Washington State Esthetician Written Exam | Actual Exam | Questions and Verified Answers |

The word 'cosmetics and cosmetology' come from the Greek word - CORRECT ANSWER - kosmetikos Who was the first to cultivate beauty in an extravagant fashion? - CORRECT ANSWER - Greeks Who regulates and enforces safety and health standards? - CORRECT ANSWER - OSHA What is the Hazard Communication Standard? - CORRECT ANSWER - requires that chemical and importers assess and communicate the potential hazard associated with their products What is a result of the Hazard Communication Standard? - CORRECT ANSWER - the material safety data sheet Environmental Protection Agency does what? - CORRECT ANSWER - registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US Hospital disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER - Effective for cleaning blood and body fluids Tuberculocidal disinfectants - CORRECT ANSWER - Disinfectants that kill the bacteria that causes tuberculosis. True or false: It is against federal law to use any disinfecting product contrary to its labeling - CORRECT ANSWER - True Why does the State Regulatory Agencies exist? - CORRECT ANSWER - protect salon and spa professionals and to protect consumers' health, safety, and welfare while they receive salon and spa services Infection control - CORRECT ANSWER - The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms Is disinfection effective against bacterial spores? - CORRECT ANSWER - no Disinfectants used in salons and spas must be what? - CORRECT ANSWER - Bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER - one-celled microscopic organisms that have both plant and animal characteristics Microorganism - CORRECT ANSWER - Any organism of microscopic or submicroscopic size Most bacteria is what? - CORRECT ANSWER - nonpathogenic