STATE BOARD ESTHETICIAN THEORY PRACTIVE
NEWEST VERSION 2024-2025 EACH VERSION 50+
QUESTION AND ANSWERS .
What are germs? - ANSWER-Microorganisms that cover almost every
surface including the skin of the human body
What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic
bacteria? - ANSWER-Pathogenic is disease causing while non-
pathogenic is non-disease causing
Name the 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape? - ANSWER-Bacilli-
rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla-spiral
Name the 3 tiers of the sterilization pyramid? - ANSWER-Antiseptic-
weaker form of disinfectant
Disinfectant-chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms
Sterilization-process of killing all microorganisms
What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using
steam,heat and pressure? - ANSWER-autoclave
,What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? -
ANSWER-glass
Name two popular disinfectants used in esthetics? - ANSWER-Sodium
hypochlorite(household bleach)
Formaldehyde
What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? -
ANSWER-1:10 with water
Can you use bleach to disinfect you metal implements? - ANSWER-No,
chlorine is extremely corrosive to metals and will cause it to rust
Is an antiseptic stronger than a disinfectant? - ANSWER-no
Name 4 disposable materials that prevent cross contamination? -
ANSWER-Cotton swabs
paper towels
disposable spatulas
gloves
After materials are used they must be sealed in a plastic bag and
disposed of
, Describe the cleaning and disinfecting process for each of the
following? - ANSWER-Metal tweezers-clean with soap
Suction attachments-use 70% alcohol then soak for 20 minutes in a
disinfectant
Extractors-clean with soap and water then spray with cavaside
Galvanic rollers-spray down with alcohol
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
What is an MSDS? - ANSWER-Material safety data sheets-includes how
to safely clean up after an accidental spill
Name 4 ways to avoid cross-contamination? - ANSWER-Always remove
creams from jars with a disinfected spatula
When removing creams from jars remove enough for the entire service
.It is better to remove too much than having to re-dip.
Tubes or pumps are the most sanitary method
Wax should be dispensed using one spatula per dip
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