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electricity
esthetics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The measure of the electrical energy being used is called a: | Watt |
| A material that does NOT allow a current to pass through it is a(n): | insulator |
| What is the only constant direct current of low voltage and high amperage? | Galvanic |
| The process of softening blockages in the skin with an alkaline solution to open pores is referred to as | Desincrustation |
| Which of the following is true about cataphoresis? A.Increases sensitivity B.Increases blood flow C.Tightens and firms the tissue D.Expands follicle walls | C.Tightens and firms the tissue |
| Which of the following descriptions is a benefit of using metal,single or double-prong electrodes in a skin care treatment? A.Stimulates scalp B.Dissolves sebum C.Product penetrates over entire face D.Product penetrates delicate lines and crevices | D.Product penetrates delicate lines and crevices |
| Which high frequency method creates an even more powerful ozone effect by slowly lifting the electrode away from the skin? A.sparking B.Sebum gap C.argon effect D.Quartz treatment | A.Sparking |
| Which of the following terms identifies a positively charged electrode? A.anode B.cathode C.active electrode D.inactive electrode | A.Anode |
| The transfer of heat energy through empty air space is called: | Radiation |
| Which of the following terms is a unit of electric pressure? A.Amp B.Volt C.OHM D.Watt | B.volt |
| Which type of light creates the closest substitute for natural sunlight? | Incandescent Light |
| What effects occur when electric current travels through a water-based Solution (a liquid conductor) and onto the body? | Electrochemical effects |
| A combination light that can be broken into its individual wavelengths by a prism is referred to as: | White Light |
| During which type of treatment does the esthetician place both electrodes on the clents skin making certain they never touch? | Direct faradic method |
| A Path on which the electricity leaves the source and travels to an appliance is called a(n): | closed path |
| What skin care machine features a combination of different electrical units in one piece of equipment? | multi-function machine |
| A type of phoresis process that allows an alkaline solution to enter the skin when assisted by galvanic current and the negative pole of an electrode is called: | Anaphoresis |
| A three-wire system designed to protect the user during the operation of appliances is a(n): | grounding wire |
| what are the two conditions that must exist for electrical current to be produced? | a source and a closed path must be present |