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A comprehensive list of questions and answers related to the esthetician indiana state board exam. It covers a wide range of topics, including skin anatomy, hair removal techniques, sanitation practices, and product knowledge. A valuable resource for esthetician students preparing for their licensing exam.
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During which growth stage does the hair detach from the follicle? - ✔️ ✔️ Telogen
Foul smelling perspiration usually coming from the underarms or feet is called what? - ✔️ ✔️ Bromhidrosis
Hair like extensions on cells that move the cell in a rowing-like motion. - ✔️ ✔️ Cilia
How do you clean a high frequency wand? - ✔️ ✔️ Soap and water then a disinfectant
How do you measure for symmetry when waxing the eyebrows? - ✔️ ✔️ By performing brow mapping
How long must you soak implements in a EPA registered disinfectant? - ✔️ ✔️ 10 minutes
A flat spot or discoloration on skin such as a freckle or red spot is called what? - ✔️ ✔️ Macule
A member of the board or any inspector or investigator may inspect a salon, school, or mobile salon before.. - ✔️ ✔️ A license is issued
A rapid interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction. - ✔️ ✔️ Alternating Current
A room in which esthetics services are being offered must... - ✔️ ✔️ Have floor to ceiling walls
A steam autoclave uses how many pounds of pressure, for how long, at what heat? - ✔️ ✔️ 15 pounds of pressure for 30 minutes at 250 degrees Fahrenheit
Abscesses, pustules, and boils are caused by which type of bacteria? - ✔️ ✔️ Staphylococci
A blood borne virus that causes disease and can damage the liver. - ✔️ ✔️ Hepatitis
A chemical peel should be what on the pH scale? - ✔️ ✔️ Slightly Acidic
A constant, even flowing current that travels in one direction ONLY. - ✔️ ✔️ Direct current
A contagious skin disease which is caused by the itch mite. - ✔️ ✔️ Scabies
A disinfectant capable of destroying fungi? - ✔️ ✔️ Fungicidal
A disinfectant that is capable of destroying viruses? - ✔️ ✔️ Virucidal
Adding gray to a pure hue is called what? - ✔️ ✔️ Tone
All facials should begin and end with what massage manipulation? - ✔️ ✔️ Effleurage
Also known as light therapy. - ✔️ ✔️ Photo Therapy
An item that is made or constructed out of a material that has no pores or openings and cannot absorb liquids. - ✔️ ✔️ Nonporous
Any organisms of microscopic or submicroscopic size. - ✔️ ✔️ Microorganisms
At least how many facial bowls are required to be on the premises? - ✔️ ✔️ 1
At what time may a member of the board or any inspector or investigate a salon, school, or mobile salon? - ✔️ ✔️ During regular business hours
Bacteria that are short rod shaped. The most common bacteria, and produces diseases such as tetanus, typhoid fever, and tuberculosis. - ✔️ ✔️ Bacilli
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces. - ✔️ ✔️ Disinfectants
Condition characterized by hyperpigmentation on the skin in spots that are not elevated. Also known as liver spots. - ✔️ ✔️ Chloasma
Desincrustation solution is made up of what? - ✔️ ✔️ Baking Soda and Water
Disinfectants capable of destroying bacterial spores. - ✔️ ✔️ Bactericidal
During a makeup application when should you use an eyelash curler? - ✔️ ✔️ Before Mascara
During this process the body satires water, food, and oxygen for the time when the substances will be needed for cell growth and repair. It is a constructive metabolism, the process of building up larger molecules into smaller ones. - ✔️ ✔️ Anabolism
During this stage bacteria grow and reproduce. - ✔️ ✔️ Active stage
How LONG should a strip be cut for a lip or brow? - ✔️ ✔️ 1/2 - 3/4 inch
How LONG should a wax strip be if you are waxing the legs? - ✔️ ✔️ 8 inches
How long should the hair be before you wax? - ✔️ ✔️ 1/4 - 1/2 inch
How long should you avoid sun exposure after waxing? - ✔️ ✔️ 24 Hours
How many board members can be of the same political party? - ✔️ ✔️ 5
How many covered waste receptacles must be on the premises? - ✔️ ✔️ 1 for every work station
How many extra hours of study must you receive if you fail your state board? - ✔️ ✔️ 0
How many members are on the state board? - ✔️ ✔️ 7 members
How many members must there be to constitute a quorum? - ✔️ ✔️ 4
How many members of the board must hold a barbering license? - ✔️ ✔️ 2
How many members of the state board must hold either a electrologist, manicurist, or a esthetic license? - ✔️ ✔️ 1
How many members on the board are a consumer, but have no license or ownership of a salon or school? - ✔️ ✔️ 1
How many members on the state board must own or operate a beauty school? - ✔️ ✔️ 1
How many of the members of the state board must hold a cosmetology license? - ✔️ ✔️ 2
How many towels must be on the premises? - ✔️ ✔️ 12
How many years can a member of the board serve? - ✔️ ✔️ 3 years
How often do you need to renew your esthetics license? - ✔️ ✔️ Every 4 years
How thick must hard wax be when applying it on a guest? - ✔️ ✔️ Thickness of a Nickel
How WIDE should a wax strip be if you are waxing the leg? - ✔️ ✔️ 3 inches
Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes, often occurs during pregnancy. - ✔️ ✔️ Melasma
If someone comes in with Tinea Coporis what should you do? - ✔️ ✔️ Do not perform the service
If something is showing no symptoms or signs of infection it is what? - ✔️ ✔️ Asymptomatic
If you are caught performing a service outside of your scope of practice what can the state board do to you? - ✔️ ✔️ Revoke your license, suspend your license, or even fine you.
If you change your name or move how long do you have to notify the state board of your changes? - ✔️ ✔️ 30 days
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment such as prolonged and repeated overexposure to certain products or ingredients. - ✔️ ✔️ Occupational Disease
In this stage spores can be blown about and are not harmed by disinfectants, heat, or cold. - ✔️ ✔️ Inactive stage
Instruments in a dry heat sterilizer must be heated for how long at what temperature? - ✔️ ✔️ 2 hours at 340 degrees Fahrenheit
Keratin filaments that are the protein bonds that create the junctions between the cells. - ✔️ ✔️ Desmosomes
Modelage masks are also known as what masks? - ✔️ ✔️ Thermal Masks
On a loupe the various magnifications are called what? - ✔️ ✔️ Diopters
One called microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. - ✔️ ✔️ Bacteria
Quaternary ammonium compounds are disinfectants that are very effective when used properly in the salon and spa, they are also known as what? - ✔️ ✔️ Quats
Single use items are also known as what items? - ✔️ ✔️ disposable
Slender, hair-like extensions that are used for movement. These move in a snake-like motion. - ✔️ ✔️ Flagella
Small, solidified impactions of oil, normally found on the nose are called what? - ✔️ ✔️ Sebaceous Filaments
The addition of oxygen, or the loss of hydrogen that creates a chemical change in the identity of the substance. - ✔️ ✔️ Oxidation
The mechanical process of scrubbing with soap and water or detergent and water to remove all visible dirt, debris, and many disease causing germs. - ✔️ ✔️ Clean
The number of viable organisms in or on an object or surface, or the organic material on the surface of an object just before decontamination or sterilization. - ✔️ ✔️ Bioburden
The phase of metabolism in which complex compounds within the cells are broken down into smaller ones. This process releases energy that is stored by special molecules to be used in muscle contractions, body secretions, or heat production. - ✔️ ✔️ Catabolism
The process of eliminating MOST but not all microorganisms from non-living surfaces. - ✔️ ✔️ Disinfection
The process of infusing an alkaline product into the skin is called what? - ✔️ ✔️ Anaphoresis
The process of introducing water-soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current - ✔️ ✔️ Iontophoresis
The process of properly handling sterilized and disinfected equipment and supplies to reduce contamination. - ✔️ ✔️ Aseptic procedure
The process that destroys most but not necessarily all of the harmful organisms on environmental surfaces. This is NOT effective against bacterial spores. - ✔️ ✔️ Disinfecting
The usual process of cell reproduction in human tissue that occurs when the cell divides into two identical cells called daughter cells. - ✔️ ✔️ Mitosis
There must be at least one of what on the premises? - ✔️ ✔️ Cold sterilizer
These are cells that stimulate cells, collagen, and amino acids that form proteins. - ✔️ ✔️ Fibroblasts
These are powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants that are a form of formaldehyde. They have a very high pH and can damage the skin and eyes. These can also be harmful to the environment if put down the drain. - ✔️ ✔️ Phenolic Disinfectants
These are the strongest peels and can be toxic. They contain carbolic acid and they're not only used as peels but can also be used to sanitize metallic implements. - ✔️ ✔️ Phenol
These work to break down stubborn film and remove the residue of products such as scrubs, salts, and masks. - ✔️ ✔️ Chelating detergent
This contains information compiled by manufacturers about product safety including the names of hazardous ingredients, safe handling and use procedures, precautions to reduce the risk of accidental harm or overexposure, and flammability warnings. - ✔️ ✔️ MSDS
This disorder is classifies as dry, scaly skin from sebum deficiency. - ✔️ ✔️ Asteatosis
This is a lamp that has various powers of magnifications. - ✔️ ✔️ Loupe
This is a sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum. It Ranges in size and usually appears on the scalp, neck, and back. Can also be classified as a wen. - ✔️ ✔️ steatoma
This is a vascular lesion where capillaries have been distended or damaged. - ✔️ ✔️ Talangiectasia
This is also known as violet ray, it is a thermal or heat producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration. - ✔️ ✔️ Tesla High Frequency
This is an open lesion on the skin or mucous membranes of the body, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth. Also can be a deep erosion or depression in the skin. - ✔️ ✔️ Ulcer
This is characterized by redness, heat, pain, and swelling. - ✔️ ✔️ Inflammation
This is formed by 8 bones, it protects the brain. - ✔️ ✔️ Cranium
This is the actual color we see that distinguishes red from yellow from blue, it is the distinct characteristic of the color. - ✔️ ✔️ Hue
This process completely destroys all microbial life including spores. - ✔️ ✔️ Sterilization
This term means "roll off" a product as in rolling off a mask. - ✔️ ✔️ Gommage
This term means a crack in the skin that may penetrate into the dermis. - ✔️ ✔️ Fissure
This type of tissue Carrie's messages to and from the brain and controls and coordinates all bodily functions. - ✔️ ✔️ Nerve
This type of tissue contracts and moves the caribous parts of the body. - ✔️ ✔️ Muscle
This type of tissue is a protective covering on the body surfaces. - ✔️ ✔️ Epithelial
This type of tissues support, protects, and binds together other tissues. - ✔️ ✔️ Connective
This word means bone and is used as a prefix in many medical terms. - ✔️ ✔️ OS
To receive a license, what is the minimum age requirement? - ✔️ ✔️ 17
What are the appendages that attache to the hair follicle and produce sebum? - ✔️ ✔️ sebaceous gland
What are the benefits of a gel mask? - ✔️ ✔️ Hydrates the skin
What bacteria grows in pairs and causes diseases such as pneumonia? - ✔️ ✔️ Diplococci
What color LED is used to treat acne? - ✔️ ✔️ Blue
What color LED light increases cellular processes, boosts elastin and collagen production? - ✔️ ✔️ Red
What color of dye is a common allergen and can cause contact dermatitis? - ✔️ ✔️ Red
What direction do you remove artificial lashes? - ✔️ ✔️ Outer corner in
What do amps measure? - ✔️ ✔️ Electrical Strength
What does AHA stand for? - ✔️ ✔️ Alpha Hydroxy Acid
What does diplococci cause? - ✔️ ✔️ Pneumonia
What does EPA stand for? - ✔️ ✔️ Environmental Protection Agency
What does LED stand for? - ✔️ ✔️ Light Emitting Diode
What does MRSA stand for? - ✔️ ✔️ Methicillin-resistant Stphylococcus Aureus
What does OSHA stand for? - ✔️ ✔️ Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does the EPA do? - ✔️ ✔️ They register all disinfectants
What gives hair its natural color? - ✔️ ✔️ Melanin
What is a contraindication to keep you from performing a facial massage? - ✔️ ✔️ Open Lesions
What is a fiber like material used for waxing? - ✔️ ✔️ Pellon
What is a large blister containing watery fluid? - ✔️ ✔️ Bulla
What is a pH of 3 considered on the pH scale? - ✔️ ✔️ Acidic
What is a pH of 7 considered on the pH scale? - ✔️ ✔️ Neutral
What is a pus forming bacteria that grows in bunches or clusters? - ✔️ ✔️ Staphylococci
What is a small blister or sac containing clear fluid? - ✔️ ✔️ Vesicle
What is a substance that chemically dissolves hair? - ✔️ ✔️ Depilatories
What is a substance that does not conduct electricity such as rubber? - ✔️ ✔️ Insulator
What is Ascorbic Acid? - ✔️ ✔️ Vitamin C
What is considered the ideal face shape? - ✔️ ✔️ Oval
What is considered to be the true method of permanent hair removal? - ✔️ ✔️ Electrolysis
What is key when massaging the face of a male with a beard? - ✔️ ✔️ Moving in the direction of the hair
What is NOT an example of a enzyme peel? - ✔️ ✔️ Apricot
What is required of a salon, mobile salon, or school? - ✔️ ✔️ Hot and cold running water
What is the "official" name of ringworm? - ✔️ ✔️ Tines Coporis
What is the best lighting to apply makeup in? - ✔️ ✔️ Natural
What is the immediate change you notice in the skin after a chemical peel? - ✔️ ✔️ Texture Diminishes
What is the most common bacteria? - ✔️ ✔️ Bacilli
What is the most common form of epilation? - ✔️ ✔️ Waxing
What is the purpose of draping your client? - ✔️ ✔️ For the clients safety
What is the purpose of melanin? - ✔️ ✔️ To protect from the sun and give skin and hair it's color
What is the technical term of wart? - ✔️ ✔️ Verruca
What is the term for applying eyelashes that are in clusters? - ✔️ ✔️ Eye tabbing
What is the term for excessive hair growth on the face, arms, and legs? - ✔️ ✔️ hirsutism
What layer of skin is the hair follicle located? - ✔️ ✔️ Dermis
What layer of the skin does not contain blood vessels? - ✔️ ✔️ Epidermis
What layer of the skin is collagen and elastin located? - ✔️ ✔️ Dermis
What month does your license expire on? - ✔️ ✔️ August
What must be done to implements prior to disinfecting them? - ✔️ ✔️ Wash them with soap and water
What polarity does an Anode contain? - ✔️ ✔️ Positive
What scale is used to measure the skins ability to tolerate the sun? - ✔️ ✔️ Fitzpatricks Scale
What type of cells do you find in the stratum corneum? - ✔️ ✔️ Corneocytes
What type of facial mask draws impurities from the skin? - ✔️ ✔️ Clay Mask
What type of wax do you pull in the direction of the hair growth? - ✔️ ✔️ Hard Wax
What vitamin helps with the production of collagen? - ✔️ ✔️ Vitamin C
What would you apply in a makeup application if your guest has a thin upper lip? - ✔️ ✔️ Use lip liner to outline the upper lip
Who appoints board members? - ✔️ ✔️ Governor
Who has the authority to remove a member from the board? - ✔️ ✔️ The governor
Who has the authority to remove a member of the board? - ✔️ ✔️ The governor
Yellow orange, Yellow green, and Blue green are called what type of colors? - ✔️ ✔️ Tertiary colors
You should always do this prior to applying lashes. - ✔️ ✔️ A patch test to check for allergies
When a product does not produce allergens it is called what? - ✔️ ✔️ Hypoallergenic
When do you dispose of an EPA registered disinfectant? - ✔️ ✔️ When debris is present
When performing a microdermabrasion what skin type or condition should you never go over? - ✔️ ✔️ Skin with broken capillaries
When performing body waxing what do you place on the bed for guest to lay on? - ✔️ ✔️ A sheet of roll paper
When using anaphoreis what type of product do you use on the skin? - ✔️ ✔️ Alkaline Products
Where must clean towels, linens, and headbands be kept? - ✔️ ✔️ In a clean and closed cabinet or drawer
Where must soiled towels, linens, and headbands be stored? - ✔️ ✔️ In a covered hamper
Which gland regulates body temperature? - ✔️ ✔️ Sudoriferous glands
Which is the proper way to perform an extraction? - ✔️ ✔️ Place loop around the comedone and gently rock with pressure
White added to a pure hue is called what? - ✔️ ✔️ Tint
What should you apply to the skin prior to waxing? - ✔️ ✔️ Cleanser or Antiseptic
What should you do when tweezing? - ✔️ ✔️ Hold the skin taut
What skin color would you use green tinted foundation for? - ✔️ ✔️ Ruddy
What specialized connective tissue gives smoothness and contour to the body and is located below the reticular layer? - ✔️ ✔️ Adipose