Texas Esthetics State Board Review

Texas Esthetics State Board Review OSHA stands for Ans- Occupational Safety and Health Administration What system requires that personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn for contact with all body fluids, even if blood is visible? Ans- Body Substance Isolation (BSI) What does asymptomatic mean? Ans- Showing no signs or symptoms of infection What is the chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces called? Ans- Sanitation Why is is important to know the difference between rules and laws? Ans- Rules and regulations are more specific than laws What did the CDC introduce in 1985 as a response to the major public health crisis of AIDS? AnsUniversal Precautions Who should you call as soon as possible after an accident has occurred? Ans- EMTs The ability of a disinfecting solution to kill germs when used according to the label is known as AnsEfficacy What term refers to items made or constructed of a material that has openings? Ans- Porous What replaced the Universal Precautions in 1996? Ans- Standard Precations What is mycobacterium fortuitum? Ans- A microscopic germ that normally exists in tap water in small numbers Natural immunity is resistance to disease that is Ans- Partly inherited and partly developed through healthy living Standard Precautions (SP) apply to all body fluids and secretions except what? Ans- Sweat What is the correct term for disease-causing microorganisms carried in the body by blood? AnsBloodborne pathogens What is the basic assumption underlying Standard Precautions (SP)? Ans- All body fluids are potential sources of infection What term refers to the ability of the body to destroy and resist infection? Ans- Immunity What is the term for pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes? AnsStaphylococci What is the term for slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilia for locomotion? Ans- Flagella What is efficacy? Ans- Ability to produce an effect What is a type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments such as antibiotics? Ans- Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus What does bactericidal mean? Ans- Capable of destroying bacteria What is tinea barbae? Ans- Superficial fungal infections that commonly affects the skin What is bioburden? Ans- The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface What does virucidal mean? Ans- Capable of destroying viruses Quat is disinfectant known as Ans- Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Another name for sodium hypochlorite is Ans- Household bleach Pus-forming bacteria that grow in curved lines resembling a string of beans are known as AnsStreptococci Local infection is what? Ans- Pimple or abscess State registers Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a type of Ans- Disinfectant What bacteria is responsible for food poising and toxic shock syndrome? Ans- Staphylococci Condition that is developed after the body has overcome a disease is known as Ans- Acquired immunity Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is caused by Ans- HIV Removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an items surface or dust, hair and skin is known as Ans- Decontamination What gives us our sense of smell, which is the strongest of our five senses? Ans- Olfactory system What type of performance ingredients are made from licorice, aloe, and chamomile? Ans- Healing agents What are ingredients that lubricate, moisturize and prevent water loss? Ans- Emollients What type of performance ingredients are made from vitamins A, C and E; green tea;idebenone; and coenzyme Q10? Ans- Antioxidants What is a strong alkali used in soaps and creams? Ans- Potassium hydroxide What function do lubricants perform? Ans- Coat the skin and reduce friction What is the most popular botanical used in cosmetic formulations? Ans- Aloe vera What are chemical agents that inhibit the growth of microorganisms in cosmetic formulations? AnsPreservatives What are lubricant ingredients derived from plant oils or animal fats? Ans- Fatty acids What are substances such as vegetable, pigment, or mineral dyes that give products color? AnsColorants What should you do before leaving work? Ans- Prepare room for next day Which is the correct style of eyepads for a facial? Ans- Round or butterfly For each client receiving a facial treatment, you need a minimum of how many cleaning pads? Ans- 4-6 pieces When performing a facial, you would use a spatula to Ans- Dispense products from jar Where are supplies stored? Ans- Clean covered, labeled containers How many wet disinfections should there be at the salon? Ans- 1 for each room What is the steamer used for? Ans- Soften skin Never put a heated blanket under the bottom of the bed linen. Why? Ans- Fire Hazard LOHAS means what? Ans- Lifestyle of health and sustainability Never place these items on a bare counter Ans- Clean or dirty supplies What should you explain to clients before they get on your treatment table? Ans- How to get on table, where to position head What is the FIRST step in your end-of-day procedure? Ans- Put on a fresh pair of gloves What is not a single use item? Ans- Sharps container What is necessary to function efficiently and provide good service? Ans- Planning and preparing a wellstocked and organized room What should you do after each use of the nail brush you keep in your room to scrub your nails and hands before performing services? Ans- Clean and disinfect the nail brush What should you do before setting up and touching clean supplies? Ans- Wash your hands with soap and warm water What term refers to the meeting of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs? Ans- Sustainability Why should you have a pillow or rolled hand towel among your facial supplies? Ans- To provide neck support for the client What is the LAST step in the procedure for making cleansing pads? Ans- Squeeze out excess water When should you write a service ticket? Ans- Once you have escorted the client to the reception desk Why should you remember to explain to the client where to put his or her personal belongings and how to put on a spa wrap? Ans- Some clients have not had a facial or wax services before What is another name for magnifying lamp? Ans- Loupe The average magnifying lamp used by estheticians comes in values of 3, 5, and 10 diopters, What does this mean? Ans- 30, 50, 100x the power of magnification What color under the Wood's Lamp for healthy skin appear as? Ans- Blue-White Dehydrated skin color appears underneath the Wood's Lamp as Ans- Light violet When using the steamer, at what point should you turn on the ozone switch? Ans- When steam is visible Every time you use a steamer, you should Ans- Wipe outside w/ a high disinfectant What can result from using tap water in your steamer? Ans- Mineral deposits Who shouldn't have Galvanic treatment? Ans- People suffering from epilepsy, chronic migraines, pregnant, or who wear braces Galvanic current is used during desincrustation to create a chemical reaction that Ans- Emulsifies sebum Which types of products are used for desincrustation? Ans- Alkaline What best explains iontophoresis? Ans- Introduces water-soluble products into skin On a Galvanic current machine, What color is the positive wire? Ans- Red Which type of current is used by high frequency machines? Ans- Sinsusoidal What does galvanic current do for the skin? Ans- Aids in penetration of products What is the chemical reaction during desincrustation where the current transforms the sebum into soap? Ans- Saponification What term refers to atoms or molecules that carry any electrical charge? Ans- Ions How often should you clean and disinfect the steamer? Ans- After each use What condition is NOT helped by the use of a rotary brush? Ans- Excess Pigmentation What machine can be used in place of massage? Ans- Vacuum machine What is the term for using galvanic current to create a alkaline chemical reaction that emulsifies or liquefies sebum and debris? Ans- Desincrustation Where should you store vacuum-machine tips? Ans- Covered storage area Why should you stay in the room while steaming the client? Ans- In case the steamer starts spraying water How can you avoid pulling the skin when using the vacuum machine? Ans- Lift the finger off the hole before lifting the device off the skin Why should you avoid using paper products to clean the lens of your magnifying lamp? Ans- Paper towels or tissues can scratch the lens What should you do if you have doubts about whether or not the client can have electrotherapy? AnsAsk the client to get a doctors note approving procedure What is the process of forcing positive, acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole? Ans- Cataphoresis What is NOT a contraindication for the use of the Galvanic current? Ans- Low blood pressure What is electrotherapy? Ans- The use of electronic devices for therapeutic be