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MASTER ESTHETICS VIRGINIA STATE
BOARD EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2026
What is true about HBV (hepatitis B)? - correct answer-
Asymptomatic (no symptoms shown)
What is an example of an aseptic technique? - correct answer-
Proper hand washing
At what point would you apply a lubricant to a tool during
disinfection? - correct answer-Instrument lubrication is performed
after cleaning and disinfection, but before sterilization
How does ultrasonic cleaning work? - correct answer-Cavitations
(Ultrasonic vibrations passed through a cleaning solution
What is an autoclave? - correct answer-A device for sterilization
by steam under pressure
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What process of disinfection uses sound? - correct answer-
Ultrasonic
What is high-level disinfection? - correct answer-Cold sterilization
What are mitochondria? - correct answer-The cell's lungs and
digestive system, converting oxygen to nutrients that provide
energy for the cell
What is Cushing's syndrome? - correct answer-A disease of the
adrenal glands caused by too much hydrocortisone exposure, that
causes thinning and bruising of the skin
Which hormone affects collagen production? - correct answer-
Estrogen
What is overactivity of the thyroid gland called? - correct answer-
Hyperthyroidism
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Where does interstitial fluid drain? - correct answer-The
bloodstream
What is an example of a proteolytic? - correct answer-Enzyme
(BREAKS PROTEIN)
What type of treatments are IPL & LED? - correct answer-Non-
ablative
Who approves the eyewear used during laser treatments? -
correct answer-ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
When did the FDA approve lasers for hair removal? - correct
answer-The FDA established the Laser hazard classification in
1995 (IPL, as first incoherent filter flash). IT WAS APPROVED
FOR HAIR REMOVAL
MASTER ESTHETICS VIRGINIA STATE
BOARD EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE 2026
What is true about HBV (hepatitis B)? - correct answer-
Asymptomatic (no symptoms shown)
What is an example of an aseptic technique? - correct answer-
Proper hand washing
At what point would you apply a lubricant to a tool during
disinfection? - correct answer-Instrument lubrication is performed
after cleaning and disinfection, but before sterilization
How does ultrasonic cleaning work? - correct answer-Cavitations
(Ultrasonic vibrations passed through a cleaning solution
What is an autoclave? - correct answer-A device for sterilization
by steam under pressure
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What process of disinfection uses sound? - correct answer-
Ultrasonic
What is high-level disinfection? - correct answer-Cold sterilization
What are mitochondria? - correct answer-The cell's lungs and
digestive system, converting oxygen to nutrients that provide
energy for the cell
What is Cushing's syndrome? - correct answer-A disease of the
adrenal glands caused by too much hydrocortisone exposure, that
causes thinning and bruising of the skin
Which hormone affects collagen production? - correct answer-
Estrogen
What is overactivity of the thyroid gland called? - correct answer-
Hyperthyroidism
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Where does interstitial fluid drain? - correct answer-The
bloodstream
What is an example of a proteolytic? - correct answer-Enzyme
(BREAKS PROTEIN)
What type of treatments are IPL & LED? - correct answer-Non-
ablative
Who approves the eyewear used during laser treatments? -
correct answer-ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
When did the FDA approve lasers for hair removal? - correct
answer-The FDA established the Laser hazard classification in
1995 (IPL, as first incoherent filter flash). IT WAS APPROVED
FOR HAIR REMOVAL
