Esthetician State Board Exam Review 2023

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Esthetician State Board Exam Review 2023

1.What are Germs?: Microorganisms that cover almost every surface,

including the skin of the human body.

2.What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria?-

: Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease

causing.

3.The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape: Bacilli-

rod Cocci-round Spirilla- spiral

4.1. Antiseptic: weaker form of disinfectant

5.2. Disinfectant: chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic

microorganisms

6.3. Sterilization: process of killing ALL microorganisms

7.What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils

using steam, heat, and pressure?: Autoclave 1 / 4

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8.What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?: glass

9.Two disinfectants used in esthetics: 1. Sodium

Hydrochloride(household bleach)

• Formaldehyde

10.What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?:

1:10 with water

11.4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination: 1. cotton

swabs

• paper towels

3.Disposable staptulas

• Gloves

12.Cleaning 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 alcohol 13.OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 2 / 4

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14.MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets): includes how to safely clean up

after an accidental spill 15.3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office

treat- ments?: pink eye, impetigo, herpes

16.CDC: Center for Disease Control

17.OPIM: Other Potential Infections Material 3 / 4

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18.Universal and Standard Precautions: Treat all body fluids as they

were/are contagious

19.3 types of blood borne diseases: HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis

20.Why must an esthetician wear gloves?: Estheticians must wear

gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

21.Impetigo: Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is

staphylococ- cal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).

22.Symptoms of Impetigo: Small blisters that expand and rupture within

24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust

23.Acne: Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe

sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle

24.What 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 40s

25.Common factors that trigger acne:

Stress Overactive Sebaceous Glands

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