State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student
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1. What are Germs?: Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the
skin of the human body.
2. What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria?-
: Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
3. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape: Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
4. 1. Antiseptic: weaker form of disinfectant
5. 2. Disinfectant: chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
6. 3. Sterilization: process of killing ALL microorganisms
7. What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using
steam, heat, and pressure?: Autoclave
8. What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?: glass
9. Two disinfectants used in esthetics: 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household
bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
10. What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?: 1:10
with water
11. 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination: 1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
12. Cleaning and disinfecting process:: Metal 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
13. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
14. MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets): includes how to safely clean up after an
accidental spill
15. 3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treat-
ments?: pink eye, impetigo, herpes
16. CDC: Center for Disease Control
17. OPIM: Other Potential Infections Material
18. Universal and Standard Precautions: Treat all body fluids as they were/are
contagious
19. 3 types of blood borne diseases: HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
20. Why must an esthetician wear gloves?: Estheticians must wear gloves to
perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
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21. Impetigo: Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococ-
cal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
22. Symptoms of Impetigo: Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs.
Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
23. Acne: Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous
glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
24. What causes adult acne?: Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress
throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
25. Common factors that trigger acne: Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
26. Acne Vulgaris: Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands
of the skin.
27. Acne Vulgaris: Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into
pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
28. Retention Hyperkeratosis: Skin 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
29. Microcomedo: first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be
seen only with a microscope
30. Ostium: the opening of a follicle
31. Non-inflammatory: the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
32. Open Comedones: non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
33. Closed Comedones: non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
34. Anaerobic Bacteria: Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
35. Non-Inflammatory Acne: Blackheads, Whiteheads
36. What is microcomedo made up of?: Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids
from sebum
37. What is pustule and what is it made up of?: A clump of white blood cells that
have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
38. What is a papule?: A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1
centimeter
39. What is the difference between a papule and a nodule?: A nodule is a raised
lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
40. What is a cyst: Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood
cells
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41. Grade 1 Acne: mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occa-
sionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
42. Grade 2 Acne: moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the
greater numbers.
43. Grade 3 Acne: considered 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
44. Grade 4 Acne: most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulo-
cystic, or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules, pustules
with large cysts
45. Cellulitis: infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually
appears on the lower legs or face
46. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs: Area of skin redness or swelling that gets larger,
tight glossy look to the skin, pain or tenderness, skin rash that happens suddenly
and grows quickly,signs of infection include: fever, chills, and muscle aches
47. Folliculitis: Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
48. Herpes Simplex: A viral infection of the skin
49. Herpes Zoster: Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicel-
la-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox
50. Warts: Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human
papilloma virus, or HPV
51. Molluscum Contagiosum: viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like
papules or nodules on the skin
52. Tinea Versicolor: common, benign,superficial cutaneous fungal infection usu-
ally characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on
the chest and the back
53. Tinea Corporis: name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm,
athlete's foot and jock itch
54. Skin Tags: common, acquired, benign skin growths that look like a small piece
of soft, hanging skin.
55. Seborrheic Keratosis: raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis
means thickening of the skin
56. Cherry Angioma: Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur
almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
57. Keratosis Pilaris: skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper
arms, thighs, and cheeks
58. Eczema: several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red,
Swollen and itchy skin
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1. What are Germs?: Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including the
skin of the human body.
2. What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria?-
: Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.
3. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape: Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral
4. 1. Antiseptic: weaker form of disinfectant
5. 2. Disinfectant: chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
6. 3. Sterilization: process of killing ALL microorganisms
7. What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using
steam, heat, and pressure?: Autoclave
8. What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave?: glass
9. Two disinfectants used in esthetics: 1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household
bleach)
2. Formaldehyde
10. What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant?: 1:10
with water
11. 4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination: 1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves
12. Cleaning and disinfecting process:: Metal 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
13. OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
14. MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets): includes how to safely clean up after an
accidental spill
15. 3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treat-
ments?: pink eye, impetigo, herpes
16. CDC: Center for Disease Control
17. OPIM: Other Potential Infections Material
18. Universal and Standard Precautions: Treat all body fluids as they were/are
contagious
19. 3 types of blood borne diseases: HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis
20. Why must an esthetician wear gloves?: Estheticians must wear gloves to
perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms
, State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_18uxk1
21. Impetigo: Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococ-
cal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).
22. Symptoms of Impetigo: Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs.
Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust
23. Acne: Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous
glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle
24. What causes adult acne?: Primary catalyst a chronic stress, high level of stress
throws adrenal glands in over drive. Setting the stage for acne in 30s and 40s
25. Common factors that trigger acne: Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients
26. Acne Vulgaris: Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands
of the skin.
27. Acne Vulgaris: Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop into
pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring
28. Retention Hyperkeratosis: Skin 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
29. Microcomedo: first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can be
seen only with a microscope
30. Ostium: the opening of a follicle
31. Non-inflammatory: the impaction is neither red nor inflammed
32. Open Comedones: non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads
33. Closed Comedones: non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads
34. Anaerobic Bacteria: Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive
35. Non-Inflammatory Acne: Blackheads, Whiteheads
36. What is microcomedo made up of?: Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids
from sebum
37. What is pustule and what is it made up of?: A clump of white blood cells that
have formed and risen to the surface of the skin
38. What is a papule?: A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1
centimeter
39. What is the difference between a papule and a nodule?: A nodule is a raised
lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule
40. What is a cyst: Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white blood
cells
, State Board Exam Review for the Esthetician Student
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_18uxk1
41. Grade 1 Acne: mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear occa-
sionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated
42. Grade 2 Acne: moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the
greater numbers.
43. Grade 3 Acne: considered 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
44. Grade 4 Acne: most serious- the condition is medically referred to as nodulo-
cystic, or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules, pustules
with large cysts
45. Cellulitis: infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually
appears on the lower legs or face
46. Cellulitis Symptoms/Signs: Area of skin redness or swelling that gets larger,
tight glossy look to the skin, pain or tenderness, skin rash that happens suddenly
and grows quickly,signs of infection include: fever, chills, and muscle aches
47. Folliculitis: Inflammation of the hair follicle due to an infection
48. Herpes Simplex: A viral infection of the skin
49. Herpes Zoster: Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicel-
la-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox
50. Warts: Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human
papilloma virus, or HPV
51. Molluscum Contagiosum: viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like
papules or nodules on the skin
52. Tinea Versicolor: common, benign,superficial cutaneous fungal infection usu-
ally characterized by hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules and patches on
the chest and the back
53. Tinea Corporis: name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus- ringworm,
athlete's foot and jock itch
54. Skin Tags: common, acquired, benign skin growths that look like a small piece
of soft, hanging skin.
55. Seborrheic Keratosis: raised growths on the skin. Means greasy and keratosis
means thickening of the skin
56. Cherry Angioma: Fairly common skin growths that vary in size. Can occur
almost anywhere on the body but usually develop on the trunk
57. Keratosis Pilaris: skin condition in which white bumps appear on the upper
arms, thighs, and cheeks
58. Eczema: several different types of skin swelling. Also called Dermatitis. Red,
Swollen and itchy skin
