NIC Esthetics Practice Test
Which of the following are primary colors? - Yellow, red, and blue.
Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm, humid mist to expand the pores? - Facial
steamer
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
Which method of hair removal involves removing the hair in the same direction as the growth of the
hair? - Tweezing
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
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 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 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 skin care products attracts moisture to the skin? - Humectants
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
Which of the following are primary colors? - Yellow, red, and blue.
Which piece of electrical equipment uses a warm, humid mist to expand the pores? - Facial
steamer
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
Which method of hair removal involves removing the hair in the same direction as the growth of the
hair? - Tweezing
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
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 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 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 skin care products attracts moisture to the skin? - Humectants
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
