OREGON STATE BOARD EXAM -
ESTHETICS (2021) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are:
anterior
striated
voluntary
non-striated - Correct Answer - non-striated
Bacteria are single cells that are circular, spiral or:
rod- shaped
square-shaped
angular-shaped
triangular- shaped - Correct Answer - rod- shaped
Disease-producing bacteria are called:
virus
microbes
pathogenic bacteria
nonpathogenic bacteria - Correct Answer - pathogenic bacteria
Which of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis?
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum corneum
stratum germinativum - Correct Answer - stratum corneum
Approximately what percentage of all bacteria are nonpathogenic?
30%
50%
70%
90% - Correct Answer - 70%
Which of the following is NOT a result of collagen or fat injections?
,additional fullness to lips
plumping up of facial skin
evening out of pigmentation
decreasing of indentations in the skin - Correct Answer - evening out of pigmentation
A dermatologist specializes in treating diseases of all the following areas EXCEPT:
skin
hair
eyes
nails - Correct Answer - eyes
How many hours of sleep nightly do most people need?
3 to 5
6 to 8
9 to 10
11 to 12 - Correct Answer - 6-8
The study of small living organisms called microbes is:
science
ecology
bacteriology
microbiology - Correct Answer - microbiology
Faradic Current can cause:
soothing effect
chemical effects
the transfer of heat
muscle contractions - Correct Answer - muscle contractions
Which cells protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum?
merkel
mast
fibroblast
squamous - Correct Answer - squamous
Keratin is a form of which of the following substances?
fat
protein
nutrients
carbohydrates - Correct Answer - protein
,The term used to describe the electrode held by the client is called a(n):
anode
cathode
active electrode
inactive electrode - Correct Answer - inactive electrode
Which of the following helps stimulate blood circulation in the body?
exercise
watching tv
listening to music
reading a good book - Correct Answer - exercise
A hard, low-level water or anhydrous product used by rubbing the product directly on
the skin is called:
stick
powder
aerosal
emulsion - Correct Answer - stick
A complex mixture of fatty substances that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable is
known as:
sweat
keratin
sebum
sudoriferous - Correct Answer - sebum
Which of the following is NOT a type of cocci bacteria?
bacilli
diplococci
streptococci
staphylococci - Correct Answer - bacilli
When electrical appliances are not in use, all of the following precautions should be
taken EXCEPT:
unplug the appliance
turn the appliance off
store appliance in a safe place
submerge the appliance in water - Correct Answer - submerge the appliance in water
Which of the following is true about cataphoresis?
, increases sensitivity
increases blood flow
expands follicle walls
tightens and firms tissue - Correct Answer - tightens and firms tissue
Chemical peels can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:
reduce pore size
remove age spots
even pigmentation
increase fine lines - Correct Answer - increase fine lines
Which of the following descriptions is NOT considered to be a basic guideline for
ensuring an individual's professional image?
poor posture
clean, healthy hair
cleaned and pressed clothing
manicured and wel-cared-for hands - Correct Answer - poor posture
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of iontophoresis?
softens tissue
contracts follicle walls
penetrates a specific product into the skin
creates an antibacterial effect on the skin - Correct Answer - softens tissue
Toxins and waste material, such as carbon dioxide, are released through the:
oil glands and pores
sebum and organs
sweat glands and saliva
sweat glands and pores - Correct Answer - sweat glands and pores
What is the pH of pure distilled water?
0
5
7
14 - Correct Answer - 7
A germicide which can kill bacteria that causes skin infections is known as:
UV light
UVA rays
UVB rays
ESTHETICS (2021) QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are:
anterior
striated
voluntary
non-striated - Correct Answer - non-striated
Bacteria are single cells that are circular, spiral or:
rod- shaped
square-shaped
angular-shaped
triangular- shaped - Correct Answer - rod- shaped
Disease-producing bacteria are called:
virus
microbes
pathogenic bacteria
nonpathogenic bacteria - Correct Answer - pathogenic bacteria
Which of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis?
stratum lucidum
stratum spinosum
stratum corneum
stratum germinativum - Correct Answer - stratum corneum
Approximately what percentage of all bacteria are nonpathogenic?
30%
50%
70%
90% - Correct Answer - 70%
Which of the following is NOT a result of collagen or fat injections?
,additional fullness to lips
plumping up of facial skin
evening out of pigmentation
decreasing of indentations in the skin - Correct Answer - evening out of pigmentation
A dermatologist specializes in treating diseases of all the following areas EXCEPT:
skin
hair
eyes
nails - Correct Answer - eyes
How many hours of sleep nightly do most people need?
3 to 5
6 to 8
9 to 10
11 to 12 - Correct Answer - 6-8
The study of small living organisms called microbes is:
science
ecology
bacteriology
microbiology - Correct Answer - microbiology
Faradic Current can cause:
soothing effect
chemical effects
the transfer of heat
muscle contractions - Correct Answer - muscle contractions
Which cells protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum?
merkel
mast
fibroblast
squamous - Correct Answer - squamous
Keratin is a form of which of the following substances?
fat
protein
nutrients
carbohydrates - Correct Answer - protein
,The term used to describe the electrode held by the client is called a(n):
anode
cathode
active electrode
inactive electrode - Correct Answer - inactive electrode
Which of the following helps stimulate blood circulation in the body?
exercise
watching tv
listening to music
reading a good book - Correct Answer - exercise
A hard, low-level water or anhydrous product used by rubbing the product directly on
the skin is called:
stick
powder
aerosal
emulsion - Correct Answer - stick
A complex mixture of fatty substances that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable is
known as:
sweat
keratin
sebum
sudoriferous - Correct Answer - sebum
Which of the following is NOT a type of cocci bacteria?
bacilli
diplococci
streptococci
staphylococci - Correct Answer - bacilli
When electrical appliances are not in use, all of the following precautions should be
taken EXCEPT:
unplug the appliance
turn the appliance off
store appliance in a safe place
submerge the appliance in water - Correct Answer - submerge the appliance in water
Which of the following is true about cataphoresis?
, increases sensitivity
increases blood flow
expands follicle walls
tightens and firms tissue - Correct Answer - tightens and firms tissue
Chemical peels can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:
reduce pore size
remove age spots
even pigmentation
increase fine lines - Correct Answer - increase fine lines
Which of the following descriptions is NOT considered to be a basic guideline for
ensuring an individual's professional image?
poor posture
clean, healthy hair
cleaned and pressed clothing
manicured and wel-cared-for hands - Correct Answer - poor posture
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of iontophoresis?
softens tissue
contracts follicle walls
penetrates a specific product into the skin
creates an antibacterial effect on the skin - Correct Answer - softens tissue
Toxins and waste material, such as carbon dioxide, are released through the:
oil glands and pores
sebum and organs
sweat glands and saliva
sweat glands and pores - Correct Answer - sweat glands and pores
What is the pH of pure distilled water?
0
5
7
14 - Correct Answer - 7
A germicide which can kill bacteria that causes skin infections is known as:
UV light
UVA rays
UVB rays
