Review Questions V Chapter 6/11 Flashcards
What is the form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes?
Electricity
A material that does NOT allow a current to pass through it is an?
Insulator
An electrical path that is broken is called an?
Open circuit
What type of shock passes through a small part of the body, and can cause burns and muscle contractions?
Local Shock
Which is the resistance to the motion of the electrons though a conductor?
Ohm’s rating
What are the two conditions that must exist for electrical current to be produced?
A source and closed path must be present
In the event that a fire results from an overload, the aesthetician should NEVER:
Turn of the circuit
Human contact with an electric current causes an?
Electrical shock
What movement of electricity along a path called a conductor?
Electric current
How many milliamperes equal one ampere?
1000
The rate at which energy is used is measured in what units?
Kilowatts
What is the technical term for any appliance that requires electricity in order to work?
Load
A path on which the electricity leaves the source and travels to an appliance is called a?
Closed path
A closed path is also referred to as a?
Circuit
When electrical appliances are not in use, what precautions should not be taken?
Submerge appliance in water
Material that allows electricity to flow through it easily is called a?
Conductor
A measure of the electricity energy being used is called?
Watt
Which term is a unit of electric pressure?
Volt
A rapid oscillating current that alternates back and forth, allowing electrons to flow first in one direction and then in the other is referred to as an?
Alternating current
Which term indicates that an appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified in the instructions?
Underwriter’s Laboratory rating
Watt
Measures how much energy is being used
What can occur any time a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load?
Short circuit
Direct current is changed to alternating current by using?
Converter
The situation when more electrical current is flowing through a line than it is designed to carry is?
Overload
Which material does NOT allow a current to pass through it?
Plastic
Uses light and magnification to assist in thoroughly analysing skin and highlighting various facial skin conditions:
A Wood’s lamp
Which skin care item is electrically heated and slipped onto the hands and/or feet to help a product penetrate deeper into the skin?
Treatment mittens and booties
What skin care machine features a combination of different electrical units in one piece of equipment?
Multi-function machine
The benefits of using an electric mask include?
Softening the skin
Moisturising dry skin
Deepening product penetration
Which machines is used to perform an aggressive exfoliating procedure that requires advanced training?
Microdermabrasion machine
Electric containers that melt blocks of paraffin wax for use in face, hand, foot and body treatments are called?
Paraffin heating units
Warm, moist towels used to remove products from the skin are kept in what containers?
Hot towel cabinets
Estheticians should practice all precautions when using Lucas Spray machine:
Hold handle only while operating machine
Check water level periodically
Turn off the machine, then remove the tube from beaker
What type of skin is effectively treated by using heated paraffin?
Dry skin
Since a watt is small unit of energy, power companies describe watt usage in?
Kilowatt hours
NOT a temporary hair removal method:
Laser hair removal
Method of electrolysis?
Blend
Galvanic
Thermolysis
Which electrolysis methods consist of a combination of Galvanic and short wave current?
Blend method
Which procedures uses an intense pulsed light beam that creates a burst of energy to destroy hair bulbs with minimal scarring?
Photo-epilation
The phase of the service during which the aesthetician ensures client satisfaction and understanding is called?
Completion
The electrolysis treatment offering the best results to clients with excessive or resistant hair growth is known as which methods?
Blend method
Which products should be applied to areas surrounding hair that will be removed to prevent the chemical from seeping into unwanted areas?
Petroleum jelly
How long prior to a waxing service should the client cease shaving the area to be waxed?
Two to four weeks
How long is the current usually applied during a Galvanic electrolysis treatment?
30 seconds to 2.5 minutes
Phases of the hair life cycle?
Telogen
Anagen
Catagen
The results of which hair removal service last only 24 to 48 hours?
Shaving
How long do the results of sugaring method of hair removal generally last?
4 to 6 weeks
A unit of electric resistance is an?
Ohm
Which terms defines a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?
Generator
Which is NOT a contraindication for electrolysis treatments?
Low blood pressure
What is the name of a painless method of temporary hair removal that dissolves hair at skin level?
Chemical depilatory
Which of the methods of hair removal requires the technician to insert a small needle into each hair follicle?
Electrolysis
What term refers to eyelash hair?
Cilia
During which phase of the life cycle of hair does the hair disconnect from the papilla?
Catagen
Waxing contraindications , which condition is considered highly contagious?
Active Herpes
Which safety devices breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?
Circuit breaker
To prevent irreparable damage to the client while performing any type of electrolysis, an aesthetician much?
Receive proper training
Which type of shock passes through the nervous system causing the heart to stop, breathing to cease and the muscles to convulse?
General shock
Where should the wax NEVER be applied?
Nipples
What is the name of an ancient hair removal method that utilises a 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface and services?
Threading
Which is thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body after puberty?
Terminal
Identifies how photo epilation works:
An intense pulsed light beam is used to destroy the hair bulbs
A material that does NOT allow a current to pass through it is an?
Insulator
Protocols of fire prevention EXCEPT?
Using frayed and exposed wires
When Performing a chemical depilatory service, what steps would occur first?
Perform a patch test
What stage is hair in when it is destroyed by waxing?
Anagen Stage
Which measurements is a unit of electric strength?
Amp
Which rating indicates the number of electrons flowing through a particular line?
Amp Rating
In the event that a fire results from an overload, should NEVER?
Extinguish the fire with water
The term used to identify soft, downy hair found on the body at birth is?
Lanugo
Excessive hair growth that is genetically determined and can occur in both men and women is called?
Hypertrichosis
Which products sanitises skin prior to the service and removes buildup on the body from deodorants, body lotions and oils?
Antiseptic preparation
Which items is able to change alternating current to direct current?
Rectifier
The hair follicle is rooted in what locations?
Dermal papilla bulb
What is caused by hormonal imbalances, and typically affects women by causing dark hair to grow in areas such as face, arms, legs and back?
Hirsutism
What are the two conditions that must exist for electrical current to be produced?
A source and closed path must be present
What is the main function of a hair growth retardant?
Sows the growth of hair after waxing
Statements about hair that is NOT true?
Hair continues to grow after death
Hair that grows on the scalp is referred to by what term?
Capilli
Laser treatment works best on hair that is in what stage?
Anagen stage
Galvanic electrolysis is also known as?
The “Multiple-needle” process
An autoimmune disease in which a body’s immune system is impaired or begins to fight against itself is called?
Lupus
Sebaceous glands are attached to which components of the skin?
Hair follicles
Which is NOT guideline for minimising side effects after the waxing service?
Apply fragrant oil over the waxed areas
The thin, soft, unpigmented hair covering the body?
Vellus
What is the thermolysis method also called?
High frequency/short wave method
What is the first and longest phase where hair actively grows called?
Anagen
Clients who are not good candidates for laser hair removal include those with:
White or fray hair
The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin is called?
Electrotherapy
Eyebrow hair is called?
Supercilia
What is the ideal for small areas and thinner, more sensitive skin?
Hard wax
A three wire system designed to protect the user during the operation of appliances is a?
Grounding wire
Which is NOT a guideline for safety and sanitation during waxing procedures?
Reuse wax and redid application spatulas
Which indicates the number of cycles per second that a generator alternates current?
Hertz rating
A rapid oscillating current that alternates back and forth, allowing electrons to flow first in one direction and then in the other is referred to as an?
Alternating current
