MARYLAND ESTHETICS STATE
BOARD (TEST 1) QUESTIONS &
ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED LATEST VERSION
As an esthetician, you will want to find an approved EPA-registered disinfectant that is
effective and - CORRECT ANSWER Quick acting
The five senses that will ensure your client's visit is exceptionally memorable are sight,
sound, smell, touch and - CORRECT ANSWER Taste
Using the statement "I'm using slightly more pressure here to release tension in your
muscle." would occur during which of the following Create strategies? - CORRECT
ANSWER Tell
During a visual service like makeup, when should recommending products take place? -
CORRECT ANSWER throughout entire service
A consultation record contains all of the following information EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER Client's religion
Who should a client contact to report experiencing mild redness and irritation after a
facial? - CORRECT ANSWER service provider
Which layer of the skin's permeability barrier prevents transepidermal water loss
(TEWL)? - CORRECT ANSWER acid mantle
The category of fragrance that is one of the easiest to identify is: - CORRECT
ANSWER floral
Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle factor that may affect the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER Low pain threshold
An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi-solid substance is
known as a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER cyst
All of the following products are examples of anti-inflammatory oils EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER lemon
, A condition in which a person compulsively picks and squeezes at their acne lesions,
causing scabs and scars, is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER
Smoking and alcohol are examples of what type of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER
Extrinsic aging
What is the purpose for using hydration during the Balance phase of skin care? -
CORRECT ANSWER ensure proper water content within the skin
Which type of moisturizer should an esthetician choose for a client with combination
skin type? - CORRECT ANSWER A light texture, combination of water and oil
moisturizer
Which sweat gland is inactive until stimulated by hormones? - CORRECT ANSWER
apocrine
Functions of the skin carry out complex actions related to sensation, heat regulation,
absorption, protection, excretion and: - CORRECT ANSWER secretion
Soaking a clean towel in the liquid from both an infusion and decoction and applying it
to a specific area of the body is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER fomentation
Primary skin lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during: - CORRECT
ANSWER early stages of development
What is another name for baby acne? - CORRECT ANSWER Milia
Use non-setting or setting masks with performance ingredience to increase tissue
tightening, microcirculation and desquamation for clients with texture skin condtions -
CORRECT ANSWER False
A client may feel oil on their skin within 2 hours or earlier after cleansing with which type
of skin? - CORRECT ANSWER oily
Which of the following Fitzpatrick skin types requires at least an SPF 40+? - CORRECT
ANSWER Type I
When a client senses pressure and vibration during a salon/spa treatment, which of the
following mechanoreceptors is responsible? - CORRECT ANSWER Merkel cells
Using the Fitzpatrick Skin Type scale, which skin type burns easily and tans minimally?
- CORRECT ANSWER Type II
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods and caffeine would be beneficial if
they have: - CORRECT ANSWER Rosacea
BOARD (TEST 1) QUESTIONS &
ACCURATE ANSWERS ALREADY
PASSED LATEST VERSION
As an esthetician, you will want to find an approved EPA-registered disinfectant that is
effective and - CORRECT ANSWER Quick acting
The five senses that will ensure your client's visit is exceptionally memorable are sight,
sound, smell, touch and - CORRECT ANSWER Taste
Using the statement "I'm using slightly more pressure here to release tension in your
muscle." would occur during which of the following Create strategies? - CORRECT
ANSWER Tell
During a visual service like makeup, when should recommending products take place? -
CORRECT ANSWER throughout entire service
A consultation record contains all of the following information EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER Client's religion
Who should a client contact to report experiencing mild redness and irritation after a
facial? - CORRECT ANSWER service provider
Which layer of the skin's permeability barrier prevents transepidermal water loss
(TEWL)? - CORRECT ANSWER acid mantle
The category of fragrance that is one of the easiest to identify is: - CORRECT
ANSWER floral
Which of the following is NOT a lifestyle factor that may affect the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWER Low pain threshold
An abnormal membranous sac containing a gaseous, liquid or semi-solid substance is
known as a(n): - CORRECT ANSWER cyst
All of the following products are examples of anti-inflammatory oils EXCEPT: -
CORRECT ANSWER lemon
, A condition in which a person compulsively picks and squeezes at their acne lesions,
causing scabs and scars, is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER
Smoking and alcohol are examples of what type of aging? - CORRECT ANSWER
Extrinsic aging
What is the purpose for using hydration during the Balance phase of skin care? -
CORRECT ANSWER ensure proper water content within the skin
Which type of moisturizer should an esthetician choose for a client with combination
skin type? - CORRECT ANSWER A light texture, combination of water and oil
moisturizer
Which sweat gland is inactive until stimulated by hormones? - CORRECT ANSWER
apocrine
Functions of the skin carry out complex actions related to sensation, heat regulation,
absorption, protection, excretion and: - CORRECT ANSWER secretion
Soaking a clean towel in the liquid from both an infusion and decoction and applying it
to a specific area of the body is known as: - CORRECT ANSWER fomentation
Primary skin lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during: - CORRECT
ANSWER early stages of development
What is another name for baby acne? - CORRECT ANSWER Milia
Use non-setting or setting masks with performance ingredience to increase tissue
tightening, microcirculation and desquamation for clients with texture skin condtions -
CORRECT ANSWER False
A client may feel oil on their skin within 2 hours or earlier after cleansing with which type
of skin? - CORRECT ANSWER oily
Which of the following Fitzpatrick skin types requires at least an SPF 40+? - CORRECT
ANSWER Type I
When a client senses pressure and vibration during a salon/spa treatment, which of the
following mechanoreceptors is responsible? - CORRECT ANSWER Merkel cells
Using the Fitzpatrick Skin Type scale, which skin type burns easily and tans minimally?
- CORRECT ANSWER Type II
Advising clients to avoid excessive heat, spicy foods and caffeine would be beneficial if
they have: - CORRECT ANSWER Rosacea
