Texas Esthetician Written Exam 2024 with 100% correct
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6 primary functions of the skin - ANSWER sensation, protection, heat regulation,
excretion, secretion, and absorption
3 types of skin cancer - ANSWER basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma,
malignant melanoma
Secondary Lesion - ANSWER characterized by piles of material on the skin
surface, such as a crust or scab, or depressions in the skin surface; Ulcers, Keloid,
Fissure, Excoriation
Primary Lesion - ANSWER characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin
color; Macule, Cyst, Bullas, Papule
Sterilization - ANSWER the process that completely destroys all microbial life,
including spores (Autoclave)
Bacteria - ANSWER single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; Mycobacterium,
Staphylococci
Disinfection - ANSWER a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy
harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Cleaning - ANSWER a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all
visible dirt, debris and many disease causing germs
Airborne transmission - ANSWER occurs through contact with contaminated
respiratory droplets spread by a cough or sneeze
Indirect transmission - ANSWER intermediate object; Doorknob, Cell phone
Direct transmission - ANSWER transmission of blood or body fluids through
touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Biofilms - ANSWER colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental
surfaces, as well as the human body; Mucus, Plaque
Parasites - ANSWER organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another living
organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism; Lice, Tape
worms
Fungi - ANSWER single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include
molds, mildews, and yeasts; Ringworm, Tiene barbae
answers
6 primary functions of the skin - ANSWER sensation, protection, heat regulation,
excretion, secretion, and absorption
3 types of skin cancer - ANSWER basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma,
malignant melanoma
Secondary Lesion - ANSWER characterized by piles of material on the skin
surface, such as a crust or scab, or depressions in the skin surface; Ulcers, Keloid,
Fissure, Excoriation
Primary Lesion - ANSWER characterized by flat, non-palpable changes in skin
color; Macule, Cyst, Bullas, Papule
Sterilization - ANSWER the process that completely destroys all microbial life,
including spores (Autoclave)
Bacteria - ANSWER single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus; Mycobacterium,
Staphylococci
Disinfection - ANSWER a chemical process that uses specific products to destroy
harmful organisms on environmental surfaces
Cleaning - ANSWER a mechanical process using soap and water to remove all
visible dirt, debris and many disease causing germs
Airborne transmission - ANSWER occurs through contact with contaminated
respiratory droplets spread by a cough or sneeze
Indirect transmission - ANSWER intermediate object; Doorknob, Cell phone
Direct transmission - ANSWER transmission of blood or body fluids through
touching (including shaking hands), kissing, coughing, sneezing, and talking
Biofilms - ANSWER colonies of microorganisms that adhere to environmental
surfaces, as well as the human body; Mucus, Plaque
Parasites - ANSWER organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another living
organism while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism; Lice, Tape
worms
Fungi - ANSWER single-cell organisms that grow in irregular masses that include
molds, mildews, and yeasts; Ringworm, Tiene barbae
