Second Quiz Flashcards

(28 cards)

1
Q

Almost everything in your salon/spa that assists you with your daily tasks could be considered a:

A

Machine

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2
Q

Which of the following is NOT a way for heat to be transferred from one object to another?

A

Phoresis

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3
Q

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

A

Pyrolysis

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4
Q

A mechanical effect can be achieved by all of the following devices, except:

A

Steamer

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5
Q

The effect that is created when an electric current travels through a solid electrode and liquid conductor in order to produce stimulating or calming effects is called:

A

Electrochemical

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6
Q

The use of electricity for therapeutic purposes is called:

A

Electrotherapy

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7
Q

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

A

Direct

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8
Q

Which of the following is a type of alternating current?

A

Sinusoidal

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9
Q

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

A

Pulse

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10
Q

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

A

Visible light

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11
Q

Which of the following statements is true of visible light?

A

Waves hit an object and are either absorbed or reflected

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12
Q

White light is referred to as:

A

Combination light

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13
Q

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

A

White

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14
Q

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

A

Red

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15
Q

Which of the following statements is true about fluorescent lighting?

A

Is an economical and long-lasting light source

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16
Q

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

17
Q

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

18
Q

Incandescent light normally produces what color tones in the objects it lights?

19
Q

Which light source is close to being adopted as the mainstream light source?

20
Q

Which of the following descriptions is a benefit of using infrared light during a facial?

A

Increased circulation

21
Q

The minimum distance an infrared lamp must be placed from the clients face during a facial is:

22
Q

During infrared facial treatments; always cover and protect the clients:

23
Q

Small doses of ultraviolet light may help the body produce:

24
Q

Which type of light can kill bacteria that cause skin infections?

A

Ultraviolet light

25
Collagen and elastin fibers in the skin can be destroyed by what type of UV light?
UVA
26
All of the following factors contribute to UV exposure ,except?
Body mass
27
Rubbing the palms of your hands together to warm them is an example of a mechanical effect.
False
28
Esthetics electrotherapy devices improve the skins appearance by stimulation, product application enhancement and deep cleansing.
True