ELECTROLYSIS IBEC EXM WITH QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|| LATEST VERSION
2025
Medulla, cortex, cuticle - ANSWER-Name the layers of the hair from the inside
out
Legs - ANSWER-On which part of the body do you find the most red dots after
electrolysis
Electrolysis (galvanic) - ANSWER-What is the only permanent hair removal
procedure
Herpes type 1 and type 2 (HSV-1/HSV-2) and warts HPV - ANSWER-What
type of contagious outbreaks should not be treated with electrolysis during
outbreak
Verruca - ANSWER-What is another name for wart
herpes type 1 HSV-1 - ANSWER-Which form of herpes generally causes sores
or fever blisters from the waist up, specifically around the mouth (should not be
treated during outbreak)
,herpes type 2 HSV-2 - ANSWER-Which form of herpes generally causes
infection from the waist down and is typically sexually transmitted (should not
be treated during outbreak)
3 months - ANSWER-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis
treatment after dermabrasion
Acne. Lyme disease. Rosacea - ANSWER-What diseases are treated with
tetracycline antibiotic
Legs - ANSWER-In a diabetic client which area of the body is the worst one for
electrolysis because of slow healing
The hair bulb - ANSWER-When performing electrolysis what should be the
target area in order to kill the hair follicle
Able to withstand sterilization frequently - ANSWER-What is the most
important thing to remember when purchasing forceps
True - ANSWER-When treating a clients eyebrow it is important to sit at the
end of the table overlooking the clients head or at the side of the client
Ingrown hair - ANSWER-The technique of using a flat lancet to open the
pustules or to pierce the skin to retrieve the hair is used for what type of hair
Location of the body - ANSWER-The percentage of hair growth of anagen is
dependent on
needles and forceps - ANSWER-What electrology instruments or objects are
considered critical items
,Tips for epilator needle - ANSWER-What electrology instruments or objects are
considered semi-critical items
Enzyme detergent - ANSWER-What is the detergent that helps break down
organic soils and suspends particles during cleaning, this detergent is used as a
soaking solution for both critical non-critical items and is used in ultrasonic
devices
24 hours - ANSWER-How long after the electrolysis instruments or objects
have been sterilized can they be used after package is open
True - ANSWER-Indifferent electrodes, cords for epilator and Eye shields are
(1) cleaned, dried and subjected to intermediate level disinfection before initial
use and after treatment (2) replaced when showing signs of wear and tear
3 shots, 1 today, 1 in a month, 1 in six months from the first shot - ANSWER-In
regards to the HPV vaccine, what times table should the shots follow
70% - ANSWER-What percentage is alcohol used as a disinfectant
Cushing's syndrome - ANSWER-Excess of Cortizone, moon face, back, fat
neck and trunk, diabetes and hirsutism symptoms indicate of which
Sexual hair - ANSWER-Which type of hair is androgen dependent located on
face, ear, chest, abdomen areas
Addison's disease - ANSWER-What is characterized by deficiency of
hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones some symptoms are muscle
weaknesses, reduce blood sugar, nausea, loss of appetite and weight loss
, Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) - ANSWER-Which hormone is not produced by
the anterior pituitary gland
An excess of androgen - ANSWER-For women, terminal hair on the face alone
suggests
Papillary and reticular - ANSWER-Tattoo sublayers of the dermis are
Epidermis and pilosebaceous unit - ANSWER-The hair and follicle are part of
the
Close personal contact with patients or clients - ANSWER-Personal service
workers (PSWs) are defined by the Center for disease control (CDC) as persons
who's occupations involve
Electrical pressure (Voltage) - ANSWER-The flow of electrons along a wire
cannot occur unless there is
Concentration of circulating free androgen - ANSWER-Male and female sexual
hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in
1 pituitary hypersecretion, 2 adrenal tumors and 3 ovarian tumors - ANSWER-
Causes of hirsutism include which of the following
Negative to positive - ANSWER-According to the atomic theory of electron
movement electrons move from
Chemical decomposition - ANSWER-The galvanic modality effects permanent
hair removal by
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|| LATEST VERSION
2025
Medulla, cortex, cuticle - ANSWER-Name the layers of the hair from the inside
out
Legs - ANSWER-On which part of the body do you find the most red dots after
electrolysis
Electrolysis (galvanic) - ANSWER-What is the only permanent hair removal
procedure
Herpes type 1 and type 2 (HSV-1/HSV-2) and warts HPV - ANSWER-What
type of contagious outbreaks should not be treated with electrolysis during
outbreak
Verruca - ANSWER-What is another name for wart
herpes type 1 HSV-1 - ANSWER-Which form of herpes generally causes sores
or fever blisters from the waist up, specifically around the mouth (should not be
treated during outbreak)
,herpes type 2 HSV-2 - ANSWER-Which form of herpes generally causes
infection from the waist down and is typically sexually transmitted (should not
be treated during outbreak)
3 months - ANSWER-What is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis
treatment after dermabrasion
Acne. Lyme disease. Rosacea - ANSWER-What diseases are treated with
tetracycline antibiotic
Legs - ANSWER-In a diabetic client which area of the body is the worst one for
electrolysis because of slow healing
The hair bulb - ANSWER-When performing electrolysis what should be the
target area in order to kill the hair follicle
Able to withstand sterilization frequently - ANSWER-What is the most
important thing to remember when purchasing forceps
True - ANSWER-When treating a clients eyebrow it is important to sit at the
end of the table overlooking the clients head or at the side of the client
Ingrown hair - ANSWER-The technique of using a flat lancet to open the
pustules or to pierce the skin to retrieve the hair is used for what type of hair
Location of the body - ANSWER-The percentage of hair growth of anagen is
dependent on
needles and forceps - ANSWER-What electrology instruments or objects are
considered critical items
,Tips for epilator needle - ANSWER-What electrology instruments or objects are
considered semi-critical items
Enzyme detergent - ANSWER-What is the detergent that helps break down
organic soils and suspends particles during cleaning, this detergent is used as a
soaking solution for both critical non-critical items and is used in ultrasonic
devices
24 hours - ANSWER-How long after the electrolysis instruments or objects
have been sterilized can they be used after package is open
True - ANSWER-Indifferent electrodes, cords for epilator and Eye shields are
(1) cleaned, dried and subjected to intermediate level disinfection before initial
use and after treatment (2) replaced when showing signs of wear and tear
3 shots, 1 today, 1 in a month, 1 in six months from the first shot - ANSWER-In
regards to the HPV vaccine, what times table should the shots follow
70% - ANSWER-What percentage is alcohol used as a disinfectant
Cushing's syndrome - ANSWER-Excess of Cortizone, moon face, back, fat
neck and trunk, diabetes and hirsutism symptoms indicate of which
Sexual hair - ANSWER-Which type of hair is androgen dependent located on
face, ear, chest, abdomen areas
Addison's disease - ANSWER-What is characterized by deficiency of
hyposecretion of adrenal cortex hormones some symptoms are muscle
weaknesses, reduce blood sugar, nausea, loss of appetite and weight loss
, Anti-diuretic hormone (ADH) - ANSWER-Which hormone is not produced by
the anterior pituitary gland
An excess of androgen - ANSWER-For women, terminal hair on the face alone
suggests
Papillary and reticular - ANSWER-Tattoo sublayers of the dermis are
Epidermis and pilosebaceous unit - ANSWER-The hair and follicle are part of
the
Close personal contact with patients or clients - ANSWER-Personal service
workers (PSWs) are defined by the Center for disease control (CDC) as persons
who's occupations involve
Electrical pressure (Voltage) - ANSWER-The flow of electrons along a wire
cannot occur unless there is
Concentration of circulating free androgen - ANSWER-Male and female sexual
hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in
1 pituitary hypersecretion, 2 adrenal tumors and 3 ovarian tumors - ANSWER-
Causes of hirsutism include which of the following
Negative to positive - ANSWER-According to the atomic theory of electron
movement electrons move from
Chemical decomposition - ANSWER-The galvanic modality effects permanent
hair removal by
