Electricity
Light, heat, chemical, and magnetic changes are all produced by:
Electric Current
The flow of electricity moving along a conductor is called:
Direct Current
Electric current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow only in one direction:
Alternating current
Rapid oscillating cycle that alternates back and forth allowing electrons to first flow in one direction and then in the other:
Hertz rating
When a generator alternates current, the number of cycles per second is called the:
Conductor
Material that easily transports electricity is a:
Insulators
Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called:
Volt
What is the measure for the amount of electric pressure?
Ohm
What is a unit of electrical resistance called?
Closed circuit
A path in which electricity travels is a:
Load
Technical term for any appliance that requires electricity in order to work
Overload
More current flowing through a line than the line is designed to carry is call an:
Water
Electrical fire should not be extinguished with:
Short circuit
Any time a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load, what can happen?
Circuit breaker
Two metal pieces that make contact with each other to allow the flow of electric current are found on a:
Grounding wire
Safety device designed to protect the user during the operation of appliances is a:
Local shock
Type of shock that passes through the body and can cause burns
General shock
Type of shock causing the heart to stop, breathing to cease and muscles to convulse
Fire prevention protocols
Posting local fire codes, inspecting fire safety devices, and storing all flammable materials properly are all examples of what?
Galvanic
What is the form of direct current used in electrotherapy?
Anaphoresis
Which type of phoresis is used for desincrustation
Iontophoresis
Type of treatment using cataphoresis to nourish the deeper layers of the epidermis
Polarity
Having opposite poles in an electrical current is referred to as
Cathode (cats are negative)
A negatively charged electrode is called
Anode
Positively charged electrode is called
Acidic
When the electrode held by the esthetician is in the positive mode, the reaction on the skin will be
Violet ray
Tesla, a High Frequency Current is also known as the
Direct High Frequency
Surface tissue stimulation, healing of existing papules and pustules, increasing circulation and blood flow are benefits of what type of electrical device
Spark gap
A narrow space between the electrode and the skin used to provide a germicidal healing and drying effects during either Direct or Indirect High Frequency treatment is a:
Muscle contractions
Faradic current is used primarily to cause
Sinusoidal
An alternating current that penetrates more deeply and can provide greater stimulation to the treated area than Faradic current is called:
Contraindication
Pregnancy, epilepsy, diabetes, or other conditions that suggest it is inadvisable to perform procedure on a client is called a:
White light
A combination light that can be broken into its individual wavelengths by a prism is referred to as:
Ultraviolet light
Bacteria that causes skin infections can be killed by:
UVA rays
Which type of ultraviolet ray is most frequently used in tanning booths?
Conduction
The transfer of heat via direct contact is called:
Mechnical
What effect does a rotating brush produce?
Electrochemical effect
Electric current that travels through a water-based solution and onto the body has an:
Wood's Lamp
Which type of electrical equipment utilizes violet rays or black light to analyze skin type and condition?
Facial Steamer
A device that sprays a lukewarm, diffused vapor mist onto the surface of the skin is called a:
Contraindications
Rosacea, sensitive skin, and couperose would be _____ for using the facial steamer.
Amp rating
What indicates the number of electrons flowing through a particular line?
kilowatt hours
Since a watt is a small unit of energy, power companies describe watt usage in:
Underwriter's Labratory
Which of the following indicates that the appliance has been certified to operate safely under the conditions specified in the instructions?
Rectifier
What is able to change alternating current to direct current?
Converter
What is able to change direct current to alternating current?
Open circuit
Electrical path that is broken is called an:
Phoresis
The process of forcing a water-based solution into the skin by applying current to the chemical solution is called:
Desincrustation
The process of breaking down blockages in the skin with an alkaline solution to open the pores and soften blockages is referred to as:
Tesla current
High Frequency current is also referred to as:
Ozone gas
A gas generated close to the skin's surface that has a germicidal, healing and dying effect is:
Direct Faradic method
During which type of treatment does the esthetician place both electrodes on the client's skin making certain they never touch?
Light therapy
What type of treatment uses light rays or waves to produce beneficial effects on the body?
Radiation
Transfer of heat through empty air space is called
Fluorescent and incandescent light
Which two kinds of light in the skin care center produce a balance of light when used together?
Heat
Any infrared light produces what?
protective eyewear
During UV light therapy treatments, both client and esthetician must wear:
Horseshoe electrode
During a high frequency treatment, which machine would the esthetician use on a client's neck?
Dehydrated skin
When using a Wood's Lamp, what type of skin condition exists when the skin is seen as light violet in color?
Suction machine
Which machine acts like a miniature vaccuum cleaner and helps in deep pore cleansing, drawing out dirt, impurities, and sebum?
Electric pulverizer
Which machine serves as an atomizer to refresh the skin
Dry skin
Which type of skin is effectively treated by using heated paraffin?
Amp
Unit of electrical strength
Watt
Measure of electrical energy
Frequency
Number of times the cycling in each current occurs is referred to as:
Anaphoresis (uses positively charged solution)
Alkaline solution with the negative pole of an electrode, used in the treatment of desincrustation is called:
Cataphoresis (uses negatively charged solution)
Acidic solution used with the positive pole of an electrode used to nourish the deeper layers of the skin is called:
Faradic current
Type of AC current used as a passive form of excercise because it stimulates the muscle with the aid of a machine and current
Sinusoidal current
Similar to Faradic current but penetrates more deeply and can provide greater stimulation to the treated area.