Chapter 13 Test

1.An applicator used to direct electric current from an electrotherapy device to a client’s skin is a(n):

2.The flow of electricity along a conductor is called

3.The application of light rays to the skin for the treatment of wrinkles or pigmentation is called light therapy or:

4.A _____ is a color component within the skin such as blood or melanin.

5.A(n) _____ is an apparatus that changes alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).

6.In facial treatments, the process of infusing water-soluble products into the skin with electric current is called:

7.Which process infuses an alkaline product into the tissues from the negative pole toward the positive pole?

8.A substance that does not easily transmit electricity is called a(n):

9.Which type of UV light is most associated with sunburns?

10.A(n) _____ measures the amount of electric energy used in 1 second.

11.Conventional hood hair dryers:

12The positive electrode on an electrotherapy device is called a(n):

13.What name is given to all of the forms of energy that exist?

14.Microcurrent is NOT used to:

15.A(n) _____ is a device that changes direct current to alternating current.