LC - 4 - LASER SAFETY TEST WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025-2026 #16
What class is commonly used in esthetics and for medical purposes? - correct answer iv
(4)
What class is a fire hazard and can cause skin/eye injuries? - correct answer class iv (4)
Beam hazards - correct answer -ricochet
-cause eye injury
Non beam hazards - correct answer -direct contact
-cause skin burns, scars, pigmentation, and infections
What organizations provide guidelines of laser/safety training? - correct answer
american national standards institute (ansi)
What best describes the ansi safety regulations? - correct answer they are voluntary
standards by themselves, but are used as a reference by other agencies such as osha
and jcaho
Most surgical lasers are classified as which hazard class of laser (ansi)? - correct
answer class 4
How often are formal laser safety audits required to be conducted within a facility to be
in compliance with ansi recommendations? - correct answer every year
The nhz (nominal hazard zone) required that: - correct answer -all personnel wear
safety eyewear only when inside the nhz boundary
-all personnel must follow all control measures within the nhz
Who determines the boundaries of the nominal hazard zone - correct answer the laser
safety officer
Who determines for each state who's allowed to use lasers? - correct answer each
states education board
Why is it important to follow ansi guidelines? - correct answer for safe practice and
because osha can levy large fines for non-compliance
What are 2 requirements for the laser treatment controlled area? - correct answer -
safety eyewear must be made available upon entry to this room
-only authorized personnel are to enter this room
2025-2026 #16
What class is commonly used in esthetics and for medical purposes? - correct answer iv
(4)
What class is a fire hazard and can cause skin/eye injuries? - correct answer class iv (4)
Beam hazards - correct answer -ricochet
-cause eye injury
Non beam hazards - correct answer -direct contact
-cause skin burns, scars, pigmentation, and infections
What organizations provide guidelines of laser/safety training? - correct answer
american national standards institute (ansi)
What best describes the ansi safety regulations? - correct answer they are voluntary
standards by themselves, but are used as a reference by other agencies such as osha
and jcaho
Most surgical lasers are classified as which hazard class of laser (ansi)? - correct
answer class 4
How often are formal laser safety audits required to be conducted within a facility to be
in compliance with ansi recommendations? - correct answer every year
The nhz (nominal hazard zone) required that: - correct answer -all personnel wear
safety eyewear only when inside the nhz boundary
-all personnel must follow all control measures within the nhz
Who determines the boundaries of the nominal hazard zone - correct answer the laser
safety officer
Who determines for each state who's allowed to use lasers? - correct answer each
states education board
Why is it important to follow ansi guidelines? - correct answer for safe practice and
because osha can levy large fines for non-compliance
What are 2 requirements for the laser treatment controlled area? - correct answer -
safety eyewear must be made available upon entry to this room
-only authorized personnel are to enter this room
