Preparation For Esthetics State Board Exam
This quiz was created to assist in the preparation for esthetics state board exam. This is not meant to be the sole means of studying or replace any material provided for the state board exam
- 1.What is an alternative to the use of wet cotton pads when cleansing the face?
- A.
Gauze
- B.
Tissues
- C.
Dry pads
- D.
Facial sponges
- 2.What is the most important reason for the regular use of hygiene in the spa?
- A.
Its builds customer confidence
- B.
It helps the shop look better
- C.
It maximizes financial profits
- D.
It avoids the spread of infection
- 3.Psoriasia appears as:
- A.
Elevated nodules
- B.
Loss of body hair
- C.
A viral infection
- D.
Scaly, red lesions
- 4.What is a beneficial action of a clay mask?
- A.
To deepen color
- B.
To soften the skin
- C.
To absorb impurities
- D.
To increase temperature
- 5.Muscular tissue may be stimulated by:
- A.
A massage
- B.
An ice pack
- C.
A makeup base
- D.
An astringent
- 6.Which one of the following are open sores on tissue surfaces?
- A.
Cysts
- B.
Ulcers
- C.
Polyps
- D.
Nodules
- 7.After removal of a facial mask, what should be used to tone the skin?
- A.
Paraffin wax
- B.
A mild astringent
- C.
A mild disinfectant
- D.
A solution of uric acid
- 8.What is the proper safety protocol for cleaning up a blood spill?
- A.
Apply an antiseptic
- B.
Bandaged the wound
- C.
Wear gloves
- D.
Double bag soiled items
- 9.What four cell types make up the epidermis, the protective outer layer of our skin?
- A.
Keratinocytes, melanocytes, langerhans, and merkel's cells
- B.
Collagen, elastin, fibroblast, mast cells
- C.
Lymphocytes, adipocytes, macrophages, and microphages
- D.
Corpuscles, hemidesmosomes, squamous cells, and epithelial cells
- E.
Krause end's bulb, Ruffini's corpuscles, Pacinan corpuscles, and Meissner's corpuscles
- 10.What are sudoriferous glands?
- A.
Oil glands
- B.
Endocrine glands
- C.
Ductless glands
- D.
Sweat glands
- 11.What is the function of sebum?
- A.
To dry the skin
- B.
To cool the skin
- C.
To cleanse the skin
- D.
To lubricate the skin
- 12.What is the function of sweat?
- A.
To dry the skin
- B.
To cool the skin
- C.
To cleanse the skin
- D.
To lubricate the skin
- 13.What are sebaceous glands?
- A.
Oil glands
- B.
Endocrine glands
- C.
Ductless glands
- D.
Sweat glands
- 14.Skin is the body's largest organ--how many functions does it perform?
- A.
5
- B.
6
- C.
7
- D.
8
- 15.Lymphatic drainage is a specialized service estheticians provide. Describe the purpose and practice of lymphatic drainage.
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 16.What does effleurage refer to, and what is its purpose? Can you name any related techniques?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 17.What core services can you expect to be tested on when applying for an esthetician license?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 18.A facial steamer is frequently used in skin treatment. What are its two main purposes?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 19.What are skin tags, and how can they be treated?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 20.What is the medical term for a wrinkle, and what is its cause?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 21.How are fingernails and toenails related to the skin? What is their function?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 22.Explain the role of melanin in skin color and protection. What skin disorder is defined by a lack of melanin?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 23.What is the deepest layer of the skin, and what does it consist of?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 24.Which layer of the skin is known as "true skin?"
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- 25.What is the Fitzpatrick Scale, and how is it used? Why do estheticians need to know it?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
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