Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician (Reading) 1

Question 1

A client's intake form indicates they have a latex allergy. Which of the following products should the esthetician check most carefully before use?

Accepted Answer

Gloves and rubber-based applicator tools used during treatment

Answer

Latex allergies require the esthetician to avoid latex gloves and any rubber-derived tools or materials that could trigger an allergic reaction during treatment.

Question 2

When reviewing a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for a chemical peel solution, the esthetician should first look for which section to determine safe handling procedures?

Accepted Answer

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Answer

Section 7 of an MSDS covers Handling and Storage, which provides the esthetician with direct guidance on how to safely work with and store the chemical product.

Question 3

An ingredient list on a facial moisturizer reads: Aqua, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol. Based on this label, which ingredient is present in the smallest amount?

Accepted Answer

Phenoxyethanol

Answer

Cosmetic ingredient lists are written in descending order of concentration, so the last ingredient listed — Phenoxyethanol — is present in the smallest quantity.

Question 4

A client record from a previous visit notes 'couperose skin observed in the cheek area.' When reading this notation, the esthetician should prepare to treat skin characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Visible dilated capillaries and redness

Answer

Couperose is a professional term for skin with visible, dilated capillaries (broken capillaries) that appear as redness, most commonly on the cheeks and nose.

Question 5

According to a state board sanitation standards document, which of the following correctly describes the difference between sanitation and sterilization?

Accepted Answer

Sanitation reduces the number of pathogens to a safe level; sterilization destroys all microbial life including spores

Answer

Sanitation lowers microbial counts to safe public health levels, while sterilization is the complete destruction of all microorganisms, including bacterial spores — a critical distinction in state board regulations.

Esthetician Practice Exam Practice Test

Esthetician Practice Exam Practice Test

Esthetician Practice Exam Esthetician (Reading) 1