ELECTROLOGY FINAL EXAM|| 99
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A)
what is the name of the small cone-like projection which contains blood vessels and
nourishes the hair matrix? - ANSWER-papilla
which way do ARTERIES carry blood? - ANSWER-AWAY from the heart
which way to VEINS carry blood? - ANSWER-TO the heart
if a patient has diabetes may we treat her? - ANSWER-only with a written note from her
doctor, and not on the extremities
how much blood is located in the skin at any given time? - ANSWER-50% or more
what action CAUSES erythema? - ANSWER-VASODIALATION
what action REDUCES erythema? - ANSWER-vasoconstriction
when bacteria are in their active state, what are they doing? - ANSWER-growing and
reproducing
what do we call bacteria's active state? - ANSWER-vegetative state
what do we call the dormant state of some bacteria? - ANSWER-spore forming
which are the hardest type of bacteria to kill? - ANSWER-spores
which hair removal modality involves the use of negative direct current? - ANSWER-
electrolysis
which hair removal modality involves the use of alternating current? - ANSWER-
thermolysis
when performing hair removal using direct current, what chemical is created on the
NEGATIVE pole? - ANSWER-sodium hydroxide
when performing hair removal using direct current, what chemical is created on the
POSITIVE pole? - ANSWER-hydrochloric acid
, which modality produces heat in the tissue? - ANSWER-radio frequency (another name
for thermolysis)
the ___ is the shortest epilation time possible, while using the highest intensity which
the patient can reasonably tolerate - ANSWER-working point
indicate whether the following diseases or symptoms are caused by viruses or bacteria -
ANSWER-
folliculitis - ANSWER-bacteria
warts - ANSWER-virus
aids - ANSWER-virus
what type of business entity has the lowest overall liability? - ANSWER-corporation
what type of liability insurance covers you against malpractice and/or negligence
lawsuits? - ANSWER-professional liability
what type of liability insurance covers you against slip and fall lawsuits? - ANSWER-
general liability
what type of liability insurance covers you against theft of your laser or epilator? -
ANSWER-business property
true or false: if you use your car for business, you need additional insurance: -
ANSWER-TRUE
when purchasing an existing business, what is the best course of action? - ANSWER-
have your lawyer review all contracts
what should be the primary concern of the electrologist? - ANSWER-patients best
interest
a prospective patient comes to you for hair on her upper lip, and in the course of your
conversation with her, she reveals that she is diabetic. how should you proceed? -
ANSWER-treat her only if she has a written note from her doctor, and not on the
extremities.
if a patient presents with a black, asymmetrical skin lesion, which she says appeared
within the last year, what should you do? - ANSWER-do not treat the area and refer to a
dermatologist.
a bacterial infection of the hair follicle with pus and inflammation present: - ANSWER-
folliculitis
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GRADED
A)
what is the name of the small cone-like projection which contains blood vessels and
nourishes the hair matrix? - ANSWER-papilla
which way do ARTERIES carry blood? - ANSWER-AWAY from the heart
which way to VEINS carry blood? - ANSWER-TO the heart
if a patient has diabetes may we treat her? - ANSWER-only with a written note from her
doctor, and not on the extremities
how much blood is located in the skin at any given time? - ANSWER-50% or more
what action CAUSES erythema? - ANSWER-VASODIALATION
what action REDUCES erythema? - ANSWER-vasoconstriction
when bacteria are in their active state, what are they doing? - ANSWER-growing and
reproducing
what do we call bacteria's active state? - ANSWER-vegetative state
what do we call the dormant state of some bacteria? - ANSWER-spore forming
which are the hardest type of bacteria to kill? - ANSWER-spores
which hair removal modality involves the use of negative direct current? - ANSWER-
electrolysis
which hair removal modality involves the use of alternating current? - ANSWER-
thermolysis
when performing hair removal using direct current, what chemical is created on the
NEGATIVE pole? - ANSWER-sodium hydroxide
when performing hair removal using direct current, what chemical is created on the
POSITIVE pole? - ANSWER-hydrochloric acid
, which modality produces heat in the tissue? - ANSWER-radio frequency (another name
for thermolysis)
the ___ is the shortest epilation time possible, while using the highest intensity which
the patient can reasonably tolerate - ANSWER-working point
indicate whether the following diseases or symptoms are caused by viruses or bacteria -
ANSWER-
folliculitis - ANSWER-bacteria
warts - ANSWER-virus
aids - ANSWER-virus
what type of business entity has the lowest overall liability? - ANSWER-corporation
what type of liability insurance covers you against malpractice and/or negligence
lawsuits? - ANSWER-professional liability
what type of liability insurance covers you against slip and fall lawsuits? - ANSWER-
general liability
what type of liability insurance covers you against theft of your laser or epilator? -
ANSWER-business property
true or false: if you use your car for business, you need additional insurance: -
ANSWER-TRUE
when purchasing an existing business, what is the best course of action? - ANSWER-
have your lawyer review all contracts
what should be the primary concern of the electrologist? - ANSWER-patients best
interest
a prospective patient comes to you for hair on her upper lip, and in the course of your
conversation with her, she reveals that she is diabetic. how should you proceed? -
ANSWER-treat her only if she has a written note from her doctor, and not on the
extremities.
if a patient presents with a black, asymmetrical skin lesion, which she says appeared
within the last year, what should you do? - ANSWER-do not treat the area and refer to a
dermatologist.
a bacterial infection of the hair follicle with pus and inflammation present: - ANSWER-
folliculitis
