HOSMERIT
OREGON STATE (ESTHETICS) BOARD EXAM
- (2024) SOLVED AND ALREADY GRADED A+
The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are:
a. anterior
b. striated
c. voluntary
d. non-striated - Answer non-striated
Bacteria are single cells that are circular, spiral or:
a. rod- shaped
b. square-shaped
c. angular-shaped
d. triangular- shaped - Answer rod- shaped
Disease-producing bacteria are called:
a. virus
b. microbes
c. pathogenic bacteria
d. nonpathogenic bacteria - Answer pathogenic bacteria
Which of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis?
a. stratum lucidum
b. stratum spinosum
c. stratum corneum
d. stratum germinativum - Answer stratum corneum
Approximately what percentage of all bacteria are nonpathogenic?
a. 30%
b. 50%
c. 70%
d. 90% - Answer 70%
Which of the following is NOT a result of collagen or fat injections?
,a. additional fullness to lips
b. plumping up of facial skin
c. evening out of pigmentation
d. decreasing of indentations in the skin - Answer evening out of pigmentation
A dermatologist specializes in treating diseases of all the following areas EXCEPT:
a. skin
b. hair
c. eyes
d. nails - Answer eyes
How many hours of sleep nightly do most people need?
a. 3 to 5
b. 6 to 8
c. 9 to 10
d. 11 to 12 - Answer 6-8
The study of small living organisms called microbes is:
a. science
b. ecology
c. bacteriology
d. microbiology - Answer microbiology
Faradic Current can cause:
a. soothing effect
b. chemical effects
c. the transfer of heat
d. muscle contractions - Answer muscle contractions
Which cells protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum?
a. merkel
b. mast
c. fibroblast
d. squamous - Answer squamous
Keratin is a form of which of the following substances?
a. fat
b. protein
,c. nutrients
d. carbohydrates - Answer protein
The term used to describe the electrode held by the client is called a(n):
a. anode
b. cathode
c. active electrode
d. inactive electrode - Answer inactive electrode
Which of the following helps stimulate blood circulation in the body?
a. exercise
b. watching tv
c. listening to music
d. reading a good book - Answer exercise
A hard, low-level water or anhydrous product used by rubbing the product directly on the skin is
called:
a. stick
b. powder
c. aerosal
d. emulsion - Answer stick
A complex mixture of fatty substances that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable is known as:
a. sweat
b. keratin
c. sebum
d. sudoriferous - Answer sebum
Which of the following is NOT a type of cocci bacteria?
a. bacilli
b. diplococci
c. streptococci
d. staphylococci - Answer bacilli
When electrical appliances are not in use, all of the following precautions should be taken
EXCEPT:
a. unplug the appliance
b. turn the appliance off
, c. store appliance in a safe place
d. submerge the appliance in water - Answer submerge the appliance in water
Which of the following is true about cataphoresis?
a. increases sensitivity
b. increases blood flow
c. expands follicle walls
d. tightens and firms tissue - Answer tightens and firms tissue
Chemical peels can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:
a. reduce pore size
b. remove age spots
c. even pigmentation
d. increase fine lines - Answer increase fine lines
Which of the following descriptions is NOT considered to be a basic guideline for ensuring an
individual's professional image?
a. poor posture
b. clean, healthy hair
c. cleaned and pressed clothing
d. manicured and wel-cared-for hands - Answer poor posture
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of iontophoresis?
a. softens tissue
b. contracts follicle walls
c. penetrates a specific product into the skin
d. creates an antibacterial effect on the skin - Answer softens tissue
Toxins and waste material, such as carbon dioxide, are released through the:
a. oil glands and pores
b. sebum and organs
c. sweat glands and saliva
d. sweat glands and pores - Answer sweat glands and pores
What is the pH of pure distilled water?
a. 0
b. 5
c. 7
d. 14 - Answer 7
OREGON STATE (ESTHETICS) BOARD EXAM
- (2024) SOLVED AND ALREADY GRADED A+
The muscles that respond automatically to control various body functions are:
a. anterior
b. striated
c. voluntary
d. non-striated - Answer non-striated
Bacteria are single cells that are circular, spiral or:
a. rod- shaped
b. square-shaped
c. angular-shaped
d. triangular- shaped - Answer rod- shaped
Disease-producing bacteria are called:
a. virus
b. microbes
c. pathogenic bacteria
d. nonpathogenic bacteria - Answer pathogenic bacteria
Which of the following is the toughest layer of the epidermis?
a. stratum lucidum
b. stratum spinosum
c. stratum corneum
d. stratum germinativum - Answer stratum corneum
Approximately what percentage of all bacteria are nonpathogenic?
a. 30%
b. 50%
c. 70%
d. 90% - Answer 70%
Which of the following is NOT a result of collagen or fat injections?
,a. additional fullness to lips
b. plumping up of facial skin
c. evening out of pigmentation
d. decreasing of indentations in the skin - Answer evening out of pigmentation
A dermatologist specializes in treating diseases of all the following areas EXCEPT:
a. skin
b. hair
c. eyes
d. nails - Answer eyes
How many hours of sleep nightly do most people need?
a. 3 to 5
b. 6 to 8
c. 9 to 10
d. 11 to 12 - Answer 6-8
The study of small living organisms called microbes is:
a. science
b. ecology
c. bacteriology
d. microbiology - Answer microbiology
Faradic Current can cause:
a. soothing effect
b. chemical effects
c. the transfer of heat
d. muscle contractions - Answer muscle contractions
Which cells protect the layers of the skin found below the stratum corneum?
a. merkel
b. mast
c. fibroblast
d. squamous - Answer squamous
Keratin is a form of which of the following substances?
a. fat
b. protein
,c. nutrients
d. carbohydrates - Answer protein
The term used to describe the electrode held by the client is called a(n):
a. anode
b. cathode
c. active electrode
d. inactive electrode - Answer inactive electrode
Which of the following helps stimulate blood circulation in the body?
a. exercise
b. watching tv
c. listening to music
d. reading a good book - Answer exercise
A hard, low-level water or anhydrous product used by rubbing the product directly on the skin is
called:
a. stick
b. powder
c. aerosal
d. emulsion - Answer stick
A complex mixture of fatty substances that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable is known as:
a. sweat
b. keratin
c. sebum
d. sudoriferous - Answer sebum
Which of the following is NOT a type of cocci bacteria?
a. bacilli
b. diplococci
c. streptococci
d. staphylococci - Answer bacilli
When electrical appliances are not in use, all of the following precautions should be taken
EXCEPT:
a. unplug the appliance
b. turn the appliance off
, c. store appliance in a safe place
d. submerge the appliance in water - Answer submerge the appliance in water
Which of the following is true about cataphoresis?
a. increases sensitivity
b. increases blood flow
c. expands follicle walls
d. tightens and firms tissue - Answer tightens and firms tissue
Chemical peels can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT:
a. reduce pore size
b. remove age spots
c. even pigmentation
d. increase fine lines - Answer increase fine lines
Which of the following descriptions is NOT considered to be a basic guideline for ensuring an
individual's professional image?
a. poor posture
b. clean, healthy hair
c. cleaned and pressed clothing
d. manicured and wel-cared-for hands - Answer poor posture
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of iontophoresis?
a. softens tissue
b. contracts follicle walls
c. penetrates a specific product into the skin
d. creates an antibacterial effect on the skin - Answer softens tissue
Toxins and waste material, such as carbon dioxide, are released through the:
a. oil glands and pores
b. sebum and organs
c. sweat glands and saliva
d. sweat glands and pores - Answer sweat glands and pores
What is the pH of pure distilled water?
a. 0
b. 5
c. 7
d. 14 - Answer 7
