ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD TEST BANK
FULLY SOLVED EDITION WITH ACCURATE
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
‣ What type of cleaning is least effective? Answer: Sanitizing
(disinfection and sterilization are more effective)
‣ What do Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contain? Answer: Information
complied by the manufacturer about product safety; includes hazardous
ingredients, safety precautions and procedures
‣ How many bones are in the metacarpus? Answer: 5
‣ What is the largest bone in the face Answer: Mandible
‣ What is hirsutism? Answer: Excessive hair growth on the face, arms
and legs...especially in women
‣ What skin type has small pores? Answer: Dry
‣ What is Staphlococci? Answer: A pus forming bacteria that grows in
clusters causing abscesses, pustules and boils
,‣ What makes oil and water mix? Answer: Emulsifiers are surfactants
that cause oil and water to mix to form an emulsion
‣ What is the medical term for lice? Answer: Pediculosis capitis
‣ What is the burning ray? Answer: UVB
‣ Who is the least/last to age? Answer: Dark skin
‣ Who can't receive laser hair removal? Answer: Blond haired or dark
skinned
‣ What would you put on cotton when doing extractions? Answer: An
antiseptic
‣ What is milia? Answer: A white head trapped under the skin
‣ What ingredient comes from a plant and is calming? Answer:
Chamomile
‣ What are the sensory cells for touch called? Answer: Merkel cells
‣ Why use distilled water? Answer: To prevent mineral deposit build-up
on the steamer heating element
, ‣ What is Effleurage? Answer: Soft, continuous stroking movement
applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner
‣ What type of massage is percussion? Answer: Tapotement
‣ What is bacilli? Answer: Short, rod shaped bacteria
‣ Name a benefit UV rays have on the skin? Answer: Vitamin D
production
‣ What mask is rubbed off? Answer: Gommage
‣ What do you do if blood is present during extractions? Answer: Fill out
an incident report
‣ What system covers and shapes the body? Answer: Muscular system
‣ Why is body wash not recommended for the face? Answer: High
Alkalinity
‣ What method of galvanic is used during desincrustation? Answer:
Anaphoresis
‣ What massage helps eliminate waste for the body? Answer: Lymphatic
drainage
FULLY SOLVED EDITION WITH ACCURATE
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
‣ What type of cleaning is least effective? Answer: Sanitizing
(disinfection and sterilization are more effective)
‣ What do Safety Data Sheets (SDS) contain? Answer: Information
complied by the manufacturer about product safety; includes hazardous
ingredients, safety precautions and procedures
‣ How many bones are in the metacarpus? Answer: 5
‣ What is the largest bone in the face Answer: Mandible
‣ What is hirsutism? Answer: Excessive hair growth on the face, arms
and legs...especially in women
‣ What skin type has small pores? Answer: Dry
‣ What is Staphlococci? Answer: A pus forming bacteria that grows in
clusters causing abscesses, pustules and boils
,‣ What makes oil and water mix? Answer: Emulsifiers are surfactants
that cause oil and water to mix to form an emulsion
‣ What is the medical term for lice? Answer: Pediculosis capitis
‣ What is the burning ray? Answer: UVB
‣ Who is the least/last to age? Answer: Dark skin
‣ Who can't receive laser hair removal? Answer: Blond haired or dark
skinned
‣ What would you put on cotton when doing extractions? Answer: An
antiseptic
‣ What is milia? Answer: A white head trapped under the skin
‣ What ingredient comes from a plant and is calming? Answer:
Chamomile
‣ What are the sensory cells for touch called? Answer: Merkel cells
‣ Why use distilled water? Answer: To prevent mineral deposit build-up
on the steamer heating element
, ‣ What is Effleurage? Answer: Soft, continuous stroking movement
applied with the fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner
‣ What type of massage is percussion? Answer: Tapotement
‣ What is bacilli? Answer: Short, rod shaped bacteria
‣ Name a benefit UV rays have on the skin? Answer: Vitamin D
production
‣ What mask is rubbed off? Answer: Gommage
‣ What do you do if blood is present during extractions? Answer: Fill out
an incident report
‣ What system covers and shapes the body? Answer: Muscular system
‣ Why is body wash not recommended for the face? Answer: High
Alkalinity
‣ What method of galvanic is used during desincrustation? Answer:
Anaphoresis
‣ What massage helps eliminate waste for the body? Answer: Lymphatic
drainage
