Question 1

1. Dermatology is defined as:

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b) Branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases.

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d) Aesthetic-only field.

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a) Study of the circulatory system.

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c) Study of cosmetic procedures only.

Question 2

2. NCEA’s position on esthetician titles is:

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b) Must represent their licensed title only.

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c) Employers may market them however they choose.

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a) Estheticians may call themselves anything.

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d) They can self-promote as physicians.

Question 3

3. Why should drug names be cross-referenced with trade names?

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b) To ensure accurate recognition of medications like isotretinoin.

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d) To reduce treatment costs.

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c) To comply with insurance claims.

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a) To avoid giving incorrect home care advice.

Question 4

4. What is the best way to get immediate answers about unfamiliar medications?

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b) Look up information using online medical references.

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a) Guess from prior experience.

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d) Skip the question.

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c) Ask another client.

Question 5

5. Why is knowledge of medication side effects important in consultation?

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b) To evaluate client indications, precautions, and contraindications.

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c) To recommend drugs.

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d) To advertise services.

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a) To reduce treatment times.

Question 6

6. Medical terminology basics are important because:

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b) They help understand physician directives and treatment precautions.

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a) They sound professional in marketing.

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c) They impress clients.

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d) They are optional.

Question 7

7. The “root word” in medical terminology refers to:

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b) The basis of the word’s meaning.

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c) A suffix.

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a) The prefix.

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d) An abbreviation.

Question 8

8. The prefix is placed:

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b) Before the main word.

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d) Only in Latin terms.

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c) At the end of the word.

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a) After the root word.

Question 9

9. The suffix provides clues to:

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b) The word’s definition.

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c) Spelling only.

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a) Pronunciation.

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d) Historical origin.

Question 10

10. Additional terminology knowledge should include:

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a) Weights, methods of administration, frequency terms.

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b) Business management.

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c) Social media language.

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d) Latin root guessing.

Question 11

11. When working with surgeons, estheticians must understand:

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b) Wound healing and assisting in care.

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a) Marketing surgical procedures.

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d) How to suture wounds.

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c) Injectables only.

Question 12

12. Which is part of a presurgical workup?

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d) All of the above.

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c) Nutritional supplements and medications.

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a) Client social and lifestyle history.

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b) Medical/surgical history.

Question 13

13. Which pre-procedure step may be included?

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d) All of the above.

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a) Lymphatic drainage.

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b) Skin hydration treatments.

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c) Anti-bruising supplements.

Question 14

14. Recuperation time post-surgery depends on:

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b) Type of procedure and individual healing ability.

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c) Esthetician recommendation.

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a) Client’s willpower only.

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d) Number of spa visits.

Question 15

15. When can post-op skin care begin?

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b) After surgeon’s clearance.

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c) Within 12 hours.

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d) After swelling subsides.

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a) Immediately after discharge.

Question 16

16. Which is NOT typically part of post-procedure care?

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d) Ignoring surgeon instructions.

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c) Essential oils and antioxidant topicals.

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a) Manual lymphatic drainage.

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b) Microdermabrasion on intact skin.

Question 17

17. A wound appears red, swollen, and warm with drainage. What does this suggest?

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b) Infection.

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c) Normal bruising.

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d) Hyperpigmentation.

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a) Healing properly.

Question 18

18. Which of the following is NOT a stage of wound healing?

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d) Scarring phase.

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c) Proliferative.

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b) Inflammation.

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a) Hemostasis.

Question 19

19. Why is treating a healing wound as serious as an infected one?

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a) Because all wounds may be contaminated with microorganisms.

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b) Because they heal instantly.

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d) Because they cannot be treated at all.

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c) Because they always scar.

Question 20

20. Hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, and polylactic acid are examples of:

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b) Injectables/fillers.

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d) Vitamins.

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a) Exfoliants.

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c) Herbal remedies.

Question 21

A client lists Sotret® on their intake form. What must you do?

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b) Recognize it as isotretinoin and consider contraindications.

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c) Perform exfoliation anyway.

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d) Continue with LED treatments.

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a) Ignore it.

Question 22

During consultation, a post-op client asks for exfoliation on a healing wound. What should you do?

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b) Consider all wounds contaminated and avoid.

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a) Perform exfoliation gently.

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c) Apply camouflage makeup directly.

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d) Proceed with stronger treatments.

Question 23

You are working in a medical spa. A client presents with chemotherapy-induced skin sensitivity. What’s your priority?

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b) Prioritize infection control and client safety.

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c) Prescribe stronger products.

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a) Provide normal exfoliation.

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d) Skip the consultation.

Question 24

A client schedules a facial but shows signs of an infected wound near the treatment area. What is your correct action?

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b) Reschedule after physician clearance.

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a) Proceed carefully.

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d) Treat only the opposite side of the face.

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c) Apply serums to heal faster.

Question 25

You’re reviewing a patient’s presurgical workup. Which factor would be MOST critical to note before recommending pre-procedure esthetic care?

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b) Their prescription medications and supplements.

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a) Their favorite color.

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d) Their social media usage.

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c) Their vacation plans.

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