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Electrolysis & Laser Midterm Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions
After probe selection, the electrologists first priority is to
determine the - ANSWER Depth of anagen hairs in the
treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles -
ANSWER Stratum lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - ANSWER All
phases of growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant -
ANSWER 30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - ANSWER Sebaceous
glands
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Documentation of a patient is of importance because - ANSWER
Poor documentation may result In the appearance of
malpractice, negligence fraud, and abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle -
ANSWER The follicle mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - ANSWER
Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - ANSWER Herpes Zoster
+ Molluscum Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a
treated follicle - ANSWER Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - ANSWER On
the center line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from -
ANSWER A curved follicle
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The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - ANSWER
Steroids
The acronym for LASER stands for - ANSWER Light amplification
by stimulated emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be
part of the patient chart - ANSWER Name, date of birth, social
security number, fee charged
Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - ANSWER Red patches
covered with silvery scales
Select the correct sequence - ANSWER Wash hands, put on
gloves, give treatment, take off gloves, wash hands
A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates -
ANSWER Normal healing is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - ANSWER Cuticle
Electrolysis & Laser Midterm Questions and Answers
with Complete Solutions
After probe selection, the electrologists first priority is to
determine the - ANSWER Depth of anagen hairs in the
treatment area
The _____ is not present where there are hair follicles -
ANSWER Stratum lucidum
In viewing the shaving case, you will see hairs in - ANSWER All
phases of growth
_____ alcohol is an antiseptic while _____ is a disinfectant -
ANSWER 30%, 70%
Acne is an inflammatory condition of the - ANSWER Sebaceous
glands
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Documentation of a patient is of importance because - ANSWER
Poor documentation may result In the appearance of
malpractice, negligence fraud, and abuse
When an ingrown hair is tweezed from an infected follicle -
ANSWER The follicle mouth can heal closed, trapping pus
A brown macule that may be acquired at any age - ANSWER
Freckle
Adult condition caused by chicken pox - ANSWER Herpes Zoster
+ Molluscum Contagiosum
A _____ is a newly formed early anagen hair that remains In a
treated follicle - ANSWER Tombstone
The most painful area on the body is generally - ANSWER On
the center line
When viewing the kinky hair, it most likely comes from -
ANSWER A curved follicle
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The adrenal cortex produces hormones called - ANSWER
Steroids
The acronym for LASER stands for - ANSWER Light amplification
by stimulated emission of radiation
Select the response that contains something that should not be
part of the patient chart - ANSWER Name, date of birth, social
security number, fee charged
Psoriasis is a disease that exhibits - ANSWER Red patches
covered with silvery scales
Select the correct sequence - ANSWER Wash hands, put on
gloves, give treatment, take off gloves, wash hands
A honey-colored serous crust at the follicle mouth indicates -
ANSWER Normal healing is taking place
Which layer of the hair has imbrications - ANSWER Cuticle
