Electricity devices

Question 1

Light, heat, chemical and magnetic changes are all produced by:

Answer 1

electricity

Question 2

Materials that best transport electricity are called:

Answer 2

conductors

Question 3

An amp is a unit of electric:

Answer 3

strength

Question 4

When a facial steamer is on and steam begins to flow, you have an example of a(n):

Answer 4

closed circuit

Question 5

A current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow in only one direction is called:

Answer 5

direct current

Question 6

The negative poles and positive poles at the end of a circuit are known as:

Answer 6

polarity

Question 7

When too many appliances are put on one circuit and are operated at the same time, more current flows than the line is designed to carry. This is known as:

Answer 7

overload

Question 8

Dropping an electrical appliance into water, making it a foreign conductor, causes a(n):

Answer 8

short circuit

Question 9

Which of the following items is a reusable safety device that breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?

Answer 9

circuit breaker

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Pyrolysis

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Direct Current

Question 12

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

Answer 12

pulse

Question 13

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

Answer 13

visible light

Question 14

Describe visible light

Answer 14

Only see by the human eye, waves are either absorbed or reflected

Question 15

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

Answer 15

white

Question 16

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

Answer 16

red

Question 17

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

Answer 17

fluorescent

Question 18

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

Answer 18

incandescent

Question 19

Which steps of the Skin Assessment and Recommendation System are performed during the Consult service essential?

Answer 19

Observe and Analyze

Question 20

Which is the most common manufacturing safety mark on esthetic devices?

Answer 20

CE marking

Question 21

A paraffin heater and LED device are examples of which class of medical device?

Answer 21

Class 2 : General controls

Question 22

Lasers and IPL are classified as

Answer 22

radiation emitting devices

Question 23

Inez has a client who received a laser treatment two weeks ago. What modification should she make for the facial?

Answer 23

no exfoliation

Question 24

Which medication can cause potential photosensitivity, rash and bruising?

Answer 24

antidepressants

Question 25

What will provide the best results while using a microcurrent device?

Answer 25

use enough electrode gel

Question 26

During the Increase phase of a facial, which device is used during the Analyze step?

Answer 26

Woods lamp

Question 27

During the Balance phase of a facial, which device is used during the Massage step?

Answer 27

vacuum suction

Question 28

One of the beneficial effects of an exfoliation treatment with an ultrasonic spatula device is:

Answer 28

exfoliation treatment that stimulates surface tissue

Question 29

List benefits of a product infusion iontophoresis treatment with a microcurrent device

Answer 29

tightens and firms, soothes nerve endings, increase product absorption

Question 30

Which type of LED light therapy should you use for rosacea and extreme sensitivity

Answer 30

red and infrared

Question 31

Using a steamer during a facial treatment dilates pores, increases microcirculation, softens impurities and:

Answer 31

aids exfoliation

Question 32

Increased fluid movement is the result of which type of device effect?

Answer 32

electrochemical

Question 33

Which high frequency application treatment uses the formation of ozone to produce a mild germicidal effect on the skin?

Answer 33

Sparking (fulguration)

Question 34

When using a galvanic device, electrochemical effects of direct current are..

Answer 34

iontophoresis, désincrustation, electrolysis

Question 35

A mushroom electrode, spiral electrode and sparking electrode are all used with which type of device?

Answer 35

high frequency

Question 36

Which of the following is an accurate step for disinfecting galvanic device electrodes?

Answer 36

spraying cords and handles

Question 37

Adam has just finished using an ionto mask on one of his clients; what’s the first thing he should do with the mask?

Answer 37

spray it with antibacterial soap and water

Question 38

Which equipment has two attachments that need to be washed with soap and water before disinfecting?

Answer 38

vacuum spray

Question 39

Which procedure is performed during the Treat step of a facial treatment with a device?

Answer 39

iontophoresis

Question 40

When performing a massage with a device, the client should hold:

Answer 40

high frequency electrode

Question 41

The galvanic device treatment that breaks down blockages in the skin, such as clogged pores or blackheads is called:

Answer 41

desincrustation

Question 42

Teresa has just finished an extraction and her client’s skin is showing signs of redness and inflammation. What type of high frequency treatment should she try?

Answer 42

sparking