IBEC Electrolysis & Laser State Test
What is anaphoresis? - ANSWER-process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into
the skin- used in galvanic current
Can electrologists use anaphoresis? - ANSWER-No, electrologists are not allowed to
use anaphoresis
What is the skin type that need test spots? - ANSWER-Fitzpatrick 3+4
What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? - ANSWER-Erythema,
Edema, Blanching, Keloid
What is Cushing Syndrome? - ANSWER-hypercortisolism; caused by either excess
steroid use,ectopic A.C.T.H.
What should you do if epilator stops working? - ANSWER-turn epilator off and unplug it.
What causes hair changes in woman - ANSWER-Ovaries and Adrenal imbalances
Type 1 Diabetes is insulin _____ - ANSWER-dependent
Type 2 Diabetes is insulin_____ - ANSWER-resistant
What is psuedofolliculitis? - ANSWER-cutaneous, inflammatory disorder of the hair
follicle
Where do living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft - ANSWER-Hair bulb
Who gets gestational diabetes? - ANSWER-pregnant women
Smaller needles are _____ - ANSWER-hotter
Heat pattern is _____ shaped - ANSWER-pear/tear drop
Where in the skin does mitosis occur? - ANSWER-Basal Layer/stratum basale
Temperature for washing hands? - ANSWER-Warm Water
What is a biological indicator and what does it do - ANSWER-the most accepted means
of monitoring sterilization; The biological indicator only tells you if the target temperature
was reached
Water becomes a chromophore at? - ANSWER-900nm
, Names for thermolysis - ANSWER-Alternating current, high frequency, short wave and
radio frequency, flash, diathermy
Names for Electrolysis - ANSWER-Galvanic, Multiple Needle,Direct current
Can you use DC and AC at the same time? - ANSWER-Yes, if you are using the Blend
What are the different types of epidermal cooling? - ANSWER-Air Cooling; Cryogen;
Contact Cooling; Gel cooling
What is contact cooling? - ANSWER-a device that is a combination of a cooling pad
associated with a vacuum or mechanical massager intended for the disruption of
adipocyte cells
What is air cooling? - ANSWER-reducing the temperature of the skin (with cool
air)numbs it, and numb skin has fewer active pain receptors.
What modality is good for coarse hair? - ANSWER-Electrolysis
What is made in the positive pole? - ANSWER-Hydrochloric Acid; HCl; Chlorine gas
What is made in the negative pole - ANSWER-Sodium Hydroxide; NaOH;Hydrogen gas
In the Blend lye becomes more ______ - ANSWER-caustic
What is an oscillator? - ANSWER-a device used to turn a very, very low frequency
current into High Frequency
What is the top layer of skin called? - ANSWER-stratum corneum
The needle size is dependent on? - ANSWER-The diameter of the hair follicle
What is an antiseptic? - ANSWER-A solution or agent for eliminating bacteria on the
skin
At what percentage of alcohol is considered an antiseptic? - ANSWER-30%
At what percentage of alcohol is considered a disinfectant? - ANSWER-70%
What are the steps to clean forceps? - ANSWER-Clean forceps with soap and water,
put in barbaside for 10 mins, and put in autoclave/dry cleave for amount of time for
packaged or unpackaged instrument.
How long should a unpackaged instrument be in an autoclave and at what temperature?
- ANSWER-15 mins at 250 F (plus lag time)
What is anaphoresis? - ANSWER-process of infusing a negative (alkaline) product into
the skin- used in galvanic current
Can electrologists use anaphoresis? - ANSWER-No, electrologists are not allowed to
use anaphoresis
What is the skin type that need test spots? - ANSWER-Fitzpatrick 3+4
What should be the biggest concern for a client with darker skin? - ANSWER-Erythema,
Edema, Blanching, Keloid
What is Cushing Syndrome? - ANSWER-hypercortisolism; caused by either excess
steroid use,ectopic A.C.T.H.
What should you do if epilator stops working? - ANSWER-turn epilator off and unplug it.
What causes hair changes in woman - ANSWER-Ovaries and Adrenal imbalances
Type 1 Diabetes is insulin _____ - ANSWER-dependent
Type 2 Diabetes is insulin_____ - ANSWER-resistant
What is psuedofolliculitis? - ANSWER-cutaneous, inflammatory disorder of the hair
follicle
Where do living cells divide and grow to build the hair shaft - ANSWER-Hair bulb
Who gets gestational diabetes? - ANSWER-pregnant women
Smaller needles are _____ - ANSWER-hotter
Heat pattern is _____ shaped - ANSWER-pear/tear drop
Where in the skin does mitosis occur? - ANSWER-Basal Layer/stratum basale
Temperature for washing hands? - ANSWER-Warm Water
What is a biological indicator and what does it do - ANSWER-the most accepted means
of monitoring sterilization; The biological indicator only tells you if the target temperature
was reached
Water becomes a chromophore at? - ANSWER-900nm
, Names for thermolysis - ANSWER-Alternating current, high frequency, short wave and
radio frequency, flash, diathermy
Names for Electrolysis - ANSWER-Galvanic, Multiple Needle,Direct current
Can you use DC and AC at the same time? - ANSWER-Yes, if you are using the Blend
What are the different types of epidermal cooling? - ANSWER-Air Cooling; Cryogen;
Contact Cooling; Gel cooling
What is contact cooling? - ANSWER-a device that is a combination of a cooling pad
associated with a vacuum or mechanical massager intended for the disruption of
adipocyte cells
What is air cooling? - ANSWER-reducing the temperature of the skin (with cool
air)numbs it, and numb skin has fewer active pain receptors.
What modality is good for coarse hair? - ANSWER-Electrolysis
What is made in the positive pole? - ANSWER-Hydrochloric Acid; HCl; Chlorine gas
What is made in the negative pole - ANSWER-Sodium Hydroxide; NaOH;Hydrogen gas
In the Blend lye becomes more ______ - ANSWER-caustic
What is an oscillator? - ANSWER-a device used to turn a very, very low frequency
current into High Frequency
What is the top layer of skin called? - ANSWER-stratum corneum
The needle size is dependent on? - ANSWER-The diameter of the hair follicle
What is an antiseptic? - ANSWER-A solution or agent for eliminating bacteria on the
skin
At what percentage of alcohol is considered an antiseptic? - ANSWER-30%
At what percentage of alcohol is considered a disinfectant? - ANSWER-70%
What are the steps to clean forceps? - ANSWER-Clean forceps with soap and water,
put in barbaside for 10 mins, and put in autoclave/dry cleave for amount of time for
packaged or unpackaged instrument.
How long should a unpackaged instrument be in an autoclave and at what temperature?
- ANSWER-15 mins at 250 F (plus lag time)
