A path in which the electricity leaves the source and travels to an appliance to power it is a(n):

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

The flow of electricity moving along a conductor is called a(n)

The electric current in which electrons move at an even rate and flow only in one direction is called a

A rapid oscillating cycle that alternates back and forth allowing electrons to flow first in one direction and then in the other is a(n)

When a generator alternates current, the number of cycles per second is called the

Material that easily transports electricity is a(n)

Materials that do not allow a current to pass through them are called

Which of the following is NOT a unit of measurement for electricity? A) ampB) voltC) wattD) conductor

How many milliamperes equal one ampere?

A volt measures the amount of electric

A unit of electrical resistance is called a(n)

When electrical appliances are not in use, all of the following precautions should be taken EXCEPT: A) unplug the applianceB) turn the appliance offC) store appliance in a safe placeD) submerge the appliance in water

D) submerge the appliance in water

A path in which the electricity leaves the source and travels to an appliance to power it is a(n)

What is the technical term for any appliance that requires electricity in order to work?

More current flowing through a line than the line is designed to carry is called a(n)

In the event of a fire that results from electrical overload you should NOT:A) turn off the circuitB) extinguish with waterC) call the fire department if the fire is beyond your controlD) extinguish with a fire extinguisher according to instructions

Which of the following can occur any time a foreign conductor comes in contact with a wire carrying current to a load? A) short circuitB) iontophoresisC) general shockD) electrical shock

When installing a fuse do all of the following EXCEPT: A) wear rubber glovesB) turn off main powerC) turn on all appliancesD) unplug equipment from power source

C) turn on all appliances

Two metal pieces that make contact with each other to allow the flow of electric current are found on a(n)

A safety device designed to protect the user during the operation of appliances is a

What type of shock passes through a small part of the body and can cause burns and muscle contractions?

The type of shock causing the heart to stop, breathing to cease, and muscles to convulse is referred to as a(n)

All of the following are protocols of fire prevention EXCEPT: A) post local fire codesB) inspect fire safety devicesC) use frayed and exposed wiresD) store flammable materials properly

C) use frayed and exposed wires

The direct current used in electrotherapy treatments is:

Which type of phoresis is often used in desincrustation?

Which treatment listed below uses cataphoresis to build up or nourish the deeper layers of the epidermis? A) phoresisB) Anaphoresis C) IontophoresisD) desincrustation

Having opposite poles in an electrical current is referred to as

A negatively charged electrode is called a(n)

Which of the following terms represents a positively charged electrode?

When the electrode held by the Esthetician is in the positive mode, the reaction on the skin will be: A) acidicB) FaradicC) alkalineD) Sinusoidal

Tesla, a High Frequency Current, is also known as the:

All of the following statements are benefits of Direct High Frequency EXCEPT: A) stimulates surface tissueB) stimulates sebum productionC) heals existing papules and pustulesD) increases circulation and blood flow

B) stimulates sebum production

A narrow space between the electrode and the skin used to provide germicidal healing and drying effects during either Direct or Indirect High Frequency treatments is a:

Faradic Current is used chiefly to cause:

An alternating current that penetrates more deeply and can provide greater stimulation to the treated area than a Faradic Current is called:

Pregnancy, epilepsy, diabetes, or other conditions that suggest it is in advisable to perform a procedure on a client is a(n):

A combination light that can be broken into its individual wavelengths by a prism is referred to as:

Bacteria that cause skin infections can be killed by:

Which type of ultraviolet Ray is most frequently used in tanning booths?

The transfer of heat via direct contact is:

What effect does a rotating brush produce?

Electric current that travels through a water-based solution and onto the body has a(n):

Which type of electrical equipment utilizes violet rays or black light to analyze skin type and condition?

A device that sprays a lukewarm, diffused vapor mist onto the surface of the skin is called a(n):

Which of the following is NOT a contraindication for using a steam machine? A) rosaceaB) thick skinC) sensitive skinD) couperose skin