Questions And Answers
Which of these is NOT one of the tissue effects of exposing skin to a laser treatment? - Answer -
Regression
Vascular lasers: - Answer - Seek out blood or oxyhemoglobin
The term "irradiance" refers to: - Answer - Power density
Which method of cooling involves using a cold sapphire window on the handpiece to cool the epidermis
before, during, and after each laser pulse? - Answer - Chilled tip cooling
The laser-generating machines used by estheticians are considered _____ by the FDA. - Answer - Class 2
The role of the Laser Safety Officer includes: - Answer - (All Answers)
Hazard response in emergency situations
Approving all laser signs and labels
Implementing control measures to reduce the risk of injury
Under the ANSI classification system, if a device is potentially hazardous if viewed directly, it is
considered a ______ device. - Answer - Class 3
What is the most vulnerable organ for exposure to a direct, scattered, or reflected beam of light? -
Answer - Eye
What does LGAC refer to? - Answer - Laser smoke
,Lasers have the potential to ignite: - Answer - (All Answers)
Alcohol-based cleansing solutions
Plastic
Cotton sponges
All preventive maintenance, system upgrades, and service calls to correct fault codes or malfunctions
need to be documented in: - Answer - The laser's service manual
ANSI and OSHA dictate that a laser safety audit of the facility be performed: - Answer - Once a year
The longer the wavelength: - Answer - The deeper the penetration
How long after a laser treatment on a pigmented lesion does the crusted lesion flake off? - Answer - 7-10
days
Which of these is NOT a reported risk associated with traditional treatments involving lasers such as the
CO2 and Erbium lasers? - Answer - Bruising
Photomechanical laser treatment delivers a pulsed beam of light that raises the tissue temperature by
_____ in nanoseconds. - Answer - 300 degrees Celsius
How long after a laser tattoo removal does the treated site heal and clear of fragmented particles? -
Answer - Over 3 weeks
A Q-switched 755nm-Alexandrite laser affects all BUT which of these tattoo dye colors? - Answer - Red
A diode laser CANNOT be used for: - Answer - Tattoo removal
Cool touch lasers are NOT used for: - Answer - Pigmented lesions
, In which type of IPL device can energy levels be adjusted depending on the size of the target, the skin
type of the client, and how superficial or deep the lesion is? - Answer - Variable fluence
What is a dispersing pad used for in a radiofrequency treatment? - Answer - It gives the energy a
pathway OUT of the body
Which of these is a benefit of LED rejuvenation treatment? - Answer - (All Answers)
Reduction of inflammation
Pain reduction
Increased blood circulation in skin tissue
LED devices are commonly used to treat which of these conditions? - Answer - Sun damaged skin
The FDA as we now know it came into being in: - Answer - 1938
What is tetracycline used to treat? - Answer - Acne or infections
Which of these would be prescribed to treat irritation from a peel or treatment? - Answer - Aclovate
Which type of drug is regulated by the FDA? - Answer - (All Answers)
OTC
Prescription
Controlled substance
What are analgesics used for? - Answer - To relieve pain
Which type of drug would a physician prescribe to prevent seizures? - Answer - Anticonvulsant
An antiemetic would be prescribed to: - Answer - Treat nausea