NY State Board Esthetics 400 Review Questions

Comprehensive study flashcards covering 400 New York State Board Esthetics practice questions and answers.

According to New York state laws, rule, and regulation, individual esthetician license expires how many years fro date of issuance?

4

According to New York state laws, rule, and regulation, making a false statement on esthetic license application can result in a maximum fine of?

$500

New York state department of State rules and regulations prohibit the use of non-disposable?

Powder Puff

New York state department of State rules and regulations define which one of the following terms as the physical removal of all visible dust, soil, and any other foreign material from an object?

Cleaning

According to New York State laws, rules and regulations, disinfection must be accomplished by the use of hospital grade disinfectants registered by the?

EPA

Which one of the following is he name of the detailed information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or importer of a chemical that describes the chemical properties, physical and health hazards, roots of exposer, precautions for safe handing and use, emergency and first aid procedures and control measure?

MSDS

Any substance that can cause acute or chronic illness to the human body can be classified as?

Toxic

Substances whose agents are capable of altering the genetic patterns of a living cell are?

Mutagens

Any liquid having a flashpoint below 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered?

Flammable

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, temporary esthetics licenses expire after the period of time issuance is?

6 Months

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, failure to display an esthetics license can result in a maximum fine of?

$500

Cotton pads that have come in contact with blood or discharge from pimples must be disposed of in a?

Plastic Bag

Which one of the following terms is the process that kills all disease-producing organisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and spores?

Sterilization

All supplies and implements must be transported to and from remote locations in containers that are?

Covered

The federal government requires material date sheets be prepared and made available to workers by the?

Product manufacturers

Chemicals that cause permanent visible destruction or change in living tissue at the sight of contact are known as?

Corrosives

The sum of adverse effects from exposure to a substance is known as?

Toxicity

Adverse health defects that develop slowly over a long period of time and persist or re-occur frequently are called?

Chronic

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, when a esthetician fail to properly file for renewal within 5 years of license expiration, a new license cannot be issued until?

Passes a written exam

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, the photograph affixed to the esthetic license must be no more than how many years old?

4

New York State Laws, rules and regulations, prohibit the use of non-disposable?

Sponges

New York State Laws, rules and regulations define which of the following terms as the process of making an object clean and safe to use?

Sanitation

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, disinfection must be accomplished by the use of hospital grade disinfectants registered by the?

EPA

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, an esthetician that fails to properly file a renewal must pay an additional fee of?

$10

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, the total number of temporary licenses that an esthetician can obtain is?

2

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, the absence of which of the following in an appearance enhancement workplace is evidence of an act non-compliance?

Plastic Bags ***

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, which word properly defines that the process which kills most disease producing organisms?

Disinfection

According to New York State Laws, rules and regulations, defines which one of the following terms as the process that renders an object safe for internal skin penetration?

Sterilization

A salon employee, who wished to obtain hazard information about a new product for use at work should contact the?

Manufactures or Distributors of Products

Non-corrosive chemicals that temporarily inflame living tissues by chemical action at the site of contact are known as?

Irritants

Substances or agents capable of producing or causing cancer are known as?

Carcinogens

Adverse health affects with symptoms that develop rapidly are called?

Acute ***

During the infection control process, the level of decontamination that completely destroys all of an organism is?

Sterilization

Washing your hands with soap and water is an example of what level of decontamination?

Sanitation

Which one of the following types of disinfectants is generally odorless, colorless, non-toxic and stable?

Quaternary Ammonium Compound QUAC

Which one of the following types of disinfectants is not recommended for salon use because of its active ingredients that are poisonous to inhale?

Formalin

Rubbing alcohol is the common name for what type of alcohol?

Isopropyl

The use of which one of the following in the most preferred in a disinfection process for salon implements?

Autoclave

During the infection control process, the highest level of decontamination is?

Sterilization

Hospital grade disinfectants generally do not kill?

Spores

To achieve disinfection, salon implements should generally be soaked in QUAC solution for at least?

10-15mins

Another name for household bleach is?

Sodium Hypochlorite

The minimum strength of Isopropyl alcohol necessary for disinfection is?

70%

In order to achieve sterilization, an autoclave uses air pressure and?

Steam

Which one of the following is the name of the information bulletin prepared by the manufacturer or imposter of chemicals that describe the chemical’s physical and chemical properties, physical and health hazards exposure precautions and emergency info?

MSDS

Chemicals that cause a substantial proportion of exposing people to develop an allergic reaction after repeated exposure are known as?

Sensitizers

Substances or chemicals capable of causing birth defects are called?

Teratogens

Any solid, liquid or gas that can burn and ignite is considered?

Flammable

During the infection control process, it is most difficult to kill?

Filterable Viruses

Using an antiseptic on the skin is an example of what level of decontamination?

Sanitation

Which one of the following types of disinfectants is generally considered the safest and fast acting?

Quaternary Ammonium

Which one of the following is not a common active ingredient in disinfectants for salon use?

Formaldehyde

Methyl, Ethyl, and Isopropyl are types of?

Alcohol

In order to achieve sterilization in an autoclave, the use of steam and?

Air Pressure

During the infection control process, the level of decontamination most appropriate for salon implements is?

Sterilization

During the infection control process, the lowest level of decontamination is?

Sanitation

Which one of the following types of disinfectants is generally the slowest acting?

Alcohol

A disadvantage of using phenolic disinfectants is that they sometimes?

Discolor

Which one of the following is a chemical agent, that is lightly flammable?

Alcohol

An example of a physical sanitation agent is?

Heat

The cell structures made up of dense protoplasm that is found in the center of each cell and play an important role in cell reproduction is the?

Nucleus

The complete chemical process where by the body cells are nourished and supplied with the energy needed to carry on their many activities is known as?

Metabolism

Specialize cells of the same kind are called?

Tissues

The body organ that supplies oxygen to the blood is the?

Lung

The system of the human body that supplies the body with oxygen is called the?

Respiratory

The tough elastic substance similar to bones that cushion bones and the joint is known as?

Cartilage

The brain and spinal cord make up which division of the nervous system?

Central

The blood component that functions to destroy disease-causing germs are the?

Leukocytes

The neck is an example of which type of joint?

Pivot

Another name for the collarbone is the?

Clavicle

Which bone on the forearm is on the same side as the thumb?

Radius

Which one of the following bones form the top of the spinal column located in the region of the neck?

Vertebrae

Which one of the following is the name of the two bones that form the sides on top of a cranium?

Parietal

Which one of the following is the name of the two bones that form the prominence the cheeks?

Zygomatic

The forearm muscles that bend to the wrist, draw the hand upward, and close the fingers towards the forearm are the?

Flexors

The muscle that extends from the collarbone to the temporal bone in the back of the ear and rotates and bends the head is the?

Sternal-Cleold Mastoid (SCM)

The muscles that cover the back of the neck and the upper and middle regions of the back that rotate the shoulders blades and control swinging movement of the arm are the Trapezius and the?

Latissimus Dorsi

The broad muscle that covers the top of the skull is the?

Epicranius

The muscle that coordinates the opening and closing of the mouth often referred to as the chewing muscles, are the Temporalis and the?

Masseter

The muscle that extends along the sides of the chin and draws the corner of the mouth is the?

Triangularis

Olfactory, optic and auditory are the following samples of which types of cranial nerves?

Sensory

Which one of the following is another name for the facial arteries?

External Maxillary

Which of the following arteries are the major blood suppliers for the arms and hand?

Ulnar and Radial

An example of Lymphoid tissue is the?

Tonsila

The cell structure that encloses the cell cytoplasm and controls the transportation of substances in and out of the cells is called the?

Membrane

The maintenance of normal internal stability in the body is known as?

Homeostasis

Bone, cartilage, ligament, tendon and fat tissues are example of what type of body tissue?

Connective

The body organ that creates water and other waste products is the?

Kidney

The system in the human body that controls and coordinates the functions of all the other systems of the body is the?

Nerve System

Muscles are joined together by?

Tendons

The parts of the nerve cells that received messages from other nerve cells are called?

Dendrites

The tiny thin walled blood vessels through which the body’s tissues receive nourishment can eliminate waste products are called?

Capillaries

The shoulder is an example of which type of joint?

Ball and Socket

The large bone on the small finger side of the forearm is the?

Ulna

The largest of the two bones that form below the knee is the?

Tibia

Which of the following is the name of the V-shaped bone located in the front part of the throat and commonly called the Adam’s apple?

Hyoid

Which one of the following is a facial bone?

Zygomatic

Which one of the following is the largest and strongest bone on the face?

Mandible

The muscles on the front of the upper arm that lift the forearm, flex the arm out, and turn the palm up are known as?

Biceps

The forearm muscle that turns the hand inwards and makes the palm face down is the?

Pronator