QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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In women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests - ANSWER-An excess of androgens
The two sub layers of the dermis are the - ANSWER-Papillary and reticular
At which of the following times is hand washing indicated - ANSWER-Before and after
treatment
Bacteria can enter the body through the skin only if the skin is - ANSWER-Broken
Which of the following methods of sterilizing unpackaged instruments is recommended
for use in the electrologist's office - ANSWER-Autoclave at 250F with 15 PSI for 15-20
minutes
The hair and follicle are part of the - ANSWER-Epidermis and pilosebaceous unit
Personal service workers (PSW) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
as persons whose occupations involve - ANSWER-Close personal contact with clients
The flow of electrons across a wire cannot occur unless there is - ANSWER-Pressure
(voltage)
Male and female sexual hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in -
ANSWER-The concentration of circulating androgens
Causes of hirsutism include which of the following
-Pituitary hypersecretion
-Adrenal tumors
-Ovarian Tumors - ANSWER-All of the above
According to the atomic theory of electron movement, electrons move from - ANSWER-
Negative to positive
The galvanic modality effects permanent hair removal by - ANSWER-Chemical
decomposition
The blend or dual method effects permanent hair removal by - ANSWER-High
frequency and galvanic current
,Which of the following defines desiccation - ANSWER-Removing moisture
True statements about a clients health history assessment include which of the
following
-it provides an accurate record of the body areas treated
-it contains the clients signature and verification of the health history
-It enables the electrologist to plan the clients treatment and evaluate progress and
outcome - ANSWER-All of the above
Causes of blanching include which of the following
-overtreatment of the skin
-shallow insertions
-overly deep insertions - ANSWER-Overtreatment of the skin and shallow insertions
Which form of hepatitis is spread through fecal-oral or by putting something in the
mouth that has been contaminated by the stool of a person - ANSWER-Hepatitis A
(HAV)
What condition is categorized by blood glucose level rising too high - ANSWER-
Hyperglycemia
What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas that develop in skin
folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and groin more common in diabetes - ANSWER-
Acanthosis Nigricans
What is the remnant of a small anagen hair which is left unepilated in a treated follicle -
ANSWER-Tombstone
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from a round follicle - ANSWER-
Straight
What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make
new healthy tissue - ANSWER-Macrophages
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from oval follicles - ANSWER-Wavy
Which form of hepatitis is spread through blood or body fluids of an infected person,
such as sexual contact or sharing needles - ANSWER-Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 7 days - ANSWER-Hepatitis B
(HBV)
Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for months - ANSWER-Hepatitis A
(HAV)
, Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 16 hours but no longer than 4
days - ANSWER-Hepatitis C (HCV)
How often do you need to empty the liquid soap container - ANSWER-Once a month
How does a fungi reproduce - ANSWER-Spore formation
How does a virus multiply - ANSWER-Enter living cell - replication
Which form of diabetes is described as glucose intolerance that is diagnosed in some
women during pregnancy - ANSWER-Gestational diabetes
Which form of diabetes is described as being insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or
juvenile diabetes - ANSWER-Diabetes Type 1
Which form of diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is known as being
insulin resistant - ANSWER-Diabetes type 2
In a diabetic patient which body area could electrolysis NOT be performed on due to
poor circulation - ANSWER-Legs
What condition is categorized by blood glucose level dropping too low - ANSWER-
Hypoglycemia
What condition is categorized by frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight
loss, extreme hunger, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, dry skin, slow healing,
and fatigue - ANSWER-Diabetes
What type of hair is associated with or emanates from flat follicles - ANSWER-Very
curly
What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an injured area - ANSWER-
Swelling and edema
What is seen after a black or blue mark under the skin after probing a follicle, mainly
seen in eyebrows - ANSWER-Ecchymosis or bruising
What is another name for redness - ANSWER-Erythema
What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode to the probe instead of the
negative electrode - ANSWER-Tattooing
Where should electrolysis be avoided in the last trimester (3 months) of pregnancy -
ANSWER-Breasts and abdomen