MILADY ESTHETICS ADVANCED EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What laser and wavelength would be used for hair removal?
diode at 800 nm
What is NOT true of laser photons?
they are incoherent
What quality of laser light keeps it from dispersing the way normal white light does?
the fact that it is "in phase"
What governmental agency oversees the safety of employees in the workplace?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What is NOT an aspect of properly controlled laser usage?
locking the door to the treatment room
What is true of long-term exposure to ultraviolet wavelengths?
it is hazardous to living tissue
What injury is risked by exposure to visible wavelengths from 400 nm to 1,400 nm and near-infrared
wavelengths?
disastrous retinal burn
What governmental agency promotes and facilitates assessment systems?
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Why is laser light referred to as monochromatic?
each laser has only one color, which defines its clinical effect
What term refers to lasers' ability to move through tissue, fluid, and even glass?
transmission
What is NOT among the responsibilities of a salon's laser safety officer (LSO)?
repairing laser equipment
Which governmental agency establishes the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) guidelines used in
relation to lasers?
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
What effect of laser treatments addresses telangiectasia and/or erythema as seen with rosacea?
vascular lesions response
, What quality of laser light keeps it from dispersing the way normal white light does?
the fact that it is "in phase"
What is NOT among the conditions commonly treated with light-emitting diodes (LEDs)?
severe acne
What happens during absorption?
heat is transferred from the photon to the target in the body
What component of every laser device is responsible for the creation of light?
optical resonator
What should you do when you encounter problems with a laser device?
document problems and corrective actions in your service records
What government agency or law regulates the use of the term "certified organic"?
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
What is a generic name for a group of acids that occur naturally in foods?
AHA
What aspect of product formulation prevents absorption?
ensuring that ingredients become inactive past their target site
What is NOT true of nano emulsions?
they are usually opaque
What do alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) facilitate by keeping the pilosebaceous follicle clear and
promoting oxygen flow?
acne treatment
What is NOT true of botanicals?
all botanicals are appropriate for skin care
What is NOT among the prefixes used to identify certified color formulators on cosmetic labels?
Int. D&C
What do AHAs facilitate by diminishing corneocyte cohesion at the lower levels of the stratum
corneum?
exfoliation
What skin-care products are available in chemical and mechanical forms?
exfoliants
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
What laser and wavelength would be used for hair removal?
diode at 800 nm
What is NOT true of laser photons?
they are incoherent
What quality of laser light keeps it from dispersing the way normal white light does?
the fact that it is "in phase"
What governmental agency oversees the safety of employees in the workplace?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
What is NOT an aspect of properly controlled laser usage?
locking the door to the treatment room
What is true of long-term exposure to ultraviolet wavelengths?
it is hazardous to living tissue
What injury is risked by exposure to visible wavelengths from 400 nm to 1,400 nm and near-infrared
wavelengths?
disastrous retinal burn
What governmental agency promotes and facilitates assessment systems?
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Why is laser light referred to as monochromatic?
each laser has only one color, which defines its clinical effect
What term refers to lasers' ability to move through tissue, fluid, and even glass?
transmission
What is NOT among the responsibilities of a salon's laser safety officer (LSO)?
repairing laser equipment
Which governmental agency establishes the maximum permissible exposure (MPE) guidelines used in
relation to lasers?
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
What effect of laser treatments addresses telangiectasia and/or erythema as seen with rosacea?
vascular lesions response
, What quality of laser light keeps it from dispersing the way normal white light does?
the fact that it is "in phase"
What is NOT among the conditions commonly treated with light-emitting diodes (LEDs)?
severe acne
What happens during absorption?
heat is transferred from the photon to the target in the body
What component of every laser device is responsible for the creation of light?
optical resonator
What should you do when you encounter problems with a laser device?
document problems and corrective actions in your service records
What government agency or law regulates the use of the term "certified organic"?
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
What is a generic name for a group of acids that occur naturally in foods?
AHA
What aspect of product formulation prevents absorption?
ensuring that ingredients become inactive past their target site
What is NOT true of nano emulsions?
they are usually opaque
What do alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) facilitate by keeping the pilosebaceous follicle clear and
promoting oxygen flow?
acne treatment
What is NOT true of botanicals?
all botanicals are appropriate for skin care
What is NOT among the prefixes used to identify certified color formulators on cosmetic labels?
Int. D&C
What do AHAs facilitate by diminishing corneocyte cohesion at the lower levels of the stratum
corneum?
exfoliation
What skin-care products are available in chemical and mechanical forms?
exfoliants
