NIC ESTHETICS CORE MAIN EXAMS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔How much of the epidermis can be removed with just one microdermabrasion
treatment? - ✔✔20-30%
✔✔Which piece of equipment is also called a loupe? - ✔✔Magnifying lamp
✔✔Which disorder of the sebaceous glands is characterized by papules, pustules, and
comedones? - ✔✔Acne
✔✔Which color or colors would indicate oily areas of the face or clogged pores while
using a woods lamp? - ✔✔Yellow, pink, or orange
✔✔Which of the following is a secondary lesion that may be infectious and requires
medical attention? - ✔✔Ulcer
✔✔Which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters? - ✔✔Herpes simplex
✔✔In order to create the illusion of fuller lips, where should liner be applied? - ✔✔Just
past the outer edge of the lip line
✔✔Infection control in the facial area is necessary to help prevent the spread of which
of the following viruses? - ✔✔Hepatitis
✔✔Which of the following is a mask that forms a hard, rubber-like consistency,
increases blood circulation, and firms the skin? - ✔✔Modelage
✔✔Which of the following is a form of hypopigmentation affecting the entire body? -
✔✔Albinism
, ✔✔Many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following? -
✔✔Potential symptoms
✔✔What is the technical term for hair that is soft and found on the body at birth? -
✔✔Lanugo
✔✔Which body system is made up of three subsystems? - ✔✔Nervous system: central,
peripheral, and autonomic nervous system
✔✔Which portion of the client consultation form allows the client to express their
concerns with their skin? - ✔✔Personal skin evaluation
✔✔Using gloves when applying chemicals on clients will prevent which of the following?
- ✔✔Dermatitis
✔✔An autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control? -
✔✔Sterilization
✔✔The inner layer of the skin, also known as true skin, is the - ✔✔Dermis
✔✔Which of the following disorders is caused by an unusual discharge by the oil
glands? - ✔✔Seborrhea
✔✔Product labeling includes which of the following that causes changes in the skin's
appearance? - ✔✔Active agents
✔✔Which portion of the facial would involve the physical removal of visibly clogged
pores? - ✔✔Extraction
✔✔Which layer of the skin protects from the environment? - ✔✔Horny layer
✔✔Which treatment for congestion involves the use of an electrode held by an
esthetician and applied to the clients face? - ✔✔Direct high frequency
✔✔Which facial feature would benefit from being contoured? - ✔✔Large nose
✔✔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? - ✔✔Preservatives
✔✔Which face shape is considered the most balanced and symmetric? - ✔✔Oval
✔✔Which massage movement is intended to soothe muscles? - ✔✔Effleurage
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔How much of the epidermis can be removed with just one microdermabrasion
treatment? - ✔✔20-30%
✔✔Which piece of equipment is also called a loupe? - ✔✔Magnifying lamp
✔✔Which disorder of the sebaceous glands is characterized by papules, pustules, and
comedones? - ✔✔Acne
✔✔Which color or colors would indicate oily areas of the face or clogged pores while
using a woods lamp? - ✔✔Yellow, pink, or orange
✔✔Which of the following is a secondary lesion that may be infectious and requires
medical attention? - ✔✔Ulcer
✔✔Which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters? - ✔✔Herpes simplex
✔✔In order to create the illusion of fuller lips, where should liner be applied? - ✔✔Just
past the outer edge of the lip line
✔✔Infection control in the facial area is necessary to help prevent the spread of which
of the following viruses? - ✔✔Hepatitis
✔✔Which of the following is a mask that forms a hard, rubber-like consistency,
increases blood circulation, and firms the skin? - ✔✔Modelage
✔✔Which of the following is a form of hypopigmentation affecting the entire body? -
✔✔Albinism
, ✔✔Many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following? -
✔✔Potential symptoms
✔✔What is the technical term for hair that is soft and found on the body at birth? -
✔✔Lanugo
✔✔Which body system is made up of three subsystems? - ✔✔Nervous system: central,
peripheral, and autonomic nervous system
✔✔Which portion of the client consultation form allows the client to express their
concerns with their skin? - ✔✔Personal skin evaluation
✔✔Using gloves when applying chemicals on clients will prevent which of the following?
- ✔✔Dermatitis
✔✔An autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control? -
✔✔Sterilization
✔✔The inner layer of the skin, also known as true skin, is the - ✔✔Dermis
✔✔Which of the following disorders is caused by an unusual discharge by the oil
glands? - ✔✔Seborrhea
✔✔Product labeling includes which of the following that causes changes in the skin's
appearance? - ✔✔Active agents
✔✔Which portion of the facial would involve the physical removal of visibly clogged
pores? - ✔✔Extraction
✔✔Which layer of the skin protects from the environment? - ✔✔Horny layer
✔✔Which treatment for congestion involves the use of an electrode held by an
esthetician and applied to the clients face? - ✔✔Direct high frequency
✔✔Which facial feature would benefit from being contoured? - ✔✔Large nose
✔✔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? - ✔✔Preservatives
✔✔Which face shape is considered the most balanced and symmetric? - ✔✔Oval
✔✔Which massage movement is intended to soothe muscles? - ✔✔Effleurage
