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Review Questions V Chapter 6/11 Flashcards

1
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What is the form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes?

A

Electricity

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A material that does NOT allow a current to pass through it is an?

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Insulator

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3
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An electrical path that is broken is called an?

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Open circuit

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4
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What type of shock passes through a small part of the body, and can cause burns and muscle contractions?

A

Local Shock

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5
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Which is the resistance to the motion of the electrons though a conductor?

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Ohm’s rating

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6
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What are the two conditions that must exist for electrical current to be produced?

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A source and closed path must be present

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7
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In the event that a fire results from an overload, the aesthetician should NEVER:

A

Turn of the circuit

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8
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Human contact with an electric current causes an?

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Electrical shock

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9
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What movement of electricity along a path called a conductor?

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Electric current

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10
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How many milliamperes equal one ampere?

A

1000

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11
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The rate at which energy is used is measured in what units?

A

Kilowatts

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12
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What is the technical term for any appliance that requires electricity in order to work?

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Load

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13
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A path on which the electricity leaves the source and travels to an appliance is called a?

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Closed path

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14
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A closed path is also referred to as a?

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Circuit

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15
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When electrical appliances are not in use, what precautions should not be taken?

A

Submerge appliance in water

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16
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Material that allows electricity to flow through it easily is called a?

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Conductor

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17
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A measure of the electricity energy being used is called?

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Watt

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18
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Which term is a unit of electric pressure?

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Volt

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19
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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?

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Alternating current

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20
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Which term indicates that an appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified in the instructions?

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Underwriter’s Laboratory rating

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21
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Watt

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Measures how much energy is being used

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22
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What can occur any time a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load?

A

Short circuit

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23
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Direct current is changed to alternating current by using?

A

Converter

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24
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The situation when more electrical current is flowing through a line than it is designed to carry is?

A

Overload

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25
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Which material does NOT allow a current to pass through it?

A

Plastic

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26
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Uses light and magnification to assist in thoroughly analysing skin and highlighting various facial skin conditions:

A

A Wood’s lamp

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27
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Which skin care item is electrically heated and slipped onto the hands and/or feet to help a product penetrate deeper into the skin?

A

Treatment mittens and booties

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28
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What skin care machine features a combination of different electrical units in one piece of equipment?

A

Multi-function machine

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29
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The benefits of using an electric mask include?

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Softening the skin
Moisturising dry skin
Deepening product penetration

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30
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Which machines is used to perform an aggressive exfoliating procedure that requires advanced training?

A

Microdermabrasion machine

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31
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Electric containers that melt blocks of paraffin wax for use in face, hand, foot and body treatments are called?

A

Paraffin heating units

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32
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Warm, moist towels used to remove products from the skin are kept in what containers?

A

Hot towel cabinets

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33
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Estheticians should practice all precautions when using Lucas Spray machine:

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Hold handle only while operating machine
Check water level periodically
Turn off the machine, then remove the tube from beaker

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34
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What type of skin is effectively treated by using heated paraffin?

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Dry skin

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35
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Since a watt is small unit of energy, power companies describe watt usage in?

A

Kilowatt hours

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36
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NOT a temporary hair removal method:

A

Laser hair removal

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37
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Method of electrolysis?

A

Blend
Galvanic
Thermolysis

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38
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Which electrolysis methods consist of a combination of Galvanic and short wave current?

A

Blend method

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39
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Which procedures uses an intense pulsed light beam that creates a burst of energy to destroy hair bulbs with minimal scarring?

A

Photo-epilation

40
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The phase of the service during which the aesthetician ensures client satisfaction and understanding is called?

A

Completion

41
Q

The electrolysis treatment offering the best results to clients with excessive or resistant hair growth is known as which methods?

A

Blend method

42
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Which products should be applied to areas surrounding hair that will be removed to prevent the chemical from seeping into unwanted areas?

A

Petroleum jelly

43
Q

How long prior to a waxing service should the client cease shaving the area to be waxed?

A

Two to four weeks

44
Q

How long is the current usually applied during a Galvanic electrolysis treatment?

A

30 seconds to 2.5 minutes

45
Q

Phases of the hair life cycle?

A

Telogen
Anagen
Catagen

46
Q

The results of which hair removal service last only 24 to 48 hours?

A

Shaving

47
Q

How long do the results of sugaring method of hair removal generally last?

A

4 to 6 weeks

48
Q

A unit of electric resistance is an?

A

Ohm

49
Q

Which terms defines a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

A

Generator

50
Q

Which is NOT a contraindication for electrolysis treatments?

A

Low blood pressure

51
Q

What is the name of a painless method of temporary hair removal that dissolves hair at skin level?

A

Chemical depilatory

52
Q

Which of the methods of hair removal requires the technician to insert a small needle into each hair follicle?

A

Electrolysis

53
Q

What term refers to eyelash hair?

A

Cilia

54
Q

During which phase of the life cycle of hair does the hair disconnect from the papilla?

A

Catagen

55
Q

Waxing contraindications , which condition is considered highly contagious?

A

Active Herpes

56
Q

Which safety devices breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?

A

Circuit breaker

57
Q

To prevent irreparable damage to the client while performing any type of electrolysis, an aesthetician much?

A

Receive proper training

58
Q

Which type of shock passes through the nervous system causing the heart to stop, breathing to cease and the muscles to convulse?

A

General shock

59
Q

Where should the wax NEVER be applied?

A

Nipples

60
Q

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?

A

Threading

61
Q

Which is thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body after puberty?

A

Terminal

62
Q

Identifies how photo epilation works:

A

An intense pulsed light beam is used to destroy the hair bulbs

63
Q

A material that does NOT allow a current to pass through it is an?

A

Insulator

64
Q

Protocols of fire prevention EXCEPT?

A

Using frayed and exposed wires

65
Q

When Performing a chemical depilatory service, what steps would occur first?

A

Perform a patch test

66
Q

What stage is hair in when it is destroyed by waxing?

A

Anagen Stage

67
Q

Which measurements is a unit of electric strength?

A

Amp

68
Q

Which rating indicates the number of electrons flowing through a particular line?

A

Amp Rating

69
Q

In the event that a fire results from an overload, should NEVER?

A

Extinguish the fire with water

70
Q

The term used to identify soft, downy hair found on the body at birth is?

A

Lanugo

71
Q

Excessive hair growth that is genetically determined and can occur in both men and women is called?

A

Hypertrichosis

72
Q

Which products sanitises skin prior to the service and removes buildup on the body from deodorants, body lotions and oils?

A

Antiseptic preparation

73
Q

Which items is able to change alternating current to direct current?

A

Rectifier

74
Q

The hair follicle is rooted in what locations?

A

Dermal papilla bulb

75
Q

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?

A

Hirsutism

76
Q

What are the two conditions that must exist for electrical current to be produced?

A

A source and closed path must be present

77
Q

What is the main function of a hair growth retardant?

A

Sows the growth of hair after waxing

78
Q

Statements about hair that is NOT true?

A

Hair continues to grow after death

79
Q

Hair that grows on the scalp is referred to by what term?

A

Capilli

80
Q

Laser treatment works best on hair that is in what stage?

A

Anagen stage

81
Q

Galvanic electrolysis is also known as?

A

The “Multiple-needle” process

82
Q

An autoimmune disease in which a body’s immune system is impaired or begins to fight against itself is called?

A

Lupus

83
Q

Sebaceous glands are attached to which components of the skin?

A

Hair follicles

84
Q

Which is NOT guideline for minimising side effects after the waxing service?

A

Apply fragrant oil over the waxed areas

85
Q

The thin, soft, unpigmented hair covering the body?

A

Vellus

86
Q

What is the thermolysis method also called?

A

High frequency/short wave method

87
Q

What is the first and longest phase where hair actively grows called?

A

Anagen

88
Q

Clients who are not good candidates for laser hair removal include those with:

A

White or fray hair

89
Q

The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin is called?

A

Electrotherapy

90
Q

Eyebrow hair is called?

A

Supercilia

91
Q

What is the ideal for small areas and thinner, more sensitive skin?

A

Hard wax

92
Q

A three wire system designed to protect the user during the operation of appliances is a?

A

Grounding wire

93
Q

Which is NOT a guideline for safety and sanitation during waxing procedures?

A

Reuse wax and redid application spatulas

94
Q

Which indicates the number of cycles per second that a generator alternates current?

A

Hertz rating

95
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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?

A

Alternating current

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