CERTIFIED CLINICAL ELECTROLOGIST
EXAM FLORIDA WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Hair follicles are found in the; - ANSWER-Dermis, Epidermis, & Subcutaneous Layers
The dark shiny substance on the end of a properly epilated dark anagen hair is called
the: - ANSWER-Hair bulb
An enlargement of the skin due to multiplication of its cells is: - ANSWER-hypertrophy
Hair grows out of a depression in the: - ANSWER-epidermis
current that does not have a constant voltage or constant polarity is: - ANSWER-
alternating
The point at which the hair will slip out easily while providing maximum comfort to the
patient is: - ANSWER-effective treatment setting
The tip of the electrolysis probe should be - ANSWER-thick
Characteristics of the epidermis - ANSWER-contains melanin, distinctive stratified,
sebaceous glands
what causes diseases - ANSWER-pathogenic microorganisms
most common skin cancer - ANSWER-basal cell carcinoma
the pocket or depression in the skin that is formed by the epithelium that houses the hair
shaft is - ANSWER-follicle
when electrolysis is being performed on the patient, the depth to which a probe should
generally be inserted is the average depth of the - ANSWER-anagen
in thermolysis a shallow needle insertion will result in - ANSWER-more intense heating
pattern
to maintain patient dignity during treatment it is important to use - ANSWER-appropriate
draping
to minimize the risk of HIV avoid: - ANSWER-exposure of body fluids
needles should be - ANSWER-disposable
, what electrology needle is designed to deliver current to the lower follicle and papilla
only? - ANSWER-insulated
galvanic destroys the papilla when direct current is used to convert salt water to sodium
hydroxide, this is called: - ANSWER-electrolysis
in women, terminal hair on the face alone may suggest - ANSWER-an excess of
androgen
which of the following methods of sterilization are recommended for unpackaged
instruments - ANSWER-autoclave 250F with 15psi for 15 minutes
the hair and follicle are part of the - ANSWER-epidermis and pilosebaceous unit
the flow of electrons along a wire cannot occur unless there is - ANSWER-voltage
person service workers (PSW) are defined by the CDC as persons whose occupations
involve - ANSWER-close personal contact with patients
male and female sexual hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in -
ANSWER-the concentration of circulating androgens
the shortwave method of hair removal destroys the growth source of the hair by -
ANSWER-electro-dessication
in order to put a patient at ease during consultation the electrologist should be -
ANSWER-reassuring
what can stimulate hair growth? - ANSWER-sadness, stress, tension
which hormones are NOT found in the anterior pituitary? - ANSWER-ADH
During electrology a black and blue mark that appears after treatment indicate -
ANSWER-the insertion was deep
the disease characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin - ANSWER-
scleroderma
Which of the following are viruses? - ANSWER-herpes, verruca, hepatitis, AIDS,
molluscum contagiosum
mitotic cells in the hair begin their growth activity in the - ANSWER-matrix
containers used to hold alcohol should be changed - ANSWER-monthly
EXAM FLORIDA WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Hair follicles are found in the; - ANSWER-Dermis, Epidermis, & Subcutaneous Layers
The dark shiny substance on the end of a properly epilated dark anagen hair is called
the: - ANSWER-Hair bulb
An enlargement of the skin due to multiplication of its cells is: - ANSWER-hypertrophy
Hair grows out of a depression in the: - ANSWER-epidermis
current that does not have a constant voltage or constant polarity is: - ANSWER-
alternating
The point at which the hair will slip out easily while providing maximum comfort to the
patient is: - ANSWER-effective treatment setting
The tip of the electrolysis probe should be - ANSWER-thick
Characteristics of the epidermis - ANSWER-contains melanin, distinctive stratified,
sebaceous glands
what causes diseases - ANSWER-pathogenic microorganisms
most common skin cancer - ANSWER-basal cell carcinoma
the pocket or depression in the skin that is formed by the epithelium that houses the hair
shaft is - ANSWER-follicle
when electrolysis is being performed on the patient, the depth to which a probe should
generally be inserted is the average depth of the - ANSWER-anagen
in thermolysis a shallow needle insertion will result in - ANSWER-more intense heating
pattern
to maintain patient dignity during treatment it is important to use - ANSWER-appropriate
draping
to minimize the risk of HIV avoid: - ANSWER-exposure of body fluids
needles should be - ANSWER-disposable
, what electrology needle is designed to deliver current to the lower follicle and papilla
only? - ANSWER-insulated
galvanic destroys the papilla when direct current is used to convert salt water to sodium
hydroxide, this is called: - ANSWER-electrolysis
in women, terminal hair on the face alone may suggest - ANSWER-an excess of
androgen
which of the following methods of sterilization are recommended for unpackaged
instruments - ANSWER-autoclave 250F with 15psi for 15 minutes
the hair and follicle are part of the - ANSWER-epidermis and pilosebaceous unit
the flow of electrons along a wire cannot occur unless there is - ANSWER-voltage
person service workers (PSW) are defined by the CDC as persons whose occupations
involve - ANSWER-close personal contact with patients
male and female sexual hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in -
ANSWER-the concentration of circulating androgens
the shortwave method of hair removal destroys the growth source of the hair by -
ANSWER-electro-dessication
in order to put a patient at ease during consultation the electrologist should be -
ANSWER-reassuring
what can stimulate hair growth? - ANSWER-sadness, stress, tension
which hormones are NOT found in the anterior pituitary? - ANSWER-ADH
During electrology a black and blue mark that appears after treatment indicate -
ANSWER-the insertion was deep
the disease characterized by hardening and thickening of the skin - ANSWER-
scleroderma
Which of the following are viruses? - ANSWER-herpes, verruca, hepatitis, AIDS,
molluscum contagiosum
mitotic cells in the hair begin their growth activity in the - ANSWER-matrix
containers used to hold alcohol should be changed - ANSWER-monthly
