Facial Machines and Electricity Chp 17 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

polarity

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2
Q

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

A

after steam is visible

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3
Q

what electrical term is abbreviated AC?

A

alternating current

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4
Q

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

A

Iontophoresis

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5
Q

What does ozone consist of?

A

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

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6
Q

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

A

Cataphoresis

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7
Q

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

A

amperes

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8
Q

another name for tesla high frequency current is?

A

violet rays

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9
Q

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

A

micro current

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10
Q

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

A

nonconductor or insulator

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11
Q

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

A

voltage

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12
Q

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

A

galvanic current

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13
Q

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

A

fuses and circuit breakers

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14
Q

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

A

ohm

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15
Q

when are crock pots recommended to heat parrafin?

A

never

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16
Q

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

A

watt

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17
Q

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

A

an electrode

18
Q

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

A

wave lengths

19
Q

every time you steam you should do what?

A

wipe down the outside of the glass with high level disinfectant

20
Q

what can result from using tap water in your steamer?

A

mineral deposits

21
Q

the facial machine that cleans the skin is called?

A

high frequency

22
Q

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?

A

directly on the skin

23
Q

when using a woods lamp, the room must be?

A

completely dark

24
Q

what does galvanic current do for the skin?

A

aids in the penetration of products

25
what does the term "diopters" mean to an esthetician?
the power of magnification
26
a thick corny layer appears how in the woods lamp?
white fluorescence
27
when using a lucas sprayer, how full should it be?
3/4th full
28
when using a woods lamp, dehydrated skin appears how?
light violet
29
the primary purpose of a rotary brush is what?
to lightly exfoliate the skin and assist in the cleansing process
30
what type of current is used by the high frequency machine?
sinusoidal
31
healthy skin appears how in a woods lamp?
blue-white
32
what is another name for magnifying lamp?
loupe/loop
33
people who suffer from epilepsy or chronic migraines, pregnant or wearing braces should never?
should not have galvanic treatment
34
warm paraffin is what for dry skin?
hydrating
35
the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits is?
electrotherapy
36
filtered black light used to illuminate fungi, bacterial disorders, pigmentation problems is a?
woods lamp
37
what suctions first and impurities?
a vacuum
38
what causes an alkaline r4eactionn to soften follicles for deep cleansing
deincrusatation
39
electric current used to introduce water soluble products into the skin is called
iontophoresis
40
what is used to apply a very fine mist of plant extracts, herb teas, fresheners and astringents
lucas sprayer