TEXAS ESTHETICIAN WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

TEXAS ESTHETICIAN WRITTEN STATE BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS UPDATED (2024/2025) (VERIFIED ANSWERS) 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)*Urinary(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 * 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 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 conduct electricity . Ex: Rubber, Silk, Wood, Glass, and cement Should you place your Fire Route in a Conspicuous Place? - ANS Yes * What is Tinea? - ANS A contagious condition caused by fungal infection. *It is not a parasite * What is another name for good bacteria? - ANS non-pathogenic What do we do to stop the spread of Pathogens? - ANS Follow Disinfection and Exposure Incident protocols A device used to direct an electric current from an electro therapy device to the clients skin? - ANS Electrode What Refers to the poles of an electrotherapy device? - ANS Polarity What symbol and color is an Anode? - ANS Symbol (+), Red What symbol and color is a Cathode? - ANS Symbol (-), Black All living things have____? - ANS Carbon * What is Galvanic Current used for? Hint: also called Phoresies - ANS To infuse water-soluble products into broken skin.