Master Esthetics Board Exam Practice -- Scientific Concepts
(Washington State) Newest 2026 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What method of monitoring is commonly referred to as spore testing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Biological
What is barrier film used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent cross-
contamination
What term refers to risks involved with a route of entry through a break in
mucous membranes or the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Parenteral hazards
What is NOT something you should do to prevent the transmission of disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dispose of MSDS properly
How long should the eyes be flushed in the event of an accident? - CORRECT
ANSWER-15 to 20 minutes
When refering to cells, what process occurs shortly after conception? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cellular differentiation
,What are the characteristics of the lipid tail of a phospholipid? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hydrophobic and nonpolar
What part of a cell is responsible for creating ribosome components? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nucleolus
What type of cell makes up the majority of the epidermis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keratinocytes
What type of cells kill infected cells with oxygen in a process called respiratory
burst? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neutrophils
What does NOT put a person at an increased risk of developing community-
acquired MRSA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Having a high white blood cell count
What can you do to help minimize the spread of MRSA? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Carefully dispose of materials that come into contact with blood or OPIM (Other
Potentially Infectious Material)
, What is an example of surgical asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-An operating
room
What is a characteristic of PVC/vinyl gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER-They do not
contain the same allergenic proteins as those found in NRL gloves
What is a sympton of type I (Immediate) hypersensitivity? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anaphylaxis
What is NOT a reason to remove gross debris from equipment as soon as
possible? - CORRECT ANSWER-To increase the number of microorganisms on
the item
What do good detergents do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Suspend small particles in
the cleaning fluid
When is instrument lubrication performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Before
sterilizing
(Washington State) Newest 2026 Questions and Correct
Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
What method of monitoring is commonly referred to as spore testing? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Biological
What is barrier film used for? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent cross-
contamination
What term refers to risks involved with a route of entry through a break in
mucous membranes or the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER-Parenteral hazards
What is NOT something you should do to prevent the transmission of disease? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Dispose of MSDS properly
How long should the eyes be flushed in the event of an accident? - CORRECT
ANSWER-15 to 20 minutes
When refering to cells, what process occurs shortly after conception? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Cellular differentiation
,What are the characteristics of the lipid tail of a phospholipid? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hydrophobic and nonpolar
What part of a cell is responsible for creating ribosome components? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Nucleolus
What type of cell makes up the majority of the epidermis? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keratinocytes
What type of cells kill infected cells with oxygen in a process called respiratory
burst? - CORRECT ANSWER-Neutrophils
What does NOT put a person at an increased risk of developing community-
acquired MRSA? - CORRECT ANSWER-Having a high white blood cell count
What can you do to help minimize the spread of MRSA? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Carefully dispose of materials that come into contact with blood or OPIM (Other
Potentially Infectious Material)
, What is an example of surgical asepsis? - CORRECT ANSWER-An operating
room
What is a characteristic of PVC/vinyl gloves? - CORRECT ANSWER-They do not
contain the same allergenic proteins as those found in NRL gloves
What is a sympton of type I (Immediate) hypersensitivity? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Anaphylaxis
What is NOT a reason to remove gross debris from equipment as soon as
possible? - CORRECT ANSWER-To increase the number of microorganisms on
the item
What do good detergents do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Suspend small particles in
the cleaning fluid
When is instrument lubrication performed? - CORRECT ANSWER-Before
sterilizing
