Electricity 2 Flashcards

(31 cards)

1
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The use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefit is called?

A

Electrotherapy

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What condition(s) should prevent you from using electrotherapy on a client?

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Multiple medications, mental health disorder, diabetes, pacemaker, epilepsy, bleeding disorders, open cuts

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3
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White Fluorescence color on Wood’s Lamp

A

Thick Corneum Layer

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4
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White Spots on Wood’s Lamp

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horney layer of dead skin

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5
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Blue White color on Wood’s Lamp

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normal, healthy skin

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6
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Light Violet/Purple on Wood’s Lamp

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Thin or dehydrated skin

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7
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Yellow or Orange color on Wood’s Lamp

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acne or bacteria

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8
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Brown color on Wood’s Lamp

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hyperpigmentation or sun damage

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9
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Blue-White or Yellow Green color on Wood’s Lamp

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hyperpigmentation

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10
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True or False? Galvanic directly enhances penetration of products

A

True

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11
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An ionto mask works w/ galvanic treatment for?

A

Desincrustation or ionization

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12
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What is the greatest advantage of having an all-in-one facial machine?

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Having multiple machine to work with

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13
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What is one major advantage of purchasing separate facial machines as opposed to an all-in-one unit?

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If one breaks down, you only need to get one machine fixed

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14
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Ionic penetration takes 2 forms?

A

Cataphoresis and anaphoresis

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15
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What is iontophoresis?

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process of using electric current to introduce electric current to introduce water-soluble solutions into the skin

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16
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When should you leave water in the steamer overnight?

17
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What will happen to your steamer if you apply tap water into it?

A

It will damage the steamer

18
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True or false? A rotary brush should be dripping wet when applied to the face?

19
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What are the contraindication for unsung a firm rotary brush?

A

acne, couperose skin— will inflame sensitive skin

20
Q

What type of bulb is used in a magnifying lamp?

A

Cool fluorescent bulb

21
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The power of lens used in magnifying lamps measured in?

22
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How should you clean a magnifying lamp? Please list all steps:

A
  • turn off lamp
  • spray w/ disinfectant
  • wipe with soft cloth
  • clean and disinfect entire lamp
23
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How often should a hot towel cabinet be cleaned disinfectant?

24
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High frequency machines use what type of current?

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What are benefits of high frequency? | Does high frequency allow penetration of products into the skin?
1. -has antiseptic healing effects - stimulates circulation - helps oxygenate skin - increase cell metabolism - halos coagulate & heal open lesions 2. No
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When performing anaphoresis, what is the most common desincrustation fluid used?
baking soda & water
27
Please explain proper procedure for cleaning the glass electrode of a high frequency machine
spray on paper towel, wipe well, & don’t touch metal end
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The spray machine is AKA
lucas sprayer or nano
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Who invented the Lucas Sprayer
Dr. Louis Championere
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What is the sprayer machine used for?
to calm, hydrate, and tone skin
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What is the primary benefit of paraffin masks?
Hydrating dry skin & penetration of product