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