NVQ2 BT4 Facial exams

Hi ali1303
I had my NVQ2 facial exam last week and passed with 91%. we were given review questions to revise off and they really helped me to wards getting a good result.
Here is the review paper but also bear in mind that it may not be the same exam, i don't know how they work.
1-What is Erythemia and list two causes for this?
Reddening of the skin. Dilation of the vessels and skin irritation cause this.
2-Impetigo-Contraindication Eye infection-Contraindication
Herpes simplex-Contraindication Styes-Contraindication
Scabies-Contraindication Abrasions-Restriction
Watery eye-Restriction Severe skin cond-Contraindication
Herpes Zoster-Contraindication Skin Allergy-Restriction
Boils-Contraindication Conjunctivitis-Contraindication
Acne-Contraindication Eczema-Restrict
Vitiligo-Restrict Tinia-Contraindication
Bruising-Restrict Recent scar tissue-Restrict
3-Why should you carry out a consultation before a facial?
To check for contraindications, to determine what products to use, to check clients skin care routine
4-Which of the following is bacterial, fungal or viral?
Tinia Corporis (ringworm)-Fungal
Stye-Bacterial
Impetigo-Bacteria
Conjunctivitis-Bacterial
5-What causes premature aging? UV light, Smoking, Alcohol
6-Describe each skin type?
Oily-Shine, Open paws, Papules, Pustules
Dry-Flaky, Millia, Tightness
Combination-Oily T zone, Dryness on cheeks, Flaky patches on cheeks
7- What does ex foliation do? Removes dead skin cells
8-What skin condition would you find the following on?
Wrinkles, fine lines, loss of muscle tone, thinning skin, pigmentation?
Mature
9-What are the characteristics of the following?
Dehydrated skin-Lacks water, Crappy, flaky skin, dry patches
Sensitive skin-Broken capillaries, redness
10-How much alcohol should a toner for sensitive skin have in it? None
11-What skin type and condition would you see the following cleansers and moisturizers on?
Cream cleanser-Dry skin
Face wash-Oily, young skin
Cleansing milk-Dehydrated skin or people working in hot climates
Oil based moisturizer-Dry skin
Oil free moisturizer-Oily, young skin
Lotion water based moisturizer-Fine lines and wrinkles or people working in hot climates
12-Why would you apply the following products and how would you apply them?

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Hi ali1303
I had my NVQ2 facial exam last week and passed with 91%. we were given review questions to revise off and they really helped me to wards getting a good result.
Here is the review paper but also bear in mind that it may not be the same exam, i don't know how they work.
1-What is Erythemia and list two causes for this?
Reddening of the skin. Dilation of the vessels and skin irritation cause this.
2-Impetigo-Contraindication Eye infection-Contraindication
Herpes simplex-Contraindication Styes-Contraindication
Scabies-Contraindication Abrasions-Restriction
Watery eye-Restriction Severe skin cond-Contraindication
Herpes Zoster-Contraindication Skin Allergy-Restriction
Boils-Contraindication Conjunctivitis-Contraindication
Acne-Contraindication Eczema-Restrict
Vitiligo-Restrict Tinia-Contraindication
Bruising-Restrict Recent scar tissue-Restrict
3-Why should you carry out a consultation before a facial?
To check for contraindications, to determine what products to use, to check clients skin care routine
4-Which of the following is bacterial, fungal or viral?
Tinia Corporis (ringworm)-Fungal
Stye-Bacterial
Impetigo-Bacteria
Conjunctivitis-Bacterial
5-What causes premature aging? UV light, Smoking, Alcohol
6-Describe each skin type?
Oily-Shine, Open paws, Papules, Pustules
Dry-Flaky, Millia, Tightness
Combination-Oily T zone, Dryness on cheeks, Flaky patches on cheeks
7- What does ex foliation do? Removes dead skin cells
8-What skin condition would you find the following on?
Wrinkles, fine lines, loss of muscle tone, thinning skin, pigmentation?
Mature
9-What are the characteristics of the following?
Dehydrated skin-Lacks water, Crappy, flaky skin, dry patches
Sensitive skin-Broken capillaries, redness
10-How much alcohol should a toner for sensitive skin have in it? None
11-What skin type and condition would you see the following cleansers and moisturizers on?
Cream cleanser-Dry skin
Face wash-Oily, young skin
Cleansing milk-Dehydrated skin or people working in hot climates
Oil based moisturizer-Dry skin
Oil free moisturizer-Oily, young skin
Lotion water based moisturizer-Fine lines and wrinkles or people working in hot climates
12-Why would you apply the following products and how would you apply them?
Neck cream-In an upward motion, for people with fine lines and wrinkle's
Acne products-To prevent bacterial infections, apply by manufacturers instructions
Eye gel-To sooth and ease puffy tired eyes, pat gently with clean finger around the eye area
Lip balm-To soften and moisturize dry chapped lips, remove from stick with spatula and apply on the lips with clean finger
Eye cream-For fine lines and wrinkles, apply using clean finger patting gently around the eye
13-What skin type would best suite the use of the following masks and how long would you leave them on for?
Setting mask-Oily skin 10 minutes
Non setting mask-Dry skin 5 minutes
14-Give a description of the following massage movements including the effects?
Pettrisage-Relaxes tense muscles, has a stimulating effect
Effleurage-Soft flowing movements used at the start and end of massage, warms the skin
Tapotent-Toning effect on muscles, stimulating movements
Vibrations-Stimulates nerve endings, trembling movement
15-List two ways of warming the skin other than steaming?
Warm towels/mitts, Massage
16-List the effects of steaming? Opens the paws, Deep cleanses the skin, Stimulates blood and lymph, Removes toxins through perspiration
17-What product would you advise a client doesn't apply after a facial?
Make-up, Foundation, Bronzing powder
18-What products could you use for facial massage? Cream and oil
19- How would you adapt your facial massage to the following conditions?
Puffy skin-Be gentle, use little pressure, use lymph drainage movements
Wrinkled skin-Upward movements with light pressure
Highly vascular skin-Very light pressure with gentle Effleurage
20-List the layers of the epidermis in order? Stratum Corneum, Stratum Lucidum, Stratum Granulosm, Stratum Spinulosm, Stratum Germinativm
21-State four functions of the skin? Vitamin D production, Sensation, Heat regulation, Absorption, Protection, Excretion, Storage
22-How does the natural aging process affect facial skin and muscle tone?
Loosing elasticity in the skin, Muscle tone weakens and contours drop causing skin to become wrinkled
23-List the variations you may find in the skin for the following?
Black skin-Large pores, More melanin, Oilier, Hyper pigmentation, Thicker skin
Male skin-More facial hair, More sweat glands
Female skin-Softer skin, less facial hair, Fine hair, Less sweat glands
24-State the Action and position of the following muscles?
This question is in a chart like this

Muscle Action Position

Muscle-Frontalis/Action- Raises eyebrows, gives look of suprised/Position-Front of head
Muscle-Orbicularis occuli/Action-Winking, closing eye/Position-Surround the eye
Muscle-Orbicularis oris/Action-Pouting, Kissing/Position-Surrounds the lips
Muscle-Depressors of lower lip/Action-Brings side of lips down/Position-Side of lower lip
Muscle-Levitators of the upper lip/Action-Brings sides of upper Upper lip up/Position-Upper lip to side of nose
Muscle-Pectoralis/Action-Abucts and medially rotates the arm/
Position- Front of chest
Muscle-Deltoid/Action-Abducts and medially rotates the arm/Position- On top of shoulder
Muscle-Sternocleidomastoid/Action-Together pulls chin down/Position-Side of neck at the collar bone
Muscle-Masseter/Action-Chewing, elevates the jaw/Position-Cheeks to jaw bone
Muscle-Zygomaticus/Action-Helps to smile & laugh/Position-From zygomatic bone to side of mouth
Muscle-Mentalis/Action-Wrinkles the chin/Position-Tip of the chin
Muscle-Temporalis/Action-Raises the jaw & aids mastication (chewing)/Position-Either side of skull
Muscle-Buccinator/Action-Blowing/Position-Forms the cheek area
Trapezius Not sure of answers to this one because it wasn't in our review paper but was in exam.
25-List the bones which make up the shoulder griddle? Clavicle, Scapula, Humerous
26-State the position of the Clavicle, Scapula, Sternum & Humerous
Clavicle-Two bones either side of the upper chest wall known as the collar bone
Scapula-Two triangular bones either side of the upper thoracic spine
Humerous-Upper part of the arm
Sternum-Breast bone lying in between the ribs on the front of the chest
27-How many cervical vertebrae are there? 7
28-List the functions of the blood?
Distribution
Regulation of heat
Attack white blood cells
Clotting blood platelets
29-List the components of blood? Blood cells, Plasma, Food, Oxygen, Waste
30-List the composition of lymph? Plasma, Proteins, Tissue fluid, Lymphocytes
31-List the benefits and reasons for carrying out the following processes?
Cleansing the skin-Removes dirt and bacteria, prepares the skin for further treatment
Exfoliating the skin-Removes dead skin cells, improves the function of the skin
Toning the skin-Removes grease, balances the PH of the skin
Warming the skin-Increases the circulation, lymph,cell renewal & improves absorption
Massage-Improves the skins texture & aids relaxation
Mask-Deep cleanse the skin, normalises the skin with correct mask, improves the skins texture
Moisturizer-Replaces moisture, prepares the skin for makeup
You will allso get a diagram of the skin, 2 diagrams of the skull where you have to put 10 bones on and point to where each bone is.
You get the diagram of the skull with a front view and the one with a side view.
Allso there is a question asking how often you would tell a client to come for a facial.
All the above questions are asked in a different way on the exam paper and not the same as i have wrote them but if you revise all the above you will be fine.
Jackie X

im going to be taking this exam soon and this info is really helpfull thanks alot jackie!!!!!!!

Thx Jackie.You have helped me a lot :). have checked your previous message for past exams and done really well. Ill post Q's after exam in couple weeks.

Thanksss 🙂

Thankyouuuu so much i have my exam in a few weeks now i no what to look for!!!!!!

jackie have you done nvq3?

beauty facial paper

i'm due to sit my bt4 facial paper 3moro and completly stressing out but this site ahs really helped me but if anyone else has anything to add i would really appreciate it.:)