WASHINGTON STATE ESTHETICIAN WRITTEN EXAM
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILD ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED
A+
Which disorder of the sebaceous glands is characterized by papules , pustules and comedones ? -
ANSWER-Acne
What action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on the scalp of a client ? -
ANSWERRefer the client to a physician
Which of the following skin care products attracts moisture to the skin ? - ANSWER-Humectants
Which piece of electrical facial equipment is used to soften comedones for easy extraction? -
ANSWERSteamer
Which skin type exhibits fine lines and lacks sebum ? - ANSWER-Dry
What is the average recommended distance between the clients face and steam when using a facial
steamer ? - ANSWER-15-18"
Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat? - ANSWER-Anhidrosis
At which point of the client consolation should the skin analysis be performed ? - ANSWER-While
performing the professional skin evaluation
Which facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect? - ANSWER-Effleurage
Which of the following causes syphillis ? - ANSWER-Spirilla
Which body system is made up of three subsystems ? - ANSWER-Nervous
,The skin is softened before extractions using ? - ANSWER-A steamer
Skin cancers are caused by exposure to which of the following lights? - ANSWER-Ultraviolet
Many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following ? - ANSWER-Potential
Symptoms
Which of the following tissues is the fat located just below the skin surface ? - ANSWER-Connective
Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin due to an unhealthy acid
mantle ? - ANSWER-Moisturizing lotion
Which massage movement is intended to sooth muscles ? - ANSWER-Effleurage
Which function of the skin protects the body be sending messages to the brain ? - ANSWER-Sensation
Which type of mask changes consistency before and after application and can be pulled or lifted from
the skin? - ANSWER-Modeling/modelage
Which of the following pieces of equipment is recommended to sterilize implements in the facial spa ? -
ANSWER-Autoclave
Which of the hair components hold the hair to the skin cells in the follicle ? - ANSWER-The root
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet ? - ANSWER-Tinea
Which form of the hair removal involves the use of muslin strip ? - ANSWER-Soft wax
Which agents are often used in skin care products containing water in an effort to prevent growth of
microbes and ensure efficacy of a product ? - ANSWER-Preservatives
, Which portion of the client consolation form allows the client to express their concerns with their skin ? -
ANSWER-Personal skin evaluation
A piece of electrical facial equipment allowing a closer look at the surface of the skin is the
_____________ - ANSWER-Loupe
Which of the following mask is used to absorb excess oil on the skin ? - ANSWER-Clay
Gommage removes the dead skin during using which of the following ? - ANSWER-Creme
Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax the facial muscles is ? - ANSWER-Effeurage
Which of the following is a hypertrophy caused by a virus ? - ANSWER-Verruca
Which body system allows pain to be felt on the skin ? - ANSWER-Nervous
Oily skin is a result of overproduction by which of the following? - ANSWER-Sebaceous Glands
Which of the following ingredients is an example of an emollient and prevents moisture loss by creating
a protective barrier on the skin ? - ANSWER-Palm Oil
Which of the following parts of a cell is responsible for its growth and reproduction ? -
ANSWERCytoplasm
Which of the following is considered a "hand-held" exfoliator ? - ANSWER-Sponges
Which of the following are primary colors ? - ANSWER-Yellow, Red, Blue
2024-2025 ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILD ANSWERS (ALREADY GRADED
A+
Which disorder of the sebaceous glands is characterized by papules , pustules and comedones ? -
ANSWER-Acne
What action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on the scalp of a client ? -
ANSWERRefer the client to a physician
Which of the following skin care products attracts moisture to the skin ? - ANSWER-Humectants
Which piece of electrical facial equipment is used to soften comedones for easy extraction? -
ANSWERSteamer
Which skin type exhibits fine lines and lacks sebum ? - ANSWER-Dry
What is the average recommended distance between the clients face and steam when using a facial
steamer ? - ANSWER-15-18"
Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat? - ANSWER-Anhidrosis
At which point of the client consolation should the skin analysis be performed ? - ANSWER-While
performing the professional skin evaluation
Which facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect? - ANSWER-Effleurage
Which of the following causes syphillis ? - ANSWER-Spirilla
Which body system is made up of three subsystems ? - ANSWER-Nervous
,The skin is softened before extractions using ? - ANSWER-A steamer
Skin cancers are caused by exposure to which of the following lights? - ANSWER-Ultraviolet
Many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following ? - ANSWER-Potential
Symptoms
Which of the following tissues is the fat located just below the skin surface ? - ANSWER-Connective
Which of the following facial regimen products is recommended for dry skin due to an unhealthy acid
mantle ? - ANSWER-Moisturizing lotion
Which massage movement is intended to sooth muscles ? - ANSWER-Effleurage
Which function of the skin protects the body be sending messages to the brain ? - ANSWER-Sensation
Which type of mask changes consistency before and after application and can be pulled or lifted from
the skin? - ANSWER-Modeling/modelage
Which of the following pieces of equipment is recommended to sterilize implements in the facial spa ? -
ANSWER-Autoclave
Which of the hair components hold the hair to the skin cells in the follicle ? - ANSWER-The root
Which of the following is a common fungal infection on the hands and feet ? - ANSWER-Tinea
Which form of the hair removal involves the use of muslin strip ? - ANSWER-Soft wax
Which agents are often used in skin care products containing water in an effort to prevent growth of
microbes and ensure efficacy of a product ? - ANSWER-Preservatives
, Which portion of the client consolation form allows the client to express their concerns with their skin ? -
ANSWER-Personal skin evaluation
A piece of electrical facial equipment allowing a closer look at the surface of the skin is the
_____________ - ANSWER-Loupe
Which of the following mask is used to absorb excess oil on the skin ? - ANSWER-Clay
Gommage removes the dead skin during using which of the following ? - ANSWER-Creme
Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax the facial muscles is ? - ANSWER-Effeurage
Which of the following is a hypertrophy caused by a virus ? - ANSWER-Verruca
Which body system allows pain to be felt on the skin ? - ANSWER-Nervous
Oily skin is a result of overproduction by which of the following? - ANSWER-Sebaceous Glands
Which of the following ingredients is an example of an emollient and prevents moisture loss by creating
a protective barrier on the skin ? - ANSWER-Palm Oil
Which of the following parts of a cell is responsible for its growth and reproduction ? -
ANSWERCytoplasm
Which of the following is considered a "hand-held" exfoliator ? - ANSWER-Sponges
Which of the following are primary colors ? - ANSWER-Yellow, Red, Blue
