Texas Esthetics State Board Review Questions and Answers

Texas Esthetics State Board Review Questions and Answers 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? - Ans:- Universal Precautions Who should you call as soon as possible after an accident has occurred? - Ans:-EMTs ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/24 The ability of a disinfecting solution to kill germs when used according to the label is known as - Ans:- Efficacy 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? - Ans:- Bloodborne 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? - Ans:- Staphylococci ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/24 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 - Ans:- Streptococci Local infection is what? - Ans:-Pimple or abscess State registers Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a type of - Ans:-Disinfectant ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 4/24 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