Nevada State Board Esthetician exam
theory (rules, regulation, and safety)
Questions And Complete Answers.
Infection control - Answer Refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of
infectious organisms from one individual to another
Cleaning - Answer A mechanical process, using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all
visible dirt debris and many disease causing germs.
-removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection
Disinfecting - Answer a chemical process for use with nonporous items that uses specific products to
destroy harmful organisms including bacteria, viruses and fungi (except bacterial spores) on implements
and environmental surfaces.
-should be used according to manufacturers directions
Sterilizing - Answer The process that destroys all microbial life, including spores, generally with the use
of an autoclave.
Sanitizing - Answer A chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned
surfaces to a safe level.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - Answer was created as part of the USDA of
Labor to enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the work place. addresses issues
relating to handling, mixing, and storing and disposing of products
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - Answer The paper that contains info about a product, its effects if
handled, potential dangers and safe work procedures for usage
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - Answer Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in
the United States.
, efficacy - Answer the potency of a product
Laws - Answer written by both federal and state legislatures that determine the scope of practice and
that establish guidelines for regulatory agencies to make rules (statutes)
rules an regulations - Answer -more specific than laws
-specific standards/updated requently
types of disinfectants used in a salon - Answer -bactericidal
-virucidal
-fungicidal
prevention 101 - Answer -eliminate pathogens
-clean and disinfect tools after every service
-keep skin intact with gloves, use lotion, cover open wounds
-turn down sick clients
Bacteria - Answer single-celled organisms that have plant or animal characteristics (microbes)
-nonpathogenic and pathogenic
Where are supplies stored? - Answer in clean, covered, labeled containers
Chemical Storage - Answer -all chemicals should be stored and disposed of original containers ,
designated space following manufacturers guidelines
-2 chemicals that are similar should never be combind together or mixed
-bleach should be stored away from chemical products
-add chemical to water
Labeling Chemical Products - Answer -EPA of FDA registered
theory (rules, regulation, and safety)
Questions And Complete Answers.
Infection control - Answer Refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of
infectious organisms from one individual to another
Cleaning - Answer A mechanical process, using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all
visible dirt debris and many disease causing germs.
-removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection
Disinfecting - Answer a chemical process for use with nonporous items that uses specific products to
destroy harmful organisms including bacteria, viruses and fungi (except bacterial spores) on implements
and environmental surfaces.
-should be used according to manufacturers directions
Sterilizing - Answer The process that destroys all microbial life, including spores, generally with the use
of an autoclave.
Sanitizing - Answer A chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned
surfaces to a safe level.
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) - Answer was created as part of the USDA of
Labor to enforce safety and health standards to protect employees in the work place. addresses issues
relating to handling, mixing, and storing and disposing of products
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) - Answer The paper that contains info about a product, its effects if
handled, potential dangers and safe work procedures for usage
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - Answer Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in
the United States.
, efficacy - Answer the potency of a product
Laws - Answer written by both federal and state legislatures that determine the scope of practice and
that establish guidelines for regulatory agencies to make rules (statutes)
rules an regulations - Answer -more specific than laws
-specific standards/updated requently
types of disinfectants used in a salon - Answer -bactericidal
-virucidal
-fungicidal
prevention 101 - Answer -eliminate pathogens
-clean and disinfect tools after every service
-keep skin intact with gloves, use lotion, cover open wounds
-turn down sick clients
Bacteria - Answer single-celled organisms that have plant or animal characteristics (microbes)
-nonpathogenic and pathogenic
Where are supplies stored? - Answer in clean, covered, labeled containers
Chemical Storage - Answer -all chemicals should be stored and disposed of original containers ,
designated space following manufacturers guidelines
-2 chemicals that are similar should never be combind together or mixed
-bleach should be stored away from chemical products
-add chemical to water
Labeling Chemical Products - Answer -EPA of FDA registered
