Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician Practice Advanced Facial Treatments 1

Question 1

Which advanced facial treatment uses a rotating diamond-tipped wand to mechanically exfoliate the stratum corneum and stimulate collagen production?

Accepted Answer

Microdermabrasion

Answer

Chemical exfoliation

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Dermaplaning

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Ultrasonic scrubbing

Question 2

When performing a high-frequency facial treatment, what gas inside the electrode produces ozone with germicidal properties?

Accepted Answer

Argon

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Neon

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 3

A client arrives for an ultrasonic facial treatment. Which skin condition would be a contraindication for this service?

Accepted Answer

Active rosacea with broken capillaries

Answer

Dehydrated skin

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Mild hyperpigmentation

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Oily skin with enlarged pores

Question 4

During a galvanic desincrustation treatment, the esthetician sets the machine to produce which type of current effect at the negative pole to soften and emulsify sebum?

Accepted Answer

Anaphoresis

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Cataphoresis

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Iontophoresis

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Electroporation

Question 5

Which wavelength of LED light therapy is most commonly used to target Propionibacterium acnes bacteria and treat acne-prone skin?

Accepted Answer

Blue light (415–445 nm)

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Red light (630–700 nm)

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Near-infrared light (800–900 nm)

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Yellow light (570–590 nm)

Question 6

Before applying a chemical peel, an esthetician performs a Fitzpatrick skin type assessment. A client with Fitzpatrick Type V or VI is at highest risk for which peel complication?

Accepted Answer

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

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Erythema

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Scarring

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Milia formation