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  • October 11, 2024
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ESTHETICIAN STATE BOARD EXAM REVIEW

What are Germs? - Answers-Microorganisms that cover almost every surface, including
the skin of the human body.

What is the difference between pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria? - Answers-
Pathogenic is disease causing while non-pathogenic is non disease causing.

The 3 basic types of bacteria and their shape - Answers-Bacilli-rod
Cocci-round
Spirilla- spiral

1. Antiseptic - Answers-weaker form of disinfectant

2. Disinfectant - Answers-chemicals that kill a majority of pathogenic microorganisms

3. Sterilization - Answers-process of killing ALL microorganisms


Why must an esthetician wear gloves? - Answers-Estheticians must wear gloves to
perform in-office treatments in order to protect them from microorganisms

Impetigo - Answers-Skin infected caused by bacteria. Usually the cause is
staphylococcal(staph) but sometimes streptococcus(strep).

Symptoms of Impetigo - Answers-Small blisters that expand and rupture within 24 hrs.
Yellow fluid that drains and forms a honey colored crust

Acne - Answers-Genetically inherited disease-excess oil secreted by trhe sebaceous
glands. Cells that clog the pores, trapping oil in the follicle

What causes adult acne? - Answers-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 - Answers-Stress
Overactive Sebaceous Glands
Dead Skin cell accummulation
Bacteria and Inflammation
Comedogenic ingredients

Acne Vulgaris - Answers-Common acne- inflammatory condition of the sebaceous
glands of the skin.

Acne Vulgaris - Answers-Consits of red, elevated areas on the skin that may develop
into pustules and even futher into cyst that can cause scarring

,Retention Hyperkeratosis - Answers-Skin condition that produces more dead skin cells
than is normal, skin cells are not being shed properly. These dead cells sick to the
surface of the skin and inside the follicles, mixing with excess oil and creating a comedo

Microcomedo - Answers-first stage of comedo formation; a comedoso small that it can
be seen only with a microscope

Ostium - Answers-the opening of a follicle

Non-inflammatory - Answers-the impaction is neither red nor inflammed

Open Comedones - Answers-non inflammatory acne lesions usually called blackheads

Closed Comedones - Answers-non inflammatory acne lesions usually called whiteheads

Anaerobic Bacteria - Answers-Bacteria that does not need oxygen to grow or survive

Non-Inflammatory Acne - Answers-Blackheads, Whiteheads

What piece of equipment is the only way to truly sterilize utensils using steam, heat, and
pressure? - Answers-Autoclave

What implements or materials cannot be used in an autoclave? - Answers-glass

Two disinfectants used in esthetics - Answers-1. Sodium Hydrochloride(household
bleach)
2. Formaldehyde

What is the ratio you can dilute household bleach for a disinfectant? - Answers-1:10 with
water

4 disposable materials that prevent cross- contamination - Answers-1. cotton swabs
2. paper towels
3.Disposable staptulas
4. Gloves

Cleaning and disinfecting process: - Answers-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 - Answers-Occupational Safety and Health Administration

MSDS( Material Safety Data Sheets) - Answers-includes how to safely clean up after an
accidental spill

, 3 diseases a client may have that would contraindicate in-office treatments? - Answers-
pink eye, impetigo, herpes

CDC - Answers-Center for Disease Control

OPIM - Answers-Other Potential Infections Material

Universal and Standard Precautions - Answers-Treat all body fluids as they were/are
contagious

3 types of blood borne diseases - Answers-HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis

What is microcomedo made up of? - Answers-Dead buildup, bacteria and fatty acids
from sebum

What is pustule and what is it made up of? - Answers-A clump of white blood cells that
have formed and risen to the surface of the skin

What is a papule? - Answers-A raised area of the skin that is generally smaller than 1
centimeter

What is the difference between a papule and a nodule? - Answers-A nodule is a raised
lesion that is larger and deeper in the skin than a papule

What is a cyst - Answers-Deep infection caused by a deep massive invasion of white
blood cells

Grade 1 Acne - Answers-mildest acne that's often just a minor pimple that appear
occasionally in small numbers and small bumps that can disapper without being treated

Grade 2 Acne - Answers-moderate acne- blackheads and milia can break out in the
greater numbers.

Grade 3 Acne - Answers-considered severe and is often grade 2 left untreated and
madeto worsen by squeezing the pimples and maintaining the oily dirty face that
attracted those bacteria at the onset

Grade 4 Acne - Answers-most serious- the condition is medically referred to as
nodulocystic, or cystic acne where the skin displays numerous pustules, papules,
pustules with large cysts

Cellulitis - Answers-infection of the skin that may affect any part of the body. Usually
appears on the lower legs or face

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