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