NIC Practice Exam Questions & Answers

Massage movements that are used on the forehead to relax facial muscles is: - ANSWERSEffleurage Which of the following is the result of the sudoriferous gland's failure to provide perspiration? - ANSWERSAnhidrosis Which of the following infection control procedures is used in the salon to kill most bacteria? - ANSWERSDisinfection Which medication is commonly used to treat bacterial infections but is also considered to be a possible contraindication for a variety of facial treatments? - ANSWERSAntibiotics What type of muscle is responsible for one organ only and functions involuntarily? - ANSWERSCardiac A product used to dilute an essential oil is known as: - ANSWERSA carrier What temporary method of hair removal accelerates the shedding of the horny layer of the skin? - ANSWERSDepilatory Which colour or colours would indicate oily areas of the face or clogged pores while using a Wood's lamp? - ANSWERSYellow, pink, or orange Dilated capillaries that can be seen beneath the surface of the skin are known as: - ANSWERSTelangiectasia Which of the following causes syphilis? - ANSWERSSpirilla The application in which individual eyelashes are attached directly to the client's own lashes is: - ANSWERSEye tabbing Which of the following is an example of a physical method of exfoliation that may use crystals to remove dead skin cells? - ANSWERSMicrodermabrasion An autoclave is used in the spa to provide which level of infection control? - ANSWERSSterilization Which of the following skin care products attracts moisture to the skin? - ANSWERSHumectants Cleansing creams are applied using a: - ANSWERSFingertip What facial massage movement has a soothing and relaxing effect? - ANSWERSEffleurage Which form of exfoliation works by physically removing dead skin cells from 20-30% of the surface of the epidermis? - ANSWERSMicrodermabrasion How much of the epidermis can be removed with just one microdermabrasion treatment? - ANSWERS20-30% Which mask is derived from natural ingredients from the earth and is also commonly used on acne prone skin? - ANSWERSClay/mud Which one of the following tissues is the fat located just below the skin surface? - ANSWERSConnective The first step of every body treatment protocol is: - ANSWERSSanitize hands A gland associated with a hair follicle is: - ANSWERSSebaceous Which sudoriferous gland disorder is characterized by a lack of sweat? - ANSWERSAnhidrosis What are the three basic parts of a cell? - ANSWERSNucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane Which piece of equipment is also called a loupe? - ANSWERSMagnifying lamp Which of the following are primary colours? - ANSWERSYellow, red, and blue Which type of nerve tissue moves body parts? - ANSWERSNerve A piece of electrical facial equipment allowing a closer look at the surface of the skin is the: - ANSWERSLoupe Which of the following is a disease known as fever blisters? - ANSWERSHerpes simplex Which of the following tissues send messages to other body parts? - ANSWERSNerve Which of the following is a disorder causing unpleasant odors from the armpit? - ANSWERSBromhidrosis Which of the following are the surfactants used in skin cleansers? - ANSWERSDetergents The medical term for wrinkle is: - ANSWERSRhytid Many clients may be infected with HIV without having any of the following? - ANSWERSPotential symptoms A hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots and splotches on the skin that may be related to the thyroid is: - ANSWERSVitiligo Which body system is made up of three subsystems? - ANSWERSNervous Which treatment for congestion involves the use of an electrode held by the esthetician and applied to the client's face? - ANSWERSDirect high frequency Which of the following disorders is caused by unusual discharge by the oil glands? - ANSWERSSeborrhea Oily skin is a result of overproduction by which of the following? - ANSWERSSebaceous glands Which of the following is applied after extractions? - ANSWERSToner Which of the following is a form of hypopigmentation affecting the entire body? - ANSWERSAlbinism Which of the following is considered a parasite and can be spread easily to a non-infected area or person by means of improperly disinfected tools? - ANSWERSTinea capitis During the anagen phase of hair growth, the hair is: - ANSWERSActively growing Which body system allows pain to be felt on the skin? - ANSWERSNervous Which function of the skin protects the body by sending messages to the brain? - ANSWERSSensation What action should the practitioner take if pediculosis is present on the scalp of a client? - ANSWERSRefer the client to a physician Which form of exfoliation uses a crème to remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin? - ANSWERSGommage The skin is softened before extractions using: - ANSWERSA steamer At which point of the client consultation should the skin analysis be performed? - ANSWERSWhile performing the professional skin evaluation