ELECTROLYSIS & LASER MIDTERM
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
After probe selection, the electrologists priority is to determine the - Answer-Depth of
anagen hairs in the treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles - Answer-Stratum lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - Answer-All phases of growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant - Answer-30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - Answer-Sebaceous glands
Documentation of a patient is of importance because - Answer-Poor documentation
may result In the appearance of malpractice, negligence fraud, and abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle - Answer-The follicle
mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - Answer-Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - Answer-Herpes Zoster + Molluscum
Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a treated follicle -
Answer-Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - Answer-On the center line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from - Answer-A curved follicle
The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - Answer-Steroids
The acronym for LASER stands for - Answer-Light amplification by stimulated
emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be part of the patient
chart - Answer-Name, date of birth, social security number, fee charged
Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - Answer-Red patches covered with silvery scales
Select the correct sequence - Answer-Wash hands, put on gloves, give treatment,
take off gloves, wash hands
, A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates - Answer-Normal healing
is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - Answer-Cuticle
Where is the reticular layer found - Answer-Dermis
What is laser light - Answer-Monochromatic light
_____ is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and face caused by an
over-secretion of the pituitary gland hormone - Answer-Acromegaly
Light absorption is required for an effect In tissue. Without absorption, no affect or
damage can be observed. This is known as - Answer-Grothus Draper Law
_____, _____ hairs are associated with the deepest follicle - Answer-Terminal, grey
All are reasons for regrowth except
-not enough current
-incorrect insertion
-HF blowout
-probe too thick - Answer-Probe too thick
Which of the following is not associated with the pilosebaceous unit
-papilla
-follicle
-sudoriferous gland
-sebaceous gland - Answer-Sudoriferous gland
All terms are terms used to describe the second layer of the skin except
-true skin
-corium
-dermis
-subcutis - Answer-Subcutis
Select the phase of mitosis where the nucleus is resting - Answer-Interphase
Which of the following drugs increase photosensitivity
-accutane
-lidocaine
-polyurethane
-benzocaine - Answer-Accutane
The deepest stage of hair growth is - Answer-Anagen 6
The most numerous type of pathogenic bacteria are - Answer-Rod shaped (bacilli)
An example of a vascular tumor is - Answer-Hemangioma
Sterilizers should be checked and tested - Answer-Each month
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
After probe selection, the electrologists priority is to determine the - Answer-Depth of
anagen hairs in the treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles - Answer-Stratum lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - Answer-All phases of growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant - Answer-30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - Answer-Sebaceous glands
Documentation of a patient is of importance because - Answer-Poor documentation
may result In the appearance of malpractice, negligence fraud, and abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle - Answer-The follicle
mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - Answer-Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - Answer-Herpes Zoster + Molluscum
Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a treated follicle -
Answer-Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - Answer-On the center line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from - Answer-A curved follicle
The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - Answer-Steroids
The acronym for LASER stands for - Answer-Light amplification by stimulated
emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be part of the patient
chart - Answer-Name, date of birth, social security number, fee charged
Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - Answer-Red patches covered with silvery scales
Select the correct sequence - Answer-Wash hands, put on gloves, give treatment,
take off gloves, wash hands
, A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates - Answer-Normal healing
is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - Answer-Cuticle
Where is the reticular layer found - Answer-Dermis
What is laser light - Answer-Monochromatic light
_____ is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and face caused by an
over-secretion of the pituitary gland hormone - Answer-Acromegaly
Light absorption is required for an effect In tissue. Without absorption, no affect or
damage can be observed. This is known as - Answer-Grothus Draper Law
_____, _____ hairs are associated with the deepest follicle - Answer-Terminal, grey
All are reasons for regrowth except
-not enough current
-incorrect insertion
-HF blowout
-probe too thick - Answer-Probe too thick
Which of the following is not associated with the pilosebaceous unit
-papilla
-follicle
-sudoriferous gland
-sebaceous gland - Answer-Sudoriferous gland
All terms are terms used to describe the second layer of the skin except
-true skin
-corium
-dermis
-subcutis - Answer-Subcutis
Select the phase of mitosis where the nucleus is resting - Answer-Interphase
Which of the following drugs increase photosensitivity
-accutane
-lidocaine
-polyurethane
-benzocaine - Answer-Accutane
The deepest stage of hair growth is - Answer-Anagen 6
The most numerous type of pathogenic bacteria are - Answer-Rod shaped (bacilli)
An example of a vascular tumor is - Answer-Hemangioma
Sterilizers should be checked and tested - Answer-Each month
