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Chapter 10 Facial Devices and Technology Flashcards

1
Q

How does dehydrated skin appear under a Wood’s lamp?

A

Light violet/purple

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2
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Which of the following is needed to maintain professional credibility?

A

Continued education about the latest methods in skin care

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3
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Sasha has a client with hypopigmentation. She discovers this by looking at the client’s skin under a Wood’s lamp. How does the client’s skin appear?

A

Blue-white or yellow-green

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4
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Mackenzie’s client asks for help with excess cell buildup, excess dirt, and excess oil. Which tool will Mackenzie use on her client?

A

Rotary brush

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5
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How can you prevent cross-contamination when using a paraffin wax heater?

A

Use a plastic sleeve

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6
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How often should you remove brushes from the rotary brush machine, wash them with soap and water, and immerse them in disinfectant per manufacturer recommendations?

A

After every client

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7
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Why should you avoid using tap water in steamers?

A

Calcium and mineral deposits in tap water might damage machinery.

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8
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What function does the rotary brush perform?

A

Light exfoliation

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9
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What is sebum transformed into via the chemical reaction of saponification?

A

Soap

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10
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What is NOT true of sinusoidal current?

A

Use on the scalp is contraindicated

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11
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What is a misting device used for facial treatments?

A

Spray machine

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12
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What is a heat effect that is used for permanent hair removal?

A

Thermolysis

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13
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What is the purpose of a vacuum machine?

A

Removing impurities and stimulating circulation

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14
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What type of light does a Wood’s lamp use?

A

Black light

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15
Q

When should you ask a client to get a doctor’s note?

A

If you have doubts about whether the client can have electrotherapy

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16
Q

Kimberly is about to begin using an electrical device on a client when she notices that the client is wearing jewelry. When should she have the client remove the jewelry?

A

Before beginning the procedure

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17
Q

Cassandra just ordered several new sets of mitts and boots for her spa. How should she clean them?

A

Wipe with a disinfectant after each use

18
Q

What do electric mitts and boots do?

A

Help lotion penetrate

19
Q

What is emulsified or liquefied during desincrustation?

A

Sebum and debris

20
Q

What is the term for the use of electronic devices for therapeutic benefits?

A

Electrotherapy

21
Q

What is NOT true of galvanic current?

A

It is contraindicated for the face

22
Q

What sort of effect is generated by a high-frequency machine?

A

Gentle warming/mid heat

23
Q

What are ions?

A

Atoms or molecules carrying an electrical charge

24
Q

What is ionization?

A

Process of separating a substance into ions

25
Q

Nichole is preparing her steamer and notices that steam is visible. What should she do?

A

Turn on the second switch (the ozone or vaporizer)

26
Q

Many of Maggie’s clients have requested that she use the steamer. What should Maggie do with her steamer after each use?

A

Clean and disinfect it

27
Q

What is NOT true about essential oils they relate to the process of using a steamer?

A

They should be deposited directly into the steamer’s water supply

28
Q

Rika is excited to use her new vacuum machine. She suggests it to a client to replace what treatment?

A

Massage

29
Q

Erica is cautious to avoid lifting her finger off the hold of a vacuum machine in order to avoid causing what kind of discomfort to her clients?

A

Pulling the skin

30
Q

What sort of storage is appropriate for vacuum-machine tips?

A

Covered

31
Q

Talya recommends desincrustation to a client. What type of skin does the client have?

A

Oily

32
Q

Where is an appropriate place to warm cotton pads and products?

A

Towel warmer

33
Q

How often should you clean the inside of the hot-towel cabinet with a topical disinfectant?

A

At the end of the day

34
Q

What should you do to the water catchment tray underneath the hot-towel cabinet’s caddy on a daily basis?

A

Empty, clean, and disinfect it

35
Q

What is the most common magnification for magnifying lamps, measured in diopters?

A

5

36
Q

What is NOT a common caused of eyestrain?

A

Steam in the treatment room

37
Q

What is sometimes known as a “loupe”?

A

Magnifying lamp

38
Q

When should you loosen the adjustment knobs on your magnifying lamp?

A

Whenever you move the arms

39
Q

What should you AVOID using on the lens of your magnifying lamp?

A

Paper products

40
Q

Abigail is about to purchase new equipment for her spa. Which of the following is NOT a consideration for her?

A

Cost to clients

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