Theory Esthetician Exam 2 Questions
and Answers
CLIENT INFO for the following- Allergic to pineapple and aspirin. Has prescription for
Retinol A
101) What treatment would be a contraindication for this client?
a.Hydrating mask
b.Ultrasonic skin scrubber
c.Lip wax
d. Eyebrow tweeze - correct Answer-c. Lip wax
An exfoliating product containing which ingredient would be least likely to cause an
adverse reaction to this client?
a. Papain
b. Bromelain
C.Glycolic acid
d.Salicylic acid - correct Answer-a. Papain
Blood appears while performing an extraction. Proper standard precautions would
include which of the following?
a.Consult manager
b.Apply antiseptic to the area
C.File an incident report
d.Apply disinfectant to the area - correct Answer-b.Apply antiseptic to the area
Which of the following is used to apply electrical current to the client's skin?
a.Converter
b. Polarity
C.Electrode
d. Rectifier - correct Answer-C.Electrode
has seasonal allergies, taking histamine medication, plans to go to beach, concerns
about sun damage and aging. A client scheduled for glycolic acid peel indicates that
they will be leaving for a beach
vacation the following day. How should the practitioner proceed?
a.Discuss risk of sun exposure and proceed with the glycolic acid peel
b.Discuss risk of skin irritation and recommend microdermabrasion instead
C.Discuss risk of skin irritation and proceed with the glycolic acid peel
d.Discuss risk of sun exposure and recommend a moisturizing treatment instead -
correct Answer-d.Discuss risk of sun exposure and recommend a moisturizing
treatment instead
, How does titanium dioxide protect the skin from the sun?
a.Absorbs the rays
b. Reflects the rays
C.Neutralizes the rays
d.Intensifies the rays - correct Answer-b. Reflects the rays
Distilled water is used in a steamer to prevent the buildup of
a.Oils
b.Vapor
C.Oxygen
d. Minerals - correct Answer-d. Minerals
Which of the following is contagious?
a.Atopic dermatitis
b. Keratosis pilaris
C.Tinea corporis
d.Actinic keratosis - correct Answer-C.Tinea corporis
Where on the body are sensory nerves MOST abundant?
a.Lips
b.Feet
C.Underarms
d.Fingertips - correct Answer-•d.Fingertips
A client arrives for a service and notes an allergy to pineapple. Where should the
practitioner refer to determine if the salon products used in the service contains the
allergen?
a.OSHA
b.Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
C.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
d. EPA - correct Answer-b.Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Towels used during product removal that are too warm may cause overstimulation and
damage to the
a.Arteries
b. Elasticity
c. Keratin
d.Capillaries - correct Answer-d.Capillaries
Which of the following materials is an electrical insulator?
a. Rubber
b. Alumninum
C.Water
d.Copper - correct Answer-a. Rubber
and Answers
CLIENT INFO for the following- Allergic to pineapple and aspirin. Has prescription for
Retinol A
101) What treatment would be a contraindication for this client?
a.Hydrating mask
b.Ultrasonic skin scrubber
c.Lip wax
d. Eyebrow tweeze - correct Answer-c. Lip wax
An exfoliating product containing which ingredient would be least likely to cause an
adverse reaction to this client?
a. Papain
b. Bromelain
C.Glycolic acid
d.Salicylic acid - correct Answer-a. Papain
Blood appears while performing an extraction. Proper standard precautions would
include which of the following?
a.Consult manager
b.Apply antiseptic to the area
C.File an incident report
d.Apply disinfectant to the area - correct Answer-b.Apply antiseptic to the area
Which of the following is used to apply electrical current to the client's skin?
a.Converter
b. Polarity
C.Electrode
d. Rectifier - correct Answer-C.Electrode
has seasonal allergies, taking histamine medication, plans to go to beach, concerns
about sun damage and aging. A client scheduled for glycolic acid peel indicates that
they will be leaving for a beach
vacation the following day. How should the practitioner proceed?
a.Discuss risk of sun exposure and proceed with the glycolic acid peel
b.Discuss risk of skin irritation and recommend microdermabrasion instead
C.Discuss risk of skin irritation and proceed with the glycolic acid peel
d.Discuss risk of sun exposure and recommend a moisturizing treatment instead -
correct Answer-d.Discuss risk of sun exposure and recommend a moisturizing
treatment instead
, How does titanium dioxide protect the skin from the sun?
a.Absorbs the rays
b. Reflects the rays
C.Neutralizes the rays
d.Intensifies the rays - correct Answer-b. Reflects the rays
Distilled water is used in a steamer to prevent the buildup of
a.Oils
b.Vapor
C.Oxygen
d. Minerals - correct Answer-d. Minerals
Which of the following is contagious?
a.Atopic dermatitis
b. Keratosis pilaris
C.Tinea corporis
d.Actinic keratosis - correct Answer-C.Tinea corporis
Where on the body are sensory nerves MOST abundant?
a.Lips
b.Feet
C.Underarms
d.Fingertips - correct Answer-•d.Fingertips
A client arrives for a service and notes an allergy to pineapple. Where should the
practitioner refer to determine if the salon products used in the service contains the
allergen?
a.OSHA
b.Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
C.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
d. EPA - correct Answer-b.Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Towels used during product removal that are too warm may cause overstimulation and
damage to the
a.Arteries
b. Elasticity
c. Keratin
d.Capillaries - correct Answer-d.Capillaries
Which of the following materials is an electrical insulator?
a. Rubber
b. Alumninum
C.Water
d.Copper - correct Answer-a. Rubber
