State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student
/ Study Guide Actual Exam Questions with Certified
Solutions / 2025.
What are Germs? - (ANSWER)Microorganisms that cover almost every surface,
including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? -
(ANSWER)Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease
causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - (ANSWER)Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic - (ANSWER)weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - (ANSWER)chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
3. Sterilization - (ANSWER)process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam,
heat, and pressure? - (ANSWER)Autoclave
,What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - (ANSWER)glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - (ANSWER)1. Sodium
Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? -
(ANSWER)1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - (ANSWER)1. cotton
swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: - (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 - (ANSWER)Occupational Safety and Health Administration
,MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - (ANSWER)includes how to safely clean up
after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? -
(ANSWER)pink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC - (ANSWER)Center for Disease Control
OPIM - (ANSWER)Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions - (ANSWER)Treat all body fluids as they
were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases - (ANSWER)HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - (ANSWER)Estheticians must wear gloves
to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo - (ANSWER)Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo - (ANSWER)Small blisters that expand and rupture within
24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
, Acne - (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? - (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 - (ANSWER)Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris - (ANSWER)Common acne- inflammatory condition of the
sebaceous glands of the skin.
Acne Vulgaris - (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 - (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
/ Study Guide Actual Exam Questions with Certified
Solutions / 2025.
What are Germs? - (ANSWER)Microorganisms that cover almost every surface,
including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? -
(ANSWER)Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease
causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - (ANSWER)Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic - (ANSWER)weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - (ANSWER)chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
3. Sterilization - (ANSWER)process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam,
heat, and pressure? - (ANSWER)Autoclave
,What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - (ANSWER)glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - (ANSWER)1. Sodium
Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? -
(ANSWER)1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - (ANSWER)1. cotton
swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: - (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 - (ANSWER)Occupational Safety and Health Administration
,MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - (ANSWER)includes how to safely clean up
after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? -
(ANSWER)pink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC - (ANSWER)Center for Disease Control
OPIM - (ANSWER)Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions - (ANSWER)Treat all body fluids as they
were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases - (ANSWER)HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - (ANSWER)Estheticians must wear gloves
to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo - (ANSWER)Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo - (ANSWER)Small blisters that expand and rupture within
24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
, Acne - (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? - (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 - (ANSWER)Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris - (ANSWER)Common acne- inflammatory condition of the
sebaceous glands of the skin.
Acne Vulgaris - (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 - (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
