Esthetician State Board Final Exam Questions
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Sanitation - ✅✅lowest level of infection control. Physical removal of debris, REDUCES the
number of microbes present Also removes organic debris such as blood, and skin particles.
Disinfection - ✅✅2nd level of infection control - using products that kill or destroy bacteria
and a broad spectrum of viruses.
Disinfection products claim to kill/destroy bacteria therefore most of these products are toxic
and regulated by law through which government agency? - ✅✅EPA Environmental Protection
Agency
OSHA - ✅✅Occupational Safety and Health Administration - regulating agency under the
department of labor that enforces safety and health standards in the workplace
MSDS - ✅✅Material Safety Data Sheets provides key information on a specific product
regarding ingredients associated hazards combustion levels and storage requirements.
Antiseptic - ✅✅prevent growth of microorganisms on the skin
Sterilization - ✅✅eliminates ALL living organisms on non-porous surfaces including bacterial
spores that adhere to surgical implements in medical treatment rooms
Efficacy - ✅✅ability to produce results or effectiveness
EPA - ✅✅approves efficacy of products used for infection control
,QUATS - ✅✅Quaternary Ammonium Germicidal Detergent Solution --- sold as disinfectants are
anti fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral but typically NOT sporicidal, or tuberculocidal. Good for
floors, walls/ Effective against hiv, and HBV
Sodium Hypochlorite - ✅✅Liquid chlorine disinfectant found in household bleach
Autoclave - ✅✅pressurized, steam heated vessel that sterilizes objects with high pressure and
heat preventing microorganisms from surviving
Chemiclave - ✅✅machine that sterilizes surgical implements with high-pressure high temp.
water alcohol and formaldehyde vapors
Enzyme Exfoliators are designed to ... - ✅✅dissolve dead skin cells can often tingle or itch
Glycolics are designed to ... - ✅✅dissolve dead AND live cells and penetrate deeper so they
require more caution
Glycolic acid is derived from ... - ✅✅is a form of AHA that is derived from sugar cane.
Smallest molecular structure of all AHAS? - ✅✅Glycolic Acid (can penetrate the skin quickly)
degree of effectiveness is dependent of ph level. the lower the pH the mroe aggressive
First Degree Burn - ✅✅affects outer layer of skin (epidermis)
Second Degree Burn - ✅✅affect both epidermis, and underlying dermis
third degree burn - ✅✅destroys all layers of skin, and damage underlying tissue including
nerves
, Anatomy - ✅✅study of organs and systems of the body
Physiology - ✅✅study of functions of these organs and systems
Gross Anatomy - ✅✅is the study of structures that can be seen with the naked eye.
Histology - ✅✅study of structures too small to be seen except through a microscope
What is a cell - ✅✅basic unit of life. Vary in shape, size, and function. 3 basic parts nucleus,
cytoplasm, cell membrane
Protoplasm - ✅✅colorless gel like substance that contain water, salt, and nutrients obtained
from food. ((make up cells))
Nucleus - ✅✅control center of a cell - controls cell reproduction, growth, and metabolism
Cytoplasm - ✅✅production department - site of most chemical activities with in the cell.
Organelles - ✅✅located within the cytoplasm - store nutrients and repair and restore the cell
Cell Membrane - ✅✅Outer surface and enclosing structure of the cell
Cells make up ____ - ✅✅Tissues
Tissues make up - ✅✅Organs
Organs make up - ✅✅Systems
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