Electrolysis and Laser board review
*A new patient mentions that her employer, who is a current patient, recommended
consulting with the electrologist. The electrologist's response should be toL - ANS-Avoid
confirming or denying the employer is a patient.
\*A news patient presents with excessive facial hair, obesity, and irregular menses. The
electrologist most appropriate action is to: - ANS-Treat the patient and advice medical
evaluation
\*A patient expresses concern that electrolysis treatments are stimulating additional hair
growth. In response the electrologist should: - ANS-Provide information about hair growth
cycles and the cause of hair growth.
\*A patient who exhibits unusual skin reactions should be referred to which specialist? -
ANS-Dermatologist
\*Blood plasma leaking out of blood vessel walls is the physiological mechanism associated
with which common effect of electrology treatment? - ANS-Edema
\*During laser hair removal treatment, the selection of fluence level is most dependent on the
patient's: - ANS-Skin Pigmentation
\*During laser hair removal, increasing the wavelength of the light used will result in: -
ANS-Energy penetrating deeper in the body.
\*Enhancing a patient's confidence and trust helps to reduce: - ANS-Anxiety and discomfort
\*How can blood-borne pathogens enter the body? - ANS-Through broken skin and mocous
membranes
\*If an African American male patient presents with psuedofolliculitis barbae with numerous
pustules and evidence of secondary infection, the electrologist should: - ANS-Refer the
patient to a physician
\*Important practices to employ with patients who are beginning laser hair removal treatment
- ANS-Obtaining an informed consent.
Performing a test patch.
Obtaining a medical history.
\*In laser hair removal, the most important consideration associated with spot size is the: -
ANS-Depth of penetration of the energy into the dermis
\*In order for the laser to function effectively, its light must be: - ANS-Monochromatic
\*Laser hair removal is achieved by depositing energy into the: - ANS-Hair Shaft and
pigmented follicular epithelium
\*Melanin's ability to absorb laser photons is characteristic of: - ANS-Chromophores
\*Milia and Steatoma are conditions associated with which gland? - ANS-Sebaceous
\*Most laser hair removal equipment operates in the wavelength ranges associates with: -
ANS-Visible light
\*One of the ways in which the electrologist can gain respect and professional recognition
from a patient is to: - ANS-Provide information about hair regrowth and sensation during
treatment.
\*Post treatment home care instructions for electrology patients should include a
recommendation to - ANS-stay out of the sun for several days
\*Prolonged stressful situations can produce an increase in adrenocorticotrophic hormone
(ACTH) which in turn causes an increase in: - ANS-Androgen
, \*The application of cold packs decreases edema by: - ANS-Constricting circulation
\*The best way to achieve infection control in the electrolysis workplace? - ANS-Follow
universal precautions
\*The measure of energy density delivered to tissue expressed in Joules per cm2 is called: -
ANS-Fluence
\*The most common form of skin cancer is: - ANS-basal cell carcinoma
\*The most important safety consideration during the treatment with lasers and other
photoepilation equipment is to: - ANS-Take appropriate eye protection measures
\*There is a higher risk of collateral damage to the skin with a: - ANS-Shorter wavelength
\*Treatment of African American patients requires extras caution because their skin is more
likely to... - ANS-Develop keloids, hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation
\*When Performing electrolysis on a diabetic patient, the electrologist must be aware of
which of the following, when examining the client? - ANS-Slow healing
\*Which of the following are deposited at the site of the negative electrode during use of
electrolysis equipment? - ANS-Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide (lye)
\*Which of the following is the targeted chromophore in the hair follicle for the Nd:Yag laser?
- ANS-Melanin
\*Which of the following types of light will travel deepest into the skin? - ANS-UVA
\*Which prescription medication is associated with the development of phototoxic reactions
in response to exposure to UV light? - ANS-Tetracycline
\*Which type of diabetes is always insulin dependent? - ANS-Type 1 or Juvenile
\15 years - ANS-Practitioners and students are immunized against hepatitis B
\3 months - ANS-Wait for electrolysis treatment after dermabrasion
\A patient's pain threshold is affected by: - ANS-Nutritional Status
\A patient/client with androgenic stimulated hair growth, is experiencing: - ANS-hirsutism
\A person with a goiter will have increased secretion of: - ANS-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
(TSH)
\A positive outcome resulting from patient expectations is called the: - ANS-Placebo effect
\A property of aging skin that hinders effective electrolysis is a decreaser in: - ANS-Moisture
\A rare skin cancer that usually develops in immune-deficient individuals is: - ANS-Kapose's
Sarcoma
\A thin needle is hotter; it creates a larger and hotter heating pattern than a large diameter
needle at the same current setting. - ANS-TRUE
\A virus multiplies - ANS-Entering a living cell
\Acanthosis nigricans - ANS-thickening and darkening of skin near axillary region, A/w
Diabetes Type II and gastric carcinoma
\Accelerated vellus hair - ANS-Vellus hair that is stimulated to grow deeper and coarser
\According to potential degree of contaminated, each object or equipment can be classified
as: - ANS-Critical, Semi-Critical and non-critical items
\Addison's disease - ANS-Deficiency or hypo-secretion of adrenal cortex hormones, some
symptoms are muscle weakness reduced blood sugar, nausea, loss of appetite and weight
loss.
\Adrenal gland - ANS-Associated with hair growth
\Adrenocortical insufficiency is known as: - ANS-Addison's disease
\After lasing, the subsequent heat transfers from the chromophore to: - ANS-Adjacent tissue
\Aldactone (spironolactone) - ANS-Drug that directly fights the effects of androgens in the
skin
*A new patient mentions that her employer, who is a current patient, recommended
consulting with the electrologist. The electrologist's response should be toL - ANS-Avoid
confirming or denying the employer is a patient.
\*A news patient presents with excessive facial hair, obesity, and irregular menses. The
electrologist most appropriate action is to: - ANS-Treat the patient and advice medical
evaluation
\*A patient expresses concern that electrolysis treatments are stimulating additional hair
growth. In response the electrologist should: - ANS-Provide information about hair growth
cycles and the cause of hair growth.
\*A patient who exhibits unusual skin reactions should be referred to which specialist? -
ANS-Dermatologist
\*Blood plasma leaking out of blood vessel walls is the physiological mechanism associated
with which common effect of electrology treatment? - ANS-Edema
\*During laser hair removal treatment, the selection of fluence level is most dependent on the
patient's: - ANS-Skin Pigmentation
\*During laser hair removal, increasing the wavelength of the light used will result in: -
ANS-Energy penetrating deeper in the body.
\*Enhancing a patient's confidence and trust helps to reduce: - ANS-Anxiety and discomfort
\*How can blood-borne pathogens enter the body? - ANS-Through broken skin and mocous
membranes
\*If an African American male patient presents with psuedofolliculitis barbae with numerous
pustules and evidence of secondary infection, the electrologist should: - ANS-Refer the
patient to a physician
\*Important practices to employ with patients who are beginning laser hair removal treatment
- ANS-Obtaining an informed consent.
Performing a test patch.
Obtaining a medical history.
\*In laser hair removal, the most important consideration associated with spot size is the: -
ANS-Depth of penetration of the energy into the dermis
\*In order for the laser to function effectively, its light must be: - ANS-Monochromatic
\*Laser hair removal is achieved by depositing energy into the: - ANS-Hair Shaft and
pigmented follicular epithelium
\*Melanin's ability to absorb laser photons is characteristic of: - ANS-Chromophores
\*Milia and Steatoma are conditions associated with which gland? - ANS-Sebaceous
\*Most laser hair removal equipment operates in the wavelength ranges associates with: -
ANS-Visible light
\*One of the ways in which the electrologist can gain respect and professional recognition
from a patient is to: - ANS-Provide information about hair regrowth and sensation during
treatment.
\*Post treatment home care instructions for electrology patients should include a
recommendation to - ANS-stay out of the sun for several days
\*Prolonged stressful situations can produce an increase in adrenocorticotrophic hormone
(ACTH) which in turn causes an increase in: - ANS-Androgen
, \*The application of cold packs decreases edema by: - ANS-Constricting circulation
\*The best way to achieve infection control in the electrolysis workplace? - ANS-Follow
universal precautions
\*The measure of energy density delivered to tissue expressed in Joules per cm2 is called: -
ANS-Fluence
\*The most common form of skin cancer is: - ANS-basal cell carcinoma
\*The most important safety consideration during the treatment with lasers and other
photoepilation equipment is to: - ANS-Take appropriate eye protection measures
\*There is a higher risk of collateral damage to the skin with a: - ANS-Shorter wavelength
\*Treatment of African American patients requires extras caution because their skin is more
likely to... - ANS-Develop keloids, hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation
\*When Performing electrolysis on a diabetic patient, the electrologist must be aware of
which of the following, when examining the client? - ANS-Slow healing
\*Which of the following are deposited at the site of the negative electrode during use of
electrolysis equipment? - ANS-Hydrogen peroxide and sodium hydroxide (lye)
\*Which of the following is the targeted chromophore in the hair follicle for the Nd:Yag laser?
- ANS-Melanin
\*Which of the following types of light will travel deepest into the skin? - ANS-UVA
\*Which prescription medication is associated with the development of phototoxic reactions
in response to exposure to UV light? - ANS-Tetracycline
\*Which type of diabetes is always insulin dependent? - ANS-Type 1 or Juvenile
\15 years - ANS-Practitioners and students are immunized against hepatitis B
\3 months - ANS-Wait for electrolysis treatment after dermabrasion
\A patient's pain threshold is affected by: - ANS-Nutritional Status
\A patient/client with androgenic stimulated hair growth, is experiencing: - ANS-hirsutism
\A person with a goiter will have increased secretion of: - ANS-Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
(TSH)
\A positive outcome resulting from patient expectations is called the: - ANS-Placebo effect
\A property of aging skin that hinders effective electrolysis is a decreaser in: - ANS-Moisture
\A rare skin cancer that usually develops in immune-deficient individuals is: - ANS-Kapose's
Sarcoma
\A thin needle is hotter; it creates a larger and hotter heating pattern than a large diameter
needle at the same current setting. - ANS-TRUE
\A virus multiplies - ANS-Entering a living cell
\Acanthosis nigricans - ANS-thickening and darkening of skin near axillary region, A/w
Diabetes Type II and gastric carcinoma
\Accelerated vellus hair - ANS-Vellus hair that is stimulated to grow deeper and coarser
\According to potential degree of contaminated, each object or equipment can be classified
as: - ANS-Critical, Semi-Critical and non-critical items
\Addison's disease - ANS-Deficiency or hypo-secretion of adrenal cortex hormones, some
symptoms are muscle weakness reduced blood sugar, nausea, loss of appetite and weight
loss.
\Adrenal gland - ANS-Associated with hair growth
\Adrenocortical insufficiency is known as: - ANS-Addison's disease
\After lasing, the subsequent heat transfers from the chromophore to: - ANS-Adjacent tissue
\Aldactone (spironolactone) - ANS-Drug that directly fights the effects of androgens in the
skin
