Electrolysis IBEC + Laser STATE BOARD Practice Test Questions and Answers Updated 2024/2025.

Electrolysis IBEC + Laser STATE BOARD Practice Test Questions and Answers Updated 2024/2025. Laser stands for what? - ANSWER-Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation What is the distance measured in nanometers between two peaks or two troughs known as? - ANSWER-Wavelength Light of only one color & one specific wavelength is known as? - ANSWERMonochromatic Refraction is also known as what? - ANSWER-Transmission The process where by a newly created photon of light (generated through amplification) acquires energy equal to the photons that created it is known as? - ANSWERStimulated Emission The states of equilibrium or middle state of light - ANSWER-Metastable State Who theorized stimulated emission? - ANSWER-Albert Einstein The part of the laser that contains the active medium is called? - ANSWER-Resinator cavity What are the states of light in stimulated emission? - ANSWER-Ground State Excited State Singlet State Metastable State Alexandrite laer is in the visible light spectrum at what wavelength? - ANSWER-755 nm The Nd:YAG laser falls in the invisible light spectrum with a wavelength of what? - ANSWER-1064 nm What type of wave is used in laser hair removal? - ANSWER-Pulsed wave A chromophore is also know at what? - ANSWER-Target Electrolysis IBEC +Laser STATE BOARD Practice Test Questions and Answers Updated 2024/2025 The chromophore absorbs what? - ANSWER-Energy Goggles worn by the patient and practitioner must be approved by which group? - ANSWER-ANSI (American National Standard Institute) for Class 3B and Class 4 Lasers Each laser wavelength is what to its machine? - ANSWER-Specific What are the parameters when doing laser hair removal? - ANSWER-Wavelength Spot Size Fluence Pulse Width Pulsed lasers allow for selective heating of specific targets, this is also known as? - ANSWER-Selective Photothermolysis The rate/amount of energy delivered within a given area is known as? - ANSWERFluence An increase in fluence equals an increase in what? - ANSWER-Heat. Resulting in more damage The length of time the light/energy is in contact with the target that is measured in milliseconds (ms): - ANSWER-Pulse width/Pulse duration If the time of pulse duration is changed from milliseconds to nanoseconds the laser is what? - ANSWER-Q Switched A Q switched laser is used for what? - ANSWER-Tattoo removal Which skin types can tolerate an Alex laser? - ANSWER-1-4 Which skin types can tolerate a Nd:YAG laser? - ANSWER-All skin types Which skin type should only have electrolysis and no laser? - ANSWER-Type 1 If the pulse width is greater than the thermal relaxation time it results in? - ANSWER-A burn If the pulse width is less than or equal to the thermal relaxation time it results in? - ANSWER-Perfect hair removal Larger structures have __________ thermal relaxation times (TRT) - ANSWER-Longer Smaller structures have _______ thermal relaxation times (TRT) - ANSWER-Shorter What kind of pulse widths protect the epidermis, penetrate deeper and cool more slowly? - ANSWER-Long Longer pulse widths are for what skin type? - ANSWER-4-6 What kind of pulse widths are more aggressive and heat up and cool down quickly? - ANSWER-Short Shorter pulse widths are for what skin type? - ANSWER-1-3 What percentage of follicles are damaged with each laser treatment? - ANSWER-15% What is a long-term stable reduction of the growing hairs after a treatment regime? - ANSWER-Laser Hair Removal (LHR) What does the FDA call laser hair removal? - ANSWER-Permanent hair reduction What is the highest setting the skin can tolerate without damage called? - ANSWERFluence Threshold What is the highest setting the patient can tolerate without the treatment becoming impossible called? - ANSWER-Patient Threshold The amount of hair per one square centimeter is known as? - ANSWER-Hair density The higher the hair density, the _______ the fluence? - ANSWER-Lower What percentage of overlapping do you want when doing LHR? - ANSWER-30% Darker/tanned skin requires what kind of fluence? - ANSWER-Lower What should you never use to clean a patient's skin prior to LHR? - ANSWER-Alcohol Pulse duration is measured in what unit? - ANSWER-milliseconds (ms) Spot size is measured in what unit? - ANSWER-millimeters (mm) Repetition rate is measured in what unit? - ANSWER-hertz (Hz) Who is the grandfather of laser and was the first person to use water to cool the skin during laser? - ANSWER-Rox Anderson The formula for fluence is? - ANSWER-Joules = J/cm2 What kind of lasers allow for selective heating of specific targets? - ANSWER-Selective photothermolysis For deeper laser penetration what should the practitioner do to the laser? - ANSWERChange to a bigger spot size The primary reason for using cooling devices during laser hair removal is? - ANSWERAllows for higher and more effective fluences to be used while sparing the epidermis During the initial consultation, the patient should be informed that the process will take how long for laser hair removal? - ANSWER-A series of treatments The principle that says energy must be absorbed by an object in order to produce an effect is called? - ANSWER-Grotthuss-Draper law What is laser light? - ANSWER-Monochromatic light Laser is equivalent to which of the following modalities? - ANSWER-Thermolysis An element has the ability to produce laser when it is in which state? - ANSWERMetastable state What are the positive reactions to the skin indicating a successful LHR treatment? - ANSWER-Perifollicular erythema, perifollicular edema Incandescent light is an example of? - ANSWER-Incoherent light A requirement for foot switches that directly pulse the laser is that they be? - ANSWERHooded The effect of skin turning red after treatment is referred to as? - ANSWER-Erythema An over treatment of the skin characterized by blistering or epidermal separation, caused by lateral pressure on the skin is known as? - ANSWER-Nikolski Sign When tissue has been injured, fluid escapes the blood vessels to surround the damaged tissue. This is referred to as? - ANSWER-Edema The common type of laser used for hair removal is? - ANSWER-Pulsed Total destruction of tissue using laser energy is known as? - ANSWER-photoablation Laser is ineffective on hair that has? - ANSWER-Little to no pigment The energy level of a laser, measured in joules is known as? - ANSWER-Energy fluence Lightwaves that travel in perfect unison, parallel and in the same direction are known as? - ANSWER-Coherent light Optical density labeling on laser safety eyewear refers to? - ANSWER-the degree to which a refractive medium retards transmitted rays of light An allergic phototoxic reaction can occur up to how many hours post-treatment? - ANSWER-24 Which part of the body is most vulnerable to laser light? - ANSWER-Eyes (cornea, retina, and lens) What is used to cool the inside of most pulsed lasers during operation? - ANSWERDistilled water What is the chromophore when using the Nd:YAG laser for hair removal? - ANSWERMelanin in the hair shaft and bulb What is the FDA class that presents both a direct and reflected hazard? - ANSWERClass IV What is considered a natural chromophore for hair removal lasers? - ANSWER-melanin in the hair shaft and bulb Hair removal lasers are effective on which types of hair follicles? - ANSWER-Curved Distorted Straight What is most likely the cause of red, itchy bumps in the treatment area 10-14 days after a patient's laser hair removal treatment? - ANSWER-Detached hair becoming trapped under the skin Laser hair removal is least effective on follicles in what stage of development? - ANSWER-Telogen The voluntary nationally recognized group establishing standards for equipment use is known as? - ANSWER-American National Standards Institute (ANSI) types of epidermal cooling - ANSWER-Bulk - gel (topical) contact - a window cooled by circulating liquid cryogen spray - applied pre-laser pulse air - zimmer cooler LHR on patients with a Fitzpatrick of V & VI requires? - ANSWER-Longer wavelengths (diode 810nm or Nd:YAG 1064nm) Who is considered to be the "father of lasers" in medicine? - ANSWER-Leon Goldman Components of the laser include - ANSWER-A flashlamp/high intensity non-coherent light source, Lasing medium, Fiber optics and lenses What are the properties of light when it reacts with tissue? - ANSWER-Scatter Transmission Absorption Reflection What is the waiting period before laser treatment after a patient stops taking Accutane? - ANSWER-180 days (6months) Longer laser lengths, penetrate the tissue - ANSWER-Deeper An increase in color in cells post treatment is referred to as? - ANSWERHyperpigmentation The duration on the pulse from a laser is known as? - ANSWER-Pulse width What is most critical for protecting the skin during laser hair removal? - ANSWERCooling the skin What is considered the chromophore when a laser is used to treat red spider veins? - ANSWER-Oxyhemoglobin (blood) Serum and lymph passing through vessel walls into tissue is known as? - ANSWEREdema Permanent hair reduction according to the FDA is defined as? - ANSWER-A long term stable reduction in the number of hair regrowing after a treatment regime What is the correct definition of "chromophore" as it relates to laser treatment in general? - ANSWER-The object that absorbs the light energy What can occur with excess heating of the skin? - ANSWER-hypo/hyper-pigmentation Hypertrophies A basic Fitzpatrick scale takes into account what? - ANSWER-Skin color Natural hair color Sensitivity to sunlight For best results during laser hair removal treatments, follicles should be in what stage? - ANSWER-late anagen What is the primary reason that multiple treatments are necessary in laser hair removal? - ANSWER-Not all follicles are in the optimum growth stage Aside from scalp follicles, what is the typical length of the anagen stage in most other body areas? - ANSWER-4-8 weeks What is the correct range for visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum? - ANSWER390-700 nanometers The ruby laser produces light at which wavelength? - ANSWER-694nm The time it takes the target structures to lose a percentage of the heat absorbed is known as? - ANSWER-Thermal Relaxation Time (TRT) A watt per second - ANSWER-Joule What type of non-laser light is also used for hair removal? - ANSWER-Intense pulsed light (IPL) polychromatic The law of thermodynamics says that? - ANSWER-Atoms are always active Laser effects the growing cell in the follicle - ANSWER-Thermal effects of the laser light The measure of time that light energy is in contact with the skin is known as? - ANSWER-Pulse duration The measure that determines the target chromophore or pigment is the? - ANSWERWavelength The use of excessive laser fluences may result in? - ANSWER-Purpura Retinal hazard is possible at what wavelengths? - ANSWER-400 - 1400 nm The target for laser hair removal is? - ANSWER-Melanin The longer pulse widths are considered more effective because? - ANSWER-They penetrate deeper into the tissue Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH/lye) - ANSWER-The negative pole produces iatric hirsutism - ANSWER-Hirsutism resulting from taking certain medications To minimize the effect of chemical compound deposited (Chlorine & hydrochloric acid) at the positive side - ANSWER-What is the reason for the indifferent electrode to be bigger than the needle in the use of galvanic electrolysis Current density/concentration of current - ANSWER-What is determined by the surface area of each electrode PCOS/Stein Leventhal syndrome - ANSWER-What disease is characterized by irregular menstrual cycle Idiopathic hirsutism - ANSWER-Hirsutism with no identifiable cause is Teardrop or pear - ANSWER-The shape of the heated area surrounding the high frequency needle is the shape of High frequency and galvanic current - ANSWER-The blend is achieved by using more caustic - ANSWER-Using the blend modality, the application of thermolysis causes the lye to be superfluous - ANSWER-What is excess hair that is not abnormal for a persons age and sex, but is not desired or socially acceptable Thyroxine (T4) - ANSWER-What hormone produced by the thyroid gland helps keep the bodies function (metabolism) working at the correct piece Early anagen - ANSWER-When a client has been tweezing weekly, most of the hair in the area of tweezing will be in what stage of growth Terminal - ANSWER-What types of hairs are deep, course, usually pigmented Vellus - ANSWER-What type of hair is fine, short and often called "peach fuzz" Ferriman Gallway score - ANSWER-What is the method of grading or evaluating hirsutism in women