questions and answers
Laser and wavelength that would be used for ablative laser resurfacing - correct answer Er.yag at
2940 nm
What happens during absorption - correct answer heat is transferred from the photon to the
target in the body
What is true of long-term exposure to ultra violet wavelengths - correct answer it is hazardous
to living tissue
Component of every laser device that is responsible for the creation of light - correct answer
optical resonator
when should you check your scope of practice - correct answer before performing any
laser/light treatment
Term that refers to small particles of electromagnetic energy that travel at the speed of light in
the form of a wave - correct answer photons
Term that refers to the size and width of a laser beam - correct answer spot size
term that refers to the target in the body , such as blood or cllagen that absorbs the laser beams
thermal injury causing the desired treatment effect - correct answer chromophore
what effect of laser treatments addresses telangiectasia and/or erythema as seen with rosacea -
correct answer vascular lesions response