Facial Machines and Electricity Chp 17 Flashcards
the negative or positive state of an electric current is what?
polarity
when using a steamer, at what point should you turn on the ozone switch?
after steam is visible
what electrical term is abbreviated AC?
alternating current
the process of introducing water soluble products into the ski with the use of electrical current is known as what?
Iontophoresis
What does ozone consist of?
three oxygen atoms, created after lighting storms and has antiseptic properties
what forces acidic substances into deeper tissues using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole?
Cataphoresis
The term used for measuring the strength of an electric current is wat?
amperes
another name for tesla high frequency current is?
violet rays
an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the bodys natural electricity impulses is known as what?
micro current
a substance that does not easily transmit electr5icity is called what?
nonconductor or insulator
the unit that measures the pressure of force that pushes the flow of electrons forward through a conductor is what?
voltage
commonly used modalities in esthetics are tesla. micro current and what?
galvanic current
safety devices that prevent the over heating of electric wires are known as?
fuses and circuit breakers
the term used for measuring the resistance of an electric current is known as?
ohm
when are crock pots recommended to heat parrafin?
never
the terms used for measuring how much electric energy is being used in 1 second is known as what?
watt
an apparatus that conducts the electric current from the machine to the clients skin is called?
an electrode
the distance between 2 successive peaks of electromagnetic waves is known as?
wave lengths
every time you steam you should do what?
wipe down the outside of the glass with high level disinfectant
what can result from using tap water in your steamer?
mineral deposits
the facial machine that cleans the skin is called?
high frequency
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?
directly on the skin
when using a woods lamp, the room must be?
completely dark
what does galvanic current do for the skin?
aids in the penetration of products