IBEC STATE BOARD EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
3 months - ANSWER-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis
treatment after dermabrasion
Apocrine - ANSWER-This type of sweat gland is found mainly in the arm pits and groin
area, display what type of secretion
Adrenals - ANSWER-Which glands are located on the top of the the kidney
Type 1 & Juvenile - ANSWER-Type of diabetes that is an autoimmune disease and
insulin dependent?
Sun, Stress, Tweezing, Aspirin - ANSWER-What can cause increased hair growth?
Excess of Androgens - ANSWER-In women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests..?
Autoclave at 15-20min, 250, 15psi - ANSWER-Method of Sterilizing unpackaged
instruments
Close personal contact with patients - ANSWER-Personal Service Workers are defined
by the CDC as persons whose occupation involves:
Electrical pressure (VOLT) - ANSWER-The flow of electrons along a wire cannot occur
unless there is..
Pituitary hyper-secretion, Adrenal & Ovarian Tumors - ANSWER-Causes of hirsutism
include
Negative to Positive - ANSWER-In what direction do electrons move?
Chemical Decomposition - ANSWER-The galvanic modality effects permanent hair
removal by:
Galvanic & HF - ANSWER-The blend dual actions effects hair removal by:
To remove moisture- dehydrate - ANSWER-What defines dessication
Over treatment, shallow insertion - ANSWER-Causes of blanching
spore formation - ANSWER-How does fungus reproduce, through what structure?
, Spironolactone, Aldactone - ANSWER-Androgen suppressor, but doesn't kill or thin hair
that is already present?
aseptic technique - ANSWER-precautions taken to prevent contamination
Glass Bead Sterilizer, Carbon Roller, Household Bleach - ANSWER-What should NOT
be used in an electrolysis office?
15 years - ANSWER-How long does the HPV immunization last?
Ability to withstand sterilization - ANSWER-What is the most important thing to
remember when purchasing forceps?
Macrophages - ANSWER-What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and
recycle the chemicals to make new healthy tissue?
Edema (swelling) - ANSWER-What is described as capillaries leaking into an injured
area?
Ecchymosis - ANSWER-Black and blue marks under the skin after inserting the probe
into a follicle
Erythema - ANSWER-Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation?
Tattooing - ANSWER-What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode to the
probe instead of the negative electrode?
Curly - ANSWER-What type of hair typically responds well to the blend method?
Cataphoresis - ANSWER-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?
Effects of the Negative Pole on the skin - ANSWER-Irritates nerves in the skin,
promotes redness (vasodilator), softens tissue
A/C, HF, Shortwave/Radio Frequency - ANSWER-What are other names for
Thermolysis?
Volt - ANSWER-What is a unit of electrical pressure?
Amp - ANSWER-What is a unit of electrical strength?
Ohm - ANSWER-What is a unit of electrical resistance?
Pituitary - ANSWER-Gland located behind the bridge of the nose in the cranial cavity?
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
3 months - ANSWER-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis
treatment after dermabrasion
Apocrine - ANSWER-This type of sweat gland is found mainly in the arm pits and groin
area, display what type of secretion
Adrenals - ANSWER-Which glands are located on the top of the the kidney
Type 1 & Juvenile - ANSWER-Type of diabetes that is an autoimmune disease and
insulin dependent?
Sun, Stress, Tweezing, Aspirin - ANSWER-What can cause increased hair growth?
Excess of Androgens - ANSWER-In women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests..?
Autoclave at 15-20min, 250, 15psi - ANSWER-Method of Sterilizing unpackaged
instruments
Close personal contact with patients - ANSWER-Personal Service Workers are defined
by the CDC as persons whose occupation involves:
Electrical pressure (VOLT) - ANSWER-The flow of electrons along a wire cannot occur
unless there is..
Pituitary hyper-secretion, Adrenal & Ovarian Tumors - ANSWER-Causes of hirsutism
include
Negative to Positive - ANSWER-In what direction do electrons move?
Chemical Decomposition - ANSWER-The galvanic modality effects permanent hair
removal by:
Galvanic & HF - ANSWER-The blend dual actions effects hair removal by:
To remove moisture- dehydrate - ANSWER-What defines dessication
Over treatment, shallow insertion - ANSWER-Causes of blanching
spore formation - ANSWER-How does fungus reproduce, through what structure?
, Spironolactone, Aldactone - ANSWER-Androgen suppressor, but doesn't kill or thin hair
that is already present?
aseptic technique - ANSWER-precautions taken to prevent contamination
Glass Bead Sterilizer, Carbon Roller, Household Bleach - ANSWER-What should NOT
be used in an electrolysis office?
15 years - ANSWER-How long does the HPV immunization last?
Ability to withstand sterilization - ANSWER-What is the most important thing to
remember when purchasing forceps?
Macrophages - ANSWER-What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and
recycle the chemicals to make new healthy tissue?
Edema (swelling) - ANSWER-What is described as capillaries leaking into an injured
area?
Ecchymosis - ANSWER-Black and blue marks under the skin after inserting the probe
into a follicle
Erythema - ANSWER-Redness of the skin due to capillary dilation?
Tattooing - ANSWER-What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode to the
probe instead of the negative electrode?
Curly - ANSWER-What type of hair typically responds well to the blend method?
Cataphoresis - ANSWER-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?
Effects of the Negative Pole on the skin - ANSWER-Irritates nerves in the skin,
promotes redness (vasodilator), softens tissue
A/C, HF, Shortwave/Radio Frequency - ANSWER-What are other names for
Thermolysis?
Volt - ANSWER-What is a unit of electrical pressure?
Amp - ANSWER-What is a unit of electrical strength?
Ohm - ANSWER-What is a unit of electrical resistance?
Pituitary - ANSWER-Gland located behind the bridge of the nose in the cranial cavity?
