IBEC STATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
what is the proper term for fetal hair? - ANSWER-Lunugo
What is the over most layer of the skin ? - ANSWER-Stratum Corneum
How long do you postpone electrolysis treatment for someone on Accutane? -
ANSWER-1 month
A germicide used on the skin or living tissue to inhibit or destroy microorganisms? -
ANSWER-Antiseptic
What are the critical items during proper cleaning ? - ANSWER-Needles and Forceps
If a puncture injury has occurred, what are there the steps ? - 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 ? - ANSWER-Retrieve
instruments and place them on the barrier.
True or False.If the client is on blood thinners she will bruise easily. - ANSWER-True
Can a client be treated in an area with an active herpes breakout? - 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? - ANSWER-Valtrex
Do you need written permission from a physician to preform an electrolysis on someone
with a pacemaker? - ANSWER-Yes
Can you refuse a patient with contagious blood disease such as HIV? - ANSWER-No it
is against the law
What type of diabetes is diagnosed in some women during pregnancy? - ANSWER-
Gestational
, what is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease? - 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? - ANSWER-Advise the client to break
the entire upper lip area into different sessions to prevent over treatment.
What is hair depth? - ANSWER-The distance from the surface of the epidermis to the
bottom of the hair bulb.
What is a needle cap holder ? - 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? - ANSWER-
cataphoresis roller and needle cap
what are the order of events for preparing for a treatment? - 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
Weeping follicles are what? - ANSWER-(Leaking follicles) when galvanic current causes
excessive chemical decomposition.
What tools can you use to soothe the skin after electrolysis? - ANSWER-Cataphoresis
with Seabreeze,
witch hazel, or inappropriate antiseptics solution
what are Galvanics measurements ? (units of Lye) - ANSWER-intensity x duration
(time)
Describe the post care for electrolysis? - 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? - ANSWER-Adrenal Glands
A case history provides you with what ? - 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.
ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
what is the proper term for fetal hair? - ANSWER-Lunugo
What is the over most layer of the skin ? - ANSWER-Stratum Corneum
How long do you postpone electrolysis treatment for someone on Accutane? -
ANSWER-1 month
A germicide used on the skin or living tissue to inhibit or destroy microorganisms? -
ANSWER-Antiseptic
What are the critical items during proper cleaning ? - ANSWER-Needles and Forceps
If a puncture injury has occurred, what are there the steps ? - 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 ? - ANSWER-Retrieve
instruments and place them on the barrier.
True or False.If the client is on blood thinners she will bruise easily. - ANSWER-True
Can a client be treated in an area with an active herpes breakout? - 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? - ANSWER-Valtrex
Do you need written permission from a physician to preform an electrolysis on someone
with a pacemaker? - ANSWER-Yes
Can you refuse a patient with contagious blood disease such as HIV? - ANSWER-No it
is against the law
What type of diabetes is diagnosed in some women during pregnancy? - ANSWER-
Gestational
, what is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease? - 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? - ANSWER-Advise the client to break
the entire upper lip area into different sessions to prevent over treatment.
What is hair depth? - ANSWER-The distance from the surface of the epidermis to the
bottom of the hair bulb.
What is a needle cap holder ? - 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? - ANSWER-
cataphoresis roller and needle cap
what are the order of events for preparing for a treatment? - 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
Weeping follicles are what? - ANSWER-(Leaking follicles) when galvanic current causes
excessive chemical decomposition.
What tools can you use to soothe the skin after electrolysis? - ANSWER-Cataphoresis
with Seabreeze,
witch hazel, or inappropriate antiseptics solution
what are Galvanics measurements ? (units of Lye) - ANSWER-intensity x duration
(time)
Describe the post care for electrolysis? - 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? - ANSWER-Adrenal Glands
A case history provides you with what ? - 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.
