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What is true of the use of facial devices and technology?
It provides optimal outcomes more readily.
How should estheticians relate to emerging new technologies?
They should educate themselves about their use and effectiveness.
What is a likely result from an esthetician's investment in high-quality machines?
There will be a return on their investment.
What is the use of electrical devices for therapeutic benefits called?
Electrotherapy
A client who would likely benefit the most from electrotherapy would be _____?
A retired woman who has spent her entire life in a tropical climate
An example of someone who should NOT receive electrotherapy is_____?
A pregnant client
The type of skin that contraindicates electrotherapy is _____?
Broken Skin
Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has ____?
epilepsy
Approximately how long are most electrotherapy machines are used during a facial treatment?
5-10 minutes
Hot cabbies are used to heat _________.
towels
What is true of UV lamps in towel warmers?
They are not effective for disinfection
Besides their soothing effect, what do hot towels help with?
Softening the skin before extractions
The temperature of a hot towel should be tested _____?
On the esthetician's wrist
Esthetician's are protected from bloodborne illness by the use of ________?
Gloves
Hot Towels are the most effective in ________?
The removal of facial masks
The device also known as as a loupe is ________?
A magnifying lamp
What does a diopter measure?
magnification
What magnification is the equivalent of 5 diopters?
50x magnification
The magnifying lamp should be used ________.
during extractions
The most common part of the magnifying lamp to wear out over time is ___________.
the adjustment arm
What is the standard for a magnifying lamp used by most estheticians?
5 diopters
When buying a magnifying lamp, an esthetician might have second thoughts about purchasing _________.
a lamp with a lens that distorts the image around the edges
The light source in a Wood's light comes from _______.
A Filtered Black Light
What skin would appear to be blue-white under a Wood's lamp?
healthy
How does oily skin appear under a Wood's lamp?
orange
The main purpose of a rotary brush is _______?
Light exfoliation
A rotary brush would likely be used when treating __________.
a client who did not want a peel
The rotary brush should be used on in each area of the face _________.
up to 3 passes
Always refill a steamer with _________.
distilled water
What treatment requires clients to remove jewelry?
Galvanic machine
The part of the steamer that takes the longest to cool is ________.
The glass jar
What should the glass jar on a steamer be cleaned with?
vinegar
What machine is designed to stimulate the skin and remove impurities?
Vacuum machine
What client would benefit the most from a vacuum machine?
A client with sluggish circulation
When using a vacuum machine, it is usually enough to make _______.
3-5 passes
Chemical desincrustation and ionic iontophoresis is created by a _________.
Galvanic machine
Never use a galvanic machine with a client who has _________.
high blood pressure
Electrodes in a galvanic machine must be handled ________.
both by the esthetician and the client
A client's mouth might have a metallic taste after treatment with a _________.
Galvanic machine
A nigh frequency machine __________.
May be louder than other machines
extensive acne and problematic skin would benefit the most from _______.
a large mushroom
What is generally treated with a comb electrode?
The Scalp
The machine that connects directly to the vacuum machine is the ________.
spray machine
the spray machine should not be used on a client with ________.
respiratory issues
How often should mineral buildup in the sprayer should be cleaned?
monthly
In order to prevent cross contamination, what is necessary for paraffin wax heaters?
They should not allow for the immersion of a client's hand or foot.
A paraffin mask is used for _______.
Hydrating dry skin
What is true of the effects of a warm paraffin mask?
The effects are immediate, but not long lasting
Electric mitts and boots perform the important functions of _________.
Helping with product absorption
electric boots should be warmed before use for about _______.
10 minutes
electric mitts and boots should be used in conjunction with ________.
plastic liners
What is true of all-in-one machines?
They may be more costly in the long run
What should estheticians know about manufacturer's claims about their products?
They should be checked by researching clinical studies.
What should an esthetician know before purchasing a new machine?
the purchase of a quality machine will involve extensive research
The best investment for an esthetician who is starting out would be ________.
a reliable steamer
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