ESTI - State Board Practice Exam #1

Another term used for thoracic vertebrae is:

Superficial chemical peels that generally contain 30% glycolic acid affect:

After completing a basic facial, the esthetician should do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the Delivery Phase of service?

Which of the following masks is well-suited for oily or acne skin types?

All of the information listed below could be found on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) EXCEPT:

Which of the following are vegetable, mineral or pigment dyes that are added to products to enhance its appearance?

In which method of electrolysis does the client only feel a tiny "flash" of heat?

What type of mask increases circulation and promotes penetration of nutrients or ingredients applied underneath it?

The only constant direct current used in electrotherapy treatments is:

Crèmes or ointments used to promote rapid cell turnover and exfoliation are referred to as:

Which of the following is the control center of cell activities?

A simple unit of a carbohydrate is called a:

The eight small bones held together by ligaments to form the wrist are called the:

What are the basic units of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by any chemical reaction called?

What effect will the use of topical steroid medications have on the skin?

A bleeding wound should be treated by:

When removing the strip during a waxing procedure, pull skin taut and remove the strip quickly:

Which of the following is NOT a type of sensory cell?

Which of the following is a contraindication for a water therapy treatment?

Which of the following attachments and speed settings is recommended for dry, sensitive skin?

What are the basic units of life?

Another word for flagella is:

If a food source is available, bacteria can thrive in all of the following areas EXCEPT environments that are:

Burns that affect both the epidermis and dermis fall under what category?

What is the fluid called that circulates through the blood system via muscular contractions?

Which of the terms listed below is another name for white blood cells?

What safety device prevents electrical wires from overheating?

In order to achieve the greatest amount of contrast, complementary color schemes are:

Which mastication muscle covers the hinge of the jaw and aids in closing the jaw?

Which of the following waxes is first allowed to harden, then lifted with the fingers at one end and removed?

What is the smallest particle of a compound that contains all of the chemical properties of that compound?

During which phase of service is the cost of the treatment usually discussed?

Which of the following is the term used to describe a base?

A hue with white added is identified by which of the following terms?

Nerve cells that react to outside stimulation by sending a sensory message to the brain are:

Efforts to prevent the spread of disease and kill microbes are referred to as:

Continuing education for estheticians can be obtained through all of the following EXCEPT:

An extremely contagious bacterial infection that affects the membrane that lines the eyelids is known as:

Which of the following items should be used on tools and implements used to puncture or invade the skin?

Which of the following machines uses a very aggressive exfoliating procedure that requires advanced training?

Of the following machines, which acts like a miniature vacuum cleaner to help in deep pore cleansing?

Unhappy clients often don't complain, they:

What is the body’s largest waste removal system?

Which degree of burn affects only the outer layer of the skin?

An over-production of perspiration caused by excessive heat is known as:

When installing a fuse do all of the following EXCEPT:

Which type of tissue contracts, when stimulated, to produce motion?

A highly alkaline solution that liquefies sebum is known as:

In which phase of metabolism does the body store water, food and oxygen?

Which of the conditions below would most likely NOT be a prospective client for camouflage makeup?

Which medical term pertains to the study of skin, its structures, functions, diseases and treatments?

Damage from which type of burn penetrates to the dermis, resulting in redness, swelling and blistering?

Which of the following is NOT a classification of fragrances?

The 2001 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard requires the use of:

Which of the following is an ingredient used to dry, exfoliate and help in killing bacteria?

Which of the following skin types presents small pores that may be medium in size throughout the T-zone?

A negatively charged electrode is called a(n):

Which of the following release a hydrogen ion and are positively charged?

Which of the following is hair that grows on the scalp?

Which of the following terms represents a positively charged electrode?

Cornstarch or powder is used in the waxing procedure to prevent skin from lifting and to:

Hyperpigmentation, acne and increased dryness are all possible side effects of:

A makeup application is:

Apocrine glands are located on all of the following parts of the body EXCEPT the:

For thick or oily skin, the vaporizer should be placed:

Which of the following items could cause a heat burn?

Compared to bacteria, the size of viruses are:

Why should an esthetician recommend quality products for the client to use at home?

A desincrustation facial treatment utilizes what type of current in conjunction with an alkaline solution?

A volt is a unit of electric:

Which of the following descriptions implies fresh water treatments as opposed to salt water?

Keratinocytes on the surface of the skin remain tightly interconnected by intercellular connections called:

If a fainting victim does not regain consciousness immediately, what steps need to be taken?

Which of the following is NOT a main branch of the trifacial nerve?

A necessary companion piece to the resumé that introduces you to the prospective employer is a:

A safety device designed to protect the user during the operation of appliances is a:

Varicose veins refers to:

Which of the following helps stimulate blood circulation in the body?

Which of the following oils help destroy bacteria and heal skin eruptions?

The first step to prepare the skin for a makeup procedure is to:

Learned behaviors that are reinforced through events in the environment are:

All of the following are elements of proper skin care that combine to result in healthy, glowing skin EXCEPT:

The act of exchanging messages without speaking is: