UTAH MASTER ESTHETICIAN WRITTEN
EXAM COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is an example of an aseptic technique? Answer: Proper hand
washing, skin preparation, and the decontamination of the equipment
and tools used in the procedure.
⩥ At what point would you apply a lubricant during disinfection.
Answer: After cleaning and Disinfection, but before sterilization
⩥ What other name is Ultrasonic cleaning referred to. Answer:
"cavitation". Ultrasonic cleaning uses cavitation bubbles induced by
high frequency pressure (sound) waves to agitate a liquid.
⩥ What is an Autoclave. Answer: An apparatus used for sterilization. It
generates steam internally by boiling water with electric heaters. "Steam
Under Pressure" SUP
⩥ What process of disinfection uses sound. Answer: Ultrasonic
⩥ What is Mitochondria. Answer: The digestive system of the cell that
provides energy to the cell.
,⩥ What hormonal diseases causes thinning and bruising of the skin is a
result of producing too much hydrocortisone?. Answer: Cushing
Disease; it's a disease of the adrenal glands which produce too much
hydrocortisone. Medical hydrocortisone intake can also cause the
disease
⩥ Which hormone affects Collagen Production?. Answer: Estrogen.
Example: Menopause; levels go down, collagen production decreases
⩥ What is an example of a proteolytic?. Answer: An Enzyme (Breaks
Protein)
⩥ What type of treatments are IPL and LED?. Answer: Non- Ablative
(no cutting of the skin)
⩥ Who approves the eyewear used during laser treatments?. Answer:
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
⩥ When did the FDA approve the use of eyewear during laser
treatments?. Answer: FDA established the Laser hazard classification in
1995 (IPL, as first incoherent filter flash). It was approved for hair
removal
, ⩥ What is an IPL treatment?. Answer: A broadband, polychromatic, non-
coherent, non-collimated and dispersive band treatment.
⩥ If a client is experiencing laxity (loose skin, aging) in their skin, what
color LED Light should you use?. Answer: Red
⩥ What color of LED Light should you use on acne?. Answer: Blue
⩥ What color of LED Light should you use on inflammation?. Answer:
Yellow
⩥ What are some examples of ingredients used in microdermabrasion?.
Answer: Aluminum oxide crystals (Corundum), Salt crystals and baking
soda
⩥ What causes Tinea Versicolor?. Answer: Caused by a fungus;
Versicolor, Pedi's. Corporis.
⩥ What are characteristics of Squamous Cell Carcinoma?. Answer: Red
or pink solid bumps (papules); open sores or ulcers. Crusty or crusty
sores that bleed. Flaking and crusty areas.
⩥ What can occur from excessive sun (photo) exposure?. Answer:
Actinic Keratosis
EXAM COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ What is an example of an aseptic technique? Answer: Proper hand
washing, skin preparation, and the decontamination of the equipment
and tools used in the procedure.
⩥ At what point would you apply a lubricant during disinfection.
Answer: After cleaning and Disinfection, but before sterilization
⩥ What other name is Ultrasonic cleaning referred to. Answer:
"cavitation". Ultrasonic cleaning uses cavitation bubbles induced by
high frequency pressure (sound) waves to agitate a liquid.
⩥ What is an Autoclave. Answer: An apparatus used for sterilization. It
generates steam internally by boiling water with electric heaters. "Steam
Under Pressure" SUP
⩥ What process of disinfection uses sound. Answer: Ultrasonic
⩥ What is Mitochondria. Answer: The digestive system of the cell that
provides energy to the cell.
,⩥ What hormonal diseases causes thinning and bruising of the skin is a
result of producing too much hydrocortisone?. Answer: Cushing
Disease; it's a disease of the adrenal glands which produce too much
hydrocortisone. Medical hydrocortisone intake can also cause the
disease
⩥ Which hormone affects Collagen Production?. Answer: Estrogen.
Example: Menopause; levels go down, collagen production decreases
⩥ What is an example of a proteolytic?. Answer: An Enzyme (Breaks
Protein)
⩥ What type of treatments are IPL and LED?. Answer: Non- Ablative
(no cutting of the skin)
⩥ Who approves the eyewear used during laser treatments?. Answer:
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
⩥ When did the FDA approve the use of eyewear during laser
treatments?. Answer: FDA established the Laser hazard classification in
1995 (IPL, as first incoherent filter flash). It was approved for hair
removal
, ⩥ What is an IPL treatment?. Answer: A broadband, polychromatic, non-
coherent, non-collimated and dispersive band treatment.
⩥ If a client is experiencing laxity (loose skin, aging) in their skin, what
color LED Light should you use?. Answer: Red
⩥ What color of LED Light should you use on acne?. Answer: Blue
⩥ What color of LED Light should you use on inflammation?. Answer:
Yellow
⩥ What are some examples of ingredients used in microdermabrasion?.
Answer: Aluminum oxide crystals (Corundum), Salt crystals and baking
soda
⩥ What causes Tinea Versicolor?. Answer: Caused by a fungus;
Versicolor, Pedi's. Corporis.
⩥ What are characteristics of Squamous Cell Carcinoma?. Answer: Red
or pink solid bumps (papules); open sores or ulcers. Crusty or crusty
sores that bleed. Flaking and crusty areas.
⩥ What can occur from excessive sun (photo) exposure?. Answer:
Actinic Keratosis
