State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student
/ Study Guide Actual Exam Questions with Certified
Solutions / 2025.
What are Germs? - ...(ANSWERS)....Microorganisms that cover almost every
surface, including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? -
...(ANSWERS)....Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease
causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - ...(ANSWERS)....Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic - ...(ANSWERS)....weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - ...(ANSWERS)....chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
3. Sterilization - ...(ANSWERS)....process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam,
heat, and pressure? - ...(ANSWERS)....Autoclave
,What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? -
...(ANSWERS)....glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - ...(ANSWERS)....1. Sodium
Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? -
...(ANSWERS)....1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - ...(ANSWERS)....1.
cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: - ...(ANSWERS)....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 - ...(ANSWERS)....Occupational Safety and Health Administration
,MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - ...(ANSWERS)....includes how to safely clean
up after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? -
...(ANSWERS)....pink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC - ...(ANSWERS)....Center for Disease Control
OPIM - ...(ANSWERS)....Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions - ...(ANSWERS)....Treat all body fluids as they
were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases - ...(ANSWERS)....HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - ...(ANSWERS)....Estheticians must wear
gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from
microorganisms
Impetigo - ...(ANSWERS)....Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
, Symptoms of Impetigo - ...(ANSWERS)....Small blisters that expand and rupture
within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne - ...(ANSWERS)....Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe
sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? - ...(ANSWERS)....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 - ...(ANSWERS)....Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris - ...(ANSWERS)....Common acne- inflammatory condition of the
sebaceous glands of the skin.
Acne Vulgaris - ...(ANSWERS)....Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that
may develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis - ...(ANSWERS)....Skin condition that produces more
dead skin cells than is normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead
/ Study Guide Actual Exam Questions with Certified
Solutions / 2025.
What are Germs? - ...(ANSWERS)....Microorganisms that cover almost every
surface, including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? -
...(ANSWERS)....Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease
causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - ...(ANSWERS)....Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic - ...(ANSWERS)....weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - ...(ANSWERS)....chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
3. Sterilization - ...(ANSWERS)....process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam,
heat, and pressure? - ...(ANSWERS)....Autoclave
,What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? -
...(ANSWERS)....glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - ...(ANSWERS)....1. Sodium
Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? -
...(ANSWERS)....1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - ...(ANSWERS)....1.
cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: - ...(ANSWERS)....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 - ...(ANSWERS)....Occupational Safety and Health Administration
,MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - ...(ANSWERS)....includes how to safely clean
up after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? -
...(ANSWERS)....pink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC - ...(ANSWERS)....Center for Disease Control
OPIM - ...(ANSWERS)....Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions - ...(ANSWERS)....Treat all body fluids as they
were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases - ...(ANSWERS)....HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - ...(ANSWERS)....Estheticians must wear
gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from
microorganisms
Impetigo - ...(ANSWERS)....Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
, Symptoms of Impetigo - ...(ANSWERS)....Small blisters that expand and rupture
within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne - ...(ANSWERS)....Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe
sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? - ...(ANSWERS)....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 - ...(ANSWERS)....Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris - ...(ANSWERS)....Common acne- inflammatory condition of the
sebaceous glands of the skin.
Acne Vulgaris - ...(ANSWERS)....Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that
may develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis - ...(ANSWERS)....Skin condition that produces more
dead skin cells than is normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead
