California Esthetics State Board Exam Questions and Answers

California Esthetics State Board Exam Questions and Answers Bacteria - Correct Answer ️️ -One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are harmful, some are harmless. Virus - Correct Answer ️️ -A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of biological organisms. Its capable of replication only through taking over the host cell's reproductive function. Parasites - Correct Answer ️️ -Organisms that grow, feed, and shelter on or in another organism (host), while contributing nothing to the survival of that organism. They must have a host to survive. Fungi - Correct Answer ️️ -Microscopic plant parasites, which include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can produce contagious diseases such as ringworm. Infection Control - Correct Answer ️️ -The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms. Cleaning - Correct Answer ️️ -A mechanical process using soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease causing germs; also removes invisible debris that interferes with disinfection. Sanitation - Correct Answer ️️ -A chemical process for reducing the number of disease-causing germs on cleaned surfaces to a safe level. Disinfection - Correct Answer ️️ -The process that eliminates most, but not necessarily all, microorganisms on nonporous surfaces. This process is not effective against bacterial spores. Sterilization - Correct Answer ️️ -The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores. Pathogenic and Nonpathogenic - Correct Answer ️️ -What are the two primary types of bacteria? Nonpathogenic Bacteria - Correct Answer ️️ -Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions. Pathogenic Bacteria - Correct Answer ️️ -Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the body. Cocci - Correct Answer ️️ -Round-shaped bacteria that appear singularly or in groups. Staphylococci - Correct Answer ️️ -Pus-forming bacteria that grow in clusters like bunches of grapes. They cause abscesses, pustules, and boils. Streptococci - Correct Answer ️️ -Pus-forming bacteria arranged in curved lines resembling a string of beads. They cause infections such as strep throat and blood poisoning. Diplococci - Correct Answer ️️ -Spherical bacteria that grow in pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia. Bacilli - Correct Answer ️️ -Short, rod-shaped bacteria; they are the most common bacteria and produce diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, and diphtheria. Spirilla - Correct Answer ️️ -Spiral or corkscrew-shaped bacteria; they cause syphilis and Lyme Disease. Motility - Correct Answer ️️ -Also known as self-movement. Flagella - Correct Answer ️️ -Slender, hair-like extensions used by bacilli and spirilla for locomotion (moving about). Quaternary Ammonium Compounds - Correct Answer ️️ -Also knows as quats; disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon. Sodium Hypochlorite - Correct Answer ️️ -Also known as household bleach. Standard Precautions - Correct Answer ️️ -Precautions such as wearing personal protective equipment to prevent skin and mucous membrane where contact with a client's blood, bodily fluids, secretions (except sweat), excretions, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes is likely. Workers must assume that all blood and bodily fluids are potential sources of infection, regardless of the perceived risk. Universal Precautions - Correct Answer ️️ -A set of guidelines published by OSHA that require the employer and the employee to assume that all human blood and bodily fluids are infectious for blood borne pathogens