Esthetics State Board Exam Comprehensive Study Guide – 2025 NJ
Focus
What are Germs? correct answerMicroorganisms that cover almost every surface,
including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? correct
answerPathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape correct answerBacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic correct answerweaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant correct answerchemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
3. Sterilization correct answerprocess of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and
pressure? correct answerAutoclave
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? correct answerglass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics correct answer1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household
bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? correct answer1:10
with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination correct answer1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: correct answerMetal tweezers- clean with soap
Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant
Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside
Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol
OSHA correct answerOccupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) correct answerincludes how to safely clean up
after an accidental spill
,Esthetics State Board Exam Comprehensive Study Guide – 2025 NJ
Focus
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? correct
answerpink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC correct answerCenter for Disease Control
OPIM correct answerOther Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions correct answerTreat all body fluids as they
were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases correct answerHIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? correct answerEstheticians must wear gloves to
perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo correct answerSkin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo correct answerSmall blisters that expand and rupture within 24
hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne correct answerGenetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe
sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? correct answerPrimary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of
stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne correct answerStress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris correct answerCommon acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous
glands of the skin.
Acne Vulgaris correct answerConsits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may
develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis correct answerSkin condition that produces more dead skin
cells than is normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the
surface of the skin and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Microcomedo correct answerfirst stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it
can be seen only with a microscope
, Esthetics State Board Exam Comprehensive Study Guide – 2025 NJ
Focus
Ostium correct answerthe opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory correct answerthe impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones correct answernon inflammatory acne lesions usually called
blackheads
Closed Comedones correct answernon inflammatory acne lesions usually called
whiteheads
Anaerobic Bacteria correct answerBacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or
survive
Non-Inflammatory Acne correct answerBlackheads, Whiteheads
What is microcomedo made up of? correct answerDead buildup, bacteria and fatty
acids from sebum
What is pustule and what is it made up of? correct answerA clump of white blood cells
that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
What is a papule? correct answerA raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than
1 centimeter
What is the difference between a papule and a nodule? correct answerA nodule is a
raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
What is a cyst correct answerDeep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of
white blood cells
Grade 1 Acne correct answermildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear
occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Grade 2 Acne correct answermoderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the
greater numbers.
Grade 3 Acne correct answerconsidered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and
madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that
attracted those bacteria at the onset
Grade 4 Acne correct answermost serious- the condition is medically referred to as
nodulocystic, or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules,
pustules with large cysts
Focus
What are Germs? correct answerMicroorganisms that cover almost every surface,
including the skin of the human body.
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? correct
answerPathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape correct answerBacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
1. Antiseptic correct answerweaker form of disinfectant
2. Disinfectant correct answerchemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic
microorganisms
3. Sterilization correct answerprocess of killing ALL microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and
pressure? correct answerAutoclave
What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? correct answerglass
Two disinfectants used in esthetics correct answer1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household
bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? correct answer1:10
with water
4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination correct answer1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
Cleaning and disinfecting process: correct answerMetal tweezers- clean with soap
Suction attachments- use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 min in a disinfectant
Extractors- clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside
Galvanic rollers- spray with alcohol
OSHA correct answerOccupational Safety and Health Administration
MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) correct answerincludes how to safely clean up
after an accidental spill
,Esthetics State Board Exam Comprehensive Study Guide – 2025 NJ
Focus
3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? correct
answerpink eye, impetigo, herpes
CDC correct answerCenter for Disease Control
OPIM correct answerOther Potential Infections Material
Universal and Standard Precautions correct answerTreat all body fluids as they
were/are contagious
3 types of blood borne diseases correct answerHIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
Why must an esthetician wear gloves? correct answerEstheticians must wear gloves to
perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
Impetigo correct answerSkin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
Symptoms of Impetigo correct answerSmall blisters that expand and rupture within 24
hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
Acne correct answerGenetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe
sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
What causes adult acne? correct answerPrimary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of
stress throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
Common factors that trigger acne correct answerStress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
Acne Vulgaris correct answerCommon acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous
glands of the skin.
Acne Vulgaris correct answerConsits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may
develop into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
Retention Hyperkeratosis correct answerSkin condition that produces more dead skin
cells than is normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the
surface of the skin and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo
Microcomedo correct answerfirst stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it
can be seen only with a microscope
, Esthetics State Board Exam Comprehensive Study Guide – 2025 NJ
Focus
Ostium correct answerthe opening of a follicle
Non-inflammatory correct answerthe impaction is neither red nor inflammed
Open Comedones correct answernon inflammatory acne lesions usually called
blackheads
Closed Comedones correct answernon inflammatory acne lesions usually called
whiteheads
Anaerobic Bacteria correct answerBacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or
survive
Non-Inflammatory Acne correct answerBlackheads, Whiteheads
What is microcomedo made up of? correct answerDead buildup, bacteria and fatty
acids from sebum
What is pustule and what is it made up of? correct answerA clump of white blood cells
that have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
What is a papule? correct answerA raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than
1 centimeter
What is the difference between a papule and a nodule? correct answerA nodule is a
raised lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
What is a cyst correct answerDeep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of
white blood cells
Grade 1 Acne correct answermildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear
occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
Grade 2 Acne correct answermoderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the
greater numbers.
Grade 3 Acne correct answerconsidered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and
madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that
attracted those bacteria at the onset
Grade 4 Acne correct answermost serious- the condition is medically referred to as
nodulocystic, or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules,
pustules with large cysts
