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State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician
Student Questions with Detailed Verified
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What are Germs?
Ans: Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of
the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria?
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Ans: Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease
causing.
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The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape
Ans: Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic
Ans: weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant
Ans: chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Sterilization
Ans: process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using
steam, heat, and pressure?
Ans: Autoclave
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What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?
Ans: glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics
Ans: 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
Ans: 1:10 with water
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4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination
Ans: 1. cotton swabs
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2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process:
Ans: Metal tweezers- clean with soap
Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant
Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside
Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol
OSHA
Ans: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets)
Ans: includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office
treatments?
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Ans: pink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC
Ans: Center for Disease Control
OPIM
Ans: Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions
Ans: Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
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3 types of blood borne diseases
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Ans: HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves?
Ans: Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order
to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo
Ans: Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo
Ans: Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that
drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne
Ans: Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous
glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne?
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Ans: Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress throws adrenal
glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne
Ans: Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris
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Ans: Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of
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the skin.
Acne Vulgaris
Ans: Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into
pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis
Ans: Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal, skin
cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the
skin and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Microcomedo
Ans: first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen
only with a microscope
Ostium
Ans: the opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory
Ans: the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician
Student Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) Already
Graded A+
What are Germs?
Ans: Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of
the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria?
©, 2025 All rights reserved®
Ans: Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease
causing.
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The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape
Ans: Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic
Ans: weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant
Ans: chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Sterilization
Ans: process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using
steam, heat, and pressure?
Ans: Autoclave
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What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?
Ans: glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics
Ans: 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
Ans: 1:10 with water
©, 2025 All rights reserved®
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination
Ans: 1. cotton swabs
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2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process:
Ans: Metal tweezers- clean with soap
Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant
Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside
Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol
OSHA
Ans: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets)
Ans: includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office
treatments?
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Ans: pink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC
Ans: Center for Disease Control
OPIM
Ans: Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions
Ans: Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
©, 2025 All rights reserved®
3 types of blood borne diseases
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Ans: HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves?
Ans: Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order
to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo
Ans: Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo
Ans: Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that
drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne
Ans: Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous
glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne?
, 4 Exampromax - Stuvia US 2025/2026
Ans: Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress throws adrenal
glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne
Ans: Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris
©, 2025 All rights reserved®
Ans: Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of
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the skin.
Acne Vulgaris
Ans: Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into
pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis
Ans: Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal, skin
cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the
skin and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Microcomedo
Ans: first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen
only with a microscope
Ostium
Ans: the opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory
Ans: the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
