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Washington State Master Esthetician Written Practical Test Prep Questions and Answers Graded A
Question 1: What does NOT put a person at an increased risk of
developing community-acquired MRSA?
CORRECT ANSWER : Having a high white blood cell count
Question 2: What can you do to help minimize the spread of
MRSA?
CORRECT ANSWER : Carefully dispose of materials that come
into contact with blood or OPIM (Other Potentially Infectious Material)
Question 3: What is an example of surgical asepsis?
CORRECT ANSWER : An operating room
Question 4: What is a characteristic of PVC/vinyl gloves?
CORRECT ANSWER : They do not contain the same allergenic
proteins as those found in NRL gloves
Question 5: What is a symptom of type I (Immediate)
hypersensitivity?
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CORRECT ANSWER : Anaphylaxis
Question 6: What is NOT a reason to remove gross debris from
equipment as soon as possible?
CORRECT ANSWER : To increase the number of
microorganisms on the item
Question 7: What do good detergents do?
CORRECT ANSWER : Suspend small particles in the cleaning
fluid
Question 8: When is instrument lubrication performed?
CORRECT ANSWER : Before sterilizing
Question 9: What is the preferred method of disinfection for
tools, equipment, and work surfaces in the esthetics industry?
CORRECT ANSWER : Intermediate-level disinfection
Question 10: At what temperature must the sterilizer typically be
maintained to ensure that all organisms are killed?
CORRECT ANSWER : 274 degrees Farenheit
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Question 11: What relative humidity level must the steam in the
autoclave reach in order to be effective?
CORRECT ANSWER : 100%
Question 12: What three types of monitoring are involved in the
sterilization process?
CORRECT ANSWER : Mechanical, chemical, and biological
Question 13: What method of monitoring is commonly referred
to as spore testing?
CORRECT ANSWER : Biological
Question 14: What is barrier film used for?
CORRECT ANSWER: To prevent cross-contamination
Question 15: What term refers to risks involved with a route of
entry through a break in mucous membranes or the skin?
CORRECT ANSWER : Parenteral hazards
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Question 16: What is NOT something you should do to prevent
the transmission of disease?
CORRECT ANSWER : Dispose of MSDS properly
Question 17: How long should the eyes be flushed in the event
of an accident?
CORRECT ANSWER : 15 to 20 minutes
Question 18: When referring to cells, what process occurs
shortly after conception?
CORRECT ANSWER : Cellular differentiation
Question 19: What are the characteristics of the lipid tail of a
phospholipid?
CORRECT ANSWER : Hydrophobic and nonpolar
Question 20: What part of a cell is responsible for creating
ribosome components?