Milady Chapter 7 Electricity and Electrical Safety

Electricity

The movement of electrons from one atom to another along a conductor is called?

Insulator

Electric wires can be covered with a material that does not transmit electricity, such as a rubber or a plastic coating. This material is known as a(n)?

Inverter

An apparatus that changes direct current to alternating current

Alternanting

The term ________ current refers to a rapid and interrupted current, flowing first in one direction and then in the opposite direction.

Volt

The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the electric current forward through a conductor is a(n)?

Ohm

Which unit measures the resistance of an electrical current?

Fuse

The device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit is called a(n)

Circuit Breaker

A switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric current at the first indication of an overload is a(n) ?

Cathode

The negative electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a(N)?

Electric Circuit

Grounding completes a(n) _________ and carries the current safely away.

Be UL certified

All the electrical appliances you use should:

Galvanic

When using _________ current, the active electrode is the electrode used on the area to be treated.

Increase muscle tone

Micro current can be used to ________________ and restore elasticity.

Electromagnetic

A wavelength is the distance between successive peaks of ___________________ waves.

Visible spectrum of light

Invisible light is the light at either en of the _______ that is invisible to the naked eye.

Is often used in tanning beds

Ultraviolet A (UVA) light

Chemical

Catalysts are substances that speed up _________ reactions.

Galvanic

Constant and direct current that has positive and negative pole and produces chemical changes when it passes through the tissues and fluids of the body i known as ______.

Micro current

is an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's natural electrical impulses.

Tesla high frequency

Thermal or heat-producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration that is commonly used for scalp and facial treatments is called ___________ current.

For safety use no more than _____ plug(s) in each outlet.

one

Damage and cancer

The application of UV light must be done with the utmost care in a proper manner by a qualified professional because overexposure can lead to skin ___.

Watt

The unit that measures how much electrical energy is being used in one second is a(n)

Do not use the appliance or outlet until approved

If you see sparks when plugging or unplugging an appliance _______.

Current

Electrical _________ refers to the flow of electricity along a conductor.

Tap water

Which of the following is considered a good conductor?

Pulling the plug

You should disconnect an appliance by ____________.

Metal

You should not touch _________ while using an electrical appliance.

Iontophorisis

_______ is the process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin.

UVC rays

Which light is blocked by Ozone layers.

Violet: Red

Within the visible spectrum of light _____ has the shortest wavelength and _____ has the longest.

ultraviolet

what light is known as cold or actinic light?

Chemical

Direct current is produced by ________ means.

Twice

An appliance rated at 12 amps must have a cord that is _________ as thick as one rated at 6 amps; otherwise, the cord might overheat and start a fire.

Kilowatts

The electricity in your house is measured in ________ per hour.

A(n) _________ is designed to detect currents of few milliamperes and trip a breaker at the receptacle or at the breaker panel to remove shock hazard.

Integrated current

Which of these is not a modality used in beauty and wellness services?

Anaphoresis

Softens tissues

Reduce the chance of fire

Remove lint from clothes dryers before each load

If you are pregnant

When should you seek medical care after an electrical shock