Chapter 10 Facial Devices and Technology

Question 1

How does dehydrated skin appear under a Wood’s lamp?

Answer 1

Light violet/purple

Question 2

Which of the following is needed to maintain professional credibility?

Answer 2

Continued education about the latest methods in skin care

Question 3

Sasha has a client with hypopigmentation. She discovers this by looking at the client’s skin under a Wood’s lamp. How does the client’s skin appear?

Answer 3

Blue-white or yellow-green

Question 4

Mackenzie’s client asks for help with excess cell buildup, excess dirt, and excess oil. Which tool will Mackenzie use on her client?

Answer 4

Rotary brush

Question 5

How can you prevent cross-contamination when using a paraffin wax heater?

Answer 5

Use a plastic sleeve

Question 6

How often should you remove brushes from the rotary brush machine, wash them with soap and water, and immerse them in disinfectant per manufacturer recommendations?

Answer 6

After every client

Question 7

Why should you avoid using tap water in steamers?

Answer 7

Calcium and mineral deposits in tap water might damage machinery.

Question 8

What function does the rotary brush perform?

Answer 8

Light exfoliation

Question 9

What is sebum transformed into via the chemical reaction of saponification?

Answer 9

Soap

Question 10

What is NOT true of sinusoidal current?

Answer 10

Use on the scalp is contraindicated

Question 11

What is a misting device used for facial treatments?

Answer 11

Spray machine

Question 12

What is a heat effect that is used for permanent hair removal?

Answer 12

Thermolysis

Question 13

What is the purpose of a vacuum machine?

Answer 13

Removing impurities and stimulating circulation

Question 14

What type of light does a Wood’s lamp use?

Answer 14

Black light

Question 15

When should you ask a client to get a doctor’s note?

Answer 15

If you have doubts about whether the client can have electrotherapy

Question 16

Kimberly is about to begin using an electrical device on a client when she notices that the client is wearing jewelry. When should she have the client remove the jewelry?

Answer 16

Before beginning the procedure

Question 17

Cassandra just ordered several new sets of mitts and boots for her spa. How should she clean them?

Answer 17

Wipe with a disinfectant after each use

Question 18

What do electric mitts and boots do?

Answer 18

Help lotion penetrate

Question 19

What is emulsified or liquefied during desincrustation?

Answer 19

Sebum and debris

Question 20

What is the term for the use of electronic devices for therapeutic benefits?

Answer 20

Electrotherapy

Question 21

What is NOT true of galvanic current?

Answer 21

It is contraindicated for the face

Question 22

What sort of effect is generated by a high-frequency machine?

Answer 22

Gentle warming/mid heat

Question 23

What are ions?

Answer 23

Atoms or molecules carrying an electrical charge

Question 24

What is ionization?

Answer 24

Process of separating a substance into ions

Question 25

Nichole is preparing her steamer and notices that steam is visible. What should she do?

Answer 25

Turn on the second switch (the ozone or vaporizer)

Question 26

Many of Maggie's clients have requested that she use the steamer. What should Maggie do with her steamer after each use?

Answer 26

Clean and disinfect it

Question 27

What is NOT true about essential oils they relate to the process of using a steamer?

Answer 27

They should be deposited directly into the steamer's water supply

Question 28

Rika is excited to use her new vacuum machine. She suggests it to a client to replace what treatment?

Answer 28

Massage

Question 29

Erica is cautious to avoid lifting her finger off the hold of a vacuum machine in order to avoid causing what kind of discomfort to her clients?

Answer 29

Pulling the skin

Question 30

What sort of storage is appropriate for vacuum-machine tips?

Answer 30

Covered

Question 31

Talya recommends desincrustation to a client. What type of skin does the client have?

Answer 31

Oily

Question 32

Where is an appropriate place to warm cotton pads and products?

Answer 32

Towel warmer

Question 33

How often should you clean the inside of the hot-towel cabinet with a topical disinfectant?

Answer 33

At the end of the day

Question 34

What should you do to the water catchment tray underneath the hot-towel cabinet's caddy on a daily basis?

Answer 34

Empty, clean, and disinfect it

Question 35

What is the most common magnification for magnifying lamps, measured in diopters?

Answer 35

5

Question 36

What is NOT a common caused of eyestrain?

Answer 36

Steam in the treatment room

Question 37

What is sometimes known as a "loupe"?

Answer 37

Magnifying lamp

Question 38

When should you loosen the adjustment knobs on your magnifying lamp?

Answer 38

Whenever you move the arms

Question 39

What should you AVOID using on the lens of your magnifying lamp?

Answer 39

Paper products

Question 40

Abigail is about to purchase new equipment for her spa. Which of the following is NOT a consideration for her?

Answer 40

Cost to clients