NIC - Cosmetology Practice Exam
Questions and Answers
Which tissue protects other body parts?
epithelial
connective
nerve
muscular - ANSWER-epithelial
a fungal organism that can be spread by skin or hair is known as?
furuncle
pityriasis
scabies
tinea - ANSWER-tinea - medical term for ringworm
which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters?
measles
herpes simplex
pneumonia
influenza - ANSWER-herpes simplex
which of the following muscles move the foot up and extends the toes?
soleus
extensor digitorum
tibialis anterior
peroneus longus - ANSWER-extensor digitorum
which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures?
removing comedones
touching non-intact skin
shaving the face
tweezing the eyebrows - ANSWER-touching non-intact skin
a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that
may be related to the thyroid is
,vitiligo
lentigines
chloasma
albinism - ANSWER-vitiligo
the technical term for head lice is?
trichoptilosis
hirsuties
canities
pediculosis capitis - ANSWER-pediculosis capitis
which of the following are the surfactants used in skin cleanser?
lipids
detergent
exfoliants
humectants - ANSWER-detergents
an autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control?
decontamination
disinfection
cleaning
sterilization - ANSWER-sterilization
which of the following precautions should be taken to protect a sensitive scalp during a
hydroxide relaxer retouch?
use an astringent on scalp
apply a protective base
use a mild shampoo
apply a condition to hair - ANSWER-apply a protective base
the outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the
arrector pili
epidermis
papillary layer
reticular layer - ANSWER-epidermis
permanent wave rods within a panel that move in the same direction and are positioned
on equal sized bases is a?
spiral technique wrap
weave technique wrap
, brick lay permanent wrap
basic permanent wrap - ANSWER-basic permanent wrap
which massage movement is intended to soothe muscles?
petrissage
tapotement
friction
effleurage - ANSWER-effleurage
what is the cause of onychomycosis?
keratin
fungus
bacteria
inflammation - ANSWER-fungus
Which type of base placement causes less stress and tension during a permanent
waving service?
vertical
spiral
half off
horizontal - ANSWER-half off
the process by which newly formed cells fill with keratin, move upward, lose their
nucleus, then die is known as the?
amino acids
side bonds
keratinization
peptide bonds - ANSWER-keratinization
parasites need which of the following to survive?
host
pathogen
toxin
virus - ANSWER-host
a lightener retouch is applied to the
hair ends
mid shaft
hair follicle
new growth - ANSWER-new growth
Questions and Answers
Which tissue protects other body parts?
epithelial
connective
nerve
muscular - ANSWER-epithelial
a fungal organism that can be spread by skin or hair is known as?
furuncle
pityriasis
scabies
tinea - ANSWER-tinea - medical term for ringworm
which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters?
measles
herpes simplex
pneumonia
influenza - ANSWER-herpes simplex
which of the following muscles move the foot up and extends the toes?
soleus
extensor digitorum
tibialis anterior
peroneus longus - ANSWER-extensor digitorum
which of the following will cause a practitioner to use blood exposure procedures?
removing comedones
touching non-intact skin
shaving the face
tweezing the eyebrows - ANSWER-touching non-intact skin
a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that
may be related to the thyroid is
,vitiligo
lentigines
chloasma
albinism - ANSWER-vitiligo
the technical term for head lice is?
trichoptilosis
hirsuties
canities
pediculosis capitis - ANSWER-pediculosis capitis
which of the following are the surfactants used in skin cleanser?
lipids
detergent
exfoliants
humectants - ANSWER-detergents
an autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control?
decontamination
disinfection
cleaning
sterilization - ANSWER-sterilization
which of the following precautions should be taken to protect a sensitive scalp during a
hydroxide relaxer retouch?
use an astringent on scalp
apply a protective base
use a mild shampoo
apply a condition to hair - ANSWER-apply a protective base
the outermost and thinnest layer of the skin is the
arrector pili
epidermis
papillary layer
reticular layer - ANSWER-epidermis
permanent wave rods within a panel that move in the same direction and are positioned
on equal sized bases is a?
spiral technique wrap
weave technique wrap
, brick lay permanent wrap
basic permanent wrap - ANSWER-basic permanent wrap
which massage movement is intended to soothe muscles?
petrissage
tapotement
friction
effleurage - ANSWER-effleurage
what is the cause of onychomycosis?
keratin
fungus
bacteria
inflammation - ANSWER-fungus
Which type of base placement causes less stress and tension during a permanent
waving service?
vertical
spiral
half off
horizontal - ANSWER-half off
the process by which newly formed cells fill with keratin, move upward, lose their
nucleus, then die is known as the?
amino acids
side bonds
keratinization
peptide bonds - ANSWER-keratinization
parasites need which of the following to survive?
host
pathogen
toxin
virus - ANSWER-host
a lightener retouch is applied to the
hair ends
mid shaft
hair follicle
new growth - ANSWER-new growth
