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ELECTROLYSIS IBEC+LASER STATE
BOARD PRACTICE TEST BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
A requirement for foot switches that directly pulse the laser is that
they be? - correct answer -Hooded
The effect of skin turning red after treatment is referred to as? -
correct answer -Erythema
An over treatment of the skin characterized by blistering or
epidermal separation, caused by lateral pressure on the skin is
known as? - correct answer -Nikolski Sign
When tissue has been injured, fluid escapes the blood vessels to
surround the damaged tissue. This is referred to as? - correct
answer -Edema
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The common type of laser used for hair removal is? - correct
answer -Pulsed
Total destruction of tissue using laser energy is known as? -
correct answer -photoablation
Laser is ineffective on hair that has? - correct answer -Little to no
pigment
The energy level of a laser, measured in joules is known as? -
correct answer -Energy fluence
Lightwaves that travel in perfect unison, parallel and in the same
direction are known as? - correct answer -Coherent light
Optical density labeling on laser safety eyewear refers to? -
correct answer -the degree to which a refractive medium retards
transmitted rays of light
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An allergic phototoxic reaction can occur up to how many hours
post-treatment? - correct answer -24
Which part of the body is most vulnerable to laser light? - correct
answer -Eyes (cornea, retina, and lens)
What is used to cool the inside of most pulsed lasers during
operation? - correct answer -Distilled water
What is the chromophore when using the Nd:YAG laser for hair
removal? - correct answer -Melanin in the hair shaft and bulb
What is the FDA class that presents both a direct and reflected
hazard? - correct answer -Class IV
What is considered a natural chromophore for hair removal
lasers? - correct answer -melanin in the hair shaft and bulb
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Hair removal lasers are effective on which types of hair follicles? -
correct answer -Curved
Distorted
Straight
What is most likely the cause of red, itchy bumps in the treatment
area 10-14 days after a patient's laser hair removal treatment? -
correct answer -Detached hair becoming trapped under the skin
Laser hair removal is least effective on follicles in what stage of
development? - correct answer -Telogen
The voluntary nationally recognized group establishing standards
for equipment use is known as? - correct answer -American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
types of epidermal cooling - correct answer -Bulk - gel (topical)
contact - a window cooled by circulating liquid
cryogen spray - applied pre-laser pulse
air - zimmer cooler
ELECTROLYSIS IBEC+LASER STATE
BOARD PRACTICE TEST BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH ANSWERS.
A requirement for foot switches that directly pulse the laser is that
they be? - correct answer -Hooded
The effect of skin turning red after treatment is referred to as? -
correct answer -Erythema
An over treatment of the skin characterized by blistering or
epidermal separation, caused by lateral pressure on the skin is
known as? - correct answer -Nikolski Sign
When tissue has been injured, fluid escapes the blood vessels to
surround the damaged tissue. This is referred to as? - correct
answer -Edema
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The common type of laser used for hair removal is? - correct
answer -Pulsed
Total destruction of tissue using laser energy is known as? -
correct answer -photoablation
Laser is ineffective on hair that has? - correct answer -Little to no
pigment
The energy level of a laser, measured in joules is known as? -
correct answer -Energy fluence
Lightwaves that travel in perfect unison, parallel and in the same
direction are known as? - correct answer -Coherent light
Optical density labeling on laser safety eyewear refers to? -
correct answer -the degree to which a refractive medium retards
transmitted rays of light
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An allergic phototoxic reaction can occur up to how many hours
post-treatment? - correct answer -24
Which part of the body is most vulnerable to laser light? - correct
answer -Eyes (cornea, retina, and lens)
What is used to cool the inside of most pulsed lasers during
operation? - correct answer -Distilled water
What is the chromophore when using the Nd:YAG laser for hair
removal? - correct answer -Melanin in the hair shaft and bulb
What is the FDA class that presents both a direct and reflected
hazard? - correct answer -Class IV
What is considered a natural chromophore for hair removal
lasers? - correct answer -melanin in the hair shaft and bulb
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Hair removal lasers are effective on which types of hair follicles? -
correct answer -Curved
Distorted
Straight
What is most likely the cause of red, itchy bumps in the treatment
area 10-14 days after a patient's laser hair removal treatment? -
correct answer -Detached hair becoming trapped under the skin
Laser hair removal is least effective on follicles in what stage of
development? - correct answer -Telogen
The voluntary nationally recognized group establishing standards
for equipment use is known as? - correct answer -American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
types of epidermal cooling - correct answer -Bulk - gel (topical)
contact - a window cooled by circulating liquid
cryogen spray - applied pre-laser pulse
air - zimmer cooler
