STATE BOARD EXAM REVIEW FOR
THE ESTHETICIAN STUDENT EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are Germs? - ANS Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin
of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? - ANS Pathogenic
is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - ANS Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic - ANS weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - ANS chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Sterilization - ANS process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and
pressure? - ANS Autoclave
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, What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - ANS glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - ANS 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? - ANS 1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - ANS 1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: - ANS 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 - ANS Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - ANS includes how to safely clean up after an accidental
spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? - ANS pink eye,
impetigo, herpes
CDC - ANS Center for Disease Control
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, OPIM - ANS Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions - ANS Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases - ANS HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - ANS Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-
office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo - ANS Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph)
but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo - ANS Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow
fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne - ANS Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells
that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? - ANS 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 - ANS Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
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, Acne Vulgaris - ANS Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the
skin.
Acne Vulgaris - ANS Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules
and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis - ANS Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is
normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin
and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Microcomedo - ANS first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen
only with a microscope
Ostium - ANS the opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory - ANS the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones - ANS non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Closed Comedones - ANS non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Anaerobic Bacteria - ANS Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Non-Inflammatory Acne - ANS Blackheads, Whiteheads
What is microcomedo made up of? - ANS Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
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THE ESTHETICIAN STUDENT EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are Germs? - ANS Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin
of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? - ANS Pathogenic
is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - ANS Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic - ANS weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - ANS chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Sterilization - ANS process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and
pressure? - ANS Autoclave
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, What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - ANS glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - ANS 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? - ANS 1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - ANS 1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: - ANS 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 - ANS Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - ANS includes how to safely clean up after an accidental
spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? - ANS pink eye,
impetigo, herpes
CDC - ANS Center for Disease Control
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, OPIM - ANS Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions - ANS Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases - ANS HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - ANS Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-
office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo - ANS Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph)
but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo - ANS Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow
fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne - ANS Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells
that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? - ANS 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 - ANS Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
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, Acne Vulgaris - ANS Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the
skin.
Acne Vulgaris - ANS Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules
and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis - ANS Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is
normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin
and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Microcomedo - ANS first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen
only with a microscope
Ostium - ANS the opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory - ANS the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones - ANS non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Closed Comedones - ANS non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Anaerobic Bacteria - ANS Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Non-Inflammatory Acne - ANS Blackheads, Whiteheads
What is microcomedo made up of? - ANS Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
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