ELECTROLYSIS & LASER MIDTERM
EXAM || 120 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
After probe selection, the electrologists first 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
All are appendages of the skin EXCEPT
-hair
-nails
-sebaceous glands
-pineal gland - ANSWER-Pineal Gland
A _____ has a tough outer covering to resist heat, cold, and disinfectant - ANSWER-
Spore
A reuirement for footed switches that directly pulse the laser is that they be - ANSWER-
Hooded
When sterilizing unpackaged instruments, you must use ___ PSI for ____ minutes -
ANSWER-15, 20
An example of a ductless gland is
-apocrine
-sweat
-sebaceous
EXAM || 120 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
After probe selection, the electrologists first 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
All are appendages of the skin EXCEPT
-hair
-nails
-sebaceous glands
-pineal gland - ANSWER-Pineal Gland
A _____ has a tough outer covering to resist heat, cold, and disinfectant - ANSWER-
Spore
A reuirement for footed switches that directly pulse the laser is that they be - ANSWER-
Hooded
When sterilizing unpackaged instruments, you must use ___ PSI for ____ minutes -
ANSWER-15, 20
An example of a ductless gland is
-apocrine
-sweat
-sebaceous
