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Chapter 4
Electricity
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Cosmetology
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02/19/2013

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Term
electricity
Definition
light heat chemical and magnetic changes are all produced by:
Term
conductor
Definition
material that best transports electricity :
Term
conductors
Definition
materials that do not allow electricity to flow through them are :
Term
insulator
Definition
materials that so do not allow electricity to flow through them are called
Term
insulator
Definition
material such as glass rubber or paper around a conductor that does not allow current to pass through it is called
Term
alchohol
Definition
which of the following materials does NOT allow a current to pass through it ?
Term
strength
Definition
an ampere is a unit of electric :
Term
1,000
Definition
how many milliamperes equal one ampere?
Term
pressure
Definition
a volt is a unit of electric:
Term
OHM
Definition
a unit of electrical resistance is called
Term
watt
Definition
a measure of how mch electric energy is being used is known as:
Term
direct current
Definition
a constant electric current flowing in one direction is called :
Term
circut breaker
Definition
which of the following devices breaks the flow of current when an overload occurs ?
Term
touch the person to ground the circuit
Definition
what should not be followed when a person comes in direct contact with an electric current ?
Term
electrothearapy
Definition
application of special currents or (modalities) that have a variety of effects on the skin is :
Term
electrode
Definition
when performing wlectrotherapy procedures what apparatus or conductor is used to bring the current from the appliance to the clients skin ?
Term
Galvanic
Definition
the direct current used in electro therapy treatments is called :
Term
cathode
Definition
the electrode that is negatively charged during an electro therapy tratment is known as :
Term
increase in blood flow
Definition
what temporary effect will a negative electrode pole produce when applying Galvanic current during an electrotherapy treatme ent
Term
softens tissues
Definition
which of the following is NOT a temporary effect of the positive ppole of Galvanic current
Term
deincrustation
Definition
which electrotherapy treatment can cause sebum to be broken down of black heads to be liquified as in deep pore cleansing ?
Term
do not use over an area having broken cappilaries
Definition
when using Galvaninc currents on clients in a salon what precaution must a cosmetologist take in order to prevent injury to the client?
Term
muscle concentrations
Definition
Faradic Current is used chiefly to cause :
Term
violet-ray
Definition
Telsa, a high frequency current is known as the
Term
Tesla
Definition
High frequency and alternating current are charactaristics of which type of elctrotherapy
Term
high frequency
Definition
an alternating current that can be adjusted to different voltages to produce heat is:
Term
indirect application
Definition
If the client is holding the active electrode while the cosmetologist manually stimulates the area being treated what method of Tesla Current is being used ?
Term
slightly separating the electrode from the skin
Definition
Which of the following will produce a mild, stimulating sensation while using high frequency current ?
Term
light therapy
Definition
treatment with light rays is called
Term
infrared rays
Definition
which of the following has the longest wave length ?
Term
combination
Definition
which type of light can be broken into its individual wave lengths by a prism?
Term
incandescent
Definition
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 ?
Term
infrared rays
Definition
pure heat rays are produced by:
Term
increase circulation
Definition
which of the following iS a benefit of using infrared light during a facial ?
Term
30"
Definition
The average distance ann infrared lamp should be placed during a facial is about :
Term
ultraviolet
Definition
which of the following are also known as actinic rays ?
Term
small doses tan the skin
Definition
which of the following benefits is derived from UV light ?
Term
vitamin D
Definition
small doses of ultra violet light may help the body produce:
Term
ultraviolet light
Definition
bacteria that cause skin infections can be killed by :
Term
cleansed
Definition
before using ultraviolet light on a client, the skin or scalp should be :
Term
electricity
Definition
light, heat, chemical and ,magnectic changes are all produced by
Term
electric current
Definition
the movement of electricity along a conductor is called
Term
load
Definition
what is the technincal name for any electric powered appliance ?
Term
conductors
Definition
since silver and copper transport electricity easily, they are called:
Term
insulators
Definition
materials such as glass, rubber or paper that do not allow electricity to flow through them are called:
Term
strength
Definition
an ampere is a unit of electric
Term
pressure
Definition
a volt is a unit of electric
Term
alcohol
Definition
which of the following materials does not allow current to pass through it
Term
ohm
Definition
a unit of electrical resistance is called
Term
resistance
Definition
the measure of how difficult it is to push electrons through a conductor is called
Term
watt
Definition
the measure of how much electrical energy is being used is called
Term
direct current
Definition
a constant electrical current flowing in one dir called :
Term
converter
Definition
what changes direct current into alternating current ?
Term
alternating current
Definition
electric current that flows first in one direction and then the other is called
Term
rectifier
Definition
what changes alternating current into direct current ?
Term
generator
Definition
the power source used most often in a salon is a:
Term
10 amperes
Definition
the very minimum ampere rating of a circut operating a single 1,000-watt vlow dryer would be:
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