Texas Esthetician Written State Board Exam Review 2023
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What is sanitation?
A chemical process reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned
surfaces to a safe level.
What is sterilization?
COMPLETELY Destroys all microbial life, incl. spores
* What is Disinfection?
A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
* What is OSHA responsible for?
Addresses issues relating to handling, mixing, storing and disposing of products.
What is Fungi?
Single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and
yeasts.
* What are Parasites?
Organism that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism while contributing
nothing to the survival of that organism
* What is EPA? What do they do?
Environmental Protection Agency. Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in
the US.
What is the Circulatory System?
A system that controls the steady circulation of blood through the body by means of the
heart and blood vessels.
What is the endocrine system?
specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual activities, and health of
the body
What is the Excretory System?
Group of organs that purify the body by elimination of waste matter
What organs are in the excretory system?
Kidneys, Liver, Skin, Large Intestine and Lungs
What is the Respiratory System?
Body system that enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen + eliminates carbon
dioxide as a waste product.
What type of skin do light emollients contribute to?
Oily Skin
What type of skin do heavy/thick emollients contribute to?
Dry Skin
What Skin Type would benefit most from an Oatmeal Mask?
Acne Prone Skin
* What Skin Type responds best to a Clay Mask?
Oily Skin
* What type of mask draws out impurities?
, Clay Mask
* What does Tapotement do to the skin?
Stimulates blood flow, helps release nutrients to nourish the skin.
* What does Petrissage movements consist of?
Kneading, Squeezing and Pinching which stimulates underlying tissue
What Skin condition is Ozone (O3) most beneficial for?
Acne and Problematic Skin
What are the 11 Systems of the Body?
Respiratory (Breathing)Endocrine (Hormones)Nervous
(nerves)Integumentary(Skin)Human Digestive System (Digestion)Muscular
(Movement)Lymphatic (lymph)Reproductive (Sexual Organs/
reproduction)Uninary(Stores/eliminates urine)Excretory (Excretion)*Circulatory (Blood
flow)
What are the 9 Major Organs?
Brain, Eyes, Kidneys, Lungs, Liver, Skin, Stomach, Heart, Intestines
Why is soap not good as a facial cleanser?
The PH is too high and disrupts the healthy balance of the skin.
* What is a contraindication for the steamer?
Couperose or inflamed skin because it dilates the capillaries and follicles causing more
redness.
* Spa Grade Disinfection Products must be _____, ______, _______,.
Bactericides, Fungicidal and Virucidal
* True or False: Isopropyl alcohol must be used at a concentration of 70% or more?
True
What is the concentration mix for Blood and Body fluid when disinfecting with
Household Bleach(5.25%)?
One and 3/4ths cups of Household Bleach (5.25%) to 1 Gallon of water. (also known as
10% Bleach Solution)
What is chemistry?
The science that deals with composition, structures, and properties of matter and how
matter changes under different conditions.
* What is used to stop minor bleeding?
Styptic Powder
What is matter?
Any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight)
What are elements?
The simplest form of chemical matter and only contains 1 type of atom.
What are atoms?
The basic unit of matter
What are molecules?
A Chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions
What is "organic"?
Natural Sourced Ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals
* Where do you store disinfected items?
In a closed container
* What is a contraindication for Hair Removal?
with complete solution
What is sanitation?
A chemical process reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned
surfaces to a safe level.
What is sterilization?
COMPLETELY Destroys all microbial life, incl. spores
* What is Disinfection?
A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
* What is OSHA responsible for?
Addresses issues relating to handling, mixing, storing and disposing of products.
What is Fungi?
Single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and
yeasts.
* What are Parasites?
Organism that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism while contributing
nothing to the survival of that organism
* What is EPA? What do they do?
Environmental Protection Agency. Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in
the US.
What is the Circulatory System?
A system that controls the steady circulation of blood through the body by means of the
heart and blood vessels.
What is the endocrine system?
specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual activities, and health of
the body
What is the Excretory System?
Group of organs that purify the body by elimination of waste matter
What organs are in the excretory system?
Kidneys, Liver, Skin, Large Intestine and Lungs
What is the Respiratory System?
Body system that enables breathing, supplies the body with oxygen + eliminates carbon
dioxide as a waste product.
What type of skin do light emollients contribute to?
Oily Skin
What type of skin do heavy/thick emollients contribute to?
Dry Skin
What Skin Type would benefit most from an Oatmeal Mask?
Acne Prone Skin
* What Skin Type responds best to a Clay Mask?
Oily Skin
* What type of mask draws out impurities?
, Clay Mask
* What does Tapotement do to the skin?
Stimulates blood flow, helps release nutrients to nourish the skin.
* What does Petrissage movements consist of?
Kneading, Squeezing and Pinching which stimulates underlying tissue
What Skin condition is Ozone (O3) most beneficial for?
Acne and Problematic Skin
What are the 11 Systems of the Body?
Respiratory (Breathing)Endocrine (Hormones)Nervous
(nerves)Integumentary(Skin)Human Digestive System (Digestion)Muscular
(Movement)Lymphatic (lymph)Reproductive (Sexual Organs/
reproduction)Uninary(Stores/eliminates urine)Excretory (Excretion)*Circulatory (Blood
flow)
What are the 9 Major Organs?
Brain, Eyes, Kidneys, Lungs, Liver, Skin, Stomach, Heart, Intestines
Why is soap not good as a facial cleanser?
The PH is too high and disrupts the healthy balance of the skin.
* What is a contraindication for the steamer?
Couperose or inflamed skin because it dilates the capillaries and follicles causing more
redness.
* Spa Grade Disinfection Products must be _____, ______, _______,.
Bactericides, Fungicidal and Virucidal
* True or False: Isopropyl alcohol must be used at a concentration of 70% or more?
True
What is the concentration mix for Blood and Body fluid when disinfecting with
Household Bleach(5.25%)?
One and 3/4ths cups of Household Bleach (5.25%) to 1 Gallon of water. (also known as
10% Bleach Solution)
What is chemistry?
The science that deals with composition, structures, and properties of matter and how
matter changes under different conditions.
* What is used to stop minor bleeding?
Styptic Powder
What is matter?
Any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight)
What are elements?
The simplest form of chemical matter and only contains 1 type of atom.
What are atoms?
The basic unit of matter
What are molecules?
A Chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions
What is "organic"?
Natural Sourced Ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals
* Where do you store disinfected items?
In a closed container
* What is a contraindication for Hair Removal?
