IBEC STATE BOARD EXAM WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
In women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests -ANSAn excess of androgens
The two sub layers of the dermis are the -ANSPapillary and reticular
At which of the following times is hand washing indicated -ANSBefore and after
treatment
Bacteria can enter the body through the skin only if the skin is -ANSBroken
Which of the following methods of sterilizing unpackaged instruments is recommended
for use in the electrologist's office -ANSAutoclave at 250F with 15 PSI for 15-20 minutes
The hair and follicle are part of the -ANSEpidermis and pilosebaceous unit
Personal service workers (PSW) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
as persons whose occupations involve -ANSClose personal contact with clients
The flow of electrons across a wire cannot occur unless there is -ANSPressure (voltage)
Male and female sexual hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in -ANSThe
concentration of circulating androgens
Causes of hirsutism include which of the following
-Pituitary hypersecretion
-Adrenal tumors
-Ovarian Tumors -ANSAll of the above
According to the atomic theory of electron movement, electrons move from -
ANSNegative to positive
The galvanic modality effects permanent hair removal by -ANSChemical decomposition
The blend or dual method effects permanent hair removal by -ANSHigh frequency and
galvanic current
Which of the following defines desiccation -ANSRemoving moisture
True statements about a clients health history assessment include which of the
following
-it provides an accurate record of the body areas treated
,-it contains the clients signature and verification of the health history
-It enables the electrologist to plan the clients treatment and evaluate progress and
outcome -ANSAll of the above
Causes of blanching include which of the following
-overtreatment of the skin
-shallow insertions
-overly deep insertions -ANSOvertreatment of the skin and shallow insertions
Which form of hepatitis is spread through fecal-oral or by putting something in the
mouth that has been contaminated by the stool of a person -ANSHepatitis A (HAV)
Which form of hepatitis is spread through blood or body fluids of an infected person,
such as sexual contact or sharing needles -ANSHepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 7 days -ANSHepatitis B (HBV)
Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for months -ANSHepatitis A (HAV)
Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 16 hours but no longer than 4
days -ANSHepatitis C (HCV)
How often do you need to empty the liquid soap container -ANSOnce a month
How does a fungi reproduce -ANSSpore formation
How does a virus multiply -ANSEnter living cell - replication
Which form of diabetes is described as glucose intolerance that is diagnosed in some
women during pregnancy -ANSGestational diabetes
Which form of diabetes is described as being insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or
juvenile diabetes -ANSDiabetes Type 1
Which form of diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is known as being
insulin resistant -ANSDiabetes type 2
In a diabetic patient which body area could electrolysis NOT be performed on due to
poor circulation -ANSLegs
What condition is categorized by blood glucose level dropping too low -
ANSHypoglycemia
What condition is categorized by frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight
loss, extreme hunger, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, dry skin, slow healing,
and fatigue -ANSDiabetes
, What condition is categorized by blood glucose level rising too high -ANSHyperglycemia
What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas that develop in skin
folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and groin more common in diabetes -
ANSAcanthosis Nigricans
What is the remnant of a small anagen hair which is left unepilated in a treated follicle -
ANSTombstone
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from a round follicle -ANSStraight
What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make
new healthy tissue -ANSMacrophages
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from oval follicles -ANSWavy
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from flat follicles -ANSVery curly
What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an injured area -ANSSwelling and
edema
What is seen after a black or blue mark under the skin after probing a follicle, mainly
seen in eyebrows -ANSEcchymosis or bruising
What is another name for redness -ANSErythema
What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode to the probe instead of the
negative electrode -ANSTattooing
Where should electrolysis be avoided in the last trimester (3 months) of pregnancy -
ANSBreasts and abdomen
What is a sharply elevated, irregularly-shaped, progressively enlarging scar due to the
formation of excessive amounts of collagen formation in the corium during connective
tissue repair (aka hypertrophic scar) -ANSKeloid
What type of hair typically responds very well to the blend method of electrolysis -
ANSCurly
What can be an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after an
electrolysis treatment by neutralizing the sodium hydroxide produced in the follicle -
ANSCataphoresis
What is the effect of the negative pole on the skin -ANSIrritates the skin, promotes
redness (vasodilator), and softens tissue
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
In women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests -ANSAn excess of androgens
The two sub layers of the dermis are the -ANSPapillary and reticular
At which of the following times is hand washing indicated -ANSBefore and after
treatment
Bacteria can enter the body through the skin only if the skin is -ANSBroken
Which of the following methods of sterilizing unpackaged instruments is recommended
for use in the electrologist's office -ANSAutoclave at 250F with 15 PSI for 15-20 minutes
The hair and follicle are part of the -ANSEpidermis and pilosebaceous unit
Personal service workers (PSW) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
as persons whose occupations involve -ANSClose personal contact with clients
The flow of electrons across a wire cannot occur unless there is -ANSPressure (voltage)
Male and female sexual hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in -ANSThe
concentration of circulating androgens
Causes of hirsutism include which of the following
-Pituitary hypersecretion
-Adrenal tumors
-Ovarian Tumors -ANSAll of the above
According to the atomic theory of electron movement, electrons move from -
ANSNegative to positive
The galvanic modality effects permanent hair removal by -ANSChemical decomposition
The blend or dual method effects permanent hair removal by -ANSHigh frequency and
galvanic current
Which of the following defines desiccation -ANSRemoving moisture
True statements about a clients health history assessment include which of the
following
-it provides an accurate record of the body areas treated
,-it contains the clients signature and verification of the health history
-It enables the electrologist to plan the clients treatment and evaluate progress and
outcome -ANSAll of the above
Causes of blanching include which of the following
-overtreatment of the skin
-shallow insertions
-overly deep insertions -ANSOvertreatment of the skin and shallow insertions
Which form of hepatitis is spread through fecal-oral or by putting something in the
mouth that has been contaminated by the stool of a person -ANSHepatitis A (HAV)
Which form of hepatitis is spread through blood or body fluids of an infected person,
such as sexual contact or sharing needles -ANSHepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 7 days -ANSHepatitis B (HBV)
Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for months -ANSHepatitis A (HAV)
Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 16 hours but no longer than 4
days -ANSHepatitis C (HCV)
How often do you need to empty the liquid soap container -ANSOnce a month
How does a fungi reproduce -ANSSpore formation
How does a virus multiply -ANSEnter living cell - replication
Which form of diabetes is described as glucose intolerance that is diagnosed in some
women during pregnancy -ANSGestational diabetes
Which form of diabetes is described as being insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or
juvenile diabetes -ANSDiabetes Type 1
Which form of diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is known as being
insulin resistant -ANSDiabetes type 2
In a diabetic patient which body area could electrolysis NOT be performed on due to
poor circulation -ANSLegs
What condition is categorized by blood glucose level dropping too low -
ANSHypoglycemia
What condition is categorized by frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight
loss, extreme hunger, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, dry skin, slow healing,
and fatigue -ANSDiabetes
, What condition is categorized by blood glucose level rising too high -ANSHyperglycemia
What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas that develop in skin
folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and groin more common in diabetes -
ANSAcanthosis Nigricans
What is the remnant of a small anagen hair which is left unepilated in a treated follicle -
ANSTombstone
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from a round follicle -ANSStraight
What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make
new healthy tissue -ANSMacrophages
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from oval follicles -ANSWavy
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from flat follicles -ANSVery curly
What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an injured area -ANSSwelling and
edema
What is seen after a black or blue mark under the skin after probing a follicle, mainly
seen in eyebrows -ANSEcchymosis or bruising
What is another name for redness -ANSErythema
What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode to the probe instead of the
negative electrode -ANSTattooing
Where should electrolysis be avoided in the last trimester (3 months) of pregnancy -
ANSBreasts and abdomen
What is a sharply elevated, irregularly-shaped, progressively enlarging scar due to the
formation of excessive amounts of collagen formation in the corium during connective
tissue repair (aka hypertrophic scar) -ANSKeloid
What type of hair typically responds very well to the blend method of electrolysis -
ANSCurly
What can be an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after an
electrolysis treatment by neutralizing the sodium hydroxide produced in the follicle -
ANSCataphoresis
What is the effect of the negative pole on the skin -ANSIrritates the skin, promotes
redness (vasodilator), and softens tissue
