Ibec Final

When excited with a flash lamp the alexandrite crystal emits radiation at

755 nm

considering the Ferriman-Gallwey system, a score of ___ or higher is indicative of excess androgen

8

when removing the deepest terminal hair, approx how many units of lye are required

80 ul

The negative pole is also known as

cathode

Another name associated with (galvanic) electrolysis is?

chemical decomposition

Personal service workers are defined by the CDC as persons whose occupation involves?

close personal contact with patients/clients

Light waves that travel in perfect unison, parallel and in the same direction is known as?

coherant light

What is the best definition for hair density

number of hairs per square cent

correct definition of chromophore as it relates to laser treatments in general

object that absorbs light

The secretion of foul smelling sweat due to the bacterial breakdown of the apocrine gland is known as:

osmidrosis

A persons skin color is dependent on:

the activity of melanocytes

The heated action of the high frequency field during the blend produce?

1/4 the amount of galvanic lye ordinarily needed

Most thermolysis epilators use a frequency of:

13.56 megahertz

What is the waiting period before laser for treatment after a patient stops taking accutane?

180 days

Which is the best setting for dry heat sterilization?

340 degrees F for one hour

Retinal hazard is possible at what wavelengths?

400-1400 nm

What disease is indicative of a low level of cortisol production?

Addison's Disease

At what stage is hair actively growing?

Anagen

For best results during laser hair removal treatment follicles should be in

Anagen 6

All are part of pilosebaceous unit except:

Arrector pili Sebaceous gland hair papilla SUDORIFEROUS GLAND IS NOT

All of the following except one are modes of transmission of HIV

IS NOT ..mosquitos breast milk sexual fluid contaminated syringes

During the galvanic process, the accidental use of the positive pole will produce all except

Black oxide hydrochloric acid tattoo marks DOES NOT PRODUCE sodium hydroxide

Which is not a characteristic of a viral disease?

Can be easily treated with antibiotics

Following the rules of Universal Precautions requires the following practice?

Consider all patients potentially infectious

Name the phase of mitosis involved in the alignment of chromosomes?

Metaphase

The process of cell division is known as:

Mitosis

An excess production of cortisol is indicative of what syndrome?

Cushing Syndrome

This agency assigns the frequency for short wave epilators used in the U.S

Federal Communications Commission FCC

Who was the first scientist to demonstrate the existence of high frequency waves?

Heinrich Hertz

What type of non-laser light is also used for hair removal?

IPL

Correct sequence of mitosis

Interphase Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase

The process of removing or adding electrons is known as:

Ionization

What is the primary component of the hair fiber?

Keratin

An example of a non critical item is:

Magnified light

Several characteristics of Cushing's syndrome are:

Moon face dowagers hump hirsutism

A common syndrome experienced by electrologists due to improper positioning is:

Muscular skeletal syndrome

An over treatment of the skin characterized by blistering or epidermal separation, caused by lateral pressure on the skin is known as

Nikolski sign

The relationship between current, voltage, and resistance is known as

Ohms Law

Hypertrichosis occurs

both males and females

Apocrine gland excrete:

Pheromones

Two or more hairs sharing a follicle is known as:

Pili multigemini

Causes of hirsutism

Pituitary hypersecretion Adrenal tumors Ovarian tumors (all of the above)

What are the six functions of the skin?

Protection, sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion, absorption

The use of excessive laser fluence may result in?

Purpura

A device used to convert AC to DC is called?

Rectifer

What portion of the hair is above the surface?

Shaft

The layer of the epidermis that determines skin color is

St. Malpighi

PCOS is also known as....

Stein-Leventhal syndrome

The epidermal layer that is constantly being shed and replaced by lower cells is known as

Stratum Corneum

What layer of the skin stores fat and acts as a protective cushion?

Subcutis

The process of breaking down tissue by means of heat is known as

Thermolysis

When using this modality, the heat starts from the bottom of the tip of the needle and works its way upward

Thermolysis

The patient should understand the permanent hair removal process requiring time and that it will require

a series of treatments

nerves which cary impulses to nerve centers are called

afferent

An absence of pigment from the skin, hair and eyes due to the defect of melanin production is called

albinism

Laser in effective on hair that has

an abundance of pigment

Damaged tweezer tips can be repaired by rubbing them with a

arkansas stone

This muscle is highly sensitive to adrenaline and contracts when stimulated by fear or cold?

arrector pili

Which is the most common skin cancer?

basal cell carcinoma

the blend technique requires the use of both poles to

complete the circuit

All supplies shall be dispensed from

containers that are distinctly labeled

If you are treating a patient with average hair density and after six months her hair density increases, what should you do?

continue to treat and refer to a medical doctor

What is the function of the hormone calcitonin?

decreases blood calcium levels after a calcium rich meal, it stimulates the uptake of calcium into the bone

The organ made up of loose connective tissue that contains the blood supply that nourishes the hair is known as:

dermal papilla

What does not need to be noted in a patient chart?`

dietary intake within two hours before treatment

The term used to express a potential difference is

electrical pressure volt force (all of the above)

Static electricity is:

electricity at rest

In reference to the pattern of destruction, when using this method, the lye appears alongside the needle creating a column shape?

electrolysis

The diameter of the needle should be

equal to the diameter of the hair

A honey colored lymph crust that indicates the follicle is healing is called

eschar

supercillia are referred to the hair on what part of the body?

eyebrows

Which area of the body is more susceptible to pitting and depressions?

face

What agency regulates the composition, labeling an d use of antiseptics?

food and drug admin

Typical mode of transmission for HAV is

food, feces, water

The blend uses a combination of what two currents

galvanic and thermolysis

Universal precautions is achieved by using protective barriers that include

gloves

An indention in the epidermis that reaches into the dermis is known as the

hair follicle

What classification of disease identifies the nerve cell as its host cells

herperoviral

Two by-products of electrolysis are:

hydrogen gas and chlorine gas

During the initial consultation the patient says that his coworker was treated by you. When asked if you recall treating the coworker, you should...

in a friendly manner explain HIPPA

This type of probe has a covering on the upper shaft to aid in reducing the surface damage

insulated needle

An example of a subjective symptom would be:

itching

The amount of sodium hydroxide produced depends on three factors:

length of time, intensity of current, moisture content of skin

The three factors that determine the electrical performance of the needle are

length, diameter, shape

The metabolic rate is determined by

level of thyroxine in the thyroid gland

Tb is...

most heat resistant bacteria

Bacteria in spore form are

non productive

Which is the primary reason that multiple treatments are necessary in laser hair removal?

not all follicles are in the optimum hair growth stage

care and short treatments is important when treating the tragi because

overtreatment of cartilage can cause shrinkage of tragi

causes of blanching include which of the following

overtreatment of the skin shallow insertions overly deep insertion

The dermis consists of what two layers?

papillary layer and reticular layer

Which are positive reactions to the skin indicating a successful LHR treatment?

perifollicular erthema and edema

Key aspects in developing a practice, professional integrity includes all except

personal hygiene and grooming honesty approp attitude towards client EXCEPT guaranteeing permanent results no matter what

Total destruction of tissue using laser energy is known

photo ablation

The concentration of HF current at the tip of the probe is known as

point effect

A chronic inflammatory disease characterized by erythematous patches covered by silvery scales is known as

psoriasis

The measure of time that light energy is in contact with the skin is known as?

pulse duration

The most common type of laser using in hair removal is

pulsed

The ohm is a unit of electrical

resistance

Electrical current that is not completing its path but takes a short cut is called

short circuit

A basic fitzpatrick scale takes into account?

skin color, natural hair color, sensitivity to sunlight

The caustic agent that decomposes the dermal papilla and germinative tissue is

sodium hydroxide

The use of negative electrode during electrolysis will produce?

sodium hydroxide

Cataphoresis is beneficial after electrolysis because it has what effect on the skin?

soothes nerves, decreases blood supply and hardens the tissue

Boils and abscesses are caused by what type of bacteria

staphylococci

when working around the lip are it is best to

start at the corner of the mouth and work towards the middle

What is the highest level of disinfection?

sterilization

hormones direct their activities to certain organs known as

target organs

Thermal relaxation time refers to

the time it takes the target structure to lose 50% of the heat absorbed

The remnant of a small anagen hair which was left unepilated in a treated follicle is known as:

tombstone

Which is not a requirement for the electrology establishment?

two waste receptacles per station

Caution should be taken when treating a diabetic because

vascular system takes longer to heal

The shape of the heating pattern associated with the blend method is

vase

Bacteria are

vegetables

The measure of the force pushing electricity through a wire is known as?

voltage

Electrons are pushed through a conductor by

volts

Verruca is another name for

wart

A joule is defined as?

watt/second

Example of an objective syndrome is

welt rash pustule

The shortest epilation time using the highest current possible that a client can tolerate is known as

working point