MICHIGAN ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD THEORY 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What skin type is a freshener used for? - (ANSWERS)Dry, dehydrated, sensitive, and normal
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Which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or
body fluids? - (ANSWERS)Disinfection
Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin?
-Antiseptic
-Bleach
-Disinfectant
-Quat Solution - (ANSWERS)Antiseptic
Which is the proper way to wash hands?
-Run water until hot over hands
-Rinse, lather, dry
-Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
-Apply lotion, scrub 20 seconds, rinse, dry - (ANSWERS)Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
All of the following are massage manipulations except:
-Friction
-Efflerurage
-Circulation
-Tapotement - (ANSWERS)Circulation
Which of the following is the correct way to apply wax to the skin?
-Apply in an upward motion
-Apply in a downward motion
-The same direction as the hair growth
-The opposite direction as the hair growth - (ANSWERS)The same direction as the hair growth
When muscles become fatigued during a service, your client will benefit from all of the following
except:
-Phalange pull
-Occipitalis pinch
-Temple massage
-Shoulder massage - (ANSWERS)Occipitalis Pinch
Which of the following should be used to treat an allergy of the skin?
-Antiseptic
-Isopropyl alcohol
-Lotion
-Soap and water - (ANSWERS)Lotion
,MICHIGAN ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD THEORY 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What must a new client do before their first service is performed? - (ANSWERS)Complete
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Which of the following lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair?
-Melanin
-Collagen
-Sebaceous glands
-Sudoriferous glands - (ANSWERS)Sebaceous glands
Which type of bacteria is harmless and helps the body break down food and protect against
infection? - (ANSWERS)Nonpathogenic
All of the following are considered corrective facial skin conditions except:
-Comedones
-Dryness
-Oiliness
-Skin tone - (ANSWERS)Skin tone
Which of the following is the first step in preparing a client for a facial wax?
-Dry clients face
-Remove the client's makeup
-Cleanse the area thoroughly with mild cleanser
-Place a hair cap or headband on the client's head to keep hair out away from the face -
(ANSWERS)Place a hair cap or headband on the client's head to keep hair out away from the
face
Which is recommended when applying makeup for a special occasion that will include a lot of
photographs? - (ANSWERS)Matte colors
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? - (ANSWERS)Universal
Precautions
Which of the following is a large blister containing a watery fluid?
-Bulla
-Cyst
-Macule
-Nodule - (ANSWERS)Bulla
Which is a product used to physically remove dead cell buildup? - (ANSWERS)Mechanical
exfoliants
, MICHIGAN ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD THEORY 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the hair lengths would require trimming before performing a waxing
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-1/8 inch long
-1/4 inch long
-1/2 inch long
-1 inch long - (ANSWERS)1 inch long
Which of the following helps soften tissues, making it more accepting of moisturizers and other
treatment products?
-Brushing machine
-Clay-based mask
-Facial steamer
-Treatment cream - (ANSWERS)Facial steamer
Electrotherapy treatment should be avoided except:
-For pustular acne conditions
-On clients with high blood pressure
-When broken capillaries are present
-To soften and emulsify grease deposits - (ANSWERS)To soften and emulsify grease deposits
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use?
-Ozone steamer
-UV light
-Autoclave
-Quaternary ammonium - (ANSWERS)Autoclave
Which is the first step when handling broken skin or exposure to blood? - (ANSWERS)Stop
performing service
What should be used to apply powders and lotions? - (ANSWERS)Cotton puff
All of the following are information contained on a material safety data sheet except:
-Retail products
-Flammability warnings
-Hazardous ingredients
-Safe handling and use procedures - (ANSWERS)Retail products
Which is the only method that kills bacteria spores? - (ANSWERS)Sterilization
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? -
(ANSWERS)Underwriters laboratories
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What skin type is a freshener used for? - (ANSWERS)Dry, dehydrated, sensitive, and normal
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%%%%%%
Which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or
body fluids? - (ANSWERS)Disinfection
Which of the following is a chemical germicide formulated for use on the skin?
-Antiseptic
-Bleach
-Disinfectant
-Quat Solution - (ANSWERS)Antiseptic
Which is the proper way to wash hands?
-Run water until hot over hands
-Rinse, lather, dry
-Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
-Apply lotion, scrub 20 seconds, rinse, dry - (ANSWERS)Wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
All of the following are massage manipulations except:
-Friction
-Efflerurage
-Circulation
-Tapotement - (ANSWERS)Circulation
Which of the following is the correct way to apply wax to the skin?
-Apply in an upward motion
-Apply in a downward motion
-The same direction as the hair growth
-The opposite direction as the hair growth - (ANSWERS)The same direction as the hair growth
When muscles become fatigued during a service, your client will benefit from all of the following
except:
-Phalange pull
-Occipitalis pinch
-Temple massage
-Shoulder massage - (ANSWERS)Occipitalis Pinch
Which of the following should be used to treat an allergy of the skin?
-Antiseptic
-Isopropyl alcohol
-Lotion
-Soap and water - (ANSWERS)Lotion
,MICHIGAN ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD THEORY 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What must a new client do before their first service is performed? - (ANSWERS)Complete
!@#$%%%%% a
consultation card %%%%%%
Which of the following lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair?
-Melanin
-Collagen
-Sebaceous glands
-Sudoriferous glands - (ANSWERS)Sebaceous glands
Which type of bacteria is harmless and helps the body break down food and protect against
infection? - (ANSWERS)Nonpathogenic
All of the following are considered corrective facial skin conditions except:
-Comedones
-Dryness
-Oiliness
-Skin tone - (ANSWERS)Skin tone
Which of the following is the first step in preparing a client for a facial wax?
-Dry clients face
-Remove the client's makeup
-Cleanse the area thoroughly with mild cleanser
-Place a hair cap or headband on the client's head to keep hair out away from the face -
(ANSWERS)Place a hair cap or headband on the client's head to keep hair out away from the
face
Which is recommended when applying makeup for a special occasion that will include a lot of
photographs? - (ANSWERS)Matte colors
Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come from? - (ANSWERS)Universal
Precautions
Which of the following is a large blister containing a watery fluid?
-Bulla
-Cyst
-Macule
-Nodule - (ANSWERS)Bulla
Which is a product used to physically remove dead cell buildup? - (ANSWERS)Mechanical
exfoliants
, MICHIGAN ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD THEORY 2024
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following is the hair lengths would require trimming before performing a waxing
!@#$%%%%%
service? %%%%%%
-1/8 inch long
-1/4 inch long
-1/2 inch long
-1 inch long - (ANSWERS)1 inch long
Which of the following helps soften tissues, making it more accepting of moisturizers and other
treatment products?
-Brushing machine
-Clay-based mask
-Facial steamer
-Treatment cream - (ANSWERS)Facial steamer
Electrotherapy treatment should be avoided except:
-For pustular acne conditions
-On clients with high blood pressure
-When broken capillaries are present
-To soften and emulsify grease deposits - (ANSWERS)To soften and emulsify grease deposits
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use?
-Ozone steamer
-UV light
-Autoclave
-Quaternary ammonium - (ANSWERS)Autoclave
Which is the first step when handling broken skin or exposure to blood? - (ANSWERS)Stop
performing service
What should be used to apply powders and lotions? - (ANSWERS)Cotton puff
All of the following are information contained on a material safety data sheet except:
-Retail products
-Flammability warnings
-Hazardous ingredients
-Safe handling and use procedures - (ANSWERS)Retail products
Which is the only method that kills bacteria spores? - (ANSWERS)Sterilization
Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryers? -
(ANSWERS)Underwriters laboratories
