ELECTROLYSIS & LASER MIDTERM
EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS
After probe selection, the electrologists first priority is to determine the - CORRECT
ANSWER Depth of anagen hairs in the treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles - CORRECT ANSWER Stratum
lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - CORRECT ANSWER All phases of
growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER
30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous glands
Documentation of a patient is of importance because - CORRECT ANSWER Poor
documentation may result In the appearance of malpractice, negligence fraud, and
abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle - CORRECT ANSWER The
follicle mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - CORRECT ANSWER Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - CORRECT ANSWER Herpes Zoster +
Molluscum Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a treated follicle -
CORRECT ANSWER Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - CORRECT ANSWER On the center
line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from - CORRECT ANSWER A curved
follicle
The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - CORRECT ANSWER Steroids
, The acronym for LASER stands for - CORRECT ANSWER Light amplification by
stimulated emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be part of the patient chart
- CORRECT ANSWER Name, date of birth, social security number, fee charged
Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - CORRECT ANSWER Red patches covered with
silvery scales
Select the correct sequence - CORRECT ANSWER Wash hands, put on gloves, give
treatment, take off gloves, wash hands
A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates - CORRECT ANSWER
Normal healing is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle
Where is the reticular layer found - CORRECT ANSWER Dermis
What is laser light - CORRECT ANSWER Monochromatic light
_____ is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and face caused by an
over-secretion of the pituitary gland hormone - CORRECT ANSWER Acromegaly
Light absorption is required for an effect In tissue. Without absorption, no affect or
damage can be observed. This is known as - CORRECT ANSWER Grothus Draper
Law
_____, _____ hairs are associated with the deepest follicle - CORRECT ANSWER
Terminal, grey
All are reasons for regrowth except
-not enough current
-incorrect insertion
-HF blowout
-probe too thick - CORRECT ANSWER Probe too thick
Which of the following is not associated with the pilosebaceous unit
-papilla
-follicle
-sudoriferous gland
-sebaceous gland - CORRECT ANSWER Sudoriferous gland
All terms are terms used to describe the second layer of the skin except
-true skin
-corium
EXAM QUESTIONS & DETAILED
CORRECT ANSWERS
After probe selection, the electrologists first priority is to determine the - CORRECT
ANSWER Depth of anagen hairs in the treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles - CORRECT ANSWER Stratum
lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - CORRECT ANSWER All phases of
growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER
30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - CORRECT ANSWER Sebaceous glands
Documentation of a patient is of importance because - CORRECT ANSWER Poor
documentation may result In the appearance of malpractice, negligence fraud, and
abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle - CORRECT ANSWER The
follicle mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - CORRECT ANSWER Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - CORRECT ANSWER Herpes Zoster +
Molluscum Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a treated follicle -
CORRECT ANSWER Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - CORRECT ANSWER On the center
line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from - CORRECT ANSWER A curved
follicle
The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - CORRECT ANSWER Steroids
, The acronym for LASER stands for - CORRECT ANSWER Light amplification by
stimulated emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be part of the patient chart
- CORRECT ANSWER Name, date of birth, social security number, fee charged
Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - CORRECT ANSWER Red patches covered with
silvery scales
Select the correct sequence - CORRECT ANSWER Wash hands, put on gloves, give
treatment, take off gloves, wash hands
A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates - CORRECT ANSWER
Normal healing is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - CORRECT ANSWER Cuticle
Where is the reticular layer found - CORRECT ANSWER Dermis
What is laser light - CORRECT ANSWER Monochromatic light
_____ is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and face caused by an
over-secretion of the pituitary gland hormone - CORRECT ANSWER Acromegaly
Light absorption is required for an effect In tissue. Without absorption, no affect or
damage can be observed. This is known as - CORRECT ANSWER Grothus Draper
Law
_____, _____ hairs are associated with the deepest follicle - CORRECT ANSWER
Terminal, grey
All are reasons for regrowth except
-not enough current
-incorrect insertion
-HF blowout
-probe too thick - CORRECT ANSWER Probe too thick
Which of the following is not associated with the pilosebaceous unit
-papilla
-follicle
-sudoriferous gland
-sebaceous gland - CORRECT ANSWER Sudoriferous gland
All terms are terms used to describe the second layer of the skin except
-true skin
-corium
