State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student 2023
Questions and Answers
What are Germs? ✔Ans✔ Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of the
human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? ✔Ans✔ Pathogenic is disease
causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape ✔Ans✔ Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic ✔Ans✔ weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant ✔Ans✔ chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Sterilization ✔Ans✔ process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and pressure?
✔Ans✔ Autoclave
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? ✔Ans✔ glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics ✔Ans✔ 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? ✔Ans✔ 1:10 with water
,4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination ✔Ans✔ 1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: ✔Ans✔ Metal tweezers- clean with soap
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 ✔Ans✔ Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) ✔Ans✔ includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? ✔Ans✔ pink eye, impetigo,
herpes
CDC ✔Ans✔ Center for Disease Control
OPIM ✔Ans✔ Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions ✔Ans✔ Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases ✔Ans✔ HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? ✔Ans✔ Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office
treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
,Impetigo ✔Ans✔ Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but
sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo ✔Ans✔ Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that
drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne ✔Ans✔ Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog
the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? ✔Ans✔ 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 ✔Ans✔ Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris ✔Ans✔ Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin.
Acne Vulgaris ✔Ans✔ Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and
even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis ✔Ans✔ Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal, skin
cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles,
mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Microcomedo ✔Ans✔ first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with
a microscope
Ostium ✔Ans✔ the opening of a follicle
, Non-inflammatory ✔Ans✔ the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones ✔Ans✔ non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Closed Comedones ✔Ans✔ non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Anaerobic Bacteria ✔Ans✔ Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Non-Inflammatory Acne ✔Ans✔ Blackheads, Whiteheads
What is microcomedo made up of? ✔Ans✔ Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
What is pustule and what is it made up of? ✔Ans✔ A clump of white blood cells that have formed and
risen to the surface of the skin
What is a papule? ✔Ans✔ A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
What is the difference between a papule and a nodule? ✔Ans✔ A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger
and deeper in the skin than a papule
What is a cyst ✔Ans✔ Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Grade 1 Acne ✔Ans✔ mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small
numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Grade 2 Acne ✔Ans✔ moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
Questions and Answers
What are Germs? ✔Ans✔ Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of the
human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? ✔Ans✔ Pathogenic is disease
causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape ✔Ans✔ Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic ✔Ans✔ weaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant ✔Ans✔ chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
3. Sterilization ✔Ans✔ process of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and pressure?
✔Ans✔ Autoclave
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? ✔Ans✔ glass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics ✔Ans✔ 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? ✔Ans✔ 1:10 with water
,4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination ✔Ans✔ 1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: ✔Ans✔ Metal tweezers- clean with soap
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 ✔Ans✔ Occupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) ✔Ans✔ includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? ✔Ans✔ pink eye, impetigo,
herpes
CDC ✔Ans✔ Center for Disease Control
OPIM ✔Ans✔ Other Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions ✔Ans✔ Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases ✔Ans✔ HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? ✔Ans✔ Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in-office
treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
,Impetigo ✔Ans✔ Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but
sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo ✔Ans✔ Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that
drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne ✔Ans✔ Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog
the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? ✔Ans✔ 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 ✔Ans✔ Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris ✔Ans✔ Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin.
Acne Vulgaris ✔Ans✔ Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into pustules and
even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis ✔Ans✔ Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells than is normal, skin
cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the surface of the skin and inside the follicles,
mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Microcomedo ✔Ans✔ first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be seen only with
a microscope
Ostium ✔Ans✔ the opening of a follicle
, Non-inflammatory ✔Ans✔ the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones ✔Ans✔ non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
Closed Comedones ✔Ans✔ non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
Anaerobic Bacteria ✔Ans✔ Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
Non-Inflammatory Acne ✔Ans✔ Blackheads, Whiteheads
What is microcomedo made up of? ✔Ans✔ Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids from sebum
What is pustule and what is it made up of? ✔Ans✔ A clump of white blood cells that have formed and
risen to the surface of the skin
What is a papule? ✔Ans✔ A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1 centimeter
What is the difference between a papule and a nodule? ✔Ans✔ A nodule is a raised lesion that is larger
and deeper in the skin than a papule
What is a cyst ✔Ans✔ Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood cells
Grade 1 Acne ✔Ans✔ mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occasionally in small
numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Grade 2 Acne ✔Ans✔ moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the greater numbers.
