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NYS Esthetics & Waxing Written License
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Largest organ of the body
Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics
Bacteria
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or other germs
Microscope
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another
Communicable
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Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads
Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups
Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia
Diplococci
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria
Protoplasm
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of improper
disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath
Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle?
Active and spore-forming (inactive) stage
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Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells
Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body
Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body:
Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean implements
Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs?
Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what?
Contagion
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell
Virus
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Virus that causes AIDS
HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host
Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood
Bloodborne pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the itch mite
Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an immune donor
Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination
Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria spores,
from inanimate objects
NYS Esthetics & Waxing Written License
Exam 2026/2027 Latest Edition |
Comprehensive Study Guide | Practice
Questions & Detailed Answer Explanations |
New York State Licensing Exam Prep
Largest organ of the body
Skin
One-celled microorganism with both plant and animal characteristics
Bacteria
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as bacteria or other germs
Microscope
A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
Pathogen
Infection transmitted from one person to another
Communicable
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Pus forming bacteria in the shape of a string of beads
Streptococci
Sphere-shaped pathogenic bacteria that appear singly or in groups
Cocci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and can cause diseases such as pneumonia
Diplococci
Fluid contained within outer cell wall of bacteria
Protoplasm
Rod-shaped bacteria which caused an outbreak at a pedicure salon because of improper
disinfection of a whirlpool foot bath
Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis
What are the two stages of a bacteria's life cycle?
Active and spore-forming (inactive) stage
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Process by which bacteria divide into two new cells
Mitosis
The invasion and growth of germs in the body
Infection
This fluid is a sign of a bacterial infection in the body:
Pus
A common human bacteria that can transfer through skin to skin contact or unclean implements
Staphylococci
What is the term for harmless (non-disease forming) germs?
Non-pathogenic
A disease spread from person to person by contact is called what?
Contagion
A tiny, nonliving particle that invades and then reproduces inside a living cell
Virus
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Virus that causes AIDS
HIV
Organism that lives in or on another living organism and draws nutrients but do nothing
beneficial for the host
Parasite
Disease-causing bacteria or viruses which are carried through blood
Bloodborne pathogens
A contagious skin disease marked by itching and small raised red spots, caused by the itch mite
Scabies
Immunity achieved by infection, vaccination, or the transfer of antibodies from an immune donor
Acquired immunity
Three steps of decontamination
Sanitation, disinfection, sterilization
A process that eliminates many or all microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria spores,
from inanimate objects
