MILADY ESTHETICS STATE BOARD TEST
LATEST 2024 WITH 600+ REAL EXAM PREP
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS/
ESTHETICS STATE BOARD EXAM 2024/2025
PREP QS & AS (BRAND NEW!!)
What is involved with Decontamination Method 1? - ANSWER-clean then
disinfect
What is involved with Decontamination Method 2? - ANSWER-cleaning then
sterilizing
List the levels of decontamination from lowest to highest. - ANSWER-cleaning,
disinfecting, sterilization.
Any disinfectants used in the salon or spa should carry an _____. - ANSWER-EPA
registration number
The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including spores. -
ANSWER-Sterilization
What does CDC stand for? - ANSWER-Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Which of these is an all-inclusive spa retreat that offers patrons a wide range of
health, beauty, and wellness programs? - ANSWER-The Destination Spa is an all-
inclusive spa retreat that offers patrons a wide range of health, beauty and wellness
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,programs, such as fitness, nutrition, massage, skin care, beauty treatments,
educational classes, and more.
It's important to remember that wax may stick if the skin is: - ANSWER-either too
dry or too cold
Recognizing skin diseases and disorders is important for the protection of -
ANSWER-both the technician and the client
Which of these is a common symptom of irritant contact dermatitis? - ANSWER-
redness, swelling and scaling
debris, and many disease causing germs from tool, implements and equipment. -
ANSWER-Cleaning
The process of _____ destroys most, but not necessarily all, harmful organisms on
environmental surfaces. (not effective against spores) - ANSWER-Disinfecting
Be sure to mix and use disinfectants according to what? - ANSWER-the
instructions on the label.
This highly resistant bacteria can appear as skin infection such as pustules, rashes,
and boils and can be hard to cure. Some people carry the bacteria and not even
aware of it. Without proper treatment, this infection can result in death! -
ANSWER-MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococci aureus)
Name 5 ways a pathogenic bacteria, virus or fungi can enter the body? -
ANSWER-Broken skin, mouth, nose, eyes or ears, unprotected sex.
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,Contagious skin disease caused by an itch mite that burrows under the skin. -
ANSWER-Scabies
The ideal disinfectant would have what? - ANSWER-inexpensive, nontoxic,
include strips for efficacy, readily available by manufacturers, EPA approved,
environmentally friendly, no odor, noncorrosive.
What does OSHA stand for? - ANSWER-Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
was created by the US department of labor to regulate and enforce safety and
health standards to protect employees in the work place... - ANSWER-OSHA
This regulates employee exposure to potentially toxic substances and inform
employees about the possible hazards of materials used in the work place? -
ANSWER-occupational safety and health act of 1970
This requires that chemical manufacturers and importers assess and communicate
the potential hazards associated with their products. - ANSWER-hazard
communication standard or hcs
This contains information compiled by the manufacturer about product safety. -
ANSWER-Material Safety Data Sheet or Msds
Registers all types of disinfectants sold and used in the United States. - ANSWER-
EPA
What does EPA stand for? - ANSWER-Environmental Protection Agency
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, Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on
surfaces. - ANSWER-Disinfectants
This is effective for cleaning blood and bodily fluids. - ANSWER-Hospital
Disinfectants
This means that an item is made or constructed of a material that has no pores or
openings and can not absorb liquid. - ANSWER-Nonporous
An abnormal condition of all or part of the body, or it's systems or organs, that
makes the body incapable of carrying on normal function. - ANSWER-Disease
What was the bacteria that caused over 100 clients in one California salon to
develop serious skin infection in there legs after receiving a pedicure. - ANSWER-
Microbacterium fortuitum
The invasion of body tissues by disease-causing pathogens. - ANSWER-Infection
The methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms.
- ANSWER-Infection control
The four types of potentially harmful organisms? - ANSWER-Bacteria, Fungi,
Viruses, Parasites
This is caused by pathogenic organisms that enter the body. - ANSWER-Infectious
Disease
A mechanical process (scrubbing) using soap and water to remove all visible dirt,
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