Washington State Esthetician Written Exam Questions and Answers 2024

Washington State Esthetician Written Exam Questions and Answers 2024 The word 'cosmetics and cosmetology' come from the Greek word kosmetikos Who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? Greeks Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Who regulates and enforces safety and health standards? OSHA What is the Hazard Communication Standard? requires that chemical and importers assess and communicate the potential hazard associated with their products What is a result of the Hazard Communication Standard? the material safety data sheet Environmental Protection Agency does what? registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US Hospital disinfectants Effective for cleaning blood and body fluids Tuberculocidal disinfectants Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. True or false: It is against federal law to use any disinfecting product contrary to its labeling True Why does the State Regulatory Agencies exist? protect salon and spa professionals and to protect consumers' health, safety, and welfare while they receive salon and spa services Infection control The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms Is disinfection effective against bacterial spores? no Disinfectants used in salons and spas must be what? Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal Bacteria one-celled microscopic organisms that have both plant and animal characteristics Microorganism Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size Most bacteria is what? nonpathogenic Cocci Round shaped bacteria that appear singly or in groups Staphylococci pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters Staphylococci cause what? abscesses, pustules, and boils Streptococci Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines Streptococci can cause what? infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning Diplococci Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia Bacilli Rod shaped bacteria What is the most common type of bacteria? bacilli Spirilla spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria Virus A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of biological organisms bloodeborne pathogens disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids What is the main difference between viruses and bacteria? Bacteria can live and reproduce on its own Fungi microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts What is the most basic cause of fungal infections? dermatophytes Tinea versicolor is also known as what? sun spots