Electrolysis IBEC+Laser STATE BOARD
Practice test 2025
.002 - .006 - ANS-sizes for probes
\(PHRASE) Protection, Heat regulation, respiration, absorption, sensation, and elimination -
ANS-Functions of the skin
\1 pituitary hypersecretion, 2 adrenal tumors and 3 ovarian tumors - ANS-Causes of
hirsutism include which of the following
\15 minutes at 250 F and 15 PSI - ANS-How long should unpackaged instruments be
sterilized?
\15 to 30 seconds - ANS-When washing hands what is the correct time frame to vigorously
rub hands together
\15 years - ANS-When practitioners and electrology students are immune against hepatitis B
virus how long are shots effective?
\1875 - ANS-What year did Dr. Charles E Michel create Galvanic current
\1916 - ANS-What year did Paul N Kree create multiple probe technique for galvanic
electrolysis
\1924 - ANS-What year did Dr. Henri Bordier developed Thermolysis
\1945 - ANS-What year did Henri St. Pierre and Arthur Hinkel developed The blend method
\24 hours - ANS-How long after the electrolysis instruments or objects have been sterilized
can they be used after package is open
\3 months - ANS-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis treatment after
dermabrasion
\3 shots, 1 today, 1 in a month, 1 in six months from the first shot - ANS-In regards to the
HPV vaccine, what times table should the shots follow
\3/4 full - ANS-How full should the sharps container to be when you dispose it
\30 minutes at 250°F and 15 PSI - ANS-How long should packaged instruments be sterilized
in an autoclave?
\340°F for 1 hour and 320°F for 2 hours - ANS-How long should instruments be sterilized in
dry heat
\3rd trimester - ANS-You should not treat a pregnant patient in what trimester
\45° angle - ANS-Which is the most common angle of hair growth
\6 months to 1 year - ANS-How long should you stop using Accutane before Laser, Waxing
ETC
\70% - ANS-What percentage is alcohol used as a disinfectant
\A basic Fitzpatrick scale takes into account what? - ANS-Skin color
Natural hair color
Sensitivity to sunlight
\A chromophore is also know at what? - ANS-Target
\A muscle fiber attached to the follicle - ANS-An arrector pili muscle is
\A pigment to the skin and hair - ANS-Melanin is
\A Q switched laser is used for what? - ANS-Tattoo removal
\A requirement for foot switches that directly pulse the laser is that they be? - ANS-Hooded
,\A side effect of prednisone is hirsutism - ANS-Which of the following statement about
prednisone is not true
\A watt per second - ANS-Joule
\Able to withstand sterilization frequently - ANS-What is the most important thing to
remember when purchasing forceps
\Acanthosis nigricans - ANS-What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas
that develop in the skin folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and growing more common in
diabetes
\Accelerated vellus hair - ANS-If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper and courser, it is
said to be a
\Acne. Lyme disease. Rosacea - ANS-What diseases are treated with tetracycline antibiotic
\Acquired immunity - ANS-comes about after the body has overcome diseases or after it has
recieved vaccinations
\acromegaly - ANS-What is characterized by enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet,
jaws and cheek which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue overgrowth
\Acute or Chronic - ANS-Hepatitis C can be either
\Addison's disease - ANS-What is characterized by deficiency of hyposecretion of adrenal
cortex hormones some symptoms are muscle weaknesses, reduce blood sugar, nausea,
loss of appetite and weight loss
\Adrenal gland - ANS-Which gland is most associated with hair growth
\Alexandrite laer is in the visible light spectrum at what wavelength? - ANS-755 nm
\All electrologist, all healthcare workers, and all infant and unvaccinated adolescents -
ANS-Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for
\Allergy - ANS-A hypersensitive state acquired through exposure to a particular allergens,
re-exposure to a particular allergen, or re-exposure bringing to light an altered capacity to
react
\Alternating current (AC) - ANS-the current flow coninuously reverses its direction. Electrons
move back and forth along the conductor
\Alternating current, high frequency, short wave and radio frequency - ANS-What are other
names for thermolysis
\Amenorrhea - ANS-Absence of, or abnormal stoppage, the menses
\Ampere (amp) - ANS-strength
\An allergic phototoxic reaction can occur up to how many hours post-treatment? - ANS-24
\An element has the ability to produce laser when it is in which state? - ANS-Metastable
state
\An excess of androgen - ANS-For women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests
\an ice pack - ANS-What is the best topical application to a client that suffers erythema
\An increase in color in cells post treatment is referred to as? - ANS-Hyperpigmentation
\An increase in fluence equals an increase in what? - ANS-Heat. Resulting in more damage
\An oscillator - ANS-High frequency is produced by
\An over treatment of the skin characterized by blistering or epidermal separation, caused by
lateral pressure on the skin is known as? - ANS-Nikolski Sign
\anaphoresis - ANS-use of negative pole to produce an alkaline effect on the skin. Increases
blood supply, softens skin, stimulates nerves and forces liquids into the skin
\Anode - ANS-During galvanic or blend treatment the patient is holding the
\ANSI, OSHA and the FDA - ANS-Who defines laser standard safety?
\Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) - ANS-Which hormone is not produced by the anterior pituitary
gland
, \Antiseptics - ANS-A substance that will retard the growth of bacteria
\Apocrine - ANS-Contributes to body odor
\Apocrine and Eccrine - ANS-2 Sudoriferous glands
\Apocrine glands - ANS-What type of gland is located in the genital and axillae areas and
usually the "smelly ones"
\Arrector pili - ANS-What is an appendage to the hair follicle that is attached midway
between the bulb in the sebaceous gland (gives goosebumps or makes hair stand up)
\Aseptic - ANS-Means to be free of microorganisms that cause disease
\Aside from scalp follicles, what is the typical length of the anagen stage in most other body
areas? - ANS-4-8 weeks
\associated with the laser equipment or substances released from the laser equipment and
fumes emitted from materials exposed to the lasers beam - ANS-laser non-beam hazards
\Asteatosis - ANS-Dry scaly skin, characterized by the deficiency of sebum
\at least 3 months - ANS-How long should you wait before performing Dermabrsion
\At least monthly - ANS-How often should you verify proper use and function of sterilization
equiptment
\autonomic nervous system - ANS-Involuntary body functions are regulated by the
\Axons - ANS-Carries impulses AWAY from the nerve cells
\Bacilli - ANS-Short, rod shaped. Most common of all bacteria, produces diseases as
tetnaus, typhoid fever, influenza, tuberculosis
\Back jack chair - ANS-What is a chair type item, which allows the client to set up or recline
during treatment
\bar soap - ANS-What is not recommended for HCWs to use and client care areas due to
risk of contamination
\Basal cell carcinoma - ANS-Most common form of skin cancer is
\beam and non-beam hazards - ANS-2 types of hazards found when using lasers
\Before and after treatment - ANS-At which of the following times is handwashing indicated
\benign - ANS-Not recurrent or progressive, non-malignant
\Biological indicator (BI) - ANS-What type of indicated needs to be placed in the sterilization
device every month
\Birth control, minoxidil, and dilantin - ANS-Medicine that influence hair growth
\Breast and abdomen - ANS-Where electrolysis should be avoided during the last trimester
(3months) of pregnancy
\Broken skin - ANS-Bacteria and other micro organism can enter the body through
\Bulbous, round, cylindrical - ANS-What type of needle is used for work authentic electrolysis
\Bulla - ANS-A blister containing fluid
\carcinogens, mutagens and irritants
HPV (DNA) and HIV - ANS-found in laser plumes
\Carcinoma - ANS-A new growth or malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue and may
infiltrate local tissues or produce metastases
\Cataphoresis - ANS-use of positive pole to produce an acid effect on the skin. Closes
follicles, decreases redness and reestablishes proper skin pH.
\Cataphoresis - ANS-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
\Cathode - ANS-The negative pole that is used to perform electrolysis is also known as
\Caustic - ANS-A corrosive chemical or agent which is capable of burning or destroying living
tissue
Practice test 2025
.002 - .006 - ANS-sizes for probes
\(PHRASE) Protection, Heat regulation, respiration, absorption, sensation, and elimination -
ANS-Functions of the skin
\1 pituitary hypersecretion, 2 adrenal tumors and 3 ovarian tumors - ANS-Causes of
hirsutism include which of the following
\15 minutes at 250 F and 15 PSI - ANS-How long should unpackaged instruments be
sterilized?
\15 to 30 seconds - ANS-When washing hands what is the correct time frame to vigorously
rub hands together
\15 years - ANS-When practitioners and electrology students are immune against hepatitis B
virus how long are shots effective?
\1875 - ANS-What year did Dr. Charles E Michel create Galvanic current
\1916 - ANS-What year did Paul N Kree create multiple probe technique for galvanic
electrolysis
\1924 - ANS-What year did Dr. Henri Bordier developed Thermolysis
\1945 - ANS-What year did Henri St. Pierre and Arthur Hinkel developed The blend method
\24 hours - ANS-How long after the electrolysis instruments or objects have been sterilized
can they be used after package is open
\3 months - ANS-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis treatment after
dermabrasion
\3 shots, 1 today, 1 in a month, 1 in six months from the first shot - ANS-In regards to the
HPV vaccine, what times table should the shots follow
\3/4 full - ANS-How full should the sharps container to be when you dispose it
\30 minutes at 250°F and 15 PSI - ANS-How long should packaged instruments be sterilized
in an autoclave?
\340°F for 1 hour and 320°F for 2 hours - ANS-How long should instruments be sterilized in
dry heat
\3rd trimester - ANS-You should not treat a pregnant patient in what trimester
\45° angle - ANS-Which is the most common angle of hair growth
\6 months to 1 year - ANS-How long should you stop using Accutane before Laser, Waxing
ETC
\70% - ANS-What percentage is alcohol used as a disinfectant
\A basic Fitzpatrick scale takes into account what? - ANS-Skin color
Natural hair color
Sensitivity to sunlight
\A chromophore is also know at what? - ANS-Target
\A muscle fiber attached to the follicle - ANS-An arrector pili muscle is
\A pigment to the skin and hair - ANS-Melanin is
\A Q switched laser is used for what? - ANS-Tattoo removal
\A requirement for foot switches that directly pulse the laser is that they be? - ANS-Hooded
,\A side effect of prednisone is hirsutism - ANS-Which of the following statement about
prednisone is not true
\A watt per second - ANS-Joule
\Able to withstand sterilization frequently - ANS-What is the most important thing to
remember when purchasing forceps
\Acanthosis nigricans - ANS-What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas
that develop in the skin folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and growing more common in
diabetes
\Accelerated vellus hair - ANS-If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper and courser, it is
said to be a
\Acne. Lyme disease. Rosacea - ANS-What diseases are treated with tetracycline antibiotic
\Acquired immunity - ANS-comes about after the body has overcome diseases or after it has
recieved vaccinations
\acromegaly - ANS-What is characterized by enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet,
jaws and cheek which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue overgrowth
\Acute or Chronic - ANS-Hepatitis C can be either
\Addison's disease - ANS-What is characterized by deficiency of hyposecretion of adrenal
cortex hormones some symptoms are muscle weaknesses, reduce blood sugar, nausea,
loss of appetite and weight loss
\Adrenal gland - ANS-Which gland is most associated with hair growth
\Alexandrite laer is in the visible light spectrum at what wavelength? - ANS-755 nm
\All electrologist, all healthcare workers, and all infant and unvaccinated adolescents -
ANS-Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for
\Allergy - ANS-A hypersensitive state acquired through exposure to a particular allergens,
re-exposure to a particular allergen, or re-exposure bringing to light an altered capacity to
react
\Alternating current (AC) - ANS-the current flow coninuously reverses its direction. Electrons
move back and forth along the conductor
\Alternating current, high frequency, short wave and radio frequency - ANS-What are other
names for thermolysis
\Amenorrhea - ANS-Absence of, or abnormal stoppage, the menses
\Ampere (amp) - ANS-strength
\An allergic phototoxic reaction can occur up to how many hours post-treatment? - ANS-24
\An element has the ability to produce laser when it is in which state? - ANS-Metastable
state
\An excess of androgen - ANS-For women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests
\an ice pack - ANS-What is the best topical application to a client that suffers erythema
\An increase in color in cells post treatment is referred to as? - ANS-Hyperpigmentation
\An increase in fluence equals an increase in what? - ANS-Heat. Resulting in more damage
\An oscillator - ANS-High frequency is produced by
\An over treatment of the skin characterized by blistering or epidermal separation, caused by
lateral pressure on the skin is known as? - ANS-Nikolski Sign
\anaphoresis - ANS-use of negative pole to produce an alkaline effect on the skin. Increases
blood supply, softens skin, stimulates nerves and forces liquids into the skin
\Anode - ANS-During galvanic or blend treatment the patient is holding the
\ANSI, OSHA and the FDA - ANS-Who defines laser standard safety?
\Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) - ANS-Which hormone is not produced by the anterior pituitary
gland
, \Antiseptics - ANS-A substance that will retard the growth of bacteria
\Apocrine - ANS-Contributes to body odor
\Apocrine and Eccrine - ANS-2 Sudoriferous glands
\Apocrine glands - ANS-What type of gland is located in the genital and axillae areas and
usually the "smelly ones"
\Arrector pili - ANS-What is an appendage to the hair follicle that is attached midway
between the bulb in the sebaceous gland (gives goosebumps or makes hair stand up)
\Aseptic - ANS-Means to be free of microorganisms that cause disease
\Aside from scalp follicles, what is the typical length of the anagen stage in most other body
areas? - ANS-4-8 weeks
\associated with the laser equipment or substances released from the laser equipment and
fumes emitted from materials exposed to the lasers beam - ANS-laser non-beam hazards
\Asteatosis - ANS-Dry scaly skin, characterized by the deficiency of sebum
\at least 3 months - ANS-How long should you wait before performing Dermabrsion
\At least monthly - ANS-How often should you verify proper use and function of sterilization
equiptment
\autonomic nervous system - ANS-Involuntary body functions are regulated by the
\Axons - ANS-Carries impulses AWAY from the nerve cells
\Bacilli - ANS-Short, rod shaped. Most common of all bacteria, produces diseases as
tetnaus, typhoid fever, influenza, tuberculosis
\Back jack chair - ANS-What is a chair type item, which allows the client to set up or recline
during treatment
\bar soap - ANS-What is not recommended for HCWs to use and client care areas due to
risk of contamination
\Basal cell carcinoma - ANS-Most common form of skin cancer is
\beam and non-beam hazards - ANS-2 types of hazards found when using lasers
\Before and after treatment - ANS-At which of the following times is handwashing indicated
\benign - ANS-Not recurrent or progressive, non-malignant
\Biological indicator (BI) - ANS-What type of indicated needs to be placed in the sterilization
device every month
\Birth control, minoxidil, and dilantin - ANS-Medicine that influence hair growth
\Breast and abdomen - ANS-Where electrolysis should be avoided during the last trimester
(3months) of pregnancy
\Broken skin - ANS-Bacteria and other micro organism can enter the body through
\Bulbous, round, cylindrical - ANS-What type of needle is used for work authentic electrolysis
\Bulla - ANS-A blister containing fluid
\carcinogens, mutagens and irritants
HPV (DNA) and HIV - ANS-found in laser plumes
\Carcinoma - ANS-A new growth or malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue and may
infiltrate local tissues or produce metastases
\Cataphoresis - ANS-use of positive pole to produce an acid effect on the skin. Closes
follicles, decreases redness and reestablishes proper skin pH.
\Cataphoresis - ANS-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
\Cathode - ANS-The negative pole that is used to perform electrolysis is also known as
\Caustic - ANS-A corrosive chemical or agent which is capable of burning or destroying living
tissue
