State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student with complete solution

State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student What are Germs? (Answer -) Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of the human body. What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? (Answer -) Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape (Answer -) Bacilli-rod Cocci-round Spirilla- spiral 1. Antiseptic (Answer -) weaker form of disinfectant 2. Disinfectant (Answer -) chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms 3. Sterilization (Answer -) process of killing ALL microorganisms What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and pressure? (Answer -) Autoclave What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? (Answer -) glass