Free Nevada State Law Test Practice Questions

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1. 1Under Nevada law, what is the minimum age for admission to the esthetician license examination?

   1. A. 18 years
   2. B. 16 years
   3. C. 17 years
   4. D. 21 years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 644A.330 states that the applicant "Is at least 18 years of age." This makes 18 the minimum age.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NRS 644A.330, subsection 1

2. 2Which practices does Nevada include in infection control and prevention?

   1. A. Consultation, skin analysis, draping, and aftercare
   2. B. Antisepsis, cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization
   3. C. Cleansing, exfoliation, massage, and masking
   4. D. Waxing, tweezing, sugaring, and depilatories

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NAC 644A.045 states, "The term includes, without limitation, antisepsis, cleaning, disinfection and sterilization." Option B is the listed group.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NAC 644A.045, infection control and prevention definition

3. 3How many hours of theory-and-practice training at a licensed school satisfy Nevada's school-training route to the esthetician examination?

   1. A. 300 hours
   2. B. 600 hours
   3. C. 900 hours
   4. D. 1,200 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 644A.330 permits "A minimum of 600 hours of training, which includes theory and practice" at a licensed school.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NRS 644A.330, subsection 4(a), licensed-school training

4. 4Which callus-removal procedure is prohibited for a Nevada cosmetology licensee?

   1. A. Removing a callus with a sharp-edged device
   2. B. Softening intact surface skin with a cosmetic lotion
   3. C. Cleansing intact surface skin with a cosmetic preparation
   4. D. Massaging intact surface skin with a cosmetic cream

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NAC 644A.790(1)(e) prohibits "The removal of a callus using an instrument, tool or other device that has a sharp edge, blade or point." Option A is the prohibited invasive procedure.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NAC 644A.790, subsection 1(e), sharp-edged callus-removal device

5. 5Which apprenticeship total can qualify a Nevada esthetician applicant for examination when completed under a valid apprentice registration?

   1. A. 400 hours
   2. B. 600 hours
   3. C. 1,200 hours
   4. D. 2,000 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NRS 644A.330 allows "At least 1,200 hours of service" as an esthetician apprentice when the statutory conditions are met.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NRS 644A.330, subsection 4(c), apprentice service hours

6. 6A basic Nevada esthetician advertises as a medical practitioner. Which rule applies?

   1. A. Knowingly false or deceptive medical advertising is prohibited
   2. B. Medical advertising is authorized by every basic esthetician license
   3. C. The word medical automatically expands the license's scope
   4. D. Medical advertising is exempt whenever services remain cosmetic

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NAC 644A.870(2) prohibits advertisements containing "knowingly false or deceptive statements" and specifically addresses improper use of "medical" in describing a cosmetology practice. The advertisement is prohibited.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NAC 644A.870, subsection 2, false or deceptive medical advertising

7. 7A Nevada esthetician changes the address recorded with the Board. By when must notice be given?

   1. A. Within 10 days
   2. B. Within 20 days
   3. C. Within 60 days
   4. D. Within 30 days

   Answer: D

   Explanation: NRS 644A.510 requires notice "within 30 days after changing his or her place of business or personal mailing address." Thirty days is the controlling period.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NRS 644A.510, 30-day business or mailing address-change notice

8. 8Where must a Nevada esthetician display the current license or duplicate while serving the public?

   1. A. In plain view at the workstation
   2. B. In the establishment's closed records cabinet
   3. C. In the employee's secured personal locker
   4. D. In the establishment's back-office file

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NRS 644A.530 requires display "in plain view of the public at the workstation" where the holder works on the public. The workstation display is mandatory.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NRS 644A.530, subsection 1, public display at the workstation

9. 9A Nevada esthetician works on clients at two licensed locations. Where must the license or duplicate be displayed?

   1. A. Only at the location used first each week
   2. B. At each location while actually working on the public there
   3. C. Only at the location listed first on the renewal form
   4. D. Only at the location closest to the Board's office

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 644A.530 says a person working in more than one place shall display it "wherever he or she is actually working on the public." Each active location therefore needs the license or duplicate.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NRS 644A.530, subsection 2, display wherever actually working on the public

10. 10May a person holding only a Nevada esthetician license practice another Chapter 644A occupation?

    1. A. Yes, when a client gives written consent
    2. B. Yes, when the service is provided without a fee
    3. C. No, unless licensed for that other occupation
    4. D. Yes, after informal training by another licensee

    Answer: C

    Explanation: NRS 644A.495 provides, "No person may practice any other occupation designated in this chapter than that for which the license or certificate is issued." A separate qualifying license is required.

    Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 644A - COSMETOLOGY — NRS 644A.495, license limited to the occupation for which issued