Esthetics State Boards IL Questions With
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ESTHETICIAN
Specialist in the cleansing, beautification and preservation of the health of skin on the
entire body.
DISINFECTANTS
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria fungi and viruses
INFECTION
Invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens.
FOUR TYPES OF POTENTIALLY HARMFUL ORGANISMS
Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites, Virus
Virus
Can live and reproduce only by taking over other cells and becoming part of them.
Cannot be treated with antibiotics.
BACTERIA
One Cell Microorganism that have both plant and animal characteristics. Can live and
reproduce on their own. Can be treated with antibiotics
Fungi
Microscopic plant parasite that include mold, mildew and yeasts.
ANAEROBIC BACTERIA
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive.
PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
Harmful microorganisms that cause disease or infection.
NONPATHOGENIC BACTERIA
Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions. Used to make yogurt, cheese
and medicines.
COCCI
, Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci
are staphylococci, streptococci, and diplococci.
Staphylococci
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause
abscesses, pustules, and boils.
Streptococci
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; they can
cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
BACILLI
Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases
such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
SPIRILLA
Causes Syphilis and STD's, Lyme Disease. (Corkscrew Shaped)
PARASITES
Organisms that grow, feed and shelter off another organism. Must have a host to
survive.
CILIA
Hair like extensions on cells, Move in a rowing motion
FAGELLA
Slender, hairlike extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomation (moving about).
May also be referred to as cilia.
PUS
Fluid created by infection containing white blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells.
What is a Papule and a Nodule?
Elevated, firm area less than 1 cm
What is a Pustule and what is it made up of
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin.
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Correct Answers
ESTHETICIAN
Specialist in the cleansing, beautification and preservation of the health of skin on the
entire body.
DISINFECTANTS
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria fungi and viruses
INFECTION
Invasion of body tissues by disease causing pathogens.
FOUR TYPES OF POTENTIALLY HARMFUL ORGANISMS
Bacteria, Fungi, Parasites, Virus
Virus
Can live and reproduce only by taking over other cells and becoming part of them.
Cannot be treated with antibiotics.
BACTERIA
One Cell Microorganism that have both plant and animal characteristics. Can live and
reproduce on their own. Can be treated with antibiotics
Fungi
Microscopic plant parasite that include mold, mildew and yeasts.
ANAEROBIC BACTERIA
Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive.
PATHOGENIC BACTERIA
Harmful microorganisms that cause disease or infection.
NONPATHOGENIC BACTERIA
Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions. Used to make yogurt, cheese
and medicines.
COCCI
, Round-shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. The three types of cocci
are staphylococci, streptococci, and diplococci.
Staphylococci
Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause
abscesses, pustules, and boils.
Streptococci
Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads; they can
cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci
Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia
BACILLI
Short rod-shaped bacteria. They are the most common bacteria and produce diseases
such as tetanus (lockjaw), typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria.
SPIRILLA
Causes Syphilis and STD's, Lyme Disease. (Corkscrew Shaped)
PARASITES
Organisms that grow, feed and shelter off another organism. Must have a host to
survive.
CILIA
Hair like extensions on cells, Move in a rowing motion
FAGELLA
Slender, hairlike extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomation (moving about).
May also be referred to as cilia.
PUS
Fluid created by infection containing white blood cells, bacteria, and dead cells.
What is a Papule and a Nodule?
Elevated, firm area less than 1 cm
What is a Pustule and what is it made up of
A clump of white blood cells that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin.
MRSA
