Texas Esthetician Written State Board
Exam Review questions and correct
answers
nWhat is sanitation? - A chemical process reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned
surfaces to a safe level.
What is sterilization? - COMPLETELY Destroys all microbial life, incl. spores
* What is Disinfection? - A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms
What does OSHA stand for? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
* What is OSHA responsible for? - Addresses issues relating to handling, mixing, storing and disposing of
products.
What is Fungi? - Single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and
yeasts.
* What are Parasites? - Organism that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism while
contributing nothing to the survival of that organism
* What is EPA? What do they do? - Environmental Protection Agency. Registers all types of disinfectants
sold and used in the US.
What is the Circulatory System? - A system that controls the steady circulation of blood through the body
by means of the heart and blood vessels.
What is the endocrine system? - specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual activities,
and health of the body
What is the Excretory System? - Group of organs that purify the body by elimination of waste matter
What organs are in the excretory system? - Kidneys, Liver, Skin, Large Intestine and Lungs
What is the Respiratory System? - Body system that enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen +
eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product.
What type of skin do light emollients contribute to? - Oily Skin
What type of skin do heavy/thick emollients contribute to? - Dry Skin
What Skin Type would benefit most from an Oatmeal Mask? - Acne Prone Skin
* What Skin Type responds best to a Clay Mask? - Oily Skin
* What type of mask draws out impurities? - Clay Mask
,* What does Tapotement do to the skin? - Stimulates blood flow, helps release nutrients to nourish the
skin.
* What does Petrissage movements consist of? - Kneading, Squeezing and Pinching which stimulates
underlying tissue
What Skin condition is Ozone (O3) most beneficial for? - Acne and Problematic Skin
What are the 11 Systems of the Body? - *Respiratory (Breathing)*Endocrine (Hormones)*Nervous
(nerves)*Integumentary(Skin)*Human Digestive System (Digestion)*Muscular (Movement)*Lymphatic
(lymph)*Reproductive (Sexual Organs/ reproduction)*Uninary(Stores/eliminates urine)*Excretory
(Excretion)*Circulatory (Blood flow)
What are the 9 Major Organs? - Brain, Eyes, Kidneys, Lungs, Liver, Skin, Stomach, Heart, Intestines
Why is soap not good as a facial cleanser? - The PH is too high and disrupts the healthy balance of the
skin.
* What is a contraindication for the steamer? - Couperose or inflamed skin because it dilates the
capillaries and follicles causing more redness.
* Spa Grade Disinfection Products must be _____, ______, _______,. - Bactericides, Fungicidal and
Virucidal
* True or False: Isopropyl alcohol must be used at a concentration of 70% or more? - True
What is the concentration mix for Blood and Body fluid when disinfecting with Household
Bleach(5.25%)? - One and 3/4ths cups of Household Bleach (5.25%) to 1 Gallon of water. (also known as
10% Bleach Solution)
What is chemistry? - The science that deals with composition, structures, and properties of matter and
how matter changes under different conditions.
* What is used to stop minor bleeding? - Styptic Powder
What is matter? - Any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight)
What are elements? - The simplest form of chemical matter and only contains 1 type of atom.
What are atoms? - The basic unit of matter
What are molecules? - A Chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions
What is "organic"? - Natural Sourced Ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or
chemicals
* Where do you store disinfected items? - In a closed container
* What is a contraindication for Hair Removal? - 1. Client using Accutane
2. Client with any open wounds
3. Client who recently had a chemical peel
, * What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1? - Viral infection that consists of vesicles on a red swollen base, Cold
Sores and Fever Blisters?
* According to TDLR, where can chemicals not be stored in your salon? - The Restroom
* How often are salons inspected according to TDLR? - once every 2 years
* What is the minimum amount of sinks a residential spa must have? - 2.
What are the 2 types of currents? - Direct + Alternating
Define a conductor. - Any material that conducts electricity
Ex: Metal, Copper, Ordinary Water (lakes and rivers).
Define a Non Conductor. - Material that does not conduct electricity .
Ex: Rubber, Silk, Wood, Glass, and cement
Should you place your Fire Route in a Conspicuous Place? - Yes
* What is Tinea? - A contagious condition caused by fungal infection.
*It is not a parasite
* What is another name for good bacteria? - non-pathogenic
What do we do to stop the spread of Pathogens? - Follow Disinfection and Exposure Incident protocols
A device used to direct an electric current from an electro therapy device to the clients skin? - Electrode
What Refers to the poles of an
electrotherapy device? - Polarity
What symbol and color is
an Anode? - Symbol (+), Red
What symbol and color is
a Cathode? - Symbol (-), Black
All living things have____? - Carbon
* What is Galvanic Current
used for?
Hint: also called Phoresis - To infuse water-soluble
products into broken skin.
* What device is used to
Exam Review questions and correct
answers
nWhat is sanitation? - A chemical process reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned
surfaces to a safe level.
What is sterilization? - COMPLETELY Destroys all microbial life, incl. spores
* What is Disinfection? - A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms
What does OSHA stand for? - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
* What is OSHA responsible for? - Addresses issues relating to handling, mixing, storing and disposing of
products.
What is Fungi? - Single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and
yeasts.
* What are Parasites? - Organism that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism while
contributing nothing to the survival of that organism
* What is EPA? What do they do? - Environmental Protection Agency. Registers all types of disinfectants
sold and used in the US.
What is the Circulatory System? - A system that controls the steady circulation of blood through the body
by means of the heart and blood vessels.
What is the endocrine system? - specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual activities,
and health of the body
What is the Excretory System? - Group of organs that purify the body by elimination of waste matter
What organs are in the excretory system? - Kidneys, Liver, Skin, Large Intestine and Lungs
What is the Respiratory System? - Body system that enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen +
eliminates carbon dioxide as a waste product.
What type of skin do light emollients contribute to? - Oily Skin
What type of skin do heavy/thick emollients contribute to? - Dry Skin
What Skin Type would benefit most from an Oatmeal Mask? - Acne Prone Skin
* What Skin Type responds best to a Clay Mask? - Oily Skin
* What type of mask draws out impurities? - Clay Mask
,* What does Tapotement do to the skin? - Stimulates blood flow, helps release nutrients to nourish the
skin.
* What does Petrissage movements consist of? - Kneading, Squeezing and Pinching which stimulates
underlying tissue
What Skin condition is Ozone (O3) most beneficial for? - Acne and Problematic Skin
What are the 11 Systems of the Body? - *Respiratory (Breathing)*Endocrine (Hormones)*Nervous
(nerves)*Integumentary(Skin)*Human Digestive System (Digestion)*Muscular (Movement)*Lymphatic
(lymph)*Reproductive (Sexual Organs/ reproduction)*Uninary(Stores/eliminates urine)*Excretory
(Excretion)*Circulatory (Blood flow)
What are the 9 Major Organs? - Brain, Eyes, Kidneys, Lungs, Liver, Skin, Stomach, Heart, Intestines
Why is soap not good as a facial cleanser? - The PH is too high and disrupts the healthy balance of the
skin.
* What is a contraindication for the steamer? - Couperose or inflamed skin because it dilates the
capillaries and follicles causing more redness.
* Spa Grade Disinfection Products must be _____, ______, _______,. - Bactericides, Fungicidal and
Virucidal
* True or False: Isopropyl alcohol must be used at a concentration of 70% or more? - True
What is the concentration mix for Blood and Body fluid when disinfecting with Household
Bleach(5.25%)? - One and 3/4ths cups of Household Bleach (5.25%) to 1 Gallon of water. (also known as
10% Bleach Solution)
What is chemistry? - The science that deals with composition, structures, and properties of matter and
how matter changes under different conditions.
* What is used to stop minor bleeding? - Styptic Powder
What is matter? - Any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight)
What are elements? - The simplest form of chemical matter and only contains 1 type of atom.
What are atoms? - The basic unit of matter
What are molecules? - A Chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions
What is "organic"? - Natural Sourced Ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or
chemicals
* Where do you store disinfected items? - In a closed container
* What is a contraindication for Hair Removal? - 1. Client using Accutane
2. Client with any open wounds
3. Client who recently had a chemical peel
, * What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1? - Viral infection that consists of vesicles on a red swollen base, Cold
Sores and Fever Blisters?
* According to TDLR, where can chemicals not be stored in your salon? - The Restroom
* How often are salons inspected according to TDLR? - once every 2 years
* What is the minimum amount of sinks a residential spa must have? - 2.
What are the 2 types of currents? - Direct + Alternating
Define a conductor. - Any material that conducts electricity
Ex: Metal, Copper, Ordinary Water (lakes and rivers).
Define a Non Conductor. - Material that does not conduct electricity .
Ex: Rubber, Silk, Wood, Glass, and cement
Should you place your Fire Route in a Conspicuous Place? - Yes
* What is Tinea? - A contagious condition caused by fungal infection.
*It is not a parasite
* What is another name for good bacteria? - non-pathogenic
What do we do to stop the spread of Pathogens? - Follow Disinfection and Exposure Incident protocols
A device used to direct an electric current from an electro therapy device to the clients skin? - Electrode
What Refers to the poles of an
electrotherapy device? - Polarity
What symbol and color is
an Anode? - Symbol (+), Red
What symbol and color is
a Cathode? - Symbol (-), Black
All living things have____? - Carbon
* What is Galvanic Current
used for?
Hint: also called Phoresis - To infuse water-soluble
products into broken skin.
* What device is used to
