State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student Question And Answers

State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student Question And Answers What are Germs? - ANS Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of the human body. What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? - ANS Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - ANS Bacilli-rod Cocci-round Spirilla- spiral 1. Antiseptic - ANS weaker form of disinfectant 2. Disinfectant - ANS chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms 3. Sterilization - ANS process of killing ALL microorganisms What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and pressure? - ANS Autoclave What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - ANS glass Two disinfectants used in esthetics - ANS 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? - ANS 1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - ANS 1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves Cleaning and disinfecting process: - ANS 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