Master Esthetics Board Exam
Practice -- Scientific Concepts
(Washington State) EXAM 2026
Complete Questions With Correct
Verified And Well Analyzed
Answers Graded A+
What does NOT put a person at an increased risk of developing
community-acquired MRSA?
Having a high white blood cell count
What can you do to help minimize the spread of MRSA?
Carefully dispose of materials that come into contact with blood or
OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material)
What is an example of surgical asepsis?
An operating room
What is a characteristic of PVC/vinyl gloves?
They do not contain the same allergenic proteins as those found in
NRL gloves
What is a symptom of type I (Immediate) hypersensitivity?
Anaphylaxis
What is NOT a reason to remove gross debris from equipment as
soon as possible?
To increase the number of microorganisms on the item
,What do good detergents do?
Suspend small particles in the cleaning fluid
When is instrument lubrication performed?
Before sterilizing
What is the preferred method of disinfection for tools, equipment, and
work surfaces in the esthetics industry?
Intermediate-level disinfection
At what temperature must the sterilizer typically be maintained to
ensure that all organisms are killed?
274 degrees Fahrenheit
What relative humidity level must the steam in the autoclave reach in
order to be effective?
100%
What three types of monitoring are involved in the sterilization
process?
Mechanical, chemical, and biological
What method of monitoring is commonly referred to as spore testing?
Biological
What is barrier film used for?
To prevent cross-contamination
What term refers to risks involved with a route of entry through a
break in mucous membranes or the skin?
Parenteral hazards
What is NOT something you should do to prevent the transmission of
disease?
Dispose of MSDS properly
How long should the eyes be flushed in the event of an accident?
15 to 20 minutes
, When referring to cells, what process occurs shortly after
conception?
Cellular differentiation
What are the characteristics of the lipid tail of a phospholipid?
Hydrophobic and nonpolar
What part of a cell is responsible for creating ribosome components?
Nucleolus
What type of cell makes up the majority of the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
What type of cells kills infected cells with oxygen in a process called
respiratory burst?
Neutrophils
What type of infections does eosinophils target in the body?
Parasitic
What type of granulocytes are LEAST common?
Basophils
What are the two families of keratins?
Acidic and basic
What is the FINAL stage of the cell cycle?
Mitosis
What causes tissue to release epidermal growth factor (EGF)?
Wounds
What part of the ectoderm germ layer provides cells to most of the
central nervous system?
Neural tube
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
Practice -- Scientific Concepts
(Washington State) EXAM 2026
Complete Questions With Correct
Verified And Well Analyzed
Answers Graded A+
What does NOT put a person at an increased risk of developing
community-acquired MRSA?
Having a high white blood cell count
What can you do to help minimize the spread of MRSA?
Carefully dispose of materials that come into contact with blood or
OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material)
What is an example of surgical asepsis?
An operating room
What is a characteristic of PVC/vinyl gloves?
They do not contain the same allergenic proteins as those found in
NRL gloves
What is a symptom of type I (Immediate) hypersensitivity?
Anaphylaxis
What is NOT a reason to remove gross debris from equipment as
soon as possible?
To increase the number of microorganisms on the item
,What do good detergents do?
Suspend small particles in the cleaning fluid
When is instrument lubrication performed?
Before sterilizing
What is the preferred method of disinfection for tools, equipment, and
work surfaces in the esthetics industry?
Intermediate-level disinfection
At what temperature must the sterilizer typically be maintained to
ensure that all organisms are killed?
274 degrees Fahrenheit
What relative humidity level must the steam in the autoclave reach in
order to be effective?
100%
What three types of monitoring are involved in the sterilization
process?
Mechanical, chemical, and biological
What method of monitoring is commonly referred to as spore testing?
Biological
What is barrier film used for?
To prevent cross-contamination
What term refers to risks involved with a route of entry through a
break in mucous membranes or the skin?
Parenteral hazards
What is NOT something you should do to prevent the transmission of
disease?
Dispose of MSDS properly
How long should the eyes be flushed in the event of an accident?
15 to 20 minutes
, When referring to cells, what process occurs shortly after
conception?
Cellular differentiation
What are the characteristics of the lipid tail of a phospholipid?
Hydrophobic and nonpolar
What part of a cell is responsible for creating ribosome components?
Nucleolus
What type of cell makes up the majority of the epidermis?
Keratinocytes
What type of cells kills infected cells with oxygen in a process called
respiratory burst?
Neutrophils
What type of infections does eosinophils target in the body?
Parasitic
What type of granulocytes are LEAST common?
Basophils
What are the two families of keratins?
Acidic and basic
What is the FINAL stage of the cell cycle?
Mitosis
What causes tissue to release epidermal growth factor (EGF)?
Wounds
What part of the ectoderm germ layer provides cells to most of the
central nervous system?
Neural tube
What are the three types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
