Electrolysis FL state
1 month - ANS-When a client stops taking Accutane, how long should you wait before
performing electrolysis treatment on the face?
\15 to 20 minutes at 270 degrees F with 15 psi - ANS-Which of the following times,
temperatures, and pressure are recommended for packaged instruments in the Autoclave
sterilizer?
\15 to 30 seconds - ANS-When washing hands, what is the correct time frame to vigorously
rub hands together?
\15 years - ANS-How long does the HBV vaccine stay effective?
\15 years - ANS-When practitioners and electrology students are immunized against the
Hepatitis B virus, how long are those shots effective?
\2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom - ANS-A water molecule (H2O) contains:
\24 hours - ANS-After opening packaged electrolysis instruments or objects that have been
sterilized, how long can you wait before you must re-sterilize the instruments?
\3 months - ANS-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis treatment after
dermabrasion?
\3/4 full - ANS-How full should the sharps container be when you dispose of it?
\45 degree angle - ANS-At what angle does hair normally grow?
\45 degrees - ANS-Which is the most common angle of hair growth?
\7 days - ANS-Hepatitis B Virus can live outside the body for:
\70% - ANS-At what percentage is alcohol use as a disinfectant?
\A & B (340 degrees F for 1 hour or 320 degrees F for 2 hours) - ANS-Which of the following
is recommended for dry heat methods of sterilization?
\A chronic disease - ANS-Hepatitis B is caused by a virus and is:
\A coloring pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes - ANS-Melanin is:
\A side effect of prednisone is hirsutism - ANS-Which of the following statements about
Prednisone is NOT true?
\A sink with hot and cold running water should be located in each treatment room., The
needle holder and cord should be wiped with a disinfectant detergent after each treatment.,
Disposable paper drapes should be discarded in waste containers lined with plastic bags. -
ANS-True statements concerning the maintenance of a proper hygienic environment for
electrologist include which of the following?
\A.) Alternating Current
B) High frequency current
C.) Shortwave/radio frequency
D.) All of the above <--- (correct) - ANS-What are the other names for thermolysis?
\A.) Bulbous
B.) Straight
C.) Cylindrical
D.) All of the above <--- (correct) - ANS-What type of needle is used for galvanic
electrolysis?
\A.) Glass bead sterilizer
B.) Carbon rollers
, C.) Household bleach
D.) All of the above <(correct answer) - ANS-According to the infection control standards for
the practice of electrology, which of the following should not be used in an electrolysis office?
\A.) Irritates nerves in the skin
B.) Promotes redness (vasodilator)
C.) Softens tissue
D.) All of the above <--(correct answer) - ANS-What is the effect of the negative pole on the
skin?
\A.) Single use
B.) Pre-sterilized
C.)Disposable
D.) All of the above <-- (all of the above) - ANS-All needles in electrolysis should be:
\A.) Spironolactone
B.) Aldactone - ANS-What is used as an androgen suppressor, but cannot kill or thin hair
that is already present?
\Ability to withstand frequent sterilization - 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, groin, and is more
common in diabetics?
\Accelerated vellus hair - ANS-If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper and coarser, it is
said to be a(n):
\Acne - ANS-What diseases are treated with tetracycline antibiotics?
\Acromegaly - ANS-What is characterized by enlargement of the bones in the hands, feet,
jaw, and cheeks which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue overgrowth?
\Actinic Keratosis - ANS-Which of the following is caused by exposure to sunlight?
\Addison's disease - ANS-What is characterized by the deficiency or hyposecretion of the
adrenal cortex hormones, muscle weakness, low blood sugar, nausea, loss of appetite, and
weight loss?
\ADH - ANS-Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary
gland?
\Adrenal - ANS-Which gland is most associated with hair growth?
\Adrenals - ANS-Which glands are located on top of the kidneys?
\AEA (The American Electrology Association) - ANS-Which organization is credited with
creating "Infection Control Standards for the Practice of Electrology"?
\Aldactone (Spironolactone) - ANS-Which of the following is a drug that directly fights the
effects of androgens in the skin?
\Alert the client that stress can lower their pain tolerance and make them more sensitive,
advise them to seek professional help to help eliminate their stress and make the treatment
more comfortable - ANS-If a client tells you in a consultation that they are constantly dealing
with stress, what should you do?
\All electrologists, all health care workers, and all infants and unvaccinated adults -
ANS-Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for:
\All of the above - ANS-What are the functions of the skin?
\All of the above (Can be delivered simultaneously, Can be delivered Seperately, Can be
delivered after each other) - ANS-High Frequency and Galvanic current:
\All of the above (Carotene, Blood vessels, Melanin) - ANS-What contributes to the color of
the skin?
1 month - ANS-When a client stops taking Accutane, how long should you wait before
performing electrolysis treatment on the face?
\15 to 20 minutes at 270 degrees F with 15 psi - ANS-Which of the following times,
temperatures, and pressure are recommended for packaged instruments in the Autoclave
sterilizer?
\15 to 30 seconds - ANS-When washing hands, what is the correct time frame to vigorously
rub hands together?
\15 years - ANS-How long does the HBV vaccine stay effective?
\15 years - ANS-When practitioners and electrology students are immunized against the
Hepatitis B virus, how long are those shots effective?
\2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom - ANS-A water molecule (H2O) contains:
\24 hours - ANS-After opening packaged electrolysis instruments or objects that have been
sterilized, how long can you wait before you must re-sterilize the instruments?
\3 months - ANS-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis treatment after
dermabrasion?
\3/4 full - ANS-How full should the sharps container be when you dispose of it?
\45 degree angle - ANS-At what angle does hair normally grow?
\45 degrees - ANS-Which is the most common angle of hair growth?
\7 days - ANS-Hepatitis B Virus can live outside the body for:
\70% - ANS-At what percentage is alcohol use as a disinfectant?
\A & B (340 degrees F for 1 hour or 320 degrees F for 2 hours) - ANS-Which of the following
is recommended for dry heat methods of sterilization?
\A chronic disease - ANS-Hepatitis B is caused by a virus and is:
\A coloring pigment found in the skin, hair, and eyes - ANS-Melanin is:
\A side effect of prednisone is hirsutism - ANS-Which of the following statements about
Prednisone is NOT true?
\A sink with hot and cold running water should be located in each treatment room., The
needle holder and cord should be wiped with a disinfectant detergent after each treatment.,
Disposable paper drapes should be discarded in waste containers lined with plastic bags. -
ANS-True statements concerning the maintenance of a proper hygienic environment for
electrologist include which of the following?
\A.) Alternating Current
B) High frequency current
C.) Shortwave/radio frequency
D.) All of the above <--- (correct) - ANS-What are the other names for thermolysis?
\A.) Bulbous
B.) Straight
C.) Cylindrical
D.) All of the above <--- (correct) - ANS-What type of needle is used for galvanic
electrolysis?
\A.) Glass bead sterilizer
B.) Carbon rollers
, C.) Household bleach
D.) All of the above <(correct answer) - ANS-According to the infection control standards for
the practice of electrology, which of the following should not be used in an electrolysis office?
\A.) Irritates nerves in the skin
B.) Promotes redness (vasodilator)
C.) Softens tissue
D.) All of the above <--(correct answer) - ANS-What is the effect of the negative pole on the
skin?
\A.) Single use
B.) Pre-sterilized
C.)Disposable
D.) All of the above <-- (all of the above) - ANS-All needles in electrolysis should be:
\A.) Spironolactone
B.) Aldactone - ANS-What is used as an androgen suppressor, but cannot kill or thin hair
that is already present?
\Ability to withstand frequent sterilization - 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, groin, and is more
common in diabetics?
\Accelerated vellus hair - ANS-If a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper and coarser, it is
said to be a(n):
\Acne - ANS-What diseases are treated with tetracycline antibiotics?
\Acromegaly - ANS-What is characterized by enlargement of the bones in the hands, feet,
jaw, and cheeks which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue overgrowth?
\Actinic Keratosis - ANS-Which of the following is caused by exposure to sunlight?
\Addison's disease - ANS-What is characterized by the deficiency or hyposecretion of the
adrenal cortex hormones, muscle weakness, low blood sugar, nausea, loss of appetite, and
weight loss?
\ADH - ANS-Which of the following hormones is NOT produced by the anterior pituitary
gland?
\Adrenal - ANS-Which gland is most associated with hair growth?
\Adrenals - ANS-Which glands are located on top of the kidneys?
\AEA (The American Electrology Association) - ANS-Which organization is credited with
creating "Infection Control Standards for the Practice of Electrology"?
\Aldactone (Spironolactone) - ANS-Which of the following is a drug that directly fights the
effects of androgens in the skin?
\Alert the client that stress can lower their pain tolerance and make them more sensitive,
advise them to seek professional help to help eliminate their stress and make the treatment
more comfortable - ANS-If a client tells you in a consultation that they are constantly dealing
with stress, what should you do?
\All electrologists, all health care workers, and all infants and unvaccinated adults -
ANS-Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for:
\All of the above - ANS-What are the functions of the skin?
\All of the above (Can be delivered simultaneously, Can be delivered Seperately, Can be
delivered after each other) - ANS-High Frequency and Galvanic current:
\All of the above (Carotene, Blood vessels, Melanin) - ANS-What contributes to the color of
the skin?
