CME Equipment Operation & Maintenance 4

Question 1

What is the recommended action when an autoclave fails a biological indicator (spore) test?

Accepted Answer

Remove the autoclave from service, recall potentially non-sterile items, and contact a service technician

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Continue using the autoclave at higher temperature and retest next week

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Switch to chemical disinfection until the next scheduled maintenance

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Run two additional sterilization cycles to compensate for the failed test

Question 2

In thermolysis, the term 'flash' or 'high frequency-short duration' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Delivering high-intensity RF current in very brief pulses (fractions of a second)

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Applying low-intensity current for prolonged periods to ensure deep tissue destruction

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Alternating rapidly between galvanic and thermolysis modalities

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Using maximum galvanic intensity combined with minimum RF intensity

Question 3

Which factor most directly affects the depth of heat distribution in thermolysis?

Accepted Answer

The probe insertion depth and length of the probe within the follicle

Answer

The brand of epilator being used

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The color of the client's hair

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The relative humidity of the treatment room

Question 4

A probe that has visible pitting, rough spots, or deformity at the tip should be:

Accepted Answer

Discarded, as surface defects compromise accurate insertion and sterility

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Smoothed with fine sandpaper and returned to service

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Soaked in ultrasonic cleaner to restore its surface

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Reserved for coarser hair types where tip precision is less critical

Question 5

The 'timer' function on an electrolysis unit is specifically designed to control:

Accepted Answer

The duration of current flow during each individual probe insertion

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The total treatment session length for billing purposes

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The interval between consecutive insertions

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The warm-up period required before the unit can be used

Question 6

Electrolysis equipment should undergo formal preventive maintenance by a qualified technician:

Accepted Answer

At least annually, or per manufacturer recommendations, to verify electrical safety and output accuracy

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Only when visible damage or malfunction occurs

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Every five years as long as daily self-checks are performed

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Only when required by state licensing renewal

Question 7

What is the function of a 'rheostat' or 'potentiometer' in an older electrolysis unit?

Accepted Answer

To provide variable resistance for adjusting current intensity manually

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To convert AC mains power to DC galvanic current

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To oscillate current at radio frequencies for thermolysis

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To measure skin impedance before treatment begins