Foundations-Ch7 Electricity & Electrical Safety

Question 1

active electrode

Answer 1

Electrode of an electrotherapy device that is used in the area to be treated

Question 2

alternating current

Answer 2

Abbreviated as AC; rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction; produced by mechanical means and changes directions 60 times per second

Question 3

Ampere

Answer 3

Abbreviated as A and also known as amp (AMP); unit that measures the strength of an electric current

Question 4

Anaphoresis

Answer 4

Process of infusing an alkaline (negative) product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole

Question 5

Anode

Answer 5

Positive electrode of an electrotherapy device; the anode is usually red and is marked with a P or a plus (+) sign