Facial Machines and Electricity Chp 17

Question 1

the negative or positive state of an electric current is what?

Answer 1

polarity

Question 2

when using a steamer, at what point should you turn on the ozone switch?

Answer 2

after steam is visible

Question 3

what electrical term is abbreviated AC?

Answer 3

alternating current

Question 4

the process of introducing water soluble products into the ski with the use of electrical current is known as what?

Answer 4

Iontophoresis

Question 5

What does ozone consist of?

Answer 5

three oxygen atoms, created after lighting storms and has antiseptic properties

Question 6

what forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole?

Answer 6

Cataphoresis

Question 7

The term used for measuring the strength of an electric current is wat?

Answer 7

amperes

Question 8

another name for tesla high frequency current is?

Answer 8

violet rays

Question 9

an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the bodys natural electricity impulses is known as what?

Answer 9

micro current

Question 10

a substance that does not easily transmit electr5icity is called what?

Answer 10

nonconductor or insulator

Question 11

the unit that measures the pressure of force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor is what?

Answer 11

voltage

Question 12

commonly used modalities in esthetics are tesla. micro current and what?

Answer 12

galvanic current

Question 13

safety devices that prevent the over heating of electric wires are known as?

Answer 13

fuses and circuit breakers

Question 14

the term used for measuring the resistance of an electric current is known as?

Answer 14

ohm

Question 15

when are crock pots recommended to heat parrafin?

Answer 15

never

Question 16

the terms used for measuring how much electric energy is being used in 1 second is known as what?

Answer 16

watt

Question 17

an apparatus that conducts the electric current from the machine to the clients skin is called?

Answer 17

an electrode

Question 18

the distance between 2 successive peaks of electromagnetic waves is known as?

Answer 18

wave lengths

Question 19

every time you steam you should do what?

Answer 19

wipe down the outside of the glass with high level disinfectant

Question 20

what can result from using tap water in your steamer?

Answer 20

mineral deposits

Question 21

the facial machine that cleans the skin is called?

Answer 21

high frequency

Question 22

when performing desincrustation, before you turn on the galvanic current, you should make sure the electrode you will use on the clients face s what?

Answer 22

directly on the skin

Question 23

when using a woods lamp, the room must be?

Answer 23

completely dark

Question 24

what does galvanic current do for the skin?

Answer 24

aids in the penetration of products

Question 25

what does the term “diopters” mean to an esthetician?

Answer 25

the power of magnification

Question 26

a thick corny layer appears how in the woods lamp?

Answer 26

white fluorescence

Question 27

when using a lucas sprayer, how full should it be?

Answer 27

3/4th full

Question 28

when using a woods lamp, dehydrated skin appears how?

Answer 28

light violet

Question 29

the primary purpose of a rotary brush is what?

Answer 29

to lightly exfoliate the skin and assist in the cleansing process

Question 30

what type of current is used by the high frequency machine?

Answer 30

sinusoidal

Question 31

healthy skin appears how in a woods lamp?

Answer 31

blue-white

Question 32

what is another name for magnifying lamp?

Answer 32

loupe/loop

Question 33

people who suffer from epilepsy or chronic migraines, pregnant or wearing braces should never?

Answer 33

should not have galvanic treatment

Question 34

warm paraffin is what for dry skin?

Answer 34

hydrating

Question 35

the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits is?

Answer 35

electrotherapy

Question 36

filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems is a?

Answer 36

woods lamp

Question 37

what suctions first and impurities?

Answer 37

a vacuum

Question 38

what causes an alkaline r4eactionn to soften follicles for deep cleansing

Answer 38

deincrusatation

Question 39

electric current used to introduce water soluble products into the skin is called

Answer 39

iontophoresis

Question 40

what is used to apply a very fine mist of plant extracts, herb teas, fresheners and astringents

Answer 40

lucas sprayer