NIMA State Boards Questions with Complete
Solutions
What is the most effective stage for hair removal? Correct Answer-
Anagen
Microdermabrasion crystals contain aluminum oxide, corundum, and
what else? Correct Answer-Salt
After a microdermabrasion how long until you can receive restalyn
injections? Correct Answer-1-2 days
A microdermabrasion should stop when you see what? Correct Answer-
Erythema
What makes a cream dense? Correct Answer-Humectants, which are a
thickening agent
Use less steam on a client who has asthma, true or false? Correct
Answer-True
What are contraindications of body wraps? Correct Answer-High blood
pressure and diabetes
What does sclerotherapy treat? Correct Answer-Spider veins
,How soon after laser resurfacing treatments can clients have light
exfoliation? Correct Answer-1 week
Which fitzpatrick type are most likely to suffer from keloid scarring?
Correct Answer-VI
What is the integumentary system? Correct Answer-Hair skin and nails
How should your license be maintained? Correct Answer-Good standing
What does superficial peeling do for the skin? Correct Answer-Removes
dead surface skin cells
What is NOT one of the building blocks for a successful business?
Correct Answer-Employees
What are hematomas? Correct Answer-Bruises, a collection of blood
under the skin
What is a telangectasia? Correct Answer-Distended capillaries or
couperose skin
What is tinea corporus? Correct Answer-Ring worm
What is tinea pedis fungus? Correct Answer-Athlete's foot
,What is tinea versicolor? Correct Answer-A fungal yeast infection that
inhibits the production of melanin
What is pityriasis rosacea? Correct Answer-Red patches of skin that may
be round or oval shaped
What is perioral dermatitis? Correct Answer-An acne condition that
appears around the mouth, predominantly in women
What are platelets? Correct Answer-Blood cells that aid in forming
blood clots
What is an ingredient that is an excellent skin softener? Correct Answer-
Glycerin
What is a humectant that is formed by the decomposition of fat and oil?
Correct Answer-Glycerin
What is the medical term for a facelift? Correct Answer-Rhytidectomy
What is the process called that is used to soften grease deposits and
soften black heads in the hair follicle? Correct Answer-Desincrustation
, What does exfoliation and vacuum stimulate? Correct Answer-
Reproduction by the fibroblasts of new living cells
How many days do you have to dispute? Correct Answer-20 days
What is the skin nourished by? Correct Answer-Blood and lymph
Which is stronger: sterilization or disinfection? Correct Answer-
Sterilization
What ind of scars do we NOT treat with microdermabrasion? Correct
Answer-Ice pick scars (scarred ostia)
What is necrosis tissue? Correct Answer-Dead cells when tissue is
deprived by blood supply
What do corneocytes do? Correct Answer-They act as a cellular glue in
the epidermis, thye hold cells together
Bromhydrosis is what? Correct Answer-Foul smelling persperation,
often in the arm pit, caused by yeast and bacteria
What is another name for skin tags? Correct Answer-Acrochordons
Solutions
What is the most effective stage for hair removal? Correct Answer-
Anagen
Microdermabrasion crystals contain aluminum oxide, corundum, and
what else? Correct Answer-Salt
After a microdermabrasion how long until you can receive restalyn
injections? Correct Answer-1-2 days
A microdermabrasion should stop when you see what? Correct Answer-
Erythema
What makes a cream dense? Correct Answer-Humectants, which are a
thickening agent
Use less steam on a client who has asthma, true or false? Correct
Answer-True
What are contraindications of body wraps? Correct Answer-High blood
pressure and diabetes
What does sclerotherapy treat? Correct Answer-Spider veins
,How soon after laser resurfacing treatments can clients have light
exfoliation? Correct Answer-1 week
Which fitzpatrick type are most likely to suffer from keloid scarring?
Correct Answer-VI
What is the integumentary system? Correct Answer-Hair skin and nails
How should your license be maintained? Correct Answer-Good standing
What does superficial peeling do for the skin? Correct Answer-Removes
dead surface skin cells
What is NOT one of the building blocks for a successful business?
Correct Answer-Employees
What are hematomas? Correct Answer-Bruises, a collection of blood
under the skin
What is a telangectasia? Correct Answer-Distended capillaries or
couperose skin
What is tinea corporus? Correct Answer-Ring worm
What is tinea pedis fungus? Correct Answer-Athlete's foot
,What is tinea versicolor? Correct Answer-A fungal yeast infection that
inhibits the production of melanin
What is pityriasis rosacea? Correct Answer-Red patches of skin that may
be round or oval shaped
What is perioral dermatitis? Correct Answer-An acne condition that
appears around the mouth, predominantly in women
What are platelets? Correct Answer-Blood cells that aid in forming
blood clots
What is an ingredient that is an excellent skin softener? Correct Answer-
Glycerin
What is a humectant that is formed by the decomposition of fat and oil?
Correct Answer-Glycerin
What is the medical term for a facelift? Correct Answer-Rhytidectomy
What is the process called that is used to soften grease deposits and
soften black heads in the hair follicle? Correct Answer-Desincrustation
, What does exfoliation and vacuum stimulate? Correct Answer-
Reproduction by the fibroblasts of new living cells
How many days do you have to dispute? Correct Answer-20 days
What is the skin nourished by? Correct Answer-Blood and lymph
Which is stronger: sterilization or disinfection? Correct Answer-
Sterilization
What ind of scars do we NOT treat with microdermabrasion? Correct
Answer-Ice pick scars (scarred ostia)
What is necrosis tissue? Correct Answer-Dead cells when tissue is
deprived by blood supply
What do corneocytes do? Correct Answer-They act as a cellular glue in
the epidermis, thye hold cells together
Bromhydrosis is what? Correct Answer-Foul smelling persperation,
often in the arm pit, caused by yeast and bacteria
What is another name for skin tags? Correct Answer-Acrochordons
