OREGON ESTHETICIAN TEST PAPER 2025/2026 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Blood borne diseases examples - ✔✔An example of a blood borne disease is
hepatitis B, hepatitis C, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
✔✔Validity of independent contractor registration - ✔✔An independent contractor
registration is valid for one year and becomes dormant on the last day of the month one
year from the date of issuance or renewal.
✔✔Soiled towels storage - ✔✔Store chemically soiled towels or linens in fire-retardant
containers.
✔✔Disinfection of contaminated surfaces - ✔✔All surfaces contaminated by blood or
other potentially infectious materials must be disinfected with a high-level solution
according to manufacturer's instructions.
✔✔False - ✔✔The surface of all equipment, including but not limited to backbar shall be
cleanable, non-absorbent material, including the reception area.
✔✔False - ✔✔Hair clippings are allowed to accumulate on the floor as long as they are
out of the clients and stylists way.
✔✔Protective gear for practitioners - ✔✔If spattering is likely to occur while services are
being performed, practitioners are required to wear eye goggles, shield, & mask.
✔✔Laundering used towels - ✔✔Used towels shall be laundered either by regular
commercial laundering or by a non-commercial laundering process, which includes use
of commercial laundry detergent manufactured for the purpose of cleaning clothes,
linens or other washable fabric, and immersion in hot water during the hot water
wash/rinse operation.
✔✔Disinfection of electrical tools - ✔✔All electrical tools and implements, with the
exception of clipper blades, shall be disinfected before each use.
✔✔Process before disinfecting non-electrical tools - ✔✔Before disinfecting non-
electrical tools and implements, you should first remove all hair and all foreign material;
clean thoroughly with soap or detergent and water; rinse thoroughly with clear, clean
water; and complete process as outlined.
✔✔Waste disposal for cigarette ashes - ✔✔Any waste disposal container used to store
cigarette ashes, butts, etc shall be stored in a metal or fire-retardant container.
, ✔✔Water source for natural hair care services - ✔✔If only natural hair care services are
provided within a facility a sink located in the restroom qualifies as a water source.
✔✔Client records requirements - ✔✔Client records must include the name and
registration number of the practitioner providing the service.
✔✔Disinfectant solution for tools - ✔✔For all tools and implements without sharp edges
or points, totally immerse according to manufacturers instructions in a solution
containing 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of a commercial quaternary ammonium
compound or other low-level disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
✔✔OSHA - ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
✔✔Natural person - ✔✔A living, individual, human being.
✔✔Waste disposal related to services - ✔✔All waste related to the performance of
services must be disposed of in a covered container to avoid cross-contamination with
blood or other potentially infectious materials.
✔✔Waste unrelated to performance of services - ✔✔All waste unrelated to performance
of services must be disposed of in a covered waste disposal container.
✔✔Sanitation guidelines for hand washing - ✔✔Sanitation guidelines require the use of
proper hand washing, including: 1. Hand soap or similar cleansing agents shall be
provided. 2. Individual towels of cloth or paper shall be provided. Air blowers for drying
the hands may be substituted for towels. 3. Use of bar soap or a common towel is
prohibited.
✔✔Sterilization equipment - ✔✔Optional sterilization equipment used in lieu of
disinfectants shall be checked annually to ensure it is reaching the temperature and/or
pressure required by manufacturer's instructions.
✔✔Individual towels - ✔✔Individual towels of cloth or paper must be available.
✔✔Adequate ventilation - ✔✔Ventilation by natural or mechanical methods which
removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous conditions from
occurring.
✔✔Article - ✔✔Items that complement services provided in the practice of barbering,
hair design, esthetics or nail technology.
✔✔Authorization - ✔✔A certificate, license, permit, or registration issued by the health
licensing office that allows one person to practice their profession.
AND ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Blood borne diseases examples - ✔✔An example of a blood borne disease is
hepatitis B, hepatitis C, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
✔✔Validity of independent contractor registration - ✔✔An independent contractor
registration is valid for one year and becomes dormant on the last day of the month one
year from the date of issuance or renewal.
✔✔Soiled towels storage - ✔✔Store chemically soiled towels or linens in fire-retardant
containers.
✔✔Disinfection of contaminated surfaces - ✔✔All surfaces contaminated by blood or
other potentially infectious materials must be disinfected with a high-level solution
according to manufacturer's instructions.
✔✔False - ✔✔The surface of all equipment, including but not limited to backbar shall be
cleanable, non-absorbent material, including the reception area.
✔✔False - ✔✔Hair clippings are allowed to accumulate on the floor as long as they are
out of the clients and stylists way.
✔✔Protective gear for practitioners - ✔✔If spattering is likely to occur while services are
being performed, practitioners are required to wear eye goggles, shield, & mask.
✔✔Laundering used towels - ✔✔Used towels shall be laundered either by regular
commercial laundering or by a non-commercial laundering process, which includes use
of commercial laundry detergent manufactured for the purpose of cleaning clothes,
linens or other washable fabric, and immersion in hot water during the hot water
wash/rinse operation.
✔✔Disinfection of electrical tools - ✔✔All electrical tools and implements, with the
exception of clipper blades, shall be disinfected before each use.
✔✔Process before disinfecting non-electrical tools - ✔✔Before disinfecting non-
electrical tools and implements, you should first remove all hair and all foreign material;
clean thoroughly with soap or detergent and water; rinse thoroughly with clear, clean
water; and complete process as outlined.
✔✔Waste disposal for cigarette ashes - ✔✔Any waste disposal container used to store
cigarette ashes, butts, etc shall be stored in a metal or fire-retardant container.
, ✔✔Water source for natural hair care services - ✔✔If only natural hair care services are
provided within a facility a sink located in the restroom qualifies as a water source.
✔✔Client records requirements - ✔✔Client records must include the name and
registration number of the practitioner providing the service.
✔✔Disinfectant solution for tools - ✔✔For all tools and implements without sharp edges
or points, totally immerse according to manufacturers instructions in a solution
containing 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of a commercial quaternary ammonium
compound or other low-level disinfectant used according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
✔✔OSHA - ✔✔Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
✔✔Natural person - ✔✔A living, individual, human being.
✔✔Waste disposal related to services - ✔✔All waste related to the performance of
services must be disposed of in a covered container to avoid cross-contamination with
blood or other potentially infectious materials.
✔✔Waste unrelated to performance of services - ✔✔All waste unrelated to performance
of services must be disposed of in a covered waste disposal container.
✔✔Sanitation guidelines for hand washing - ✔✔Sanitation guidelines require the use of
proper hand washing, including: 1. Hand soap or similar cleansing agents shall be
provided. 2. Individual towels of cloth or paper shall be provided. Air blowers for drying
the hands may be substituted for towels. 3. Use of bar soap or a common towel is
prohibited.
✔✔Sterilization equipment - ✔✔Optional sterilization equipment used in lieu of
disinfectants shall be checked annually to ensure it is reaching the temperature and/or
pressure required by manufacturer's instructions.
✔✔Individual towels - ✔✔Individual towels of cloth or paper must be available.
✔✔Adequate ventilation - ✔✔Ventilation by natural or mechanical methods which
removes or exhausts fumes, vapors, or dust to prevent hazardous conditions from
occurring.
✔✔Article - ✔✔Items that complement services provided in the practice of barbering,
hair design, esthetics or nail technology.
✔✔Authorization - ✔✔A certificate, license, permit, or registration issued by the health
licensing office that allows one person to practice their profession.
