Electrolysis
Electrolysis & Laser Midterm Exam 2025
After probe selection, the electrologists first priority is to determine the - Correct Ans-
Depth of anagen hairs in the treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles - Correct Ans-Stratum lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - Correct Ans-All phases of growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant - Correct Ans-30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - Correct Ans-Sebaceous glands
Documentation of a patient is of importance because - Correct Ans-Poor documentation
may result In the appearance of malpractice, negligence fraud, and abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle - Correct Ans-The follicle
mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - Correct Ans-Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - Correct Ans-Herpes Zoster + Molluscum
Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a treated follicle - Correct
Ans-Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - Correct Ans-On the center line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from - Correct Ans-A curved follicle
The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - Correct Ans-Steroids
The acronym for LASER stands for - Correct Ans-Light amplification by stimulated
emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be part of the patient chart
- Correct Ans-Name, date of birth, social security number, fee charged
Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - Correct Ans-Red patches covered with silvery
scales
Select the correct sequence - Correct Ans-Wash hands, put on gloves, give treatment,
take off gloves, wash hands
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, Electrolysis
A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates - Correct Ans-Normal
healing is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - Correct Ans-Cuticle
Where is the reticular layer found - Correct Ans-Dermis
What is laser light - Correct Ans-Monochromatic light
_____ is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and face caused by an
over-secretion of the pituitary gland hormone - Correct Ans-Acromegaly
Light absorption is required for an effect In tissue. Without absorption, no affect or
damage can be observed. This is known as - Correct Ans-Grothus Draper Law
_____, _____ hairs are associated with the deepest follicle - Correct Ans-Terminal, grey
All are reasons for regrowth except
-not enough current
-incorrect insertion
-HF blowout
-probe too thick - Correct Ans-Probe too thick
Which of the following is not associated with the pilosebaceous unit
-papilla
-follicle
-sudoriferous gland
-sebaceous gland - Correct Ans-Sudoriferous gland
All terms are terms used to describe the second layer of the skin except
-true skin
-corium
-dermis
-subcutis - Correct Ans-Subcutis
Select the phase of mitosis where the nucleus is resting - Correct Ans-Interphase
Which of the following drugs increase photosensitivity
-accutane
-lidocaine
-polyurethane
-benzocaine - Correct Ans-Accutane
The deepest stage of hair growth is - Correct Ans-Anagen 6
The most numerous type of pathogenic bacteria are - Correct Ans-Rod shaped (bacilli)
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Electrolysis & Laser Midterm Exam 2025
After probe selection, the electrologists first priority is to determine the - Correct Ans-
Depth of anagen hairs in the treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles - Correct Ans-Stratum lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - Correct Ans-All phases of growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant - Correct Ans-30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - Correct Ans-Sebaceous glands
Documentation of a patient is of importance because - Correct Ans-Poor documentation
may result In the appearance of malpractice, negligence fraud, and abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle - Correct Ans-The follicle
mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - Correct Ans-Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - Correct Ans-Herpes Zoster + Molluscum
Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a treated follicle - Correct
Ans-Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - Correct Ans-On the center line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from - Correct Ans-A curved follicle
The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - Correct Ans-Steroids
The acronym for LASER stands for - Correct Ans-Light amplification by stimulated
emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be part of the patient chart
- Correct Ans-Name, date of birth, social security number, fee charged
Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - Correct Ans-Red patches covered with silvery
scales
Select the correct sequence - Correct Ans-Wash hands, put on gloves, give treatment,
take off gloves, wash hands
1|Page
, Electrolysis
A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates - Correct Ans-Normal
healing is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - Correct Ans-Cuticle
Where is the reticular layer found - Correct Ans-Dermis
What is laser light - Correct Ans-Monochromatic light
_____ is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and face caused by an
over-secretion of the pituitary gland hormone - Correct Ans-Acromegaly
Light absorption is required for an effect In tissue. Without absorption, no affect or
damage can be observed. This is known as - Correct Ans-Grothus Draper Law
_____, _____ hairs are associated with the deepest follicle - Correct Ans-Terminal, grey
All are reasons for regrowth except
-not enough current
-incorrect insertion
-HF blowout
-probe too thick - Correct Ans-Probe too thick
Which of the following is not associated with the pilosebaceous unit
-papilla
-follicle
-sudoriferous gland
-sebaceous gland - Correct Ans-Sudoriferous gland
All terms are terms used to describe the second layer of the skin except
-true skin
-corium
-dermis
-subcutis - Correct Ans-Subcutis
Select the phase of mitosis where the nucleus is resting - Correct Ans-Interphase
Which of the following drugs increase photosensitivity
-accutane
-lidocaine
-polyurethane
-benzocaine - Correct Ans-Accutane
The deepest stage of hair growth is - Correct Ans-Anagen 6
The most numerous type of pathogenic bacteria are - Correct Ans-Rod shaped (bacilli)
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