Electrolysis FL State Review
1 month - ANSHow long to wait after Accutane to perform electrolysis?
15 to 30 seconds - ANSWhen washing hands what is the correct time frame to vigorously
rub hands together?
15 years - ANSWhen practitioners & electrology students are immunized against hepatitis B
virus how long are shots effective?
2 hydrogen atoms + 1 oxygen atom - ANSA water molecule (H2O) contain:
24 hours - ANSHow long after the electrolysis instruments or objects have been sterilized,
can they be used after package is open?
3 months - ANSWhat is the time recommended to wait before electrolysis treatment after
dermabrasion?
3 shots, 1 today, 1 in 1 month, 1 in 6 months from 1st shot - ANSIn regard to the HBV
(hepatitis B) vaccine, what "time table" should the shots follow?
3/4 full - ANSHow full should the sharps container be when you dispose of it?
30 min at 250 degrees F and 15 PSI - ANSWhich of the following time temperature pressure
relationship is recommended for packaged instruments and items in the Autoclave?
45 degree - ANSWhich is the most common angle of hair growth?
70% - ANSAt what percentage is alcohol used as a disinfectant?
A & B (340 degrees F for 1 hour or 320 degrees F for 2 hours) - ANSWhich of the following
is recommended for dry heat methods of sterilization?
A & B (In the upper part of the follicle (near the surface of the skin), In the tip of the needle) -
ANSIn a shallow insertion, where does the HF point effect occur?
A & B (Intermediate Level Disinfectant, Low Level Hospital Grade Disinfectant) -
ANSNon-critical equipment and environmental surfaces are cleaned and then treated with:
A & B (Spironolactone, Aldactone) - ANSWhat is used as an androgen suppressor, but
cannot kill or thin hair that is already present?
A & B (Subcutaneous and Subcutis) - ANSWhich layer is at the base of the dermis and is
composed of fatty or adipose tissue?
,A & B (Swelling and Edema) - ANSWhat is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an
injured area?
A & C (At the needle's tip due to the point effect of the High Frequency Current, In the moist
area, and therefore in the lower portions of the follicle) - ANSIn the thermolysis modality the
heat is greater:
A & C (Ecchymosis, Bruising) - ANSWhat is seen as a black and blue mark under the skin
after inserting a follicle, mainly seen in eyebrows?
A & C (Tapered, Insulated) - ANSWhat type of needle is used for thermolysis, best for point
effect?
A & C (Type I, Juvenile) - ANSWhat type of diabetes is an autoimmune disease and is
insulin dependent?
A chronic disease - ANSHepatitis B is caused by a virus called hepatitis B virus (HBV) and
is:
A muscle fiber attached to the follicle - ANSAn arrector pili muscle is:
A pigment to the skin and hair - ANSThe melanin is:
A side effect of prednisone is hirsutism - ANSWhich of the following statements about
"Prednisone" is NOT true?
Able to withstand sterilization frequently - ANSWhat is most important thing to remember
when purchasing forceps?
Acanthosis Nigricans - ANSWhat is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas
that develop in the skin folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and groin more common in
diabetes?
Accelerated vellus hair - ANSIf a vellus hair is stimulated to grow deeper and coarser, it is
said to be a:
Acromegaly - ANSWhat is characterized by enlargement of the bones of the hands, feet,
jaws, and cheeks, which results in the combination of bone and soft tissue overgrowth?
(hypersecretion of growth hormone)
Actinic Keratosis - ANSWhich one of the following is caused by the exposure to the sun?
Addison's disease - ANSWhat is characterized by the deficiency or hyposecretion of adrenal
cortex hormones, some symptoms are muscle weakness, reduced blood sugar, nausea, loss
of appetite, and weight loss?
ADH (anti-diuretic hormone) - ANSWhich hormone is not produced by the anterior pituitary?
, Adrenal - ANSWhich gland is most associated with hair growth?
Adrenals (party hats) - ANSWhich glands are located on top of the kidneys?
AEA (The American Electrology Association) - ANSFrom which of the following institution
was taken "infection control standards for the practice of electrology"?
Aldactone (Spironolactone) - ANSWhich of the following is a drug that directly fights the
effects of androgens in the skin?
All of the above (Acne, Lyme disease, Rosacea) - ANSWhat diseases are treated with
tetracycline antibiotics?
All of the above (All electrologists, all health care workers, all infants and unvaccinated
adolescents) - ANSHepatitis B vaccine is recommended for:
All of the above (Alternating current, High Frequency, Short wave/radio frequency) -
ANSWhat are the other names for thermolysis?
All of the above (Bulbous, Round, Cylindrical) - ANSWhat type of needle is used for galvanic
electrolysis?
All of the above (can be delivered simultaneously, can be delivered separately, can be
delivered after each other) - ANSHigh frequency and galvanic current:
All of the above (Carotene, Blood vessels, Melanin) - ANSWhat contributes to the color of
the skin?
All of the above (Diabetes, Obesity, Endocrinopathies such as: Acromegaly, PCOS, Hypo or
Hyperthyroidism, Cushing's disease etc) - ANSAcanthosis Nigricans is a hyperpigmentation
of the skin (brown to black), usually found in body folds, such as neck, the axillae, groin, and
other areas and is associated with:
All of the above (Direct Current, Electrolysis, Galvanic Current) - ANSWhich is the correct
term for the method first used by Dr. Michel to remove hair in 1875?
All of the above (Enzyme soaks in ultrasonic for 10 min, Rinse & Bleach with 1/9 solution for
10 min, Rinse, air dry & place in closed container) - ANSWhich of the following steps is
required for the disinfection of tips of epilator needle holders?
All of the above (Gives the client a protective sense, this means the client feels more secure,
Maintains the client's dignity during the treatment, Avoids skin-to-skin contact between client
& electrologist which protects both against infectious diseases) - ANSDraping areas that are
not being treated: