Chapter 10 Facial Devices and Technology Flashcards
How does dehydrated skin appear under a Wood’s lamp?
Light violet/purple
Which of the following is needed to maintain professional credibility?
Continued education about the latest methods in skin care
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?
Blue-white or yellow-green
Mackenzie’s client asks for help with excess cell buildup, excess dirt, and excess oil. Which tool will Mackenzie use on her client?
Rotary brush
How can you prevent cross-contamination when using a paraffin wax heater?
Use a plastic sleeve
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?
After every client
Why should you avoid using tap water in steamers?
Calcium and mineral deposits in tap water might damage machinery.
What function does the rotary brush perform?
Light exfoliation
What is sebum transformed into via the chemical reaction of saponification?
Soap
What is NOT true of sinusoidal current?
Use on the scalp is contraindicated
What is a misting device used for facial treatments?
Spray machine
What is a heat effect that is used for permanent hair removal?
Thermolysis
What is the purpose of a vacuum machine?
Removing impurities and stimulating circulation
What type of light does a Wood’s lamp use?
Black light
When should you ask a client to get a doctor’s note?
If you have doubts about whether the client can have electrotherapy
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?
Before beginning the procedure
Cassandra just ordered several new sets of mitts and boots for her spa. How should she clean them?
Wipe with a disinfectant after each use
What do electric mitts and boots do?
Help lotion penetrate
What is emulsified or liquefied during desincrustation?
Sebum and debris
What is the term for the use of electronic devices for therapeutic benefits?
Electrotherapy
What is NOT true of galvanic current?
It is contraindicated for the face
What sort of effect is generated by a high-frequency machine?
Gentle warming/mid heat
What are ions?
Atoms or molecules carrying an electrical charge
What is ionization?
Process of separating a substance into ions
Nichole is preparing her steamer and notices that steam is visible. What should she do?
Turn on the second switch (the ozone or vaporizer)
Many of Maggie’s clients have requested that she use the steamer. What should Maggie do with her steamer after each use?
Clean and disinfect it
What is NOT true about essential oils they relate to the process of using a steamer?
They should be deposited directly into the steamer’s water supply
Rika is excited to use her new vacuum machine. She suggests it to a client to replace what treatment?
Massage
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?
Pulling the skin
What sort of storage is appropriate for vacuum-machine tips?
Covered
Talya recommends desincrustation to a client. What type of skin does the client have?
Oily
Where is an appropriate place to warm cotton pads and products?
Towel warmer
How often should you clean the inside of the hot-towel cabinet with a topical disinfectant?
At the end of the day
What should you do to the water catchment tray underneath the hot-towel cabinet’s caddy on a daily basis?
Empty, clean, and disinfect it
What is the most common magnification for magnifying lamps, measured in diopters?
5
What is NOT a common caused of eyestrain?
Steam in the treatment room
What is sometimes known as a “loupe”?
Magnifying lamp
When should you loosen the adjustment knobs on your magnifying lamp?
Whenever you move the arms
What should you AVOID using on the lens of your magnifying lamp?
Paper products
Abigail is about to purchase new equipment for her spa. Which of the following is NOT a consideration for her?
Cost to clients
