National Esthetics Theory Examination
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Bacteria - ANSWER✔✔ also called germs or microbes, are one-celled organisms
Viruses - ANSWER✔✔ submicroscopic infectious agents that can live and
reproduce only within the cells of a living host
External parasites - ANSWER✔✔ organisms that grow and feed on other living
organisms which are referred to as hosts
Infection control - ANSWER✔✔ term used to describe efforts to prevent the
spread of disease and kill microbes
Sanitation - ANSWER✔✔ Lowest level of infection control. Serves as a
foundation of infection-control programs. It is the physical removal of debris,
which reduces the number of microbes present.
Disinfection - ANSWER✔✔ Second level of infection control and means using
products or methods that kill and destroy bacteria and a broad spectrum of viruses.
,Sterilization - ANSWER✔✔ Highest level of infection control, destroys all small
organisms, including bacterial spores, which neither sanitation or disinfection can
kill.
Methods of infection control (i.e., heat, chemical agents) - ANSWER✔✔ UV light
machine, autoclave, chemiclave.
Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: Standard
(Universal) precautions - ANSWER✔✔ Gloves worn for waxing procedures and
extraction procedures since there is a possibility of exposure to blood or body
fluids, hand washing, use of safety glasses when needed, disinfecting all skincare
implements and surfaces to prevent cross contamination.
Blood Exposure procedure - ANSWER✔✔ 1. Cover wound, apply pressure.
2. Elevate injured limb above heart.
3. When bleeding stops-apply bandage
4. NEVER use a tourniquet.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (e.g., Manufacture's labeling) - ANSWER✔✔ It's an
important regulation OSHA has put into place. The Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) provides key information on a specific product regarding ingredients,
associated hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements. This information
may be helpful if an allergic reaction or injury occurs related to the products usage.
Handling of chemicals - ANSWER✔✔ There are many different things to consider
when applying disinfection or sterilization practices. There are many chemicals
that one may encounter such as iodophor germicidal solution, phenolic germicidal
solution, ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, etc.
, Cells and their functions - ANSWER✔✔ Cells are the basic units of life. They are
composed of protoplasm, a colorless gel-like substance that contains water, salt
and nutrients obtained from food. Cells vary in size, shape, structure and function.
All cells have 3 basic parts:
Nucleus - ANSWER✔✔ Control center of the cell. Vitally important for
reproduction
Cytoplasm - ANSWER✔✔ Production department of the cell. Small structures
called organelles perform most of the cell's activities. Organelles store the food for
growth, as well as repair and restore the cell.
Cell Membrane - ANSWER✔✔ Outer surface of the cell.
Epithelial Tissue - ANSWER✔✔ Tissue that covers and protects the body surfaces
and internal organs.
Connective Tissue - ANSWER✔✔ Supports, protects and holds the body together.
Nerve Tissue - ANSWER✔✔ Carries Messages to and from the brain and
coordinates body functions.
Muscular Tissue - ANSWER✔✔ Contracts when stimulated, to produce motion.
Liquid Tissues - ANSWER✔✔ carries food waste products and hormones.
Brain - ANSWER✔✔ Controls all body functions
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