CME Equipment Operation & Maintenance 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the intensity control on an electrolysis unit?

Accepted Answer

To adjust the amplitude of current delivered to the follicle

Answer

To regulate the frequency of current pulses

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To control the duration of each treatment cycle

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To set the temperature of the probe tip

Question 2

A thermolysis unit emitting an audible alarm during treatment most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A circuit fault, overheating, or impedance error requiring immediate shutdown

Answer

The timer has completed a successful treatment cycle

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The probe has reached optimal temperature for hair removal

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The client's skin resistance is within normal range

Question 3

Which needle gauge is most commonly used for fine facial hair in electrology?

Accepted Answer

F6 (fine)

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F2 (coarse)

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F4 (medium)

Answer

Ballet #3 stainless

Question 4

When performing blend electrolysis, the RF current is used to:

Accepted Answer

Heat the lye produced by galvanic current, enhancing its destructive action

Answer

Replace galvanic current entirely for faster treatment

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Neutralize the chemical reaction at the follicle base

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Reduce the milliamperage required from the galvanic circuit

Question 5

An electrologist notices the galvanic current reading fluctuates erratically during treatment. The most likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

A loose or corroded connection in the circuit, including the indifferent electrode lead

Answer

Incorrect timer settings

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The probe is too fine for the hair type being treated

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The unit is set to thermolysis mode rather than galvanic

Question 6

The indifferent (inactive) electrode used in galvanic electrolysis serves to:

Accepted Answer

Complete the electrical circuit through the client's body

Answer

Deliver the destructive current directly to the hair follicle

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Ground the electrolysis unit to prevent electrical shock

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Monitor skin impedance during treatment

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a 'two-needle' or 'double-needle' technique?

Accepted Answer

Treating two adjacent follicles simultaneously with separate circuits

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Using two probes in the same follicle simultaneously for deeper penetration

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Inserting a probe into the follicle while a second surface probe contacts adjacent skin

Answer

Using a dual-tipped probe to split current between two hairs