Colorado Esthetician Written Exam Study Guide 2025-2026 update
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Patch test Inside of arm, elbow, small area of face and wait 24 hours
Allergy Test Predisposition Test
Occupational Safety and Regulates employee safety
Health Agency (OSHA)
Food and Drug Administration Testing and approving drugs sold
(FDA)
Environmental Protection Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used
Agency (EPA)
Personal Protective Equipment Protective clothing and devices to protect individuals from blood
(PPE) born pathogens
Centers for Disease Control Studying diseases and prevent spread
(CDC)
Employer and employee to assume that there are
Universal Precautions (UP)
pathogens present in human blood that can spread
disease in humans
Introduced by the CDC in 1996, Workers must assume
Standard Precautions
all blood and bodily fluids are potential risks of
infection
Contains information on product safety and possible
Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) hazards (calling poison control or 911)
Infection Control Methods to reduce transmission of infectious organisms
Bacteria Single cell microorganisms
Nonpathogenic Harmless organisms that may preform useful functions
Pathogenic Harmful organisms that cause disease and infection
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Round shaped bacteria (self-movement)
Cocci
Pus-forming bacteria that
grow in clusters like grapes
Staphylococci
Pus-forming bacteria that curve
like a string of beads
Streptococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in
pairs (DI=2) causes pneumonia
Diplococci
Short rod-shaped bacteria
Bacilli
Spiral or corkscrew shaped bacteria
Spirilla
Slender, hair like extensions used
by parasites for locomotion
Flagella
(moving about) snake like
motion
Hair like extensions, but shorter
and and move in a rowing-like
Cilia
motion
Methicillin-resistant infectious bacteria that is high resistant to conventional treatments
staphylococcus aureus such as antibiotics
(MRSA)
Parasitic submicroscopic particles that infects and
Viruses resides in cells, Does not have a cell or nucleus, it is a
protein. ex. Common colds, measles, mumps, chicken
pox,
smallpox, HIV/AIDS
Fungi Microscopic plant parasites that include mold, mildew, and yeast
Dermatophytes Fungi that causes skin, hair, and nail infections
Tinea Pedis Ringworm fungus of the foot
Parasites Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in a host
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Scabies Contagious skin disease caused by itch mite
Pediculosis Infestation of head lice
Cleaning Washing with soap and water
Chemical disinfectant that destroys most but not all
Disinfection
organisms (must be in for 10 minutes)
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