Texas Esthetician Written State Board Exam Review Questions and Answers

Texas Esthetician Written State Board Exam Review Questions and Answers What is sanitation? - Ans:-A chemical process reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level. What is sterilization? - Ans:-COMPLETELY Destroys all microbial life, incl. spores * What is Disinfection? - Ans:-A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy harmful organisms What does OSHA stand for? - Ans:-Occupational Safety and Health Administration * What is OSHA responsible for? - Ans:-Addresses issues relating to handling, mixing, storing and disposing of products. What is Fungi? - Ans:-Single celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts. * What are Parasites? - Ans:-Organism that grow, feed, and shelter on or inside another organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/24 * What is EPA? What do they do? - Ans:-Environmental Protection Agency. Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the US. What is the Circulatory System? - Ans:-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? - Ans:-specialized glands that affect the growth, development, sexual activities, and health of the body What is the Excretory System? - Ans:-Group of organs that purify the body by elimination of waste matter What organs are in the excretory system? - Ans:-Kidneys, Liver, Skin, Large Intestine and Lungs What is the Respiratory System? - Ans:-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? - Ans:-Oily Skin What type of skin do heavy/thick emollients contribute to? - Ans:-Dry Skin What Skin Type would benefit most from an Oatmeal Mask? - Ans:-Acne Prone Skin * What Skin Type responds best to a Clay Mask? - Ans:-Oily Skin * What type of mask draws out impurities? - Ans:-Clay Mask ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 3/24 * What does Tapotement do to the skin? - Ans:-Stimulates blood flow, helps release nutrients to nourish the skin. * What does Petrissage movements consist of? - Ans:-Kneading, Squeezing and Pinching which stimulates underlying tissue What Skin condition is Ozone (O3) most beneficial for? - Ans:-Acne and Problematic Skin What are the 11 Systems of the Body? - Ans:-*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? - Ans:-Brain, Eyes, Kidneys, Lungs, Liver, Skin, Stomach, Heart, Intestines Why is soap not good as a facial cleanser? - Ans:-The PH is too high and disrupts the healthy balance of the skin. * What is a contraindication for the steamer? - Ans:-Couperose or inflamed skin because it dilates the capillaries and follicles causing more redness. * Spa Grade Disinfection Products must be _____, ______, _______,. - Ans:-Bactericides, Fungicidal and Virucidal ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 4/24 * True or False: Isopropyl alcohol must be used at a concentration of 70% or more? - Ans:-True What is the concentration mix for Blood and Body fluid when disinfecting with Household Bleach(5.25%)? - Ans:-One and 3/4ths cups of Household Bleach (5.25%) to 1 Gallon of water. (also known as 10% Bleach Solution) What is chemistry? - Ans:-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? - Ans:-Styptic Powder What is matter? - Ans:-Any substance that occupies space and has mass (weight) What are elements? - Ans:-The simplest form of chemical matter and only contains 1 type of atom. What are atoms? - Ans:-The basic unit of matter What are molecules? - Ans:-A Chemical combination of two or more atoms in definite (fixed) proportions What is "organic"? - Ans:-Natural Sourced Ingredients that are grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals * Where do you store disinfected items? - Ans:-In a closed container * What is a contraindication for Hair Removal? - Ans:-1. Client using Accutane ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 5/24 2. Client with any open wounds 3. Client who recently had a chemical peel * What is Herpes Simplex Virus 1? - Ans:-Viral infection that consists of vesicles on a red swollen base, Cold Sores and Fever Blisters? * According to TDLR, where can chemicals not be stored in your salon? - Ans:-The Restroom * How often are salons inspected according to TDLR? - Ans:-once every 2 years * What is the minimum amount of sinks a residential spa must have? - Ans:-2. What are the 2 types of currents? - Ans:-Direct + Alternating Define a conductor. - Ans:-Any material that conducts electricity Ex: Metal, Copper, Ordinary Water (lakes and rivers). Define a Non Conductor. - Ans:-Material that does not co