Texas Esthetician Written Exam Questions &
Answers | 100% Pass
6 primary functions of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER -sensation, protection, heat regulation,
excretion, secretion, and absorption
3 types of skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER -basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma,
malignant melanoma
Secondary Lesion - CORRECT ANSWER -characterized by piles of material on the skin surface,
such as a crust or scab, or depressions in the skin surface; Ulcers, Keloid, Fissure, Excoriation
Primary Lesion - CORRECT ANSWER -characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color;
Macule, Cyst, Bullas, Papule
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER -the process that completely destroys all microbial life,
including spores (Autoclave)
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER -single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; Mycobacterium,
Staphylococci
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER -a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy
harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER -a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible
dirt, debris and many disease causing germs
Airborne transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs through contact with contaminated
respiratory droplets spread by a cough or sneeze
, Indirect transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -intermediate object; Doorknob, Cell phone
Direct transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Biofilms - CORRECT ANSWER -colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental
surfaces, as well as the human body; Mucus, Plaque
Parasites - CORRECT ANSWER -organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another living
organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism; Lice, Tape worms
Fungi - CORRECT ANSWER -single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include
molds, mildews, and yeasts; Ringworm, Tiene barbae
Virus - CORRECT ANSWER -a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of
biological organisms; Com,on cold, AIDS, HIV
License Fees - CORRECT ANSWER -speciality & renewal license $50
Continuing Education - CORRECT ANSWER -4 hours - 1 hr sanitation & 3 hr human trafficking
5 types of organisms - CORRECT ANSWER -bacteria, parasites, fungi, virus, biofilms
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - CORRECT ANSWER -registers all types of disinfectants
sold and used in the United States
Answers | 100% Pass
6 primary functions of the skin - CORRECT ANSWER -sensation, protection, heat regulation,
excretion, secretion, and absorption
3 types of skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER -basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma,
malignant melanoma
Secondary Lesion - CORRECT ANSWER -characterized by piles of material on the skin surface,
such as a crust or scab, or depressions in the skin surface; Ulcers, Keloid, Fissure, Excoriation
Primary Lesion - CORRECT ANSWER -characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin color;
Macule, Cyst, Bullas, Papule
Sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER -the process that completely destroys all microbial life,
including spores (Autoclave)
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER -single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; Mycobacterium,
Staphylococci
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER -a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy
harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER -a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all visible
dirt, debris and many disease causing germs
Airborne transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -occurs through contact with contaminated
respiratory droplets spread by a cough or sneeze
, Indirect transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -intermediate object; Doorknob, Cell phone
Direct transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -transmission of blood or body fluids through touching
(including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Biofilms - CORRECT ANSWER -colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental
surfaces, as well as the human body; Mucus, Plaque
Parasites - CORRECT ANSWER -organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another living
organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism; Lice, Tape worms
Fungi - CORRECT ANSWER -single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include
molds, mildews, and yeasts; Ringworm, Tiene barbae
Virus - CORRECT ANSWER -a parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in cells of
biological organisms; Com,on cold, AIDS, HIV
License Fees - CORRECT ANSWER -speciality & renewal license $50
Continuing Education - CORRECT ANSWER -4 hours - 1 hr sanitation & 3 hr human trafficking
5 types of organisms - CORRECT ANSWER -bacteria, parasites, fungi, virus, biofilms
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) - CORRECT ANSWER -registers all types of disinfectants
sold and used in the United States
