NY state esthetics exam 1 Questions
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safety precautions, mixing instructions emergency and first aid procedures and control
measures can be found in: - ✔✔MSDS
Any Substance that can cause acute or chronic illness to the human body can be
classified as - ✔✔toxic
Substances whose agents are capable of altering the genetic patterns of a living cell are: -
✔✔teratogens
Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered - ✔✔volatile
During the infection control process, the level of decontamination that completely
destroys all of an organism is: - ✔✔sterilization
Washing your hand with soap and water is an example of what level of
decontamination? - ✔✔sanitation
Which one of the following type of disinfectants is generally odorless, colorless, non-
toxic, and stable? - ✔✔quaternary ammonium compound
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,Which one of the following types of disinfectants is not recommended for salon use
because of its active ingredients that are poisonous to inhale? - ✔✔formalin
Rubbing alcohol is the common name for what type of alcohol? - ✔✔isopropyl
The use of which one of the following is the most preferred in a disinfection process for
salon implements? - ✔✔autoclave
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, an esthetician who
fails to properly file a renewal must pay an additional fee of... - ✔✔$10
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, the total number of
temporary licenses that an esthetician can obtain is... - ✔✔2
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, the absence of which
of the following in an appearance enhancement workplace is evidence of an act of non-
compliance? - ✔✔plastic bags
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, which word properly
describe the process which kills most disease producing organisms? - ✔✔disinfection
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, define which one of
the following terms as the process that renders and object safe for internal skin
penetration? - ✔✔sterilization
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,Which one of the following is the name of the information bulletin prepared by the
manufacturer or importer of chemicals that describe the chemical's physical and
chemical properties, physical and health hazards exposure precautions and emergency
info? - ✔✔MSDS
Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of exposing people to develop an allergic
reaction after repeated exposure are known as: - ✔✔irritants
Substances or chemicals capable of causing birth defects are called: - ✔✔teratogens
Any solid, liquid, or gas that can burn and ignite is considered: - ✔✔flammable
During the infection control process, it is most difficult to kill: - ✔✔filterable virus
(small virus)
Using an antiseptic on the skin is an example of what level of decontamination? -
✔✔disinfection
Which one of the following types of disinfectants is generally considered the safest and
fast acting? - ✔✔Alcohol
Which one of the following is not a common active ingredient in disinfectants for salon
use? - ✔✔formaldehyde
Methyl, ethyl and isopropyl are all types of - ✔✔Alcohol
In order to achieve sterilization in an autoclave, the use of steam and - ✔✔air pressure
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, According to New York State law, rules and regulations, when an esthetician fails to
properly file for renewal within 5 years of license expiration, a new license cannot be
issued until - ✔✔passes a written examination
According to New York State law, rules and regulations, the photograph offered to the
esthetics license must be no more than how many years old? - ✔✔4
New York State department of State rules and regulations prohibit the use of non
disposal - ✔✔lancets
New York State department of State rules and regulations define which of the following
terms as the process of making an object clean and safe for use? - ✔✔sanitation
According to New York State department of state rules and regulations, disinfection
must be accomplished by the use of hospital grade disinfectants registered by the -
✔✔EPA
A salon employee who wished to obtain hazard information about a new product for
use at work should contact the - ✔✔Manufacturer or distributor of product
Non corrosive chemicals that temporarily inflame living tissues by chemical action at
the site of contact is known as - ✔✔irritants
Substances or agents capable of producing or causing cancer are known as -
✔✔carcinogens
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safety precautions, mixing instructions emergency and first aid procedures and control
measures can be found in: - ✔✔MSDS
Any Substance that can cause acute or chronic illness to the human body can be
classified as - ✔✔toxic
Substances whose agents are capable of altering the genetic patterns of a living cell are: -
✔✔teratogens
Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered - ✔✔volatile
During the infection control process, the level of decontamination that completely
destroys all of an organism is: - ✔✔sterilization
Washing your hand with soap and water is an example of what level of
decontamination? - ✔✔sanitation
Which one of the following type of disinfectants is generally odorless, colorless, non-
toxic, and stable? - ✔✔quaternary ammonium compound
Katelyn Whitman, All Rights Reserved © 2025 1
,Which one of the following types of disinfectants is not recommended for salon use
because of its active ingredients that are poisonous to inhale? - ✔✔formalin
Rubbing alcohol is the common name for what type of alcohol? - ✔✔isopropyl
The use of which one of the following is the most preferred in a disinfection process for
salon implements? - ✔✔autoclave
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, an esthetician who
fails to properly file a renewal must pay an additional fee of... - ✔✔$10
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, the total number of
temporary licenses that an esthetician can obtain is... - ✔✔2
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, the absence of which
of the following in an appearance enhancement workplace is evidence of an act of non-
compliance? - ✔✔plastic bags
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, which word properly
describe the process which kills most disease producing organisms? - ✔✔disinfection
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations, define which one of
the following terms as the process that renders and object safe for internal skin
penetration? - ✔✔sterilization
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,Which one of the following is the name of the information bulletin prepared by the
manufacturer or importer of chemicals that describe the chemical's physical and
chemical properties, physical and health hazards exposure precautions and emergency
info? - ✔✔MSDS
Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of exposing people to develop an allergic
reaction after repeated exposure are known as: - ✔✔irritants
Substances or chemicals capable of causing birth defects are called: - ✔✔teratogens
Any solid, liquid, or gas that can burn and ignite is considered: - ✔✔flammable
During the infection control process, it is most difficult to kill: - ✔✔filterable virus
(small virus)
Using an antiseptic on the skin is an example of what level of decontamination? -
✔✔disinfection
Which one of the following types of disinfectants is generally considered the safest and
fast acting? - ✔✔Alcohol
Which one of the following is not a common active ingredient in disinfectants for salon
use? - ✔✔formaldehyde
Methyl, ethyl and isopropyl are all types of - ✔✔Alcohol
In order to achieve sterilization in an autoclave, the use of steam and - ✔✔air pressure
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, According to New York State law, rules and regulations, when an esthetician fails to
properly file for renewal within 5 years of license expiration, a new license cannot be
issued until - ✔✔passes a written examination
According to New York State law, rules and regulations, the photograph offered to the
esthetics license must be no more than how many years old? - ✔✔4
New York State department of State rules and regulations prohibit the use of non
disposal - ✔✔lancets
New York State department of State rules and regulations define which of the following
terms as the process of making an object clean and safe for use? - ✔✔sanitation
According to New York State department of state rules and regulations, disinfection
must be accomplished by the use of hospital grade disinfectants registered by the -
✔✔EPA
A salon employee who wished to obtain hazard information about a new product for
use at work should contact the - ✔✔Manufacturer or distributor of product
Non corrosive chemicals that temporarily inflame living tissues by chemical action at
the site of contact is known as - ✔✔irritants
Substances or agents capable of producing or causing cancer are known as -
✔✔carcinogens
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