Contraindications
The type of skin that contraindicates electrotherapy is __________
A. oily skin
B. dry skin
C. broken skin
D. aging skin
c. broken skin
The magnifying lamp should be used ________
A. during extractions
B. as part of the disinfecting process
C. during facial massage
D. as part of the elimination of fungi
A. during extractions
The part of the steamer that takes the longest to cool
a. the glass jar
b. the steamers arm
c. the nozzle
d. the aromatherapy ring
a. the glass jar
a high frequency machine ___________
a. will increase product absorption
b. may create the sensation of an electric shock
c. may leave a metalic taste in the mouth
d. may be louder then other machines
d. may be louder than other machines
a rotary brush should be used when treating ________
a. a client with couperose skin
b. a client who did not want a peel
c. a client who had inflamed skin
d. a client with acne
b. a client who did not want a peel
An example of someone who should NOT receive electrotherapy is _________.
A. a pregnant client
B. an elderly client
C. a young client
D. a client with piercings
A. a pregnant client
The most commone part off the mag lamp to wear out over time is_______.
A. the power cord
B. the adjustment arm
C. the lens
D. the adjustment knobs
B. the adjustment arm
what should the glass jar be cleaned with?
a. vinegar
b. ammonia
c. bleach
d. essential oils
a. vinegar
Extensive acne and problematic skin would benefit the most from ____________
a. a rake
b. a spiral
c. a large mushroom
d. a small mushroom
c. a large mushroom
the rotary brush should be used in one area of the face _______
a. only one pass
b. up to 3 passes
c. 3-5 passes
d. 5-6 passes
b. up to 3 passes
Approximately how long are most electrotherapy machines used during a facial treatment?
A. 1-5 minutes
B. 5-10 minutes
C. 10-15 minutes
D. 15-20 minutes
B. 5-10 minutes
What is a diopter?
A. magnification
B. heat
C. brightness
D. length
A. magnification
always refill the steamer with _______
a. distilled water
b. mineral water
c. tap water
d. carbonated water
a. distilled water
what skin would appear to be blue-white under a woods lamp?
a. healthy
b. sun damaged
c. acne-prone
d. dehydrated
a. healthy
the main purpose of a rotary brush is ______
a. light exfoliation
b. extractions
c. magnification
d. deep cleansing
a. light exfoliation
Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has _____
A. epilepsy
B. Diabetes
C. cancer
D. hypertenstion
A. epilepsy
Steamers help to ______________
a. calm irritation
b. tighten skin
c. stimulate the skin and soften impurities
d. lessen erythema
c. stimulate the skin and soften impurities
how does oily skin appear under a woods lamp?
a. purple
b. blue-white
c. orange
d. brown
c. orange
chemical desincrustation and ionic iontopheresis is created by_______
a. galvanic machine
b. rotary brush
c. woods lamp
d. vacuum macine
a. galvanic machine
which treatment requires clients to remove the jewelry
a. wood lamp
b. galvanic machine
c. steamer
d. spray machine
b. galvanic machine
the light source in a woods lamp come from ________
a. a cool fluorescent light
b. a UV light
c. an LED light
d. a filtered black light
d. a filtered black light
Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has ___________
a. cancer
b. high blood pressure
c. sluggish skin
d. oily skin
b. high blood pressure