UPDATED 2025 IBEC STATE BOARD ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS

UPDATED 2025 IBEC STATE BOARD ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE DETAILED ANSWERS “In women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests - CORRECT ANSWER An excess of androgens" "The two sub layers of the dermis are the - CORRECT ANSWER Papillary and reticular" "Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 16 hours but no longer than 4 days - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis C (HCV)" "How often do you need to empty the liquid soap container - CORRECT ANSWER Once a month" "How does a fungi reproduce - CORRECT ANSWER Spore formation" "How does a virus multiply - CORRECT ANSWER Enter living cell - replication" "What type of hair typically responds very well to the blend method of electrolysis - CORRECT ANSWER Curly" "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 - CORRECT ANSWER Cataphoresis" "What is the effect of the negative pole on the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Irritates the skin, promotes redness (vasodilator), and softens tissue" "Which of the following is defined as the flow of electrons along a conductor - CORRECT ANSWER Electricity" "What are the other names for thermolysis - CORRECT ANSWER Alternating current, high frequency, short wave, radio frequency" "What is a unit of electrical pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Volt" "What is the unit of electrical strength - CORRECT ANSWER Ampere" "What is the unit of electrical resistance - CORRECT ANSWER Ohm" "What is the unit of power - CORRECT ANSWER Watt" "What is one-thousandth of an ampere - CORRECT ANSWER Miliampere" "What gland is located behind the bridge of the nose in the cranial cavity - CORRECT ANSWER Pituitary" "What is the name for localized maximum heat only at the point of the needle tip and only takes place in thermolysis - CORRECT ANSWER Point effect" "If a client informs you they are allergic to latex what should you do - CORRECT ANSWER Use vinyl gloves" "What is the formation of a slight depression on the epidermis, that results when the electrolysis needle insertion is incorrect or when the pressure on the needle is excessive, or the needle may also be too large (remove needle and re-insert) - CORRECT ANSWER Dimpling" "What is a staphylococcal infection of the skin characterized by fragile, grouped, pin-head sized vesicles or pustules that become confluent and ruptured early, forming rapidly enlarging and spreading erosions with bright yellow crusts that are attached in the center and have elevated margins, that is very contagious - CORRECT ANSWER Impetigo" "If a client is pregnant where should you not perform electrolysis in the third trimester - CORRECT ANSWER Abdomen and breasts" "What is abnormal hair growth following the male pattern hair growth - CORRECT ANSWER Hirsutism" "What is excessive growth of vellus-type hair which may be darker than usual - CORRECT ANSWER Hypertrichosis" "What is the cause for most post electrolysis treatment infection - CORRECT ANSWER Lack of patient hygiene" "If a client comes in and does not have time for a consultation it is okay to treat them - CORRECT ANSWER False" "What types of hair will respond very well to the blend treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Deep and coarse Dark and curly" "What is shown with a chemical indicator - CORRECT ANSWER Temperature needed has been attained" "When practitioners and electrology students are immunized against the hepatitis b virus how long are shots effective - CORRECT ANSWER 15 years" "It is okay to put soap on dry skin - CORRECT ANSWER False" "The more soap the better - CORRECT ANSWER False" "The warmer the water, the more effective the hand wash - CORRECT ANSWER False" "What is now recommended for health care workers (HCWs) to use in patient care areas due to risk of contamination - CORRECT ANSWER Plain bar soap" "When washing hands, what is the correct time frame to vigorously rub together - CORRECT ANSWER 15-30 seconds" "According to standard VI of the standards of basic principles for electrologists what needs to be done before every treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Patient needs to be evaluated" "When preforming electrolysis what should be the target area in order to kill the hair - CORRECT ANSWER The hair bulb" "Dry skin presents a difficult problem for the electrologists, whereas moist skin will give little trouble - CORRECT ANSWER False" "Which of the following posture and positioning factors do not compensate the electrologist - CORRECT ANSWER Torso twist, tipping shoulders, elbows raised, operating light positioned away from operators sight, operating with hands close to face, and increased time practicing in the 7-8:30/3:30-5 range" "What is the most important thing to search for when purchasing forceps - CORRECT ANSWER Able to withstand sterilization frequently" "When treating a patients eyebrows it is important to sit at the end of the table overlooking the patients head or at the side of the patient - CORRECT ANSWER True" "In order to ease insertion of the electrologists needle what is important to consider - CORRECT ANSWER Diameter of needle vs diameter of hair" "The technique of using a flat lancet to open pustules or to pierce the skin to retrieve the hair is used for what type of hair - CORRECT ANSWER Ingrown hair" "The percentage of hair growth of an anagen hair is dependent on - CORRECT ANSWER Location of the body" "Birth control pills do not stop excessive hair growth by decreasing the pituitary hormones LH and FSH and therefore withdrawing stimulus for the ovarian production of androgens - CORRECT ANSWER False" "When patients present with hirsutism but regular hormone level what could be the problem - CORRECT ANSWER Familial hirsutism or idiopathic hirsutism" "What electrology instruments are considered critical items - CORRECT ANSWER Needle" "What electrology instruments or objects are considered non-critical items - CORRECT ANSWER Tips for epilator needle" "What steps follow section I, standards for hygiene and use of gloves, for hand washing technique with plain soap and water - CORRECT ANSWER Wetting hands with running water and applying liquid soap in amount recommended by manufacturer. Vigorously rubbing hands together for 15-30 seconds, covering all surfaces of hands, especially between fingers and fingernails. Rinsing hands thoroughly under a stream of water. Drying hands thoroughly with a clean disposable paper towel. Turning faucets off with paper towel Disposing of paper towel in appropriate covered receptacle." "What is the detergent that helps break down organic soils and fats, and suspends particles during cleaning? This detergent is used as a soaking solution for both critical and non-critical items and is used in ultrasonic devices - CORRECT ANSWER Enzyme detergent" "Which of the following steps is required for the disinfection of tips of epilator needles - CORRECT ANSWER Enzyme soak in ultrasonic for 10 minutes. Rinse and bleach with 1/9 solution for 10 minutes. Rinse, air dry, and place in a closed container." "How long after the electrolysis instruments or objects have been streilized can they be used for after package is opened - CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours" "Which of the following is recommended for dry heat methods of sterilization - CORRECT ANSWER 340F for 1 hour 320F for 2 hours" "What gland is activated in response to a stress situation - CORRECT ANSWER Adrenal medulla - secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine" "What type of diabetes is referred to as insulin resistant - CORRECT ANSWER Type 2 Diabetes" "What are the requirements for the treatment room - CORRECT ANSWER -Clean, well-lit, well-ventilated -Sink with hot and cold running water, liquid soap, and disposable paper towels -Covered trash receptacle -Contains covered storage for supplies -Contains a puncture-resistant sharps container labeled bio-hazard -Available toilet facilities" "What charge does an electron have - CORRECT ANSWER Negative" "What are potential complications of long-term diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER Heart disease and stroke, Blindness, kidney failure, and nervous system disease (neuropathy)" "What is the term for a glucose intolerance sometimes diagnosed in pregnant women - CORRECT ANSWER Gestational diabetes" "Why is cooling a crucial step in laser hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER Cooling allows for higher fluences to be used for more effective results without overtreating the skin's surface" "What is the most important part of preparation for laser hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER The consultation - including documentation of consent forms and medical history" "320 to 400 nm -penetrates deeper into subcutaneous layer -causes lasting skin damage ("aging rays") -always present during daylight hours -penetrate clouds and glass -can cause skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER UVA rays" "How much more UVA do tanning booths emit than the sun - CORRECT ANSWER 12 times more UVA" "290-320nm -penetrates the epidermis -redness/sunburn ("burning rays") -most intense between 10-4pm april-october -does not significantly penetrate glass -can cause skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER UVB rays" "The application of a clear cold gel to the skin prior to laser hair removal is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER Bulk cooling" "Is it possible for a virus to spread from patient to practitioner during a laser hair removal treatment - CORRECT ANSWER True" "The ovarian structure that secretes progesterone is the - CORRECT ANSWER Corpus luteum" "When excited by a flash lamp, the alexandrite crystal emits radiation at - CORRECT ANSWER 755 nm" "What is the definition of "fluence threshold" - CORRECT ANSWER The highest laser setting the skin can tolerate without damage" "Select the wavelengths in the near-infrared - CORRECT ANSWER 780-980 nm" "Osmidrosis is caused by - CORRECT ANSWER Bacterial breakdown of apocrine gland excretions" "Which Fitzpatrick types are more susceptible to skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER 1, 2" "An adult condition caused by activation of the dormant chicken pox (varicella) virus - CORRECT ANSWER Herpes zoster" "Management of patients with Fitz 5 and 6 skin require - CORRECT ANSWER Longer wavelengths" "Wavelengths between 400nm and 1400nm are well absorbed by the - CORRECT ANSWER Retina" "When a person experiences a blood loss of 20% by volume, which chemical is released to help protect against diuresis - CORRECT ANSWER ADH (anti-diuretic hormone)" "Longer laser wavelengths - CORRECT ANSWER Penetrate more" "Which of the following is the most common cause of hirsutism and menstrual irregularity in women less than 50 years of age - CORRECT ANSWER PCOS" "A nanometer is - CORRECT ANSWER 1 billionth of a meter" "The outer root sheath contains "water animal starch" also called - CORRECT ANSWER Collagen" "All of the following are used for evaluating suspicious moles except for - CORRECT ANSWER Texture" "Select the response with the correct initial symptoms of HIV infection - CORRECT ANSWER Fever, weight loss, night sweats, swollen lymph glands" "Ultraviolet wavelengths are shorter than infrared wavelengths - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Pulse width refers to - CORRECT ANSWER The duration of the pulse" "What is the most critical for protecting the skin during laser hair removal treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Cooling the skin" "The endometrial cycle has ____ stages - CORRECT ANSWER 4" "What is considered the chromophore when a laser is used to treat red spider veins - CORRECT ANSWER Oxyhemoglobin" "What is used to cool the inside of most pulsed lasers during operation - CORRECT ANSWER Water" "What is the chromophore when using the Nd-YAG laser for hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER Oxyhemoglobin and melanin" "The acronym for laser is - CORRECT ANSWER Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation" "Select the response with the correct laser safety precautions - CORRECT ANSWER Door warning signs Hooded foot pedal Safety eye wear Emergency stop switch No mirrors in treatment room" "Energy at 270nm is considered to be - CORRECT ANSWER Ultraviolet radiation" "Which is most similar to laser hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER High frequency" "A male patient - Fitz type 3 - is given a test spot on the area of his body with the darkest skin. An alexandrite laser was used with an 18mm spot size, 16 joules, and cryogen at 20/30. Within 5 minutes the patient complains of a sunburn-like sensation and the area exhibits extremely faint red circular edematous lesions. Select the most appropriate action - CORRECT ANSWER Adjust cryogen to 30/30" "A female patient - Fitz type 2 - has had 5 full body treatments. She states that her legs are not responding. The examination reveals she still has fairly dark coarse hair on her lower legs, the rest of the treatment areas show only sporadic patches of light brown terminal hairs remaining. She has had no adverse reaction to any of the treatments and has not changed any medications. An alexandrite laser was used with an 18mm spot size, 14 joules, and cryogen at 20/30. Select the most appropriate action. - CORRECT ANSWER Adjust fluence higher for legs" "In order to be classified as a laser, light must be - CORRECT ANSWER Monochromatic, collimated, coherent, and intense" "Select the wavelength of a variable pulse width Nd-YAG laser - CORRECT ANSWER 1064nm" "Optical density labeling on laser safety eyewear refers to (ibec 404 or 339) - CORRECT ANSWER The amount of transmittance of the eyewear" "What is the minimum SPF recommended for pre-laser sun exposure - CORRECT ANSWER SPF 30" "Faculative melanocyte function refers to - CORRECT ANSWER Induced pigmentation (a tan)" "Constitutive melanocyte function refers to - CORRECT ANSWER The baseline color of skin not exposed to the sun" "An allergic phototoxic reaction can occur up to ______ post-treatment - CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours" "Overtreatment with hair removal lasers can cause transient hyperpigmented macules - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Power output in watts measures - CORRECT ANSWER The power the laser is capable of" "Which part of the human body is most vulnerable to laser light - CORRECT ANSWER Eyes" "Select the decade in which the first laser was built - CORRECT ANSWER 1960's - Ruby laser invented by Maiman" "Ng-YAG treatment parameters do not include - CORRECT ANSWER Wavelength" "When considering only laser hair removal, the phenomenon of chromophore shielding is demonstrated when - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin in the skin absorbs laser light" "Select the pulse duration range available on the Candela GentleYag laser - CORRECT ANSWER 3-100ms" "Which is the largest spot size available for a hair removal laser - CORRECT ANSWER 20mm" "Select the correct response when comparing the Nd-YAG laser and the KTP-YAG (532 nm potassium, titanium, phosphorous) laser - CORRECT ANSWER Both lasers contain a YAG crystal which has been coated with different elements to produce different effects" "Which is considered the competing chromophore when using the alexandrite laser for hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER Epidermal melanin" "Energy at 980nm is considered to be - CORRECT ANSWER Infrared radiation" "A hair shaft (target structure) has a TRT of 30ms and the surrounding skin has a TRT or 5 ms. Select the appropriate laser pulse width - CORRECT ANSWER 1-3ms" "A 39 year old male - Fitz 3 - is having his first laser hair removal treatment for coarse and pigmented hairs on the chest with the candela gentlelase. He has an unremarkable medical history and is not taking any medications. Which spot size should be used? - CORRECT ANSWER 18mm" "In laser hair removal, what needs to be damaged in order to prevent further growth - CORRECT ANSWER Stem cells and dermal papilla" "A female patient arrives for her third laser hair removal treatment with her facial hair bleached. Select the appropriate action - CORRECT ANSWER Treat normally" "Your laser hair removal patient has a dark green tattoo on the upper arm. How should this be managed - CORRECT ANSWER Cover tattoo with white material and treat hairs around the tattoo with a reasonable margin of safety" "What is the function of the FDA - CORRECT ANSWER Approving pharmaceuticals and food for widespread use" "What is OSHA - CORRECT ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration" "Assuming no chart has been filled out, what are the 2 most important things you need to ask a new patient prior to their first laser hair removal treatment - CORRECT ANSWER What is your ethnic background and are you currently taking any antibiotics" what is the proper term for fetal hair? - CORRECT ANSWER Lunugo" "What is the over most layer of the skin ? - CORRECT ANSWER Stratum Corneum" "How long do you postpone electrolysis treatment for someone on Accutane? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 month" "A germicide used on the skin or living tissue to inhibit or destroy microorganisms? - CORRECT ANSWER Antiseptic" "What are the critical items during proper cleaning ? - CORRECT ANSWER Needles and Forceps" "If a puncture injury has occurred, what are there the steps ? - CORRECT ANSWER Take off gloves wash the exposed area with soap and water. let it bleed apply antiseptic contact physician document" "What can you do in the treatment room without gloves ? - CORRECT ANSWER Retrieve instruments and place them on the barrier." "True or False.If the client is on blood thinners she will bruise easily. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Can a client be treated in an area with an active herpes breakout? - CORRECT ANSWER No wait for it to clear and the skin to heal before treating." "What is the medication a client should take prior to a treatment if they are prone to cold sores? - CORRECT ANSWER Valtrex" "Do you need written permission from a physician to preform an electrolysis on someone with a pacemaker? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes" "Can you refuse a patient with contagious blood disease such as HIV? - CORRECT ANSWER No it is against the law" "What type of diabetes is diagnosed in some women during pregnancy? - CORRECT ANSWER Gestational" "what is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease? - CORRECT ANSWER Wash your hands" "If a client with a high pain tolerance is very persistent wants to treat her entire upper lip in one session what should the electrologist do? - CORRECT ANSWER Advise the client to break the entire upper lip area into different sessions to prevent over treatment." "What is hair depth? - CORRECT ANSWER The distance from the surface of the epidermis to the bottom of the hair bulb." "What is a needle cap holder ? - CORRECT ANSWER The plastic cap that holds the shaft of the needle in place on the needle cord." "What are the semi critical items during proper cleaning procedures? - CORRECT ANSWER cataphoresis roller and needle cap" "what are the order of events for preparing for a treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER *wipe down surfaces *decontaminate hands *protect episode;ator,cart and treatment table surfaces with appropriately-sized and types of barrier. *wash hands *retrieve instruments and place them on the barrier * put on gloves" "A case history provides you with what ? - CORRECT ANSWER *Personal and medical information *Marketing results *permanent documentation *accurate and complete doc of the area treated. *information to assist in proper scheduling of appts. *medical approval if necessary. *clients goals and areas to be worked on. *clients signature for after treatment,medical info being correct, and issues of electrolyisis and permanency was discussed." "What are the six contraindicated posture and positioning profiles for the electrologist? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. torso twist d shoulders tory light positioned away from the clinicians sight line for maxillary treatment. ting with hands close to face. 6. increase time practicing in the 7:00-8:30 and the 3:30- 5:00 positions." "What are non-critical items and how do you clean them ? - CORRECT ANSWER needle cord, chairs , medical surfaces. low level/intermediate disinfection or hospital grade." "Straight, curly, and wavy come from what type of hair follicles ? - CORRECT ANSWER straight- round curly- flat/straight wavy- oval" "What is blanching caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER shallow insertion or energy/intensity is too high or too small of a needle ." "Erythema means - CORRECT ANSWER redness" "Edema means - CORRECT ANSWER swelling" "Weeping follicles are what? - CORRECT ANSWER (Leaking follicles) when galvanic current causes excessive chemical decomposition." "What tools can you use to soothe the skin after electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Cataphoresis with Seabreeze, witch hazel, or inappropriate antiseptics solution" "what are Galvanics measurements ? (units of Lye) - CORRECT ANSWER intensity x duration (time)" "Describe the post care for electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER Ice with a damp paper towel for 5- 10 secs and off for about 15-20secs or apply aloe." "Which endocrine gland is linked to sweating? - CORRECT ANSWER Adrenal Glands" "what is a macule ? - CORRECT ANSWER primary lesion" "Calculate the units of Lye. - CORRECT ANSWER .03ma x8 seconds = 2.4UL" "What gland is the furthest from the hair bulb? - CORRECT ANSWER sebaceous gland" "if an African American women is taking ibuprofen she can be treated for electrolysis but what will happen if she gets laser? - CORRECT ANSWER she will burn" "ibuprofen does what to you? - CORRECT ANSWER Makes you more photosensitive." "what type of disinfection inactivates some spores but not all spores? - CORRECT ANSWER high level disinfection" "What needle size is best for the bikini area ? - CORRECT ANSWER F3 or .003" "What does the client hold in a galvanic treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER Anode/postive pole/indifferent electrode" "What is a biological indicator ? - CORRECT ANSWER strip that contains endospores , you place it in the sterilizer and send it to the lab to determine if sterilization works. (monthly)" "pathogenic vs. non-pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER pathogenic has disease" "What is the best skin type to do electrolysis on? Dry/Oily/or Moist - CORRECT ANSWER Dry" "what is the base of the hair bulb? - CORRECT ANSWER dermal papilla" "an African American women comes to the office for the first time, during consultation she tells you she has thick hair growing on her chest, what should you do ? - CORRECT ANSWER you can treat but send to the endocrinologist." "what is a good conductor for electricity? - CORRECT ANSWER copper (metal)" "what is an example of an insulator? - CORRECT ANSWER rubber" "What is the effect of the negative pole on the skin? - CORRECT ANSWER irritation , redness (erythyma)" "What are amino acid in melanocytes that produce melanin? - CORRECT ANSWER tyrocine" "papillary layers of the dermis are: - CORRECT ANSWER reticular fibers/ reticular layers of the dermis: dense collagen bundles." "clients who tweeze often, can you do electrolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER yes but once a month." "what is not part of the pilosebaceous unit? - CORRECT ANSWER suderiforus glands" "In which layer are melanocytes found? - CORRECT ANSWER stratum basale/ stratum germinativum" "what is the hardest type of bacteria to kill? - CORRECT ANSWER endospores" "Warts are contagious, and can be what ? - CORRECT ANSWER spread to person to person" "What can large needles cause ? - CORRECT ANSWER they can bruise" "what happens with smaller needles? - CORRECT ANSWER the smaller the needle the hotter" "what hormone does suderiforous glands secrete? - CORRECT ANSWER Apocrine -phermones" "you are treating a client for a couple minutes and suddenly she doesn't feel anything what do you check first? - CORRECT ANSWER needle cord" "Darkening of the skin,(back and neck or skin folds) is called what ? - CORRECT ANSWER arcanthosis Nigerians" "What does LASER stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation" "what determines the depth penetration? - CORRECT ANSWER wavelength and spot size" "the four basic parameters of laser are what? - CORRECT ANSWER wavelength,spotsize,fluence, pulse width" "what are the basic IPL parameters? - CORRECT ANSWER filter, pulse width, fluence" "how is wavelength measured? - CORRECT ANSWER nanometers (peak to peak)" "Thermal relaxation time is the time necessary for target tissue to cool down by what percentage? - CORRECT ANSWER from 100% of the heat to 50% cooler." "what are the four types of epidermal cooling? - CORRECT ANSWER *chilled or cooling gel *contact cooling, including *sapphire tip. *cryogen spray *air cooling" "What are the three principles of selective photothermolysis? - CORRECT ANSWER wavelength, pulse width, fluence" "eye protection is needed while using which classification of lasers ? - CORRECT ANSWER 3b & 4" "What is optical density? - CORRECT ANSWER the amount of attenuation or a reduction of radiant laser energy as it passes through the filter material in the laser eyewear." "Where should fire extinguishers be located? - CORRECT ANSWER in the treatment room" "how long should a client avoid the sun before laser hair removal ? - CORRECT ANSWER 2-4 weeks" "tetracycline is an oral antibiotic used to treat what ? - CORRECT ANSWER acne" "Erythomycin is a topical antibiotic used to treat what ? - CORRECT ANSWER Acne" "which rays penetrate deeper into the subcutaneous layer ? - CORRECT ANSWER UVA" "If a client has HIV or is on blood thinners you would do what before the treating the client ? - CORRECT ANSWER restrict the treatment or would require a physicians approval" "What skin types always require a test spot? - CORRECT ANSWER Fitzpatrick 3 and 4" "how long do you postpone laser for a client who's was on accutane ? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 months and must do a test spot first." "When do you know your test spot reached a good clinical endpoint? - CORRECT ANSWER slight redness or perifollicular edema and gives you the ability to determine client tolerance level." "What are the Clinical end points for hair removal ? - CORRECT ANSWER perifollicular edema , pigment , slight redness around the lesion and darkening; Vascular: change in color from red to gray. Acne: lesion should be flattened some and less inflamed." "What can be applied on the skin immediately after a laser hair removal treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER ice rollers , ice place in an exam gloves and apply to the treatment area, a cold wet cloth with cold air , aloe vera, antihistamine cream, steroid." "where on the spectrum are ionizing rays ? - CORRECT ANSWER 390mn or less" "what topical cream should a client apply during the entire laser commitment? - CORRECT ANSWER sunscreen" "what does every laser target? - CORRECT ANSWER melanin" "Laser plume can cause what ? - CORRECT ANSWER respiratory problems" "How is laser plume caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER laser beam interaction with tissue." "what type of glasses should be worn by the patient with NDyag? - CORRECT ANSWER metal-shields/ones that protect from wavelength 1064/ glasses for a ;laser type 3b-4." "What do you use to clean a blood spill? - CORRECT ANSWER bleach & water (1 part bleach/10 parts water)" "who regulates our devices ? - CORRECT ANSWER FDA" "What do you clean the laser Lens with after each treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER 70% alcohol/ intermidiate" "Hydroquinone 4% is a topical cream used to help what? - CORRECT ANSWER hyperpigmentation" "Laser is measured with what ? - CORRECT ANSWER wavelength nanometers" "Fluence is measured in what? - CORRECT ANSWER joules" "What should the technician do during the consultation? - CORRECT ANSWER the technician should analyze the area of treatment for skin typing as well as addressing any concerns of the client. Write a treatment plan." "what is the first line of protection from exposure to laser generated airborne contaminants? - CORRECT ANSWER A ventilation system" "what are mites? - CORRECT ANSWER scabies" "which ethnicities are skin types 1 & 2 ? - CORRECT ANSWER caucasian (white)" "what are the 3 type of consultations ? - CORRECT ANSWER verbal, nonverbal, person to person." "What should be taken during the Health history Assessment ? (HHA) - CORRECT ANSWER medical history, medications list, contact info" "What is synapse fatigue? - CORRECT ANSWER when a nerve which is constantly firing begins to fire more slowly. Over stimulating the nerve." "how much lye would you use on women between 30-50 ? - CORRECT ANSWER (choose the lower number )" "What is the pancreas? - CORRECT ANSWER regulates the blood sugar levels." "what is not an appendage ? - CORRECT ANSWER " "which is a visible light in the spectrum ? - CORRECT ANSWER optical density" "After treatment of laser how long should you make an assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER right away" "how many units of lye would you use for a client of 30 years old on chin, neck and chest with thick hair? - CORRECT ANSWER (choose the lowest number)" "how does the FDA classify machines? - CORRECT ANSWER By ocular amount in skin damage." "How do you measure the current and indirect current ? - CORRECT ANSWER milliamps" "What can cause a laser to shut down? - CORRECT ANSWER not being collaborated" "What is aseptic technique? - CORRECT ANSWER A procedure used by medical staff to prevent the spread of infection" "What is a chemical indicator? - CORRECT ANSWER to show that temp had been met on the autoclave." "What are the three things needles need to be ? - CORRECT ANSWER prepackaged, disposable, and sterilized" "What is a macule? - CORRECT ANSWER a flat lesion that differs in color from surrounding skin" "What is another name for a Boil - CORRECT ANSWER " "At which of the following times is hand washing indicated - CORRECT ANSWER Before and after treatment" "Bacteria can enter the body through the skin only if the skin is - CORRECT ANSWER Broken" "Which of the following methods of sterilizing unpackaged instruments is recommended for use in the electrologist's office - CORRECT ANSWER Autoclave at 250F with 15 PSI for 15-20 minutes" "The hair and follicle are part of the - CORRECT ANSWER Epidermis and pilosebaceous unit" "Personal service workers (PSW) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as persons whose occupations involve - CORRECT ANSWER Close personal contact with clients" "The flow of electrons across a wire cannot occur unless there is - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure (voltage)" "Male and female sexual hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in - CORRECT ANSWER The concentration of circulating androgens" "Causes of hirsutism include which of the following -Pituitary hypersecretion -Adrenal tumors -Ovarian Tumors - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above" "According to the atomic theory of electron movement, electrons move from - CORRECT ANSWER Negative to positive" "The galvanic modality effects permanent hair removal by - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical decomposition" "The blend or dual method effects permanent hair removal by - CORRECT ANSWER High frequency and galvanic current" "Which of the following defines desiccation - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER All of the above" "Causes of blanching include which of the following -overtreatment of the skin -shallow insertions -overly deep insertions - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis A (HAV)" "Which form of hepatitis is spread through blood or body fluids of an infected person, such as sexual contact or sharing needles - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C" "Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 7 days - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis B (HBV)" "Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for months - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis A (HAV)" "Which form of diabetes is described as glucose intolerance that is diagnosed in some women during pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER Gestational diabetes" "Which form of diabetes is described as being insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER Diabetes Type 1" "Which form of diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is known as being insulin resistant - CORRECT ANSWER Diabetes type 2" "In a diabetic patient which body area could electrolysis NOT be performed on due to poor circulation - CORRECT ANSWER Legs" "What condition is categorized by blood glucose level dropping too low - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Diabetes" "What condition is categorized by blood glucose level rising too high - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER Acanthosis Nigricans" "What is the remnant of a small anagen hair which is left unepilated in a treated follicle - CORRECT ANSWER Tombstone" "What type of hair is associated with or emanates from a round follicle - CORRECT ANSWER Straight" "What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make new healthy tissue - CORRECT ANSWER Macrophages" "What type of hair is associated with or emanates from oval follicles - CORRECT ANSWER Wavy" "What type of hair is associated with or emanates from flat follicles - CORRECT ANSWER Very curly" "What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an injured area - CORRECT ANSWER Swelling and edema" "What is seen after a black or blue mark under the skin after probing a follicle, mainly seen in eyebrows - CORRECT ANSWER Ecchymosis or bruising" "What is another name for redness - CORRECT ANSWER Erythema" "What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode to the probe instead of the negative electrode - CORRECT ANSWER Tattooing" "Where should electrolysis be avoided in the last trimester (3 months) of pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER Breasts and abdomen" "What is a sharply elevated, irregularly-shaped, progressively enlarging scar due to the formation of excessive amounts of collagen formation in the corium during connective tissue repair (aka hypertrophic scar) - CORRECT ANSWER Keloid" "What type of needle is used for galvanic electrolysis - CORRECT ANSWER Bulbous, round, cylindrical" "What type of needle is used for thermolysis, best for point effect - CORRECT ANSWER Tapered and insulated" "What is a chair type item which allows the patient/client to sit up or recline during treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Backjack" "Electrologists provide accurate, current, and relevant information which enables the client to make decisions regarding treatment - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Client records and other personal information are considered privileged and confidential unless disclosure is mandated by federal or state statute, by court process, or consented to by the client - CORRECT ANSWER True" "According to section IV under the standards for professional ethics, of the standards of practice for electrologists, what is required for all electrologists - CORRECT ANSWER Participation in appropriate continuing education activities (20 hours every 2 years)" "According to section I under the standards for use of electrical equipment, what is required for all electrologists - CORRECT ANSWER Equipment malfunctions are identified properly" "What side effects are not a result of diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER Osteoporosis and hearing loss" "If a patient presents with the following symptoms what may they be suffering from: irregular or infrequent periods, prominent face or body hair, severe acne, thinning of hair on head, and obesity - CORRECT ANSWER PCOS" "What is NOT a symptom of diabetes - CORRECT ANSWER Moist skin" "What is used as an androgen suppressor, but cannot kill or thin hair that is already present - CORRECT ANSWER Spironolactone and aldactone" "What is a natural magnet - CORRECT ANSWER Lodestone" "Once a vellus hair is changed to a terminal hair how long will it take to turn back - CORRECT ANSWER It will never turn back" "In case a client presents with a herpes outbreak, what can you suggest may have triggered the outbreak - CORRECT ANSWER Stress" "If a client presents with cold sores on the mouth, the electrologist can perform electrolysis if they are wearing gloves on the area of the outbreak - CORRECT ANSWER False" "What is usually a paper strip that must be used every time sterilization takes place - CORRECT ANSWER Chemical indicator" "What is a device that contains highly resistant bacterial spores and is used to test the method of sterilization being monitored - CORRECT ANSWER Biological indicator" "What is the term used to describe the precautionary measure taken to reduce the risk of post-treatment infections by decreasing the opportunities of microorganisms to enter the body - CORRECT ANSWER Aseptic technique" "What is the purpose of the standards that have been developed for use by electrologists and electrology instructors (universal precautions) - CORRECT ANSWER To consider all clients as potentially infectious To adhere to infection control precautions for minimizing the risk of exposure to blood or body fluids for all clients To reduce the risk of transmission of infection and disease from client to client, practitioner, and client to practitioner" "What type of indicator needs to be placed in a sterilization device every month - CORRECT ANSWER Biological indicator" "The insulated plastic covered cord used to complete current circuit between the epilator needle or the indifferent electrode considered critical or non critical - CORRECT ANSWER Non-critical" "All needles in electrolysis should be - CORRECT ANSWER Single-use Pre-sterilized Disposable" "Residual moisture on hands after hand washing has been found to play an important role in the transfer of bacteria and viruses, so a longer duration of hand drying will result in fewer bacteria transferring to other surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What are items according to the infection control standards for the practice of electrology that should not be used - CORRECT ANSWER Glass bead sterilizer Carbon rollers Household bleach" "Non-critical equipment and environmental surfaces are cleaned and then treated with either - CORRECT ANSWER Low-level hospital grade disinfectant" "How full should the sharps container be when you dispose of it - CORRECT ANSWER 3/4 full" "What steps should be taken when a puncture injury has occurred - CORRECT ANSWER Remove and discard gloves. Wash exposure surfaces with running water and soap, if wound is bleeding allow to bleed, after thoroughly cleaning the wound apply an antiseptic product. Immediate contact is made to practitioner's personal physician for appropriate consultation, and for necessary post-exposure strategies. Immediate contact to the health department. Documentation of the exposure is made." "Which of the following time, temperature, pressure recommendations is for packaged instruments and items in the autoclave - CORRECT ANSWER 30 minutes at 250F and 15 PSI" "Indifferent electrodes, cords for epilator, and eye shields are cleaned, dried, and subjected to intermediate-level disinfection before initial use and after each treatment. Replaced when showing signs of wear and tear. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What time table should the HBV vaccination follow - CORRECT ANSWER 3 shots - 1 today, 1 in 1 month, 1 in 6 months" "At what percentage is alcohol used as a disinfectant - CORRECT ANSWER 70%" "Excess or cortisone, moon face, hump back, fat neck and trunk, diabetes and hirsutisms are symptoms indicative of which - CORRECT ANSWER Cushings syndrome" "Which of the following have no contraindication for for preforming electrolysis - CORRECT ANSWER Retin A, tetracycline, alpha hydroxy acids" "Which type of hair is hormone dependent, located on face, chest, and abdomen - CORRECT ANSWER Sexual hair" "What is characterized by the deficiency or hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones, some symptoms include muscle weakness, reduced blood sugar, nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss - CORRECT ANSWER Addisons disease" "What is not produced by the anterior pituitary -tsh -fsh -lh -msh -acth -adh -gh -prolactin - CORRECT ANSWER ADH" "Which of the following is NOT produced by the posterior pituitary - CORRECT ANSWER GH" "What is characterized by enlargement of the bones, hands, feet, jaws, and cheeks which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue overgrowth - CORRECT ANSWER Acromegaly (hypersecretion of growth hormone GH in adulthood)" "Electrologist should diagnose a patients illness or condition and dispense medication including asprin - CORRECT ANSWER False" "When treating a patient with a pacemaker or defibrilator there should be a written permission from their physician before treatment - CORRECT ANSWER True" "A thin needle is hotter; it creates a larger and hotter heating pattern than a large diameter needle at the same current setting. - CORRECT ANSWER True" "Which is the correct term for the method first used by Dr. Michel to remove hair in 1875 - CORRECT ANSWER Direct current/galvanic current/electrolysis" "The shortwave method of hair removal destroys the growth surface of hair by - CORRECT ANSWER Electrodessication (electrocoagulation***)" "The most common form of skin cancer - CORRECT ANSWER Basal cell carcinoma" "Which of the following defines desiccation - CORRECT ANSWER Removing moisture" "During galvanic or blend treatment the patient is holding the - CORRECT ANSWER Anode" "The negative pole that is used to perform electrolysis is also known as - CORRECT ANSWER Cathode" "How long should the electrologist wait to preform treatments on a client that has stopped using accutane/isotretinoin - CORRECT ANSWER 180 days (6 months)" "What is the most common treatment for warts? - CORRECT ANSWER Cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen)" "What are common side effects of dermabrasion? - CORRECT ANSWER Small milia, hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation" "What is the correct path in which blood moves into the heart from the body - CORRECT ANSWER Right atrium Right ventricle Lungs Left atrium Left ventricle" "With drug-induced hypertrichosis - CORRECT ANSWER Fine hairs appear on the trunk, hands, and face" "A female patient presents with excess androgen dependent hair growth. She has normal periods, her ovaries are free from tumors and dysfunction, and she is not on any medications. The most reasonable diagnosis is - CORRECT ANSWER Idiopathic hirsutism" "What is considered a natural chromophore for hair removal lasers - CORRECT ANSWER Melanin" "Select the wavelength of a long-pulsed ruby laser - CORRECT ANSWER 694 (694.3) nm" "Considering the ferman-gallwey system, a score of ___ or higher is indicative of excess androgen - CORRECT ANSWER 8" "Hair removal lasers are just as effective on curved and distorted follicles as normal follicles - CORRECT ANSWER True" "What is most likely cause of red, itching bumps in the entire treatment area 10-14 days after a patient's first laser hair removal treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Detached hairs (tombstones) becoming entrapped under the skin" "Select the method of indirect transmission called a "vector" - CORRECT ANSWER A tick bite (insect bite)" "Laser hair removal is least effective on follicles in what stage of development - CORRECT ANSWER Telogen" "Laser light cannot - CORRECT ANSWER Cause intracellular changes in DNA" "Components of a laser include -a flashlamp or other high-intensite non-coherent light source -a lasing medium -fiber optics and lenses -all are correct - CORRECT ANSWER All are correct" "You would select a ____ if you wanted to treat more superficially - CORRECT ANSWER Smaller spot size" "_____ causes hypertrophy of the male laryngeal mucosa and enlargement of the larynx during puberty - CORRECT ANSWER Testosterone" "A unit of electrical energy - CORRECT ANSWER Joule" "Fluence measures - CORRECT ANSWER the rate at which energy is delivered per unit area" "Select the response with all correct properties of laser light as it reacts with tissue - CORRECT ANSWER Absorption, reflection, transmission, scatter" "Risks of laser treatment include all except for -ecchymosis -nodules -hypopigmentation -infection -edema - CORRECT ANSWER Nodules" "An electron when stimulated - CORRECT ANSWER Emits 2 photons as it returns to the resting state" "Laser color is determined by the wavelength - CORRECT ANSWER True" "A joule is defined as - CORRECT ANSWER A watt x second (watt x time)" "Select the list that contains only viruses - CORRECT ANSWER Hepatitis b, HIV, verruca, measles, varicella, molluscum contagiosum" "Which is the primary reason that multiple treatments are necessary in laser hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER Not all follicles are in the optimum growth stage" "Aside from scalp follicles, what is the typical length of the anagen stage in most other body areas - CORRECT ANSWER 4-8 weeks" "Because of sun sensitivity, red heads must always be considered a Fitz type ____ - CORRECT ANSWER 1" "The wavelength of a laser is also called - CORRECT ANSWER Color" "Select the correct range for visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum - CORRECT ANSWER 400-700nm" "The pulsed dye laser produces light at ___ nm - CORRECT ANSWER 585 nm" "Select the FDA class of laser that presents both a direct and reflected hazard - CORRECT ANSWER 4 (IV)" "Eenergy output in joules measures - CORRECT ANSWER How much energy is delivered" "Power density (irradiance) of the laser beam indicates - CORRECT ANSWER The concentration of energy within a given spot size" "Treatment parameters for laser hair removal are usually given in - CORRECT ANSWER joules/cm2" "What is the wavelength for a typical diode laser for hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER 810nm" "Select the equipment that should be used to remove hair from a patient with very dark skin - CORRECT ANSWER Diode or Nd-YAG laser" "Which cooling method is considered the least effective - CORRECT ANSWER Cool air" "Thermal relaxation time refers to - CORRECT ANSWER The time it takes for target structures to lose 50% of the heat absorbed" "Ideally, we want to apply a "terminal" dose of light energy with a pulse width that is - CORRECT ANSWER Shorter than the TRT of the skin and longer than the TRT of the hair" "The TRT range for most terminal hair follicles is 40-100ms, contrasted with the TRT of the epidermis at body temperature which is - CORRECT ANSWER 3-7ms" "Provided that clinically effective fluences are selected, which is more kind to the skin - CORRECT ANSWER Shorter pulse widths" "What type of non-laser light is also used for hair removal - CORRECT ANSWER Intense pulsed light" "A sapphire window is an example of a ____ cooling system - CORRECT ANSWER Contact" "Select the response with all classifications of active lasing mediums - CORRECT ANSWER Solid (crystal or semi-conductor), liquid, gas" "The idea that electrons are capable of absorbing discrete bundles of energy is called - CORRECT ANSWER Planck's theory" "The principle that says energy must be absorbed by an object in order to produce an effect is called - CORRECT ANSWER Grothus-draper law" "Non-coherent intense pulsed light systems - CORRECT ANSWER Use cut-off filters to selectively damage the target structures" "An advantage of using Nd-YAG lasers includes - CORRECT ANSWER Decreased absorption by epidermal melanin" "When an electron is in the farthest possible orbit from the nucleus it is said to be - CORRECT ANSWER Excited" "The "retinal hazard region" is laser light - CORRECT ANSWER In the visible and near infrared spectrum between 400-1400nm" "What best described laser hair removal lasers - CORRECT ANSWER Non-ionizing radiation" "Select the wavelength the alexandrite crystal gives off when excited with a flashlamp - CORRECT ANSWER 755nm" "Select the wavelength of a frequency doubled Nd-YAG laser - CORRECT ANSWER 532 nm (frequency doubled=wavelength halved)"