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State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student 2026/2027
BANK QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
What are Germs? - ANSWERS--Microorganisms that cover almost every
surface, including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic
bacteria? - ANSWERS--Pathogenic is disease causing while non-
pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - ANSWERS--Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic - ANSWERS--weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - ANSWERS--chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
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3. Sterilization - ANSWERS--process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using
steam, heat, and pressure? - ANSWERS--Autoclave
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? -
ANSWERS--glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - ANSWERS--1. Sodium
Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? -
ANSWERS--1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - ANSWERS--
1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: - ANSWERS--Metal tweezers- clean
with soap
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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
OSHA - ANSWERS--Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - ANSWERS--includes how to safely
clean up after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office
treatments? - ANSWERS--pink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC - ANSWERS--Center for Disease Control
OPIM - ANSWERS--Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions - ANSWERS--Treat all body fluids as
they were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases - ANSWERS--HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
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Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - ANSWERS--Estheticians must
wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them
from microorganisms
Impetigo - ANSWERS--Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the
cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo - ANSWERS--Small blisters that expand and
rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey
colored crust
Acne - ANSWERS--Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by
trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the
follicle
What causes adult acne? - ANSWERS--Primary catalyst a chronic stress,
high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the
stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne - ANSWERS--Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student 2026/2027
BANK QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
EXAM QUESTIONS WILL COME FROM HERE (100%
CORRECT ANSWERS A+ GRADED
What are Germs? - ANSWERS--Microorganisms that cover almost every
surface, including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic
bacteria? - ANSWERS--Pathogenic is disease causing while non-
pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - ANSWERS--Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic - ANSWERS--weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant - ANSWERS--chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
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3. Sterilization - ANSWERS--process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using
steam, heat, and pressure? - ANSWERS--Autoclave
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? -
ANSWERS--glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics - ANSWERS--1. Sodium
Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? -
ANSWERS--1:10 with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - ANSWERS--
1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: - ANSWERS--Metal tweezers- clean
with soap
,3|Page
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
OSHA - ANSWERS--Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - ANSWERS--includes how to safely
clean up after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office
treatments? - ANSWERS--pink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC - ANSWERS--Center for Disease Control
OPIM - ANSWERS--Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions - ANSWERS--Treat all body fluids as
they were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases - ANSWERS--HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
, 4|Page
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - ANSWERS--Estheticians must
wear gloves to perform in-office treatments in order to protect them
from microorganisms
Impetigo - ANSWERS--Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the
cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo - ANSWERS--Small blisters that expand and
rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey
colored crust
Acne - ANSWERS--Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by
trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the
follicle
What causes adult acne? - ANSWERS--Primary catalyst a chronic stress,
high level of stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the
stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne - ANSWERS--Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
