Esthetician Student State Board Exam
Prep:questions and answers
What are Germs? ✔✔✔Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including
the skin of the human body.What is the difference between pathogenic and non-
pathogenic bacteria? ✔✔✔Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is
non disease causing.The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape ✔✔✔Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral1. Antiseptic ✔✔✔weaker form of disinfectant2. Disinfectant
✔✔✔chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms3. Sterilization
✔✔✔process of killing ALL microorganismsWhat piece of equipment is the only way
to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and pressure? ✔✔✔AutoclaveWhat
implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? ✔✔✔glassTwo
disinfectants used in esthetics ✔✔✔1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. FormaldehydeWhat is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
✔✔✔1:10 with water4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination
✔✔✔1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. GlovesCleaning and disinfecting process: ✔✔✔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 alcoholOSHA ✔✔✔Occupational Safety and Health
AdministrationMSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) ✔✔✔includes how to safely
clean up after an accidental spill3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate
in-office treatments? ✔✔✔pink eye, impetigo, herpesCDC ✔✔✔Center for
Disease ControlOPIM ✔✔✔Other Potential Infections MaterialUniversal and
Standard Precautions ✔✔✔Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious3 types
of blood borne diseases ✔✔✔HIV, Hepatitis, SyphilisWhy must an esthetician wear
gloves? ✔✔✔Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order
to protect them from microorganismsImpetigo ✔✔✔Skin infected caused by
bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes
streptococcus(strep).Symptoms of Impetigo ✔✔✔Small blisters that expand and
rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crustAcne
✔✔✔Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands.
Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicleWhat causes adult acne?
, ✔✔✔Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress throws adrenal glands in
over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40sCommon factors that trigger acne
✔✔✔Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredientsAcne Vulgaris ✔✔✔Common acne- inflammatory
condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin.Acne Vulgaris ✔✔✔Consits of red,
elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that
can cause scarringRetention Hyperkeratosis ✔✔✔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 comedoMicrocomedo ✔✔✔first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso
small that it can be seen only with a microscopeOstium ✔✔✔the opening of a
follicleNon-inflammatory ✔✔✔the impaction is neither red nor inflammedOpen
Comedones ✔✔✔non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheadsClosed
Comedones ✔✔✔non inflammatory acne lesions usually called
whiteheadsAnaerobic Bacteria ✔✔✔Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or
surviveNon-Inflammatory Acne ✔✔✔Blackheads, WhiteheadsWhat is microcomedo
made up of? ✔✔✔Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebumWhat is
pustule and what is it made up of? ✔✔✔A clump of white blood cells that have
formed and risen to the surface of the skinWhat is a papule? ✔✔✔A raised area of
the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeterWhat is the difference between a
papule and a nodule? ✔✔✔A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in
the skin than a papuleWhat is a cyst ✔✔✔Deep infection caused by a deep massive
invasion of white blood cellsGrade 1 Acne ✔✔✔mildest acne that's often just a
minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can
disapper without being treatedGrade 2 Acne ✔✔✔moderate acne- blackheads and
milia can break out in the greater numbers.Grade 3 Acne ✔✔✔considered severe
and is often grade 2 left untreated and madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and
maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onsetGrade 4 Acne
✔✔✔most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic, or cystic
acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules, pustules with large
cystsCellulitis ✔✔✔infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually
appears on the lower legs or faceCellulitis Symptoms/Signs ✔✔✔Area of skin
redness or swelling that gets larger, tight glossy look to the skin, pain or tenderness,
skin rash that happens suddenly and grows quickly,signs of infection include: fever,
chills, and muscle achesFolliculitis ✔✔✔Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an
infectionHerpes Simplex ✔✔✔A viral infection of the skinHerpes Zoster
✔✔✔Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the
virus that causes chickenpoxWarts ✔✔✔Warts are growths on your skin caused by
an infection with human papilloma virus, or HPVMolluscum Contagiosum ✔✔✔viral
Prep:questions and answers
What are Germs? ✔✔✔Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including
the skin of the human body.What is the difference between pathogenic and non-
pathogenic bacteria? ✔✔✔Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is
non disease causing.The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape ✔✔✔Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral1. Antiseptic ✔✔✔weaker form of disinfectant2. Disinfectant
✔✔✔chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms3. Sterilization
✔✔✔process of killing ALL microorganismsWhat piece of equipment is the only way
to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and pressure? ✔✔✔AutoclaveWhat
implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? ✔✔✔glassTwo
disinfectants used in esthetics ✔✔✔1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. FormaldehydeWhat is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?
✔✔✔1:10 with water4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination
✔✔✔1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. GlovesCleaning and disinfecting process: ✔✔✔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 alcoholOSHA ✔✔✔Occupational Safety and Health
AdministrationMSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) ✔✔✔includes how to safely
clean up after an accidental spill3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate
in-office treatments? ✔✔✔pink eye, impetigo, herpesCDC ✔✔✔Center for
Disease ControlOPIM ✔✔✔Other Potential Infections MaterialUniversal and
Standard Precautions ✔✔✔Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious3 types
of blood borne diseases ✔✔✔HIV, Hepatitis, SyphilisWhy must an esthetician wear
gloves? ✔✔✔Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order
to protect them from microorganismsImpetigo ✔✔✔Skin infected caused by
bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes
streptococcus(strep).Symptoms of Impetigo ✔✔✔Small blisters that expand and
rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crustAcne
✔✔✔Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands.
Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicleWhat causes adult acne?
, ✔✔✔Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress throws adrenal glands in
over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40sCommon factors that trigger acne
✔✔✔Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredientsAcne Vulgaris ✔✔✔Common acne- inflammatory
condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin.Acne Vulgaris ✔✔✔Consits of red,
elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that
can cause scarringRetention Hyperkeratosis ✔✔✔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 comedoMicrocomedo ✔✔✔first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso
small that it can be seen only with a microscopeOstium ✔✔✔the opening of a
follicleNon-inflammatory ✔✔✔the impaction is neither red nor inflammedOpen
Comedones ✔✔✔non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheadsClosed
Comedones ✔✔✔non inflammatory acne lesions usually called
whiteheadsAnaerobic Bacteria ✔✔✔Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or
surviveNon-Inflammatory Acne ✔✔✔Blackheads, WhiteheadsWhat is microcomedo
made up of? ✔✔✔Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebumWhat is
pustule and what is it made up of? ✔✔✔A clump of white blood cells that have
formed and risen to the surface of the skinWhat is a papule? ✔✔✔A raised area of
the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeterWhat is the difference between a
papule and a nodule? ✔✔✔A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger and deeper in
the skin than a papuleWhat is a cyst ✔✔✔Deep infection caused by a deep massive
invasion of white blood cellsGrade 1 Acne ✔✔✔mildest acne that's often just a
minor pimple that appear occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can
disapper without being treatedGrade 2 Acne ✔✔✔moderate acne- blackheads and
milia can break out in the greater numbers.Grade 3 Acne ✔✔✔considered severe
and is often grade 2 left untreated and madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and
maintaining the oily dirty face that attracted those bacteria at the onsetGrade 4 Acne
✔✔✔most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulocystic, or cystic
acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules, pustules with large
cystsCellulitis ✔✔✔infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually
appears on the lower legs or faceCellulitis Symptoms/Signs ✔✔✔Area of skin
redness or swelling that gets larger, tight glossy look to the skin, pain or tenderness,
skin rash that happens suddenly and grows quickly,signs of infection include: fever,
chills, and muscle achesFolliculitis ✔✔✔Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an
infectionHerpes Simplex ✔✔✔A viral infection of the skinHerpes Zoster
✔✔✔Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the
virus that causes chickenpoxWarts ✔✔✔Warts are growths on your skin caused by
an infection with human papilloma virus, or HPVMolluscum Contagiosum ✔✔✔viral
