of the head. - ANSWER F
T/F Platelets perform the function of destroying disease-causing germs. - ANSWER F
T/F The common carotid arteries are the main source of blood supply to the head, face,
and neck - ANSWER T
T/F The posterior auricular artery supplies blood to the upper eyelids and forehead -
ANSWER F
T/F Arteries are found deep in the tissues, and veins lie nearer to the surface of the
arms and hands. - ANSWER T
T/F The gastrointestinal system is responsible for changing food into nutrients and
waste - ANSWER T
T/F Hormones have no affect on the skin - ANSWER F
T/F Estheticians work with chemistry everyday - ANSWER T
T/F Understanding chemistry helps you to understand how to layer products in services
- ANSWER T
T/F Inorganic substances are flammable - ANSWER F
And Answers Verified 100% Correct
What is the most abundant element found on earth?
A. nitrogen
B. carbon
C. oxygen
D. hydrogen - ANSWER Oxygen
What is the general composition of air by volume?
A. equal parts oxygen and nitrogen
B. one part oxygen and four parts nitrogen
C. one part nitrogen and four parts oxygen
D. three parts oxygen and four parts nitrogen - ANSWER One part oxygen and four
parts nitrogen
What is the most commonly used cosmetic ingredient?
A. Mineral oil
B. Essential oil
C. Water
D. Talc - ANSWER Water
What is the range of the pH scale?
A. 0 to 10
B. 1 to 10
C. 0 to 14
D. 1 to 14 - ANSWER 0 to 14
What does ionization create?
A. Two new ions with opposite electrical charges
B. Two new ions with the same electrical charge
C. Two new ions without an electrical charge
D. three new ions with the same electrical charge - ANSWER Two new ions with
opposite electrical charges
What color does a base turn red litmus paper?
A. White
B. Orange
C. Green
,D. Blue - ANSWER Blue
A pH of eight is ______ times more alkaline than a pH of seven
A. Two
B. 10
C. 50
D. 100 - ANSWER 10
What is a characteristic of suspensions?
A. Small particles
B. Slight Miscible
C. Usually clear
D. Stable mixture - ANSWER Slightly miscible
How long should a properly-stored emulsion remain stable?
A. Six months
B. one year
C. three years
D. five years - ANSWER three years
What is an example of an oil-in-water emulsion
A. Moisturizing lotion
B. thick cream
C. cooling gel
D. cleansing milk - ANSWER Moisturizing lotion
T/F Not having MSDSs available poses a health risk to anyone exposed to hazardous
materials and violates federal and state regulations - ANSWER T
T/F The environmental protection agency is a state regulatory agency - ANSWER F
T/F A statute is a law - ANSWER T
Bacteria can exist almost anywhere. - ANSWER T
T/F Bacterial cells manufacture their own food through what they absorb from the
surrounding environment - ANSWER T
T/F Spores can be harmed by disinfectants and temperature extremes during the
inactive stage. - ANSWER F
T/F Some people that carry MRSA bacteria are not aware of their infection, but can
,infect others. - ANSWER T
T/F Viruses can replicate without the presence of host cells - ANSWER F
T/F Surfaces can be cleaned and disinfected at the same time. - ANSWER F
T/F Disinfectants used in the salon should carry an EPA-registration number and
identify the specific organisms they are effective in killing. - ANSWER T
T/F All disinfectant products are in concentrate form and must be mixed with water
before using - ANSWER F
T/F Multiple quats contain sophisticated blends of quotes that work together to
dramatically increase the effectiveness of these disinfectants - ANSWER T
T/F It is safe to use any amount or strength of bleach with all metal and plastic
implements. - ANSWER F
T/F Multiuse items cannot be cleaned, disinfected, and reused if they are exposed to
blood or bodily fluids. - ANSWER F
T/F State rules require that all multiuse tools and implements be cleaned and
disinfected before and after every service unless they are being used on the same
person. - ANSWER F
T/F All work surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected before beginning any client
service. - ANSWER T
T/F Any disinfected item that has been touched or exposed to air is considered
contaminated. - ANSWER F
T/F Certain additives and powders can be used in place of cleaning and disinfecting
whirlpool foot baths. - ANSWER F
T/F Mascara wands and makeup applicators can safely be cleaned, disinfected, and
reused. - ANSWER F
T/F Properly washing your hands is one of the most important actions you can take to
prevent spreading germs from one person to another. - ANSWER T
T/F When washing your hands, the water should be as hot as you can tolerate -
ANSWER F
, T/F Bloodborne pathogens are more difficult to kill than germs that live outside the body
- ANSWER T
T/F Current emergency contact information should be posted clearly by each telephone
in the salon. - ANSWER T
T/F Soap is most easily rinsed off in warm water. - ANSWER T
T/F When washing your hands, the process for brushing both hands should take about
15 seconds to finish - ANSWER F
T/F The body stores water, food, and oxygen during catabolism. - ANSWER F
T/F The phalanges are the bones in the fingers - ANSWER T
T/F The extensors are muscles that straighten the wrist, hand, and fingers to form a
straight line. - ANSWER T
T/F The smaller occipital nerve is located in the back of the head and affects the scalp
as far up as the top of the head. - ANSWER F
T/F Platelets perform the function of destroying disease-causing germs. - ANSWER F
T/F The common carotid arteries are the main source of blood supply to the head, face,
and neck - ANSWER T
T/F The posterior auricular artery supplies blood to the upper eyelids and forehead -
ANSWER F
T/F Arteries are found deep in the tissues, and veins lie nearer to the surface of the
arms and hands. - ANSWER T
T/F The gastrointestinal system is responsible for changing food into nutrients and
waste - ANSWER T
T/F Hormones have no affect on the skin - ANSWER F
T/F Estheticians work with chemistry everyday - ANSWER T
T/F Understanding chemistry helps you to understand how to layer products in services
- ANSWER T
T/F Inorganic substances are flammable - ANSWER F
