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ELECTROLYSIS IBEC AND LASER STATE BOARD TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+)
LATEST UPDATE 2024/
What is anaphoresis? - CORRECT ANSWER process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into the skin- used in galvanic current Can electrologists use anaphoresis? - CORRECT ANSWER No, electrologists are not allowed to use anaphoresis What is the skin type that need test spots? - CORRECT ANSWER Fitzpatrick 3+ What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Erythema, Edema, Blanching, Keloid What is Cushing Syndrome? - CORRECT ANSWER hypercortisolism; caused by either excess steroid use,ectopic A.C.T.H. What should you do if epilator stops working? - CORRECT ANSWER turn epilator off and unplug it. What causes hair changes in woman - CORRECT ANSWER Ovaries and Adrenal imbalances Type 1 Diabetes is insulin _____ - CORRECT ANSWER dependent
Type 2 Diabetes is insulin_____ - CORRECT ANSWER resistant What is psuedofolliculitis? - CORRECT ANSWER cutaneous, inflammatory disorder of the hair follicle Where do living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft - CORRECT ANSWER Hair bulb Who gets gestational diabetes? - CORRECT ANSWER pregnant women Smaller needles are _____ - CORRECT ANSWER hotter Heat pattern is _____ shaped - CORRECT ANSWER pear/tear drop Where in the skin does mitosis occur? - CORRECT ANSWER Basal Layer/stratum basale Temperature for washing hands? - CORRECT ANSWER Warm Water What is a biological indicator and what does it do - CORRECT ANSWER the most accepted means of monitoring sterilization; The biological indicator only tells you if the target temperature was reached Water becomes a chromophore at? - CORRECT ANSWER 900nm
What is an oscillator? - CORRECT ANSWER a device used to turn a very, very low frequency current into High Frequency What is the top layer of skin called? - CORRECT ANSWER stratum corneum The needle size is dependent on? - CORRECT ANSWER The diameter of the hair follicle What is an antiseptic? - CORRECT ANSWER A solution or agent for eliminating bacteria on the skin At what percentage of alcohol is considered an antiseptic? - CORRECT ANSWER 30% At what percentage of alcohol is considered a disinfectant? - CORRECT ANSWER 70% What are the steps to clean forceps? - CORRECT ANSWER Clean forceps with soap and water, put in barbaside for 10 mins, and put in autoclave/dry cleave for amount of time for packaged or unpackaged instrument. How long should a unpackaged instrument be in an autoclave and at what temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER 15 mins at 250 F (plus lag time) How long should a packaged instrument be in an autoclave and at what temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER 30 mins at 250 F (plus lag time)
How long should a instrument be in a dry clave at 340F - CORRECT ANSWER 60 mins How long should a instrument be in a dry clave at 320 F - CORRECT ANSWER 120 mins What should you use to clean the air filter on your laser - CORRECT ANSWER Bleach What electrode is the patient holding in the blend? - CORRECT ANSWER anode, positive pole What do you apply to the skin after laser? - CORRECT ANSWER Cold compress When is contact cooling used? - CORRECT ANSWER before the laser treatment. What is a pilosebaceous unit? - CORRECT ANSWER Hair follicle, hair shaft, sebaceous gland, and arector pili How does thermolysis destroy the hair? - CORRECT ANSWER electrodessication and electrocoagulation What is vellus hair and where is it found? - CORRECT ANSWER Vellus hair (peach fuzz) is fine, short hair that grows all over your body, including your face, stomach, arms and legs. Vellus hair helps regulate your body temperature and protects your skin. What is terminal hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Course hair on head and in pubic region; men's facial hair.
is Hepatitis a virus or bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER virus What can be used to soothe the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER Cataphoresis layers of a terminal hair - CORRECT ANSWER medulla, cortex, cuticle Diabetes symptoms include blindness, neuropathy, and kidney failure, but what does it NOT cause? - CORRECT ANSWER Osteoporosis Edema is caused by_____? - CORRECT ANSWER plasma/lymphatic fluid leaking into intercellular spaces. What do sudoriferous glands secrete? - CORRECT ANSWER sweat Out of all of the ways laser can interact with the tissue, in order to get the best results we need which one? - CORRECT ANSWER Absorption If a client has obesity and darkening of the skin, what are these symptoms of? - CORRECT ANSWER Insulin Resistance According to the AEA the best way to prevent infection is to_______ - CORRECT ANSWER wash your hands Electrical pressure is measured in_______ - CORRECT ANSWER Volts Electrical resistance is measured in - CORRECT ANSWER Ohms
A negatively charged atom is an______ - CORRECT ANSWER electron How does a virus reproduce? - CORRECT ANSWER inside a living host cell What can be spread by touching someone? - CORRECT ANSWER Impetigo What follicle shape produces straight hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Round When using an insulated needle the heat starts at the tip - CORRECT ANSWER Point Effect What is the category of disinfection for the epilator cord? - CORRECT ANSWER non-critical What is the best way to clean the skin for Electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER antiseptic What is the best way to clean the skin for Laser? - CORRECT ANSWER Water, unless they are wearing makeup or deodorant, then use a mild cleaner with water. How do you measure hair depth? - CORRECT ANSWER from the top of the epidermis to the bottom of the bulb. What is the wavelength of the Ruby - CORRECT ANSWER 694nm What is the wavelength of the Alexandrite? - CORRECT ANSWER 755nm
You must have a _________ to treat anyone with a pacemaker - CORRECT ANSWER doctors note Which natural hair color is deepest? - CORRECT ANSWER gray hair we always do a spot test on skin types_______ - CORRECT ANSWER 3 and 4 What is skin type 2 - CORRECT ANSWER Caucasian UVA rays penetrate deeper into the ________ layer - CORRECT ANSWER subcutaneous Darker skin types, Fitzpatrick 3-6 have more active _______ - CORRECT ANSWER melanocytes What does the papillary layer do? - CORRECT ANSWER gives skin its elasticity The appendages of the skin include what? - CORRECT ANSWER nerves blood vessels lymph Hair and hair follicles nails sweat glands (sudoriferous glands) oil glands (sebaceous glands)
Lymph nodes filter all of the toxins brought to them by______ - CORRECT ANSWER lymphocytes Arrector pilli muscle helps trap heat in order to? - CORRECT ANSWER maintain heat regulation in the body Sebum is produced by ________ glands. - CORRECT ANSWER sebaceous Cosmeceutical's are higher grade products usually only sold in medical spas or by licensed professionals but you do not need a? - CORRECT ANSWER prescription Do you need a prescription for Pharmaceuticals? - CORRECT ANSWER yes How long must you wait after microdermabrasion to be able to get electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER 3 months Tetracycline is an antibiotic used for what? - CORRECT ANSWER acne, does not kill bacteria just prevents bacteria from multiplying. Nerves synapse fatigue is caused by what? - CORRECT ANSWER overtreatment If a client has a trapped hair what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER free the hair and let it heal before treating. What is the role of melanin in the skin - CORRECT ANSWER to absorb and scatter energy from UV light to protect epidermal cells from damage.
What is the buildup of interstitial fluid between cells in the skin - CORRECT ANSWER edema What gland is most associated with hair growth - CORRECT ANSWER adrenals In which hair growth stage does the club start to form - CORRECT ANSWER catagen Which layer are mast cells found? - CORRECT ANSWER Dermis If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper and coarser it is said to be? - CORRECT ANSWER accelerated vellus hair What external factor/emotion can be directly linked to hair growth - CORRECT ANSWER stress What is the difference between male/female hair follicles and hair growth? - CORRECT ANSWER Distribution of hair follicles. Men have more concentration of circulating androgens but usually have the same number of follicles. To measure thickness of epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER from epidermis to IRS Excessive hair growth is directly linked to? - CORRECT ANSWER insulin resistance When a client has tweezed weekly, most of the hairs in the area will be in what stage? - CORRECT ANSWER early anagen
If a client is on accutane(isotretinoin) with excessive hair growth problems, what could they be diagnosed with? - CORRECT ANSWER Iatric Hirsutism What is excess hair that is not abnormal for a persons age and sex, but is not desired or socially accepted? - CORRECT ANSWER superfluous Hirsutism that has no identifiable cause is called: - CORRECT ANSWER Idiopathic Hirsutism resulting from taking certain medications is called? - CORRECT ANSWER Iatric Hydroquinone treats - CORRECT ANSWER hyperpigmentation The lipid part of sebum is called? - CORRECT ANSWER triglycerides Desquamation(peeling) process takes how long? - CORRECT ANSWER on average, 28 days Evaporation of sweat on the skin surface produces cooling, also known as? - CORRECT ANSWER thermoregulation Skin color derives from a combination of? - CORRECT ANSWER melanin, carotene, and blood vessels. Amino acid found in melanocytes that produce melanin and protect from UV rays - CORRECT ANSWER Tyrosine
Most important factor when choosing forceps is the ability to withstand? - CORRECT ANSWER sterilization Needle sizes range from? - CORRECT ANSWER F2-F6 (.002-.006) After treatment advice for electrolysis includes? - CORRECT ANSWER avoid sun and tanning beds for 24 hours after treatment The patient needs to be informed during the consultation that the electrolysis process will only take? - CORRECT ANSWER a series of treatments Hair that is perceived as regrowth but has emerged naturally and has not been treated before is - CORRECT ANSWER false regrowth A correct statement about health history documentation is that it is - CORRECT ANSWER Necessary for each patient without exception Which of the following choices are not primary driving forces in our professional decision making? - CORRECT ANSWER Gender What is a code of ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER a code of conduct sent down by professional organizations for their members During negative feedback from a patient, it is important for the electrologist to: - CORRECT ANSWER Listen fully until the patient is finished WHich of the following is not acceptable in an ethical hair removal practice? - CORRECT ANSWER Offering a guarantee of results
To effectively reduce liability exposure the professional electrologist should? - CORRECT ANSWER Maintain professional standards in practice Pathogenic bacteria may produce - CORRECT ANSWER disease One difference between viruses and bacteria is that bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER can live on their own A communicable disease is - CORRECT ANSWER transmitted from one person to another Sterilization is the process whereby - CORRECT ANSWER All bacteria are destroyed Universal precautions is the term that applies to? - CORRECT ANSWER The use of infectious-control practices when treating all patients At which of the times is hand washing indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER Before and after treatments What should be included in the patient record? - CORRECT ANSWER date of treatment, length of treatment, and area treated Bacteria in spore form are - CORRECT ANSWER non-productive Bacteria which are round shaped are called - CORRECT ANSWER staphylocci
Synapses are located between - CORRECT ANSWER the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of another neuron What is the least common but most deadly skin tumors - CORRECT ANSWER malignant melanoma Redness or flushing of the skin is called - CORRECT ANSWER erythema A crack-like lesion or groove on the skin is a - CORRECT ANSWER fissure Pinpoint, purplish spots from bleeding under the skin are known as: - CORRECT ANSWER petechiae The formation of an excessive scar after injury or surgery is called a - CORRECT ANSWER keloid The normal leukocyte cell - CORRECT ANSWER protects the body against infection The blood vessels having the most elastic tissue are - CORRECT ANSWER arteries Which of the following produce antibodies - CORRECT ANSWER lymphocytes The sympathetic nervous system affects the heart by - CORRECT ANSWER accelerating the action of the heart Where does the aorta originate? - CORRECT ANSWER left ventricle of the heart
The most common feedback mechanisms is - CORRECT ANSWER negative The structure that secretes progesterone is the - CORRECT ANSWER corpus luteum What would a patient be suspected of if they present with obesity, red or purple striate, "moon face," and dowager's hump? - CORRECT ANSWER Cushing's syndrome What is pruritus? - CORRECT ANSWER itching What is erythema/purpura - CORRECT ANSWER bruising Which of the following is the most common cause of hirsutism and menstrual irregularity in women less than 50 years of age is - CORRECT ANSWER Polycystic ovaries What condition results when androgenic stimulus transforms vellus hair into thick terminal hair - CORRECT ANSWER hirsutism Direct current flows - CORRECT ANSWER in one direction only a transformer: - CORRECT ANSWER steps voltage up and down Alternating current can be converted into direct current by a - CORRECT ANSWER rectifier
