6.2 Electrotherapy In Esthetics

Question 1

The only constant direct current of low voltage and high amperage that produces an electrochemical effect is identified as

Answer 1

Galvanic current

Question 2

Which type of alternating current can be adjusted to different voltage to produce heat

Answer 2

High frequency

Question 3

Which of the following is an alternating current that is interrupted to produce a mechanical, non- chemical reaction

Answer 3

Faradic current

Question 4

An alternating current that penetrates more deeply and can provide greater stimulation to the treated area than a faradic current is called

Answer 4

Sinusoidal current

Question 5

The transfer of heat via direct contact is

Answer 5

Conduction

Question 6

A form of thermal energy is which the transfer of heat is via liquid or gas is called

Answer 6

Convection

Question 7

What effect does a rotating brush produce

Answer 7

Mechanical

Question 8

What is the term used to describe the effect created when current travels through a water based solution and onto the body

Answer 8

Electrochemical effect

Question 9

T or F: Tesla is the direct current used in electrotherapy treatment

Answer 9

False

Question 10

T or F: cataphoresis uses a positive electrode to force acidic solutions into the skin without breaking the skin

Answer 10

True

Question 11

T or F: treatment with light rays is called light therapy

Answer 11

True

Question 12

T or F: the chemical breakdown of the skin caused by intense heat is called vaporizing

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Which type of light can create blue or cool tones

Answer 13

Fluorescent

Question 14

Which of the following types of light has the shortest wavelength

Answer 14

Ultraviolet

Question 15

Overexposed to what type of light can result in skin cancer

Answer 15

Ultraviolet