NIC ESTHETICS PRACTICE FINAL STUDY
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⫸ Disinfectants Answer: Chemical products that destroy all bacteria,
fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces. 2nd Level in sanitation
⫸ Facial Steamer Contradictions Answer: acne
rosacea
sensitive skin
sunburn
open cuts
compromised skin
⫸ Proper procedure/disposal of blood and body fluids Answer: Stop
Service
Wash Hands
Address Wound
Avoid Cross Contamination
Disinfect Station
Double Bag & Dispose Contaminated Items
, ⫸ What type of skin is paraffin good for Answer: Dry or mature skin
types
⫸ What is EPA and what is their role Answer: -Environmental
Protection Agency
-Approves efficacy of products used for infection control
⫸ contradictions for a facial Answer: stroke
high blood pressure
heart condition
⫸ MSDS Answer: A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data
Sheet. A MSDS -Contains details of the hazards associated with a
chemical, and gives information on its safe use.
-Required by OSHA
⫸ Purpose of an astringent Answer: further cleanse skin or excess
oil/debris
help balance PH of skin
⫸ Communicable/Contagious Disease Answer: A disease that can be
spread from one person or species to another.
⫸ Which massage manipulation should start and end massage? Answer:
efflourage - light stroking movements
GUIDE 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⫸ Disinfectants Answer: Chemical products that destroy all bacteria,
fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces. 2nd Level in sanitation
⫸ Facial Steamer Contradictions Answer: acne
rosacea
sensitive skin
sunburn
open cuts
compromised skin
⫸ Proper procedure/disposal of blood and body fluids Answer: Stop
Service
Wash Hands
Address Wound
Avoid Cross Contamination
Disinfect Station
Double Bag & Dispose Contaminated Items
, ⫸ What type of skin is paraffin good for Answer: Dry or mature skin
types
⫸ What is EPA and what is their role Answer: -Environmental
Protection Agency
-Approves efficacy of products used for infection control
⫸ contradictions for a facial Answer: stroke
high blood pressure
heart condition
⫸ MSDS Answer: A widely used abbreviation for Material Safety Data
Sheet. A MSDS -Contains details of the hazards associated with a
chemical, and gives information on its safe use.
-Required by OSHA
⫸ Purpose of an astringent Answer: further cleanse skin or excess
oil/debris
help balance PH of skin
⫸ Communicable/Contagious Disease Answer: A disease that can be
spread from one person or species to another.
⫸ Which massage manipulation should start and end massage? Answer:
efflourage - light stroking movements
