Esthetics state board practice questions with and
answers 2023/24 new update
What type of one-celled micro-organisms are sometimes called: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Germs, Bacteria, and Microbes
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: CORRECT ANSWERS: Non-
Pathogenic
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: CORRECT ANSWERS: Spread from person
to person
Strep throat, staph infection, and impetigo are examples of: CORRECT ANSWERS: Contagious
Diseases
What are produced by the immune system to either destroy, kill, or inactivate pathogens:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Antibodies
Bacteria can't enter the body through: CORRECT ANSWERS: Healthy Skin
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is: CORRECT ANSWERS: Viruses
cannot be treated with antibiotics
What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver? CORRECT ANSWERS: Humman
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
When an infectious disease is spread through the air or makes contact with a contaminated
object, it is referred to as: CORRECT ANSWERS: Indirect Transmission
An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Local Infection
A local infection is often indicated by a pimple, inflamed area, or: CORRECT ANSWERS: A
Pus-Filled Boil
would be considered standard precaution: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Disinfecting tools, implements, and equipment
True or False: Ringworm is a type of fungus that is common and highly contagious CORRECT
ANSWERS: TRUE
Infection control is divided into the following methods: CORRECT ANSWERS: Cleaning,
Disinfection, Sterilization
,Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Infection Control
Removing dirt, debris, and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens is:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Cleaning
How does cleaning a tool help prevent the spread of diseases: CORRECT ANSWERS: Reduces
the amount of organic matter that contributes to growth of pathogens
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens is called a(n): CORRECT
ANSWERS: Antiseptic
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens with the exception of spores on
non- porous surfaces, is referred to as: CORRECT ANSWERS: Disinfection
"Ellen" has noticed mold begging to grow near the sink, which type of disinfectant does she need
to destroy this fungus: CORRECT ANSWERS: Fungicidals
Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill: CORRECT ANSWERS: Viruses
The regulatory agency under the U.S Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace is: CORRECT ANSWERS: OSHA
An example of single-use supply are: CORRECT ANSWERS: Gloves,
What should you do with a porous item such as a sponge, head covering, or spatula once is has
been used of a client: CORRECT ANSWERS: Discard it (throw it away)
All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during the service must be discarded or:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Disinfected
The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Sterilization
What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects: CORRECT ANSWERS: An
autoclave
What do you do first when a blood-exposure incident occurs: CORRECT ANSWERS: STOP
the service
True or False: The three most common types of gloves available in the market are latex, nitrile
and vinyl: CORRECT ANSWERS: TRUE
To avoid burning a client with an exfoliating or peeling treatment, preform a patch test on the
clients arm or: CORRECT ANSWERS: Behind their ear
, Which action should occur first if a client experiences a chemical burn: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Remove all contaminated clothing or jewelry
The science that looks at how individuals preform work and what body movements, positions,
tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the esthetician and client is called:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Ergonomics
Electric current moves THROUGH a path called a(n): CORRECT ANSWERS: Conductor
Electric current moves along a path called a(n): CORRECT ANSWERS: Circuit
Materials that best transport electricity are called: CORRECT ANSWERS: Conductors
Which of the following materials is considered a conductor?
A) water-containing ions
B) Rubber
C) towel CORRECT ANSWERS: A) Water-Containing Ions
Identify Volt: CORRECT ANSWERS: Measure of how hard the electrons are being forced or
pushed by a source
Two common sources of electric current are generators and: CORRECT ANSWERS: Batteries
A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in one direction is called:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Direct Current
What device is used to adjust the flow of electrical current: CORRECT ANSWERS: Rheostat
When too many appliances are put on one circuit and operated at the same time, more current
flows than the line is designed to carry, resulting in a(n): CORRECT ANSWERS: Overload
To avoid the possibility of overloads and short circuits, safety devices are installed in appliances
and building. Two of these devices are: CORRECT ANSWERS: Fuses and Circuit breakers
What effect is created when electric current travels through a solid electrode and
liquid conductor in order to produce stimulating or calming effects: CORRECT
ANSWERS: Electrochemical
Galvanic, Faradic and pulsed DC fall under what type of current: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Direct
Collagen and elastin fibers in the skin can be destroyed by what type of UV light: CORRECT
ANSWERS: UVA
The term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called: CORRECT
ANSWERS: Matter
answers 2023/24 new update
What type of one-celled micro-organisms are sometimes called: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Germs, Bacteria, and Microbes
Bacteria that are harmless and can even be beneficial are called: CORRECT ANSWERS: Non-
Pathogenic
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is: CORRECT ANSWERS: Spread from person
to person
Strep throat, staph infection, and impetigo are examples of: CORRECT ANSWERS: Contagious
Diseases
What are produced by the immune system to either destroy, kill, or inactivate pathogens:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Antibodies
Bacteria can't enter the body through: CORRECT ANSWERS: Healthy Skin
A difference between viruses and bacterial infections is: CORRECT ANSWERS: Viruses
cannot be treated with antibiotics
What is a highly infectious disease that infects the liver? CORRECT ANSWERS: Humman
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
When an infectious disease is spread through the air or makes contact with a contaminated
object, it is referred to as: CORRECT ANSWERS: Indirect Transmission
An infection that is located in a small, confined area is known as a: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Local Infection
A local infection is often indicated by a pimple, inflamed area, or: CORRECT ANSWERS: A
Pus-Filled Boil
would be considered standard precaution: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Disinfecting tools, implements, and equipment
True or False: Ringworm is a type of fungus that is common and highly contagious CORRECT
ANSWERS: TRUE
Infection control is divided into the following methods: CORRECT ANSWERS: Cleaning,
Disinfection, Sterilization
,Efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases is described as: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Infection Control
Removing dirt, debris, and potential pathogens to aid in slowing the growth of pathogens is:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Cleaning
How does cleaning a tool help prevent the spread of diseases: CORRECT ANSWERS: Reduces
the amount of organic matter that contributes to growth of pathogens
A product that can be applied to the skin to reduce pathogens is called a(n): CORRECT
ANSWERS: Antiseptic
The infection control procedure that kills certain pathogens with the exception of spores on
non- porous surfaces, is referred to as: CORRECT ANSWERS: Disinfection
"Ellen" has noticed mold begging to grow near the sink, which type of disinfectant does she need
to destroy this fungus: CORRECT ANSWERS: Fungicidals
Virucidals are disinfectants used to kill: CORRECT ANSWERS: Viruses
The regulatory agency under the U.S Department of Labor that enforces safety and health
standards in the workplace is: CORRECT ANSWERS: OSHA
An example of single-use supply are: CORRECT ANSWERS: Gloves,
What should you do with a porous item such as a sponge, head covering, or spatula once is has
been used of a client: CORRECT ANSWERS: Discard it (throw it away)
All tools or supplies that come in contact with the client during the service must be discarded or:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Disinfected
The eradication of all microbial life, including bacterial spores is: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Sterilization
What piece of equipment is often used to sterilize objects: CORRECT ANSWERS: An
autoclave
What do you do first when a blood-exposure incident occurs: CORRECT ANSWERS: STOP
the service
True or False: The three most common types of gloves available in the market are latex, nitrile
and vinyl: CORRECT ANSWERS: TRUE
To avoid burning a client with an exfoliating or peeling treatment, preform a patch test on the
clients arm or: CORRECT ANSWERS: Behind their ear
, Which action should occur first if a client experiences a chemical burn: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Remove all contaminated clothing or jewelry
The science that looks at how individuals preform work and what body movements, positions,
tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the esthetician and client is called:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Ergonomics
Electric current moves THROUGH a path called a(n): CORRECT ANSWERS: Conductor
Electric current moves along a path called a(n): CORRECT ANSWERS: Circuit
Materials that best transport electricity are called: CORRECT ANSWERS: Conductors
Which of the following materials is considered a conductor?
A) water-containing ions
B) Rubber
C) towel CORRECT ANSWERS: A) Water-Containing Ions
Identify Volt: CORRECT ANSWERS: Measure of how hard the electrons are being forced or
pushed by a source
Two common sources of electric current are generators and: CORRECT ANSWERS: Batteries
A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in one direction is called:
CORRECT ANSWERS: Direct Current
What device is used to adjust the flow of electrical current: CORRECT ANSWERS: Rheostat
When too many appliances are put on one circuit and operated at the same time, more current
flows than the line is designed to carry, resulting in a(n): CORRECT ANSWERS: Overload
To avoid the possibility of overloads and short circuits, safety devices are installed in appliances
and building. Two of these devices are: CORRECT ANSWERS: Fuses and Circuit breakers
What effect is created when electric current travels through a solid electrode and
liquid conductor in order to produce stimulating or calming effects: CORRECT
ANSWERS: Electrochemical
Galvanic, Faradic and pulsed DC fall under what type of current: CORRECT ANSWERS:
Direct
Collagen and elastin fibers in the skin can be destroyed by what type of UV light: CORRECT
ANSWERS: UVA
The term used to identify anything that occupies space and has weight is called: CORRECT
ANSWERS: Matter
