MILADY’S ESTHETICS MIDTERM EXAM 2023-2024 ACTUAL
EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS VERSION A,B & C EACH
VERSION CONTAINS 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS|AGRADE
What effect does nicotine have on the body? – ANSWER- Contraction of
the blood vessels
What is a benefit of facial treatments? – ANSWER- slows down
premature aging
What is a characteristic of an ideal disinfectant? – ANSWER- Includes
strips for checking effectiveness.
What is a focus of the American beauty Industry – ANSWER- Advanced
performance ingredients
What is a potential side effect of using tretinoin (retin-a)? – ANSWERPhotosensitivity
What is a type of fungus that affects plants or grows on inanimate
objects, but does NOT cause human infections in the salon? –
ANSWER- Mildew
What is an effect of reflexology? – ANSWER- increases circulation
What is an example of a healthy practice? – ANSWER- Scheduling
routine health checks
What is eyebrow color commonly used for? – ANSWER- filling in
sparse areas of the eyebrows
What is lash perming? – ANSWER- Curling the lashes
What is NOT a benefit of the high frequency machine? – ANSWERHelps prevent coagulation
What is NOT a focus of a skin analysis? – ANSWER- Skin care products
the client uses at home
What is NOT a form in which eye shadow is commonly available? –
ANSWER- liquid
What is NOT a function of lymph? – ANSWER- Supplying nutrients to
the skin
What is NOT a function of skeletal system? – ANSWER- Contracting
and moving parts of he body
What is NOT a method by which the body maintains thermoregulation?
- ANSWER- Absorption
What is NOT a reason to use a contour color when applying eye
shadow? – ANSWER- To even out the skin tone on the eye
What is NOT a recommended mineral makeup ingredient? – ANSWERTalc
What is NOT a step that can be omitted when performing a mini-facial? - ANSWER- Deep cleansing
What is NOT an issue addressed by OSHA standards? – ANSWERGender Equality in the workplace
What is NOT one of the most common skin conditions estheticians see
today? – ANSWER- Vitiligo
What is NOT one of the three main structures of the hair follicle? –
ANSWER- Arrector pili
What is the bottom layer of the epidermis? – ANSWER- Stratum
Germinativum
What is the FIRST thing you should do when performing a facial, after
completeing the pre-service procedure? – ANSWER- Cleanse your
hands and apply warm towels
What is the FIRST thing you should do when setting up your supplies? –
ANSWER- wash your hands with soap and water
What is the largest of the cranial nerves? – ANSWER- Fifth
What is the main disadvantage of soft wax? – ANSWER- Can irritate the
skin
What is the most common form of cheek color? – ANSWER- Powder
blush
What is the most common magnifying lamp magnification? – ANSWERGive diopters
What is the most common type of bacteria? – ANSWER- Bacilli
What makes up the bulk of the brain? – ANSWER- Cerebrum
What mineral is important for protein synthesis and collagen formation
and promotes wound healing and helps the immune system? –
ANSWER- Zinc
What muscle extends along the side of the neck from the ear to the
collarbone? – ANSWER- sternocleidomastoid