Advanced Topics
The treatment of physical ailments using therapeutic water baths
What does pH stand for?
Potential hydrogen
Define: Conductor vs Insulator
Conductor: any material that conducts electricity
Insulator: a material that does not transmit electricity
What are the six nutrients necessary for a healthy body?
Carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water
What is the first step of infection control?
Cleaning
What does microcurrent mimic?
The body's natural electrical impulses from the brain to the muscles
How many elements are there on the periodic table?
How many of those are naturally occurring?
118 known elements
98 are naturally occurring
What is an ohm?
A unit that measures the resistance of an electric current
What are the three most important factors for immune health?
Proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and not smoking
What is TEWL?
Trans epidermal water loss
What is the technical term for a face lift?
Rhytidectomy
What is a molecule containing two or more elements in fixed proportions?
Compound molecule
Define: alternating current vs. direct current
AC is a rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction
DC is a constant, even-flowing current that travels in one direction only
What is ergonomics?
The science of designing the workplace as well as its equipment and tools to make specific body movements more comfortable, efficient, and safe
What are open comedones?
Blackheads
What is in a Jessner's solution?
14% lactic acid, 14% salicylic acid, and 14% resorcinol in an ethanol base
What is a suspension?
An unstable physical mixture of undissolved particles in a liquid
What is an electrode?
An applicator for directing electric current from an electrotherapy device to the client’s skin
What is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system?
Allergies
Which Fitzpatrick type produces the most melanin?
Fitzpatrick 6
How long is the average CRF in adults over 50?
What type of ingredient is an emulsifier?
Surfactant
What is a fuse and how does it work?
A fuse prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit. It is designed to blow out or melt when the wire becomes too hot from overloading the circuit with too much current
What should you generally avoid to maintain a balanced diet?
High amounts of saturated fats and modified sugars
What are the 5 layers of the epidermis?
Stratum germinativum, stratum spinosum, stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum corneum