Esthetics Ch 10 Quiz: Facial Devices

What is true of the use of facial devices and technology?

How should estheticians relate to emerging new technologies?

What is a likely result from an esthetician’s investment in high-quality machines?

What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?

A client who would likely benefit the most from electrotherapy would be _________.

An example of someone who should NOT receive electrotherapy is _________.

The type of skin that contraindicates electrotherapy is _________.

Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has _________.

Approximately how long are most electrotherapy machines are used during a facial treatment?

Hot cabbies are used to heat _________.

What is true of UV lamps in towel warmers?

Besides their soothing effect, what do hot towels help with?

The temperature of a hot towel should be tested _________.

Esthetician’s are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of _________.

Hot towels are the most effective in _________.

The device also known as a loupe is _________.

What does a diopter measure?

What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters?

The magnifying lamp should be used _________.

The most common part of the magnifying lamp to wear out over time is _________.

What is the standard for a magnifying lamp used by most estheticians?

When buying a magnifying lamp, an esthetician might have second thoughts about purchasing
_________.

The light source in a Wood’s light comes from _________.

What skin would appear to be blue-white under a Wood’s lamp?

How does oily skin appear under a Wood’s lamp?

The main purpose of a rotary brush is _________.

A rotary brush would likely be used when treating _________.

The rotary brush should be used on in each area of the face _________.

Always refill a steamer with _________.

What treatment requires clients to remove jewelry?

The part of the steamer that takes the longest to cool is _________.

What should the glass jar on a steamer be cleaned with?

What machine is designed to stimulate the skin and remove impurities?

What client would benefit the most from a vacuum machine?

When using a vacuum machine, it is usually enough to make _________.

Chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a _________.

Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has _________.

Electrodes in a galvanic machine must be handled _________.

A client’s mouth might have a metallic taste after treatment with a _________.

A high frequency machine _________.

Extensive acne and problematic skin would benefit the most from _________.

What is generally treated with a comb electrode?

The machine that connects directly to the vacuum machine is the _________.

The spray machine should not be used on a client with _________.

How often should mineral buildup in the sprayer should be cleaned?

In order to prevent cross contamination, what is necessary for paraffin wax heaters?

A paraffin mask is used for _________.

What is true of the effects of a warm paraffin mask?

Electric mitts and boots perform the important function of _________.

Electric boots should be warmed before use for about _________.

Electric mitts and boots should be used in conjunction with _________.

What is true of all-in-one machines?

What should estheticians know about manufacturer’s claims about their products?

What should an esthetician know before purchasing a new machine?

The best investment for an esthetician who is starting out would be _________.