Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Tips On Answering Esthetician Test Questions

By April Briggs


It is mandatory to pass the esthetician examination before getting a license to practice. The exam tests your knowledge in particular areas and the mastery of certain skills needed for safe and successful practice. To adequately prepare, you need to understand the format used in setting esthetician test questions. There are specific tests based on your jurisdiction. You will need to understand the specific requirements of your area.

Some states administer a standard examination to estheticians in all fields. In other states, the examination depends on the area you are going to practice or specialize. This means that a hair and nail practitioner will sit for a different examination from a facial beautician. This calls for proper understanding so that you study for skills that will be tested in your examination.

There are different equipments for each practice area and the provision by different examination centers vary. Some require you to have your own equipment when coming for the examination. Other centers will provide the equipment. The advantage of using own equipment is that you will be familiar with them when sitting for the examination. This increases your speed and chances of getting a better score.

Preparedness is important in any exam situation. Many people fail because of unnecessary tension and stress associated with revision. Do not be nervous about the test because it will affect your ability to answer the questions. Taking deep breaths and relaxing increases your chances of performing better.

One of the most common issues you will be tested on is the action you take in case blood spills during a procedure. The options provided include bagging all contaminated articles and the blood, documenting the incidence, application of styptics container to the injured part and storing equipment that have been disinfected in a container. You may be required to give the order if all procedures are provided.

The examiner may require you to define terms in general esthetics or in a particular area. One of the common terms is iontophoresis with choices given as increase in production of elastin through electrode stimulation, separating positive and negative ions, a chemical reaction that transforms sebum or removal of body hair using current. Such a question will require you to have studied your area of interest thoroughly.

Estheticians deal with different skin types on daily basis. It is therefore expected that a question will come from the area. It may require you to determine the kind of mask to be used if a client has oily skin. The choices given may include clay mask, peel mask, firming mask and moisture mask. Expect a question on skin care procedures and how to handle different types.

Customer handling is a crucial part of a successful esthetician career. You should always expect a question on handling clients at different times. A common question in this category is how to avoid contraindication issues with your clients. The options you are likely to find are discontinuing consultation in case of high blood pressure, keeping you consultation area organized and clean, having pre-printed questions and providing a comfortable salon. Since you can be asked to handle any question, you should prepare adequately before sitting for the paper.




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