Examination


10) An electrologist schedules a phone call for a new patient. The patient states in the phone conversation that he is looking for a licensed and registered electrologist in the area since he just moved.  He goes on to say that he had received permanent hair removal treatments with a previous electrologist. He says that he has a tight schedule but would like to come in for a 30 minute treatment. What should the electrologist do?

a) Complete an intake over the phone and offer to waive the assessment fee.

b) Ask the patient to get a copy of the records from his previous electrologist and bring them to the first session.

c) Set a 30 minute appointment and ask the patient to come in 10 minutes early to fill out an information card.

d) Inform the patient that she or he completes an intake and assessment with all new patients and schedule a thirty minute session that includes a fifteen minute treatment.

11) For any given individual patient, which of the following factors most contributes to the recurring growth of unwanted hair?

a) Endocrine imbalance

b) Heredity

c) Epileptic drugs

d) Systemic viral conditions

12) Which of the following patient-specific factors that should be assessed by an electrologist to make a reasonable determination that endocrine imbalances may be playing a role in the growth of unwanted hair for the patient?

a) A combination of Heredity, Diet, Stress, Nervous Disorders

b) Use of Cortisone

c) A history of smoking

d) Daily consumption of caffeine

13) For which of the following reasons might a patient interested in permanent hair removal consider estrogen replacement therapy under a physician’s care?

a) To eliminate hair growth at the root by suppressing the hormone androgen.

b) To increase the effectiveness of permanent hair removal treatments.

c) To reduce wrinkles and dryness so that the overall effect of treatment results in a more youthful appearance.

d) To assist in the management of depressive symptoms common in women who suffer from unwanted hair growth.

14) Which of the following statements is true?

a) The only alternative for treating hormones imbalances is prescribed medication.

b) Androgen hormone production increases in post-menopausal women.

c) Women with regular periods never have hormone imbalances.

d) A woman who has had a hysterectomy can be said to have a pseudo-menopausal endocrine disorder.

15) Which patient profile details a patient who is NOT likely to have an endocrine related disorder?

a) A pre-menopausal woman who has regular periods.

b) A post menopausal woman being treated for arthritis.

c) A thirty-five year old male who works long hours in a high-stress job environment.

d) A forty-three year old male who recently quit smoking and became a vegetarian.

16) A thirty year-old woman presents for permanent hair removal treatment. In the intake and assessment she reports a history of irregular periods. What is the electrologist ethically obliged to do?

a) Refuse treatment until the cause of the irregularity is diagnosed.

b) Recommend that the patient start taking Birth Control.

c) Inquire about the patient’s lifestyle, eating habits and medical history and recommend that the patient seek a full medical evaluation.

d) Insist on getting a doctor’s letter of release before starting treatment.

17) Which of the following statements is true?

a) The reason most women develop unwanted facial hair is because of menopause.

b) Patients with high stress levels are less likely to have the desired effects from electrolysis treatments.

c) The quantity and quality of facial hair in women is an indicator of the likelihood of developing future health problems.

d) A woman who carries a pregnancy to full term can develop unwanted facial hair.

18) Which of the patient profiles indicates a patient who most likely does NOT have high androgen levels?

a) A twenty-seven year-old female who has high normal test results from a blood panel.

b) A forty-seven year-old male with heavy beard and body hair.

c) A thirty-two year-old female who is pregnant.

d) A twenty-three year-old female who reports spotting during her menstrual cycle.

19) Which of the following statements is true?

a) Pitting of the skin is unavoidable in patients with oily complexions.

b) Certain endocrine disorders cause hairs growth in specific, identifiable patterns.

c) Areas of skin with acne scars cannot be treated with electrolysis.

d) Because they are non-mechanical treatments, the use of depilatories is the only home hair removal treatment that does not risk damage to the skin.

20) A new patient meets with an electrologist for an assessment and skin evaluation. The patient wants to have hairs removed from three moles on his face. The moles are shiny, blue-black in color but small and with definite edges. What should the electrologist do?

a) Agree to remove the hairs.  The edges are clearly defined.

b) Agree to remove the hairs with a doctor’s letter stating that the moles are safe to work on.

c) Consult with a doctor over the phone while the patient is present.

d) Inform the patient immediately that he has a potentially life threatening skin disorder.

21) Which of the following terms does NOT describe an endocrine imbalance status?

a) Below Normal

b) Borderline

c) High Normal

d) Sub Acute

22) Which of the following details can a patient provide the electrologist in order to establish a treatment protocol?

a) The age at which he or she first developed any acne conditions.

b) His or her history of sunburn.

c) His or her skin reaction to previous treatment.

d) His or her allergies to any depilatories or hair deterrent creams.

23) Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a) An accurate record of all pre-existing skin conditions protects the electrologist from possible malpractice suits.

b) An evaluation must be confirmed by an exchange of a patient’s records with her or his previous service providers.

c) Self-administered treatments can result in ingrown hairs for the patient.

d) Careful scrutiny of the patient’s skin is in the best interest of the patient and the electrologist.

24) Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a) An accurate record of all pre-existing skin conditions protects the electrologist from possible malpractice suits.

b) An evaluation must be confirmed by an exchange of a patient’s records with her or his previous service providers.

c) Self-administered treatments can result in ingrown hairs for the patient.

d) Careful scrutiny of the patient’s skin is in the best interest of the patient and the electrologist.

25) What sequence of actions should an electrologist complete prior to performing an initial treatment?

a) Make an assessment of damages caused by previous attempts to remove unwanted hairs; an assessment of the types of hairs that the patient wants to have treated; chemically remove any skin tags or warts in the area to be treated.

b) Take a verbal history of a patient’s previous attempts to remove unwanted hairs; make an assessment of the types of hairs that the patient wants to have treated; securing a letter of release from a doctor to treat any questionable skin areas.

c) Take a verbal history of a patient’s previous attempts to remove unwanted hairs; make an assessment of the types of hairs that the patient wants to have treated; Document any skin abnormalities.

d) Make an assessment of damages caused by previous attempts to remove unwanted hairs; make a photo document of skin damage; consult with patient’s insurance company about any abnormalities.



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