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pg. 1 Electrolysis IBEC+Laser STATE BOARD EXAM NEWEST
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What is laser light? - ANSWER - Monochromatic light
Laser is equivalent to which of the following modalities? - ANSWER - Thermolysis
An element has the ability to produce laser when it is in which state? - ANSWER - Metastable state
What are the positive reactions to the skin indicating a successful LHR treatment? - ANSWER - Perifollicular erythema, perifollicular edema
Incandescent light is an example of? - ANSWER - Incoherent light
A requirement for foot switches that directly pulse the laser is that they be? - ANSWER - Hooded
The effect of skin turning red after treatment is referred to as? - ANSWER - Erythema
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pg. 2 An over treatment of the skin characterized by blistering or epidermal separation, caused by lateral pressure on the skin is known as? - ANSWER - Nikolski Sign
When tissue has been injured, fluid escapes the blood vessels to surround the damaged tissue. This is referred to as? - ANSWER - Edema
The common type of laser used for hair removal is? - ANSWER - Pulsed
Total destruction of tissue using laser energy is known as? - ANSWER - photoablation
Laser is ineffective on hair that has? - ANSWER - Little to no pigment
The energy level of a laser, measured in joules is known as? - ANSWER
- Energy fluence
Lightwaves that travel in perfect unison, parallel and in the same direction are known as? - ANSWER - Coherent light
Optical density labeling on laser safety eyewear refers to? - ANSWER - the degree to which a refractive medium retards transmitted rays of light
An allergic phototoxic reaction can occur up to how many hours post- treatment? - ANSWER - 24 2 / 4
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pg. 3 Which part of the body is most vulnerable to laser light? - ANSWER - Eyes (cornea, retina, and lens)
What is used to cool the inside of most pulsed lasers during operation? - ANSWER - Distilled water
What is the chromophore when using the Nd:YAG laser for hair
removal? - ANSWER - Melanin in the hair shaft and bulb
What is the FDA class that presents both a direct and reflected hazard? - ANSWER - Class IV
What is considered a natural chromophore for hair removal lasers? - ANSWER - melanin in the hair shaft and bulb
Hair removal lasers are effective on which types of hair follicles? - ANSWER - Curved Distorted Straight
What is most likely the cause of red, itchy bumps in the treatment area 10-14 days after a patient's laser hair removal treatment? - ANSWER - Detached hair becoming trapped under the skin
Laser hair removal is least effective on follicles in what stage of development? - ANSWER - Telogen 3 / 4
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pg. 4 The voluntary nationally recognized group establishing standards for equipment use is known as? - ANSWER - American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
types of epidermal cooling - ANSWER - Bulk - gel (topical) contact - a window cooled by circulating liquid cryogen spray - applied pre-laser pulse air - zimmer cooler
LHR on patients with a Fitzpatrick of V & VI requires? - ANSWER -
Longer wavelengths (diode 810nm or Nd:YAG 1064nm)
Who is considered to be the "father of lasers" in medicine? - ANSWER - Leon Goldman
Components of the laser include - ANSWER - A flashlamp/high intensity non-coherent light source, Lasing medium, Fiber optics and lenses
What are the properties of light when it reacts with tissue? - ANSWER - Scatter Transmission Absorption Reflection
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