Texas State Board Exam Review for the Esthe cian
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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? - Ans Pathogenic is
disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - Ans Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. An(sep(c - Ans weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - Ans chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Steriliza(on - 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
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - Ans glass
Two disinfectants used in esthe(cs - Ans 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
,2. Formaldehyde
What is the ra(o you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? - Ans 1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamina(on - Ans 1. co6on swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfec(ng process: - Ans Metal tweezers- clean with soap
Suc(on a6achments- 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 Occupa(onal Safety and Health Administra(on
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - Ans includes how to safely clean up a<er an accidental
spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? - Ans pink eye,
impe(go, herpes
CDC - Ans Center for Disease Control
OPIM - Ans Other Poten(al Infec(ons Material
Universal and Standard Precau(ons - Ans Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
,3 types of blood borne diseases - Ans HIV, Hepa((s, Syphilis
Why must an esthe(cian wear gloves? - Ans Esthe(cians must wear gloves to perform in-
office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Impe(go - Ans Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but
some(mes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impe(go - Ans Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid
that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne - Ans Gene(cally inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells
that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? - Ans Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress throws
adrenal glands in over drive. SeDng the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne - Ans Stress
Overac(ve Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummula(on
Bacteria and Inflamma(on
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris - Ans Common acne- inflammatory condi(on of the sebaceous glands of 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
Reten(on Hyperkeratosis - Ans Skin condi(on 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 crea(ng a comedo
Microcomedo - Ans first stage of comedo forma(on; a comedoso small that it can be seen
only with a microscope
Os(um - Ans the opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory - Ans the impac(on is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones - Ans non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Closed Comedones - Ans non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Anaerobic Bacteria - Ans Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Non-Inflammatory Acne - Ans Blackheads, Whiteheads
What is microcomedo made up of? - Ans Dead buildup, bacteria and fa6y acids from sebum
What is pustule and what is it made up of? - Ans A clump of white blood cells that have
formed and risen to the surface of the skin
Student Exam With complete solu on Latest 2025/2026
New!! 100% PASS
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? - Ans Pathogenic is
disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - Ans Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. An(sep(c - Ans weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - Ans chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Steriliza(on - 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
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - Ans glass
Two disinfectants used in esthe(cs - Ans 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
,2. Formaldehyde
What is the ra(o you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? - Ans 1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamina(on - Ans 1. co6on swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfec(ng process: - Ans Metal tweezers- clean with soap
Suc(on a6achments- 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 Occupa(onal Safety and Health Administra(on
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - Ans includes how to safely clean up a<er an accidental
spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? - Ans pink eye,
impe(go, herpes
CDC - Ans Center for Disease Control
OPIM - Ans Other Poten(al Infec(ons Material
Universal and Standard Precau(ons - Ans Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
,3 types of blood borne diseases - Ans HIV, Hepa((s, Syphilis
Why must an esthe(cian wear gloves? - Ans Esthe(cians must wear gloves to perform in-
office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Impe(go - Ans Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but
some(mes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impe(go - Ans Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid
that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne - Ans Gene(cally inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells
that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? - Ans Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress throws
adrenal glands in over drive. SeDng the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne - Ans Stress
Overac(ve Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummula(on
Bacteria and Inflamma(on
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris - Ans Common acne- inflammatory condi(on of the sebaceous glands of 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
Reten(on Hyperkeratosis - Ans Skin condi(on 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 crea(ng a comedo
Microcomedo - Ans first stage of comedo forma(on; a comedoso small that it can be seen
only with a microscope
Os(um - Ans the opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory - Ans the impac(on is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones - Ans non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Closed Comedones - Ans non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Anaerobic Bacteria - Ans Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Non-Inflammatory Acne - Ans Blackheads, Whiteheads
What is microcomedo made up of? - Ans Dead buildup, bacteria and fa6y acids from sebum
What is pustule and what is it made up of? - Ans A clump of white blood cells that have
formed and risen to the surface of the skin
