PREMIUM STUDY GUIDE
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COMPREHENSIVE NEW YORK ESTHETICS STATE BOARD
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED
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◉ Any Substance that can cause acute or chronic illness to the
human body can be classified as Answer: toxic
◉ Substances whose agents are capable of altering the genetic
patterns of a living cell are: Answer: teratogens
◉ Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit is
considered Answer: volatile
◉ During the infection control process, the level of decontamination
that completely destroys all of an organism is: Answer: sterilization
◉ Washing your hand with soap and water is an example of what
level of decontamination? Answer: sanitation
◉ Which one of the following type of disinfectants is generally
odorless, colorless, non-toxic, and stable? Answer: quaternary
ammonium compound
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Which one of the following types of disinfectants is not
recommended for salon use because of its active ingredients that are
poisonous to inhale? Answer: formalin
◉ Rubbing alcohol is the common name for what type of alcohol?
Answer: isopropyl
◉ The use of which one of the following is the most preferred in a
disinfection process for salon implements? Answer: autoclave
◉ According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
an esthetician who fails to properly file a renewal must pay an
additional fee of... Answer: $10
◉ According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
the total number of temporary licenses that an esthetician can
obtain is... Answer: 2
◉ According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
the absence of which of the following in an appearance
enhancement workplace is evidence of an act of non-compliance?
Answer: plastic bags
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
which word properly describe the process which kills most disease
producing organisms? Answer: disinfection
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◉ According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
define which one of the following terms as the process that renders
and object safe for internal skin penetration? Answer: sterilization
◉ Which one of the following is the name of the information bulletin
prepared by the manufacturer or importer of chemicals that
describe the chemical's physical and chemical properties, physical
and health hazards exposure precautions and emergency info?
Answer: MSDS
◉ Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of exposing people
to develop an allergic reaction after repeated exposure are known
as: Answer: irritants
◉ Substances or chemicals capable of causing birth defects are
called: Answer: teratogens
◉ Any solid, liquid, or gas that can burn and ignite is considered:
Answer: flammable
During the infection control process, it is most difficult to kill:
Answer: filterable virus (small virus)
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,PREMIUM STUDY GUIDE
COMPREHENSIVE NEW YORK ESTHETICS STATE BOARD
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED
A+
◉ Any Substance that can cause acute or chronic illness to the
human body can be classified as Answer: toxic
◉ Substances whose agents are capable of altering the genetic
patterns of a living cell are: Answer: teratogens
◉ Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit is
considered Answer: volatile
◉ During the infection control process, the level of decontamination
that completely destroys all of an organism is: Answer: sterilization
◉ Washing your hand with soap and water is an example of what
level of decontamination? Answer: sanitation
◉ Which one of the following type of disinfectants is generally
odorless, colorless, non-toxic, and stable? Answer: quaternary
ammonium compound
2
,◉
Which one of the following types of disinfectants is not
recommended for salon use because of its active ingredients that are
poisonous to inhale? Answer: formalin
◉ Rubbing alcohol is the common name for what type of alcohol?
Answer: isopropyl
◉ The use of which one of the following is the most preferred in a
disinfection process for salon implements? Answer: autoclave
◉ According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
an esthetician who fails to properly file a renewal must pay an
additional fee of... Answer: $10
◉ According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
the total number of temporary licenses that an esthetician can
obtain is... Answer: 2
◉ According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
the absence of which of the following in an appearance
enhancement workplace is evidence of an act of non-compliance?
Answer: plastic bags
According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
which word properly describe the process which kills most disease
producing organisms? Answer: disinfection
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◉ According to NY state regulations and law, rules and regulations,
define which one of the following terms as the process that renders
and object safe for internal skin penetration? Answer: sterilization
◉ Which one of the following is the name of the information bulletin
prepared by the manufacturer or importer of chemicals that
describe the chemical's physical and chemical properties, physical
and health hazards exposure precautions and emergency info?
Answer: MSDS
◉ Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of exposing people
to develop an allergic reaction after repeated exposure are known
as: Answer: irritants
◉ Substances or chemicals capable of causing birth defects are
called: Answer: teratogens
◉ Any solid, liquid, or gas that can burn and ignite is considered:
Answer: flammable
During the infection control process, it is most difficult to kill:
Answer: filterable virus (small virus)
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