Facial electrical itec 2 Exam Questions And Answers

What is a volt? - ANS A unit of electrica pressure How is an atom ionised - ANS It loses electrons Which of the following is correct regarding the green/green and yellow wire in a plug - ANS The green/green and yellow wire is the earth What is the function of a rectifier - ANS To convert an alternating current into a direct current Which of the following is correct it's regard to neutrons - ANS A neutron has no electrical charge Which of the following is the most effective conductor - ANS Aluminium What is an interferential current - ANS The result of crossing two medium frequency stimulation currents, independently generated within the machine and introduced separately into the area to the treated What type of fuse is required for an appliance of 750 watts - ANS 5 amp What is the current in HF treatment - ANS Rapidly alternating current Which of the following is an effect of indirect HF - ANS An increase in blood circulation When applying direct HF over bony areas the intensity of the current should be - ANS Be lowered Why is the client given the electrode to hold during indirect HF - ANS To complete the electrical current circuit and allow an even flow of HF current Which of the following statements is correct with regard to direct HF - ANS It is important that the electrode keeps contact with the skin at all times during the treatment Which massage movement should be avoided when using indirect HF - ANS Tapotement Which of the following is an effect of direct HF - ANS Germicidal What happens to the Hf current when it passes through oxygen - ANS It produces ozone Which of the following is an effect of the negative pole in galvanic treatment - ANS To open the pores and producing an alkaline effect on the skin Which of the following is the correct definition of iontophoresis - ANS To introduce active water soluble substances into the skin What is cataphroesis - ANS The moment of positive ions to the negative pole How might the client react to facial galvanic - ANS The client might experience a metallic taste in the mouth Which of the following contra indications requires medical approval prior to a treatment - ANS Hypertension On conclusion of a treatment, it is considered best practise to - ANS Allow the receptionist to deal with all aftercare advice, so that the therapist may start the next treatment as soon as possible Which type of skin benefits lost from desincrustation - ANS Oily Which test would the therapist carry out before a galvanic treatment - ANS A tactile test only What is the maximum period of time that a vacuum suction treatment should be performed on a dry skin type - ANS 15 minutes In which direction should vacuum suction strokes flow - ANS Towards the nearest lymph node How is pulsed vacuum suction applied to the face - ANS Two applicators are used in unison Which area of the face would you be treating when gliding to the buccal nodes - ANS Jaw How should vacuum suction strokes be applied - ANS In light, upward lifting movement as you glide What is the maximum % of tissues that should be lifted into the ventouse during a vacuum suction treatment - ANS 20% When would you normally perform vacuum suction facial treatment - ANS After cleansing and steaming During vacuum suction, waste products are removed from the skin via which of the following systems - ANS Lymphatic Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the effect of microcurrent - ANS It imitates the bodies own bio electrical impulses Ethically, which of the following treatment plans should be recommended to a client wishing to receive a course of microcurrent treatments - ANS Attend two to three times per week for a course of ten, then re assess Which of the following is a contra indication to micro current requiring medical permission - ANS Bell's palsy When should the intensity of the microcurrent be zeroed - ANS At any time How should excess microcurrent product be removed from the skin - ANS With a damp cotton wool or sponges Which of the following is listed under contra indications that restrict treatment for microxurrent - ANS Haematoma Which type of current is used in microcurrent treatment - ANS Modified current What specifically does a low frequency microcurrent stimulate in order to achieve its - ANS Golgi tendon organ Which of the following should the faradic electrode be dampened with in order to ensure conductivity of the current - ANS Saline solution What is the usual treatment time when performing a general toning of the facial muscles - ANS 15 minutes When should facial faradic treatment be performed - ANS After the cleanse At what stage of the faradic treatment can the current be increased? - ANS During the stimulation period How many contractions can be applied to each muscle - ANS Approx 6-8 Which electrodes are built I tot he facial faradic attachment to complete the circuit - ANS Positive and negative What is the advantage of using the faradic machine on the biphasic mode control - ANS It stimulates the muscles with a lower current intensity Which of the following would be a contributing factor to the cause of muscle fatigue - ANS Reduction in the amount of oxygen supplied to the muscle What is the procedure for a thermal safety test for infra red treatment - ANS Use a hot and cold test tube full of water and place alternately against the clients skin