Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS)

Question 1

Which federal law primarily governs the privacy and security of patient health information in a US aesthetic nursing practice?

OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) FDA 21 CFR Part 820 CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)

Correct Answer:

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Question 2

A certified aesthetic nurse specialist operating independently in a med spa must have a supervising physician agreement in most US states because aesthetic nursing is typically regulated under:

The FDA Medical Device Act State nurse practice acts and state medical board regulations The Joint Commission accreditation standards DEA controlled substances scheduling

Correct Answer:

State nurse practice acts and state medical board regulations

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Good Faith Exam (GFE) in a medical spa setting?

To verify a patient's insurance coverage before treatment To establish a valid patient-provider relationship and assess medical appropriateness before prescribing or treating To confirm a patient's signed financial responsibility agreement To document equipment calibration before each laser treatment

Correct Answer:

To establish a valid patient-provider relationship and assess medical appropriateness before prescribing or treating

Question 4

Which financial metric best measures the profitability of an individual treatment service in an aesthetic practice?

Gross revenue per month Treatment contribution margin (revenue minus direct variable costs) Total overhead expense ratio Patient acquisition cost

Correct Answer:

Treatment contribution margin (revenue minus direct variable costs)

Question 5

In an aesthetic practice, which document legally authorizes the provider to perform a specific procedure and demonstrates the patient understood the risks?

Treatment intake form Informed consent form HIPAA authorization form Insurance pre-authorization letter

Correct Answer:

Informed consent form

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Prepare with the Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) practice quiz. This question bank includes 150 questions covering aesthetic, professional, primary, nurse, and action. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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