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Laser Module 4 Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
Who determines the boundaries of the Nominal Hazard Zone
(NHZ)?
⼀Answer:⼀ The Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Which organization publishes the recommended standards for Safe
Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities in the U.S.?
⼀Answer:⼀ ANSI American National Standards Institute
How often are formal Laser Safety Audits "suggested" to be
conducted within a facility (even spas or small offices) to be in
compliance with ANSI recommendations?
⼀Answer:⼀ 1 year
Which hazard is probably greater with aesthetic laser use?
⼀Answer:⼀ Improper procedures & use of the laser or IPL
Lasers such as the Nd:Yag present a fire or burn hazard to dry
materials in which one of the following scenarios?
⼀Answer:⼀ When the laser head (output) is fired into a dry towel
while the output is resting in the towel
Who provides Laser Certifications for nurses, physicians, operators
& technicians, that is also becoming accepted by more U.S. States
and other countries?
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⼀Answer:⼀ NCLC (National Council on Laser Certification)
Which one of the following statements regarding the actual
radiation risks of the laser "environment" to pregnant women is
most true?
⼀Answer:⼀ Laser radiation presents no risks to women in any stage
of pregnancy
What is the key potential medical risk to patients when laser hair
removal is performed solely by nonmedical personnel? (The 800 lb
Gorilla in the room)
⼀Answer:⼀ The nonmedical operator could misdiagnose or treat
right over a serious skin condition
How often must the alignment of the invisible laser treatment
beam be checked against it's visible aiming beam? (for lasers that
have separate surgical & aiming beams)
⼀Answer:⼀ Every case
Which wavelength labeling of safety glasses offers protection for a
Pulsed Dye yellow light laser?
⼀Answer:⼀ 594 nm
For which laser does the glass in the windows of the treatment
room offer protection to viewers outside of the room, so that no
additional window coverings are required?
⼀Answer:⼀ Er:Yag
The role of the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) is to:
Laser Module 4 Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
Who determines the boundaries of the Nominal Hazard Zone
(NHZ)?
⼀Answer:⼀ The Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Which organization publishes the recommended standards for Safe
Use of Lasers in Health Care Facilities in the U.S.?
⼀Answer:⼀ ANSI American National Standards Institute
How often are formal Laser Safety Audits "suggested" to be
conducted within a facility (even spas or small offices) to be in
compliance with ANSI recommendations?
⼀Answer:⼀ 1 year
Which hazard is probably greater with aesthetic laser use?
⼀Answer:⼀ Improper procedures & use of the laser or IPL
Lasers such as the Nd:Yag present a fire or burn hazard to dry
materials in which one of the following scenarios?
⼀Answer:⼀ When the laser head (output) is fired into a dry towel
while the output is resting in the towel
Who provides Laser Certifications for nurses, physicians, operators
& technicians, that is also becoming accepted by more U.S. States
and other countries?
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⼀Answer:⼀ NCLC (National Council on Laser Certification)
Which one of the following statements regarding the actual
radiation risks of the laser "environment" to pregnant women is
most true?
⼀Answer:⼀ Laser radiation presents no risks to women in any stage
of pregnancy
What is the key potential medical risk to patients when laser hair
removal is performed solely by nonmedical personnel? (The 800 lb
Gorilla in the room)
⼀Answer:⼀ The nonmedical operator could misdiagnose or treat
right over a serious skin condition
How often must the alignment of the invisible laser treatment
beam be checked against it's visible aiming beam? (for lasers that
have separate surgical & aiming beams)
⼀Answer:⼀ Every case
Which wavelength labeling of safety glasses offers protection for a
Pulsed Dye yellow light laser?
⼀Answer:⼀ 594 nm
For which laser does the glass in the windows of the treatment
room offer protection to viewers outside of the room, so that no
additional window coverings are required?
⼀Answer:⼀ Er:Yag
The role of the Laser Safety Officer (LSO) is to:
