Second Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

Almost everything in your salon/spa that assists you with your daily tasks could be considered a:

A

Machine

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2
Q

Which of the following is NOT a way for heat to be transferred from one object to another?

A

Phoresis

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3
Q

The thermal breakdown of the skin caused by intense heat is called:

A

Pyrolysis

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4
Q

A mechanical effect can be achieved by all of the following devices, except:

A

Steamer

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5
Q

The effect that is created when an electric current travels through a solid electrode and liquid conductor in order to produce stimulating or calming effects is called:

A

Electrochemical

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6
Q

The use of electricity for therapeutic purposes is called:

A

Electrotherapy

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7
Q

Galvanic, faradic, and pulsed DC fall under what type of current?

A

Direct

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8
Q

Which of the following is a type of alternating current?

A

Sinusoidal

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9
Q

The length of time that current is flowing is known as:

A

Pulse

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10
Q

The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum humans can see is known as:

A

Visible light

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11
Q

Which of the following statements is true of visible light?

A

Waves hit an object and are either absorbed or reflected

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12
Q

White light is referred to as:

A

Combination light

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13
Q

Which type of light can be broken into its individual wavelengths by a prism?

A

White

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14
Q

The wavelengths that produce the longest waves of the visible spectrum are:

A

Red

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15
Q

Which of the following statements is true about fluorescent lighting?

A

Is an economical and long-lasting light source

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16
Q

Depending on its design, which type of light can create blue or cool tones?

A

Fluorescent

17
Q

A salón/spa owner wants to balance the tones of light inside. Which type of light would likely be incorporated?

A

Incandescent

18
Q

Incandescent light normally produces what color tones in the objects it lights?

A

Redder tones

19
Q

Which light source is close to being adopted as the mainstream light source?

A

LED

20
Q

Which of the following descriptions is a benefit of using infrared light during a facial?

A

Increased circulation

21
Q

The minimum distance an infrared lamp must be placed from the clients face during a facial is:

A

30”

22
Q

During infrared facial treatments; always cover and protect the clients:

A

Eyes

23
Q

Small doses of ultraviolet light may help the body produce:

A

Vitamin D

24
Q

Which type of light can kill bacteria that cause skin infections?

A

Ultraviolet light

25
Q

Collagen and elastin fibers in the skin can be destroyed by what type of UV light?

A

UVA

26
Q

All of the following factors contribute to UV exposure ,except?

A

Body mass

27
Q

Rubbing the palms of your hands together to warm them is an example of a mechanical effect.

A

False

28
Q

Esthetics electrotherapy devices improve the skins appearance by stimulation, product application enhancement and deep cleansing.

A

True