Chapter 23 Quiz Laser

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

5 point(s)

Your new client fills out her health history indicating that she was in a tanning bed yesterday to get ready for the prom tonite. She really wants you to get rid of the obvious sun damage before she goes to the prom and promises that she has had IPL before with no problems. Because she is a Fitzpatrick Skin Type IV, you decide to play it safe and do test spots. Is this appropriate and safe? Select ALL the answers that have reasons listed that have correct support that answer.

No, she is going to the prom in a few hours and it is not worth even risking test spots this close to a major event
Yes, you want her to look her best so if you do the test spots and if they look ok in an hour, you will be able to perform the treatment and remove the sun damage
No, but even if you could do the test spots and then the treatment, the clinical endpoint actually makes the sun damage appear darker temporarily until the epidermis turns over
No, her tanning bed exposure yesterday is too risky even for test spots, with increased risk as she is a skin type IV
Yes, the fact that she has had IPL before without a problem and shows no sign of burning from her tanning bed session yesterday indicates that she is a great candidate for test spots
Yes, you inquired further and found out that she is 18, kept her bikini top and bottom on during this and every other time she goes into the sun. While you are not going to perform the IPL treatment today, you find out that she drove an hour to see you. After explaining the risks and benefits of doing test spots, she asks if she can at least get started. You set your machine for the least aggressive treatment settings. You have her pull down her bikini and fire one small test spot on an area that is not in contact with the tan skin. You explain that this 24 hour test spot helps you know your settings for her next visit where, if she stays out of the sun for the next month, will be in one month to do a 1 hour test spot on her face and then, if there are no adverse reactions, you may consider beginning her photofacial treatments. You ask her if she has any other major events coming up as the treatment makes the existing sun damage look worse before it exfoliates. She advises that she will be graduating high school and is having a huge party graduation night. You decide to move her appointment to two days after the party.

Question 2 of 6

2. Question

1 point(s)

Based on the entirety of the lesson, All of the following EXCEPT ONE are not considered intentional primary clinical endpoints for photofacial IPL treatments. Choose the EXCEPTION

swelling of tissue
pigmented lesions turn darker
blistering of the skin
hyperpigmentation

Question 3 of 6

3. Question

1 point(s)

(A) Valid consequence(s) of _________ treatment include(s), with sun exposure ____________________. CHOOSE ALL THAT ARE CORRECT

laser permanent hair reduction, the hair grows back
IPL photofacial, sun damage may appear again in the treatment area
IPL photofacial, they may blister
IPL photofacial, they may worsen their melasma (assuming they have that)
virtually all cosmetic light based therapies, the client reduces the risk of adverse outcomes by the practitioner ensuring that the client wears sunscreen.

Question 4 of 6

4. Question

1 point(s)

One of the unintended but beneficial capabilities of IPL photofacial is it helps combat auto immune disorders such as lupus. The treatment “kills two birds with one stone” by decreasing the appearance of lupus on the face as well as reducing some of the other symptoms.

false
true

Question 5 of 6

5. Question

1 point(s)

Because the cold keeps the skin from reacting, it is permissible to ski a week after an IPL photofacial treatment.

true
false

Question 6 of 6

6. Question

1 point(s)

The following are all considered good practice when a client has a dark mole in an IPL photofacial treatment area EXCEPT. Choose the EXCEPTION.

Have the client consult with a dermatologist or PCP
IPL was designed to safely remove dark pigment. As long as the mole doesn’t have an irregular shape, cautious use of the IPL will lift the pigment without risk.
ask the client about the mole
If the mole is small enough, cover the mole with fireproof tape and perform the treatment.
Document on the client chart the position, size and color of the mole at least yearly.
Take a photograph of the mole.