Since Silver And Copper Transmit Electricity They Are Called

Question: Material such as glass, rubber or paper around a conductor that does not allow current to pass through it is called a(n):

Answer: Insulator

Question: Pure heat Rays are produced by:

Answer: Infrared rays

Question: A salon owner wants to mimic natural sunlight as closely as possible in the salon reception area. Which type of light would most likely be used to accomplish this requirement?

Answer: Incandescent

Question: What temporary effect will negative electrode pole produce when applying Galvanic current during an electrotherapy treatment?

Answer: Increased blood flow

Question: Material that best transports electricity Ian a(n):

Answer: Conductor

Question: Which type of current is an alternating current with mechanical effect to help produce muscle contractions?

Answer: Sinusoidal

Question: The longest wavelengths in the visible spectrum are:

Answer: Red rays

Question: The electrode that is negatively charged during an electrotherapy treatment is known as a(n):

Answer: Cathode

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

Answer: Combination

Question: Which electrotherapy treatment can cause sebum to be broken down or blackheads to be liquified, as in deep-pore cleansing?

Answer: Desincrustation

Question: An alternating current which can be adjusted to different voltages to produce heat is:

Answer: High Frequency

Question: Before using ultraviolet light on a client, the skin or scalp should be:

Answer: Cleansed

Question: A unit of electrical resistance is called a(n):

Answer: Ohm

Question: How many milliamperes equal one ampere?

Answer: 1000

Question: Which of the following devices breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs?

Answer: Circuit breaker

Question: Bacteria that cause skin infections can be killed by:

Answer: Ultraviolet light

Question: An ampere is a unit of electric:

Answer: Strength

Question: If the client is holding the active electrode while the salon professional manually stimulates the area being treated, what method of Tesla current is being used?

Answer: Indirect application

Question: When performing an electrotherapy procedure, what apparatus or current conductor is used to bring the current from the appliance to the client's skin?

Answer: Electrode

Question: Small doses of ultraviolet light may help the body produce:

Answer: Vitamin D

Question: The application of special currents (or modalities) that have a variety of effects on the skin is called:

Answer: Electrotherapy

Question: A volt is a unit of electric:

Answer: Pressure

Question: Which of the following are also known as actinic Rays?

Answer: Ultraviolet

Question: Tesla, a high frequency current, is known as the:

Answer: Violet ray

Question: A measure of how much electric energy is being used is known as a:

Answer: Watt

Question: Since silver and copper transmit electricity, they are called:

Answer: Conductors

Question: Which of the following benefits is derived from UV light?

Answer: Small doses tan the skin

Question: Faradic current is used chiefly to cause:

Answer: Muscle contractions

Question: High frequency and alternating current are characteristics of which type of electrotherapy?

Answer: Sinusoidal

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

Answer: Increased circulation

Question: Which of the following will produce a mild, stimulating sensation while using High Frequency Current?

Answer: Slightly separating the electrode from the skin

Question: The process of forcing an acid or alkali into the skin by applying current to the Chemical is called:

Answer: Phoresis

Question: When using ultraviolet rays, make sure you and your client wear:

Answer: Protective eyewear

Question: The average distance an infrared lamp should be placed during a facial is about:

Answer: 30 inches

Question: Materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them are called:

Answer: Insulators

Question: Treatment with light Rays is called:

Answer: Light therapy

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

Answer: Electricity

Question: The direct current used in electrotherapy treatments is:

Answer: Galvanic

Question: When using Galvanic Current on clients in a salon, what precaution must a salon professional take in order to prevent injury to the client?

Answer: Do not use overran are having broken capillaries

Question: Any electrical appliance activated by the flow of electric current such as a blow dryer is known as a(n):

Answer: Load

Question: A constant electric current flowing in one direction is called a(n):

Answer: Direct current

Question: One way to produce electric shocks in the salon is to make sure all electrical cords are free of tangles and knots.

Answer: TRUE

Question: A fire can occur if 4 or 5 appliances are plugged into one extension cord.

Answer: TRUE

Question: When a blow dryer is on and air begins to flow, you have an example of a closed circuit.

Answer: TRUE

Question: Two common sources of electric current are batteries and volts.

Answer: FALSE