Midterm (Ms. Sandra's Questions)

Question 1

Current that does not have constant voltage or polarity is:

Answer 1

Alternating

Question 2

The flow of electrons in the same direction even and constant is:

Answer 2

Direct

Question 3

Short wave is more successful on curly or kinky hair when the hair is in the:

Answer 3

Early anagen stage

Question 4

Always expect to insert deeper when entering a follicle containing a:

Answer 4

Terminal gray hair

Question 5

To effectively treat patients with dark skin with an Nd:YAG laser, you need:

Answer 5

Longer wavelengths and longer pulse widths

Question 6

There is a higher risk of collateral damage to the skin with a:

Answer 6

Shorter wavelength

Question 7

The first person to describe the use of Galvanic electrolysis for the treatment of unwanted hair is:

Answer 7

Dr. Charles Michel in 1875

Question 8

Which of the glands throw off waste and regulate body temperature?

Answer 8

Sudoriferous glands

Question 9

What do Langerhan cells act as?

Answer 9

macrophages

Question 10

Indifferent electrode rash is contributed to by:

Answer 10

Hydrochloric acid and chlorine gas

Question 11

The phenomenon that allows electrologists to perform thermolysis and or use a grounding wire or indifferent electrode is:

Answer 11

Capacitive return

Question 12

Which area of the body is more susceptible to pitted scarring?

Answer 12

Face

Question 13

An important factor in the use of the Blend modality is:

Answer 13

Correctly proportioned relationship between currents

Question 14

When preparing for treatment it is safer to select a needle that is what?

Answer 14

Too long

Question 15

Where does the vellus hair begin its growth?

Answer 15

Lobe of the sebaceous gland

Question 16

When is steam produced during electrolysis?

Answer 16

High frequency blowout

Question 17

Automatic timing is what?

Answer 17

More accurate than manual timing

Question 18

If all variables are kept constant during thermolysis except timing, what happens to the current density around the probe as timing is increased?

Answer 18

Current density remains the same

Question 19

What is a purpura?

Answer 19

laser bruise

Question 20

What are the four appendages of the skin?

Answer 20

Hair, nails, sebaceous gland, sudoriferous gland

Question 21

What makes up the Pilosebaceous unit? (5 beetles, 2 drummers)

Answer 21

Hair Root
Hair Bulb
Hair Shaft
Hair Papilla
Hair Follicle
Sebaceous Gland
Arrector pili muscle

Question 22

Laser settings for light, fine hair are:

Answer 22

higher fluence with shorter pulse duration

Question 23

What skin layer is not present where there are hair follicles?

Answer 23

Stratum lucidum

Question 24

Who invented the multi-needle machine?

Answer 24

Dr. Paul Kree

Question 25

What shape follicle does a kinky hair come from?

Answer 25

Oval

Question 26

What means is galvanic current?

Answer 26

chemical

Question 27

A honey-colored crust forming at the follicle mouth indicates what?

Answer 27

Natural healing

Question 28

What is a tough outer covering to resist heat, cold, and disinfectant?

Answer 28

spore

Question 29

The retinal hazard region is laser light:

Answer 29

In the visible and near infrared spectrum between 400-1400nm

Question 30

All are examples of conductors except: a) Distilled water b) Copper c) Zinc d) Brass

Answer 30

Distilled water (tap water is though)

Question 31

An ampere measures all except: a) Current flow b) Intensity c) Excess electrons d) Strength

Answer 31

Excess electrons

Question 32

High frequency current has no what?

Answer 32

Polarity

Question 33

A volt is all except: a) Electromotive force b) Electrical pressure c) Resistance d) Difference between potentials

Answer 33

Resistance

Question 34

Galvanic electrolysis is considered to be:

Answer 34

Bi-terminal

Question 35

The anode is used at what pole?

Answer 35

Positive

Question 36

The Blend method is also called:

Answer 36

Chemical electrocoagulation

Question 37

The Blend method is accredited to:

Answer 37

Arthur Hinkel and Henri St. Pierre

Question 38

The critical zone relating to Galvanic electrolysis is best defined as:

Answer 38

The distance away from the probe beyond which lye is no longer produced

Question 39

In an electrologist increases the intensity of her Galvanic device from 0.1ma to 0.5ma leaving the timing the same, the amount of lye will do what?

Answer 39

Increase by 5x

Question 40

The possibility of tattooing occurs if the probe is connected to the:

Answer 40

Positive electrode

Question 41

When viewing a tweezing case, most of the hairs will be in what stage?

Answer 41

Anagen

Question 42

Most hair on the body grows at:

Answer 42

45 degree angle

Question 43

A remnant of a small anagen hair which was left unepilated is known as a:

Answer 43

Tombstone

Question 44

Hairs with flat shafts come from what kind of follicles?

Answer 44

Curved

Question 45

What gland of the endocrine system is considered the "Master" gland?

Answer 45

Pituitary gland

Question 46

What are depressed pitted scars referred to as?

Answer 46

Atrophic scars

Question 47

What is a hypertrophic lesion?

Answer 47

Keloid

Question 48

What does MSS stand for?

Answer 48

Musculoskeletal symptom

Question 49

Name 3 types of crust:

Answer 49

Pus, blood, eschar

Question 50

Where does the strength of the Dermis come from?

Answer 50

Reticular layer

Question 51

Name the layer of hair that is the significant part of the hair that gives its strength and elasticity:

Answer 51

Cortex