ESTHETICIAN State Board Exam Review Accurate and Verified Soluti on to Pass your Exam. What are Germs? Correct Answer -Microorga nisms that cover almost every surface, including the skin of the human body. What is the difference between pathogenic and non -pathogenic bacteria? Correct Answer -Pathogenic is disease causing while non -pathogenic is non disease causing. The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape Correct Answer -Bacilli -rod Cocci -round Spirilla - spiral 1. Antiseptic Correct Answer -weaker form of disinfectant 2. Disinfectant Correct Answer -chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms 3. Sterilization Correct Answer -process of killing ALL microorganisms What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and pressure? Correct Answer -Autoclave What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? Correct Answer -glass Two disinfectants used in esthetics Corre ct Answer -1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household bleach) 2. Formaldehyde What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? Correct Answer -1:10 with water 4 disposable materials that prevent cross - contamination Correct Answer -1. cotton swabs 2. paper towels 3.Disposable staptulas 4. Gloves Cleaning and disinfecting process: Correc t Answer -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 OSHA Correct Answer -Occupational Safety and Health Administration MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) Correc t Answer -includes how to safely clean up after an accidental spill 3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in -office treatments? Correct Answer -pink eye, impetigo, herpes CDC Correct Answer -Center for Disease Co ntrol OPIM Correct Answer -Other Potential Infe ctions Material Universal and Standard Precautions Correc t Answer -Treat all body fluids as they were/are contagious 3 types of blood borne diseases Correct A nswer -HIV , Hepatitis, Syphilis Why must an esthetician wear gloves? Correct Answer -Estheticians must wear gloves to perform in -office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms Impetigo Correct Answer -Skin infected ca used by bacteria. Usually the cause is staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep). Symptoms of Impetigo Correct Answer -Smal l blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs. Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust Acne Correct Answer -Genetically inherite d disease -excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle What causes adult acne? Correct Answer -Primary 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 Answer -Stress Overactive Sebaceous Glands Dead Skin cell accummulation Bacteria and Inflammation
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