Review Questions V Chapter 6/11

Question 1

What is the form of energy that produces light, heat, magnetic and chemical changes?

Answer 1

Electricity

Question 2

A material that does NOT allow a current to pass through it is an?

Answer 2

Insulator

Question 3

An electrical path that is broken is called an?

Answer 3

Open circuit

Question 4

What type of shock passes through a small part of the body, and can cause burns and muscle contractions?

Answer 4

Local Shock

Question 5

Which is the resistance to the motion of the electrons though a conductor?

Answer 5

Ohm’s rating

Question 6

What are the two conditions that must exist for electrical current to be produced?

Answer 6

A source and closed path must be present

Question 7

In the event that a fire results from an overload, the aesthetician should NEVER:

Answer 7

Turn of the circuit

Question 8

Human contact with an electric current causes an?

Answer 8

Electrical shock

Question 9

What movement of electricity along a path called a conductor?

Answer 9

Electric current

Question 10

How many milliamperes equal one ampere?

Answer 10

1000

Question 11

The rate at which energy is used is measured in what units?

Answer 11

Kilowatts

Question 12

What is the technical term for any appliance that requires electricity in order to work?

Answer 12

Load

Question 13

A path on which the electricity leaves the source and travels to an appliance is called a?

Answer 13

Closed path

Question 14

A closed path is also referred to as a?

Answer 14

Circuit

Question 15

When electrical appliances are not in use, what precautions should not be taken?

Answer 15

Submerge appliance in water

Question 16

Material that allows electricity to flow through it easily is called a?

Answer 16

Conductor

Question 17

A measure of the electricity energy being used is called?

Answer 17

Watt

Question 18

Which term is a unit of electric pressure?

Answer 18

Volt

Question 19

A rapid oscillating current that alternates back and forth, allowing electrons to flow first in one direction and then in the other is referred to as an?

Answer 19

Alternating current

Question 20

Which term indicates that an appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified in the instructions?

Answer 20

Underwriter’s Laboratory rating

Question 21

Watt

Answer 21

Measures how much energy is being used

Question 22

What can occur any time a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load?

Answer 22

Short circuit

Question 23

Direct current is changed to alternating current by using?

Answer 23

Converter

Question 24

The situation when more electrical current is flowing through a line than it is designed to carry is?

Answer 24

Overload

Question 25

Which material does NOT allow a current to pass through it?

Answer 25

Plastic

Question 26

Uses light and magnification to assist in thoroughly analysing skin and highlighting various facial skin conditions:

Answer 26

A Wood's lamp

Question 27

Which skin care item is electrically heated and slipped onto the hands and/or feet to help a product penetrate deeper into the skin?

Answer 27

Treatment mittens and booties

Question 28

What skin care machine features a combination of different electrical units in one piece of equipment?

Answer 28

Multi-function machine

Question 29

The benefits of using an electric mask include?

Answer 29

Softening the skin Moisturising dry skin Deepening product penetration

Question 30

Which machines is used to perform an aggressive exfoliating procedure that requires advanced training?

Answer 30

Microdermabrasion machine

Question 31

Electric containers that melt blocks of paraffin wax for use in face, hand, foot and body treatments are called?

Answer 31

Paraffin heating units

Question 32

Warm, moist towels used to remove products from the skin are kept in what containers?

Answer 32

Hot towel cabinets

Question 33

Estheticians should practice all precautions when using Lucas Spray machine:

Answer 33

Hold handle only while operating machine Check water level periodically Turn off the machine, then remove the tube from beaker

Question 34

What type of skin is effectively treated by using heated paraffin?

Answer 34

Dry skin

Question 35

Since a watt is small unit of energy, power companies describe watt usage in?

Answer 35

Kilowatt hours

Question 36

NOT a temporary hair removal method:

Answer 36

Laser hair removal

Question 37

Method of electrolysis?

Answer 37

Blend Galvanic Thermolysis

Question 38

Which electrolysis methods consist of a combination of Galvanic and short wave current?

Answer 38

Blend method

Question 39

Which procedures uses an intense pulsed light beam that creates a burst of energy to destroy hair bulbs with minimal scarring?

Answer 39

Photo-epilation

Question 40

The phase of the service during which the aesthetician ensures client satisfaction and understanding is called?

Answer 40

Completion

Question 41

The electrolysis treatment offering the best results to clients with excessive or resistant hair growth is known as which methods?

Answer 41

Blend method

Question 42

Which products should be applied to areas surrounding hair that will be removed to prevent the chemical from seeping into unwanted areas?

Answer 42

Petroleum jelly

Question 43

How long prior to a waxing service should the client cease shaving the area to be waxed?

Answer 43

Two to four weeks

Question 44

How long is the current usually applied during a Galvanic electrolysis treatment?

Answer 44

30 seconds to 2.5 minutes

Question 45

Phases of the hair life cycle?

Answer 45

Telogen Anagen Catagen

Question 46

The results of which hair removal service last only 24 to 48 hours?

Answer 46

Shaving

Question 47

How long do the results of sugaring method of hair removal generally last?

Answer 47

4 to 6 weeks

Question 48

A unit of electric resistance is an?

Answer 48

Ohm

Question 49

Which terms defines a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

Answer 49

Generator

Question 50

Which is NOT a contraindication for electrolysis treatments?

Answer 50

Low blood pressure

Question 51

What is the name of a painless method of temporary hair removal that dissolves hair at skin level?

Answer 51

Chemical depilatory

Question 52

Which of the methods of hair removal requires the technician to insert a small needle into each hair follicle?

Answer 52

Electrolysis

Question 53

What term refers to eyelash hair?

Answer 53

Cilia

Question 54

During which phase of the life cycle of hair does the hair disconnect from the papilla?

Answer 54

Catagen

Question 55

Waxing contraindications , which condition is considered highly contagious?

Answer 55

Active Herpes

Question 56

Which safety devices breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?

Answer 56

Circuit breaker

Question 57

To prevent irreparable damage to the client while performing any type of electrolysis, an aesthetician much?

Answer 57

Receive proper training

Question 58

Which type of shock passes through the nervous system causing the heart to stop, breathing to cease and the muscles to convulse?

Answer 58

General shock

Question 59

Where should the wax NEVER be applied?

Answer 59

Nipples

Question 60

What is the name of an ancient hair removal method that utilises a 100% cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface and services?

Answer 60

Threading

Question 61

Which is thicker, pigmented hair that grows on areas of the body after puberty?

Answer 61

Terminal

Question 62

Identifies how photo epilation works:

Answer 62

An intense pulsed light beam is used to destroy the hair bulbs

Question 63

A material that does NOT allow a current to pass through it is an?

Answer 63

Insulator

Question 64

Protocols of fire prevention EXCEPT?

Answer 64

Using frayed and exposed wires

Question 65

When Performing a chemical depilatory service, what steps would occur first?

Answer 65

Perform a patch test

Question 66

What stage is hair in when it is destroyed by waxing?

Answer 66

Anagen Stage

Question 67

Which measurements is a unit of electric strength?

Answer 67

Amp

Question 68

Which rating indicates the number of electrons flowing through a particular line?

Answer 68

Amp Rating

Question 69

In the event that a fire results from an overload, should NEVER?

Answer 69

Extinguish the fire with water

Question 70

The term used to identify soft, downy hair found on the body at birth is?

Answer 70

Lanugo

Question 71

Excessive hair growth that is genetically determined and can occur in both men and women is called?

Answer 71

Hypertrichosis

Question 72

Which products sanitises skin prior to the service and removes buildup on the body from deodorants, body lotions and oils?

Answer 72

Antiseptic preparation

Question 73

Which items is able to change alternating current to direct current?

Answer 73

Rectifier

Question 74

The hair follicle is rooted in what locations?

Answer 74

Dermal papilla bulb

Question 75

What is caused by hormonal imbalances, and typically affects women by causing dark hair to grow in areas such as face, arms, legs and back?

Answer 75

Hirsutism

Question 76

What are the two conditions that must exist for electrical current to be produced?

Answer 76

A source and closed path must be present

Question 77

What is the main function of a hair growth retardant?

Answer 77

Sows the growth of hair after waxing

Question 78

Statements about hair that is NOT true?

Answer 78

Hair continues to grow after death

Question 79

Hair that grows on the scalp is referred to by what term?

Answer 79

Capilli

Question 80

Laser treatment works best on hair that is in what stage?

Answer 80

Anagen stage

Question 81

Galvanic electrolysis is also known as?

Answer 81

The "Multiple-needle" process

Question 82

An autoimmune disease in which a body's immune system is impaired or begins to fight against itself is called?

Answer 82

Lupus

Question 83

Sebaceous glands are attached to which components of the skin?

Answer 83

Hair follicles

Question 84

Which is NOT guideline for minimising side effects after the waxing service?

Answer 84

Apply fragrant oil over the waxed areas

Question 85

The thin, soft, unpigmented hair covering the body?

Answer 85

Vellus

Question 86

What is the thermolysis method also called?

Answer 86

High frequency/short wave method

Question 87

What is the first and longest phase where hair actively grows called?

Answer 87

Anagen

Question 88

Clients who are not good candidates for laser hair removal include those with:

Answer 88

White or fray hair

Question 89

The application of electrical currents during treatments to the skin is called?

Answer 89

Electrotherapy

Question 90

Eyebrow hair is called?

Answer 90

Supercilia

Question 91

What is the ideal for small areas and thinner, more sensitive skin?

Answer 91

Hard wax

Question 92

A three wire system designed to protect the user during the operation of appliances is a?

Answer 92

Grounding wire

Question 93

Which is NOT a guideline for safety and sanitation during waxing procedures?

Answer 93

Reuse wax and redid application spatulas

Question 94

Which indicates the number of cycles per second that a generator alternates current?

Answer 94

Hertz rating

Question 95

A rapid oscillating current that alternates back and forth, allowing electrons to flow first in one direction and then in the other is referred to as an?

Answer 95

Alternating current