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Laser Module 4 Questions and Verified Answers
Who determines the boundaries of the Nominal Hazard Zone (NHZ)?
Ans: The Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Which organization publishes the recommended standards for Safe Use of Lasers
in Health Care Facilities in the U.S.?
Ans: ANSI American National Standards Institute
How often are formal Laser Safety Audits "suggested" to be conducted within a
facility (even spas or small offices) to be in compliance with ANSI
recommendations?
Ans: 1 year
Which hazard is probably greater with aesthetic laser use?
Ans: Improper procedures & use of the laser or IPL
Lasers such as the Nd:Yag present a fire or burn hazard to dry materials in which
one of the following scenarios?
Ans: When the laser head (output) is fired into a dry towel while the output
is resting in the towel
Who provides Laser Certifications for nurses, physicians, operators &
technicians, that is also becoming accepted by more U.S. States and other
countries?
Ans: NCLC (National Council on Laser Certification)
Which one of the following statements regarding the actual radiation risks of the
laser "environment" to pregnant women is most true?
Ans: Laser radiation presents no risks to women in any stage of pregnancy
What is the key potential medical risk to patients when laser hair removal is
performed solely by nonmedical personnel? (The 800 lb Gorilla in the room)
Ans: The nonmedical operator could misdiagnose or treat right over a
serious skin condition
Laser Module 4 Questions and Verified Answers
Who determines the boundaries of the Nominal Hazard Zone (NHZ)?
Ans: The Laser Safety Officer (LSO)
Which organization publishes the recommended standards for Safe Use of Lasers
in Health Care Facilities in the U.S.?
Ans: ANSI American National Standards Institute
How often are formal Laser Safety Audits "suggested" to be conducted within a
facility (even spas or small offices) to be in compliance with ANSI
recommendations?
Ans: 1 year
Which hazard is probably greater with aesthetic laser use?
Ans: Improper procedures & use of the laser or IPL
Lasers such as the Nd:Yag present a fire or burn hazard to dry materials in which
one of the following scenarios?
Ans: When the laser head (output) is fired into a dry towel while the output
is resting in the towel
Who provides Laser Certifications for nurses, physicians, operators &
technicians, that is also becoming accepted by more U.S. States and other
countries?
Ans: NCLC (National Council on Laser Certification)
Which one of the following statements regarding the actual radiation risks of the
laser "environment" to pregnant women is most true?
Ans: Laser radiation presents no risks to women in any stage of pregnancy
What is the key potential medical risk to patients when laser hair removal is
performed solely by nonmedical personnel? (The 800 lb Gorilla in the room)
Ans: The nonmedical operator could misdiagnose or treat right over a
serious skin condition
