Body Electrical Flashcards

1
Q

What range of low-frequency direct current does EMS treatment produce?

0-10Hz
10-120Hz
120-150Hz
25-300Hz

A

10-120Hz

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2
Q

What is the maximum time limit for a first body galvanic treatment?

20 minutes
15 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes

A

10 minutes

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3
Q

What is the recommended maximum percentage that a ventouse should be filled to during vacuum suction?

15%
18%
20%
23%

A

20%

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4
Q

Longitudinal, duplicate and split are all types of pads used in:

EMS (faradic)
Microcurrent
Iontophoresis
Desincrustation

A

EMS (faradic)

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5
Q

During a galvanic treatment, which of the following effects are created at the positive electrode?

Vasodilation, skin tightening, soothing of nerve endings
Vasodilation, stimulation of nerve endings, saponification
Vasoconstriction, skin tightening and soothing of nerve endings
Vasoconstriction, stimulation and soothing of nerve endings

A

Vasoconstriction, skin tightening and soothing of nerve endings

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6
Q

What is the purpose of an infrared lamp?

To help with lymphatic drainage
To relax muscles after exercise and treat injury
To relax muscles ready for passive exercise and to reduce the risk of injury
To cool muscles down before treatment and reduce the risk of injury

A

To relax muscles ready for passive exercise and to reduce the risk of injury

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7
Q

What is desincrustation?

Stimulation of lymphatic drainage
Removal of surface blockages and cleansing of the skin
Exfoliation an deep cleansing of the skin
Removal of blockages below the surface of the skin

A

Removal of surface blockages and cleansing of the skin

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8
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What does iontophoresis mean?

To degrease the skin
To push water-soluble products into the skin
To remove the stratum corneum
To perspire

A

To push water-soluble products into the skin

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9
Q

In which direction should a client perform body brushing at home?

In circular motions, towards the heart
in circular motions, away from the heart
In long sweeping motions, towards the heart
In short downwards motions

A

In circular motions, towards the heart

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10
Q

What is the spike applicator used for in a G5 treatment?

Effleurage of smaller, sensitive areas of the body
Vigorous massage to increase circulation
Deep petrissage to work on areas of tension
Vigorous massage on larger areas of the body

A

Vigorous massage to increase circulation

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