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