Electrolysis FL State Review
1 month - ANS-How long to wait after Accutane to perform electrolysis?
\15 to 30 seconds - ANS-When washing hands what is the correct time frame to vigorously
rub hands together?
\15 years - ANS-When practitioners & electrology students are immunized against hepatitis
B virus how long are shots effective?
\2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom - ANS-A water molecule (H2O) contain:
\24 hours - ANS-How long after the electrolysis instruments or objects have been sterilized,
can they be used after the package is open?
\3 months - ANS-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis treatment after
dermabrasion?
\3 shots, 1 today, 1 in 1 month, 1 in 6 months from 1st shot - ANS-In regard to the HBV
(hepatitis B) vaccine, what "time table" should the shots follow?
\3/4 full - ANS-How full should the sharps container be when you dispose of it?
\30 min at 250 degrees F and 15 PSI - ANS-Which of the following time temperature
pressure relationship is recommended for packaged instruments and items in the Autoclave?
\45 degree - ANS-Which is the most common angle of hair growth?
\70% - ANS-At what percentage is alcohol used as a disinfectant?
\A & B (340 degrees F for 1 hour or 320 degrees F for 2 hours) - ANS-Which of the following
is recommended for dry heat methods of sterilization?
\A & B (In the upper part of the follicle (near the surface of the skin), In the tip of the needle) -
ANS-In a shallow insertion, where does the HF point effect occur?
\A & B (Intermediate Level Disinfectant, Low Level Hospital Grade Disinfectant) -
ANS-Non-critical equipment and environmental surfaces are cleaned and then treated with:
\A & B (Spironolactone, Aldactone) - ANS-What is used as an androgen suppressor, but
cannot kill or thin hair that is already present?
\A & B (Subcutaneous and Subcutis) - ANS-Which layer is at the base of the dermis and is
composed of fatty or adipose tissue?
\A & B (Swelling and Edema) - ANS-What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an
injured area?
\A & C (At the needle's tip due to the point effect of the High Frequency Current, In the moist
area, and therefore in the lower portions of the follicle) - ANS-In the thermolysis modality the
heat is greater:
\A & C (Ecchymosis, Bruising) - ANS-What is seen as a black and blue mark under the skin
after inserting a follicle, mainly seen in eyebrows?
\A & C (Tapered, Insulated) - ANS-What type of needle is used for thermolysis, best for point
effect?
\A & C (Type I, Juvenile) - ANS-What type of diabetes is an autoimmune disease and is
insulin dependent?
\A chronic disease - ANS-Hepatitis B is caused by a virus called hepatitis B virus (HBV) and
is:
\A muscle fiber attached to the follicle - ANS-An arrector pili muscle is:
\A pigment to the skin and hair - ANS-The melanin is:
, \A side effect of prednisone is hirsutism - ANS-Which of the following statements about
"Prednisone" is NOT true?
\Able to withstand sterilization frequently - ANS-What is most important thing to remember
when purchasing forceps?
\Acanthosis Nigricans - ANS-What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised
areas that develop in the skin folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and groin more common
in diabetes?
\Accelerated vellus hair - ANS-If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper and coarser, it is
said to be a:
\Acromegaly - ANS-What is characterized by enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet,
jaws, and cheeks, which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue overgrowth?
(hypersecretion of growth hormone)
\Actinic Keratosis - ANS-Which one of the following is caused by the exposure to the sun?
\Addison's disease - ANS-What is characterized by the deficiency or hyposecretion of
adrenal cortex hormones, some symptoms are muscle weakness, reduced blood sugar,
nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss?
\ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) - ANS-Which hormone is not produced by the anterior
pituitary?
\Adrenal - ANS-Which gland is most associated with hair growth?
\Adrenals (party hats) - ANS-Which glands are located on top of the kidneys?
\AEA (The American Electrology Association) - ANS-From which of the following institution
was taken "infection control standards for the practice of electrology"?
\Aldactone (Spironolactone) - ANS-Which of the following is a drug that directly fights the
effects of androgens in the skin?
\All of the above (Acne, Lyme disease, Rosacea) - ANS-What diseases are treated with
tetracycline antibiotics?
\All of the above (All electrologists, all health care workers, all infants and unvaccinated
adolescents) - ANS-Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for:
\All of the above (Alternating current, High Frequency, Short wave/radio frequency) -
ANS-What are the other names for thermolysis?
\All of the above (Bulbous, Round, Cylindrical) - ANS-What type of needle is used for
galvanic electrolysis?
\All of the above (can be delivered simultaneously, can be delivered separately, can be
delivered after each other) - ANS-High frequency and galvanic current:
\All of the above (Carotene, Blood vessels, Melanin) - ANS-What contributes to the color of
the skin?
\All of the above (Diabetes, Obesity, Endocrinopathies such as: Acromegaly, PCOS, Hypo or
Hyperthyroidism, Cushing's disease etc) - ANS-Acanthosis Nigricans is a hyperpigmentation
of the skin (brown to black), usually found in body folds, such as neck, the axillae, groin, and
other areas and is associated with:
\All of the above (Direct Current, Electrolysis, Galvanic Current) - ANS-Which is the correct
term for the method first used by Dr. Michel to remove hair in 1875?
\All of the above (Enzyme soaks in ultrasonic for 10 min, Rinse & Bleach with 1/9 solution for
10 min, Rinse, air dry & place in closed container) - ANS-Which of the following steps is
required for the disinfection of tips of epilator needle holders?
\All of the above (Gives the client a protective sense, this means the client feels more
secure, Maintains the client's dignity during the treatment, Avoids skin-to-skin contact
1 month - ANS-How long to wait after Accutane to perform electrolysis?
\15 to 30 seconds - ANS-When washing hands what is the correct time frame to vigorously
rub hands together?
\15 years - ANS-When practitioners & electrology students are immunized against hepatitis
B virus how long are shots effective?
\2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom - ANS-A water molecule (H2O) contain:
\24 hours - ANS-How long after the electrolysis instruments or objects have been sterilized,
can they be used after the package is open?
\3 months - ANS-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis treatment after
dermabrasion?
\3 shots, 1 today, 1 in 1 month, 1 in 6 months from 1st shot - ANS-In regard to the HBV
(hepatitis B) vaccine, what "time table" should the shots follow?
\3/4 full - ANS-How full should the sharps container be when you dispose of it?
\30 min at 250 degrees F and 15 PSI - ANS-Which of the following time temperature
pressure relationship is recommended for packaged instruments and items in the Autoclave?
\45 degree - ANS-Which is the most common angle of hair growth?
\70% - ANS-At what percentage is alcohol used as a disinfectant?
\A & B (340 degrees F for 1 hour or 320 degrees F for 2 hours) - ANS-Which of the following
is recommended for dry heat methods of sterilization?
\A & B (In the upper part of the follicle (near the surface of the skin), In the tip of the needle) -
ANS-In a shallow insertion, where does the HF point effect occur?
\A & B (Intermediate Level Disinfectant, Low Level Hospital Grade Disinfectant) -
ANS-Non-critical equipment and environmental surfaces are cleaned and then treated with:
\A & B (Spironolactone, Aldactone) - ANS-What is used as an androgen suppressor, but
cannot kill or thin hair that is already present?
\A & B (Subcutaneous and Subcutis) - ANS-Which layer is at the base of the dermis and is
composed of fatty or adipose tissue?
\A & B (Swelling and Edema) - ANS-What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an
injured area?
\A & C (At the needle's tip due to the point effect of the High Frequency Current, In the moist
area, and therefore in the lower portions of the follicle) - ANS-In the thermolysis modality the
heat is greater:
\A & C (Ecchymosis, Bruising) - ANS-What is seen as a black and blue mark under the skin
after inserting a follicle, mainly seen in eyebrows?
\A & C (Tapered, Insulated) - ANS-What type of needle is used for thermolysis, best for point
effect?
\A & C (Type I, Juvenile) - ANS-What type of diabetes is an autoimmune disease and is
insulin dependent?
\A chronic disease - ANS-Hepatitis B is caused by a virus called hepatitis B virus (HBV) and
is:
\A muscle fiber attached to the follicle - ANS-An arrector pili muscle is:
\A pigment to the skin and hair - ANS-The melanin is:
, \A side effect of prednisone is hirsutism - ANS-Which of the following statements about
"Prednisone" is NOT true?
\Able to withstand sterilization frequently - ANS-What is most important thing to remember
when purchasing forceps?
\Acanthosis Nigricans - ANS-What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised
areas that develop in the skin folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and groin more common
in diabetes?
\Accelerated vellus hair - ANS-If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper and coarser, it is
said to be a:
\Acromegaly - ANS-What is characterized by enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet,
jaws, and cheeks, which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue overgrowth?
(hypersecretion of growth hormone)
\Actinic Keratosis - ANS-Which one of the following is caused by the exposure to the sun?
\Addison's disease - ANS-What is characterized by the deficiency or hyposecretion of
adrenal cortex hormones, some symptoms are muscle weakness, reduced blood sugar,
nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss?
\ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) - ANS-Which hormone is not produced by the anterior
pituitary?
\Adrenal - ANS-Which gland is most associated with hair growth?
\Adrenals (party hats) - ANS-Which glands are located on top of the kidneys?
\AEA (The American Electrology Association) - ANS-From which of the following institution
was taken "infection control standards for the practice of electrology"?
\Aldactone (Spironolactone) - ANS-Which of the following is a drug that directly fights the
effects of androgens in the skin?
\All of the above (Acne, Lyme disease, Rosacea) - ANS-What diseases are treated with
tetracycline antibiotics?
\All of the above (All electrologists, all health care workers, all infants and unvaccinated
adolescents) - ANS-Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for:
\All of the above (Alternating current, High Frequency, Short wave/radio frequency) -
ANS-What are the other names for thermolysis?
\All of the above (Bulbous, Round, Cylindrical) - ANS-What type of needle is used for
galvanic electrolysis?
\All of the above (can be delivered simultaneously, can be delivered separately, can be
delivered after each other) - ANS-High frequency and galvanic current:
\All of the above (Carotene, Blood vessels, Melanin) - ANS-What contributes to the color of
the skin?
\All of the above (Diabetes, Obesity, Endocrinopathies such as: Acromegaly, PCOS, Hypo or
Hyperthyroidism, Cushing's disease etc) - ANS-Acanthosis Nigricans is a hyperpigmentation
of the skin (brown to black), usually found in body folds, such as neck, the axillae, groin, and
other areas and is associated with:
\All of the above (Direct Current, Electrolysis, Galvanic Current) - ANS-Which is the correct
term for the method first used by Dr. Michel to remove hair in 1875?
\All of the above (Enzyme soaks in ultrasonic for 10 min, Rinse & Bleach with 1/9 solution for
10 min, Rinse, air dry & place in closed container) - ANS-Which of the following steps is
required for the disinfection of tips of epilator needle holders?
\All of the above (Gives the client a protective sense, this means the client feels more
secure, Maintains the client's dignity during the treatment, Avoids skin-to-skin contact
