Electrolysis & Laser Midterm Exam
Questions and Answers
After probe selection, the electrologists first priority is to determine the - correct Answer-
Depth of anagen hairs in the treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles - correct Answer-Stratum lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - correct Answer-All phases of growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant - correct Answer-30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - correct Answer-Sebaceous glands
Documentation of a patient is of importance because - correct Answer-Poor
documentation may result In the appearance of malpractice, negligence fraud, and
abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle - correct Answer-The follicle
mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - correct Answer-Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - correct Answer-Herpes Zoster + Molluscum
Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a treated follicle - correct
Answer-Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - correct Answer-On the center line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from - correct Answer-A curved follicle
The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - correct Answer-Steroids
The acronym for LASER stands for - correct Answer-Light amplification by stimulated
emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be part of the patient chart
- correct Answer-Name, date of birth, social security number, fee charged
, Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - correct Answer-Red patches covered with silvery
scales
Select the correct sequence - correct Answer-Wash hands, put on gloves, give
treatment, take off gloves, wash hands
A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates - correct Answer-Normal
healing is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - correct Answer-Cuticle
Where is the reticular layer found - correct Answer-Dermis
What is laser light - correct Answer-Monochromatic light
_____ is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and face caused by an
over-secretion of the pituitary gland hormone - correct Answer-Acromegaly
Light absorption is required for an effect In tissue. Without absorption, no affect or
damage can be observed. This is known as - correct Answer-Grothus Draper Law
_____, _____ hairs are associated with the deepest follicle - correct Answer-Terminal,
grey
All are reasons for regrowth except
-not enough current
-incorrect insertion
-HF blowout
-probe too thick - correct Answer-Probe too thick
Which of the following is not associated with the pilosebaceous unit
-papilla
-follicle
-sudoriferous gland
-sebaceous gland - correct Answer-Sudoriferous gland
All terms are terms used to describe the second layer of the skin except
-true skin
-corium
-dermis
-subcutis - correct Answer-Subcutis
Select the phase of mitosis where the nucleus is resting - correct Answer-Interphase
Which of the following drugs increase photosensitivity
-accutane
Questions and Answers
After probe selection, the electrologists first priority is to determine the - correct Answer-
Depth of anagen hairs in the treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles - correct Answer-Stratum lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - correct Answer-All phases of growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant - correct Answer-30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - correct Answer-Sebaceous glands
Documentation of a patient is of importance because - correct Answer-Poor
documentation may result In the appearance of malpractice, negligence fraud, and
abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle - correct Answer-The follicle
mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - correct Answer-Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - correct Answer-Herpes Zoster + Molluscum
Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a treated follicle - correct
Answer-Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - correct Answer-On the center line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from - correct Answer-A curved follicle
The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - correct Answer-Steroids
The acronym for LASER stands for - correct Answer-Light amplification by stimulated
emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be part of the patient chart
- correct Answer-Name, date of birth, social security number, fee charged
, Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - correct Answer-Red patches covered with silvery
scales
Select the correct sequence - correct Answer-Wash hands, put on gloves, give
treatment, take off gloves, wash hands
A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates - correct Answer-Normal
healing is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - correct Answer-Cuticle
Where is the reticular layer found - correct Answer-Dermis
What is laser light - correct Answer-Monochromatic light
_____ is characterized by the enlargement of the hands, feet, and face caused by an
over-secretion of the pituitary gland hormone - correct Answer-Acromegaly
Light absorption is required for an effect In tissue. Without absorption, no affect or
damage can be observed. This is known as - correct Answer-Grothus Draper Law
_____, _____ hairs are associated with the deepest follicle - correct Answer-Terminal,
grey
All are reasons for regrowth except
-not enough current
-incorrect insertion
-HF blowout
-probe too thick - correct Answer-Probe too thick
Which of the following is not associated with the pilosebaceous unit
-papilla
-follicle
-sudoriferous gland
-sebaceous gland - correct Answer-Sudoriferous gland
All terms are terms used to describe the second layer of the skin except
-true skin
-corium
-dermis
-subcutis - correct Answer-Subcutis
Select the phase of mitosis where the nucleus is resting - correct Answer-Interphase
Which of the following drugs increase photosensitivity
-accutane
