1. Which three broad characteristics should a NCEA Certified Professional exhibit?

2. A “role model” is best described as:

3. Which of the following is NOT a role modeling attribute?

4. Offering services only within your scope of practice reflects:

5. Adhering to manufacturer’s guidelines is important because:

6. Which of the following is a professional behavior?

7. One benefit of NCEA membership is:

8. Receiving the NCEA eNewsletter is an example of what benefit?

9. Which of the following is a responsibility of an NCEA Certified Professional?

10. Maintaining membership in NCEA is considered:

11. Which of the following is a leadership action of a Certified Professional?

12. Recertification for NCEA occurs every:

13. NCEA leadership requires maintaining:

14. A Certified Professional must complete how many CEs approved by COA?

15. Code of Ethics emphasizes:

16. Which of these shows honesty in role modeling?

17. A Certified Professional contributes to the profession by:

18. A client asks for a treatment outside your scope. You should:

19. Which of the following demonstrates “professional appearance”?

20. Which is a benefit of certification in today’s job market?

A client asks you to perform a treatment that you have not been trained for but is technically within your state’s esthetics scope. What should you do?

You notice a colleague exaggerating product claims to a client. As a role model, what is the best response?

A client praises your professionalism and honesty. This reflects which benefit of certification?

During a consultation, a client reveals a condition outside your practice. What’s your responsibility?

Your license is up for renewal but you haven’t completed CE requirements. What leadership action must you take?

1. Anatomy is defined as:

2. Physiology is the study of:

3. Histology refers to:

4. The integumentary system is composed of:

5. Which is NOT a layer of the epidermis?

6. Melanin production is influenced by:

7. Found in the dermis are:

8. The subcutaneous layer functions to:

9. Which statement best describes skin type?

10. Dry skin is characterized by:

11. Sensitive skin is prone to:

12. Telangiectasia includes:

13. Acne grade 4 is described as:

14. The Fitzpatrick system is based on:

15. Extrinsic aging is caused by:

16. The Glogau Classification is used for:

17. MRSA prevention in skin care requires:

18. Dyschromia is:

19. The most serious form of skin cancer is:

20. The ABCDE method is used for identifying:

A client presents with cystic acne and scarring. Which classification does this fall under?

A client with lupus comes for a facial. What must you consider?

A client shows pigmentation after a burn injury. What is this?

A client reports they have a suspicious mole that has changed color and border. What is your professional response?

You are treating a client with Type I Diabetes who has decreased sensation in their legs. What’s the biggest risk during service?

1. Before performing a professional treatment, the esthetician’s responsibility is to:

2. NCEA Certified Professionals build client relationships by:

3. Every professional treatment begins with:

4. The consultation includes all of the following EXCEPT:

5. Why is the consultation’s evaluation portion called a golden opportunity?

6. Patch testing is used to:

7. When should a patch test be performed?

8. Each client should leave a professional treatment with:

9. A precaution to treatment means:

10. Chemical exfoliation removes:

11. Which is NOT a chemical exfoliant?

12. Microdermabrasion should never remove:

13. “Laser” stands for:

14. Ablative lasers differ from nonablative because they:

15. LEDs work by:

16. Microcurrent treatments use:

17. Examples of body exfoliation products include:

18. Mechanical lymphatic drainage involves:

19. According to NCEA, estheticians may use FDA-approved energy devices if:

20. Camouflage makeup can be used for:

A client discloses on their consultation form that they are on prescription isotretinoin. What should you do?

During consultation, a client mentions frequent herpetic breakouts. What’s the correct action?

A client with raised moles and fresh scars requests microdermabrasion. What’s your best response?

A client with rosacea requests chemical exfoliation. What’s the correct consideration?

A client recovering from a facelift asks when post-op care can begin. What’s the proper response?

1. Dermatology is defined as:

2. NCEA’s position on esthetician titles is:

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

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

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

6. Medical terminology basics are important because:

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

8. The prefix is placed:

9. The suffix provides clues to:

10. Additional terminology knowledge should include:

11. When working with surgeons, estheticians must understand:

12. Which is part of a presurgical workup?

13. Which pre-procedure step may be included?

14. Recuperation time post-surgery depends on:

15. When can post-op skin care begin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Risk management in esthetics means:

2. Professional liability insurance is important because it:

3. Legal risk management includes:

4. Which of the following is a personal health & safety risk?

5. If an accident occurs, the FIRST step in legal risk management is:

6. CPR stands for:

7. Which burn type affects only the epidermis?

8. AED is short for:

9. Which is NOT part of proper first aid for a burn?

10. A primary purpose of client consultation forms in risk management is:

11. If a client faints during treatment, what should you do first?

12. Which is a professional liability risk?

13. OSHA regulations exist to:

14. An example of a client health & safety measure is:

15. Which is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

16. Negligence in esthetics may include:

17. A written incident report should include:

18. A contraindication is:

19. A precaution differs from a contraindication because:

20. Risk management contributes to:

During a waxing service, a client reveals she is on Accutane (isotretinoin). What’s your best response?

A client trips on your treatment room rug and falls. What’s your first step?

You spill disinfectant and inhale fumes, feeling dizzy. What’s the proper safety action?

A client with epilepsy books LED light therapy. What’s the best risk management action?

A coworker consistently skips sanitization between clients. As a risk management professional, what should you do?

1. A business plan is best defined as:

2. An executive summary is intended for:

3. The business description outlines:

4. Market strategy includes:

5. A competitive analysis is used to:

6. A competitive strength grid lists:

7. The operational plan describes:

8. The management and organization plan explains:

9. A financial plan includes:

10. A marketing plan is defined as:

11. The ultimate goal of marketing is:

12. Which clients are the most costly to acquire?

13. Websites and social media are important because:

14. Best practices for social media include:

15. Why are retail sales important?

16. On average, retail sales generate:

17. When designing a treatment menu, you should consider:

18. Detailed financial records are essential because:

19. Inventory management includes:

20. A spa operations manual often includes:

You are presenting your new spa idea to a banker. Which document is essential?

Your competitor is strong in social media presence but weak in customer service. How can you use this?

Your retail revenue is only 10% of total revenue, but profit margins are high. What should you focus on?

A client finds your spa on Instagram. Why is this important?

You are choosing spa software. Which is the BEST question to ask?