ESTHETICS: Oregon State Board Practice questions and solutions (100% correct)

What is the chemical reaction in which the oxidizing agent is reduced and the reducing agent is oxidized? -ANSWER- Oxidation-reduction (redox) What is the subtraction of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen called? -ANSWER- Reduction What does it mean if a liquid is immiscible? -ANSWER- The liquids are not mutually soluble. What does hydrophilic mean? -ANSWER- Water loving What does lipophilic mean? -ANSWER- Oil loving What are electrotherapy treatments often called? -ANSWER- Modalities What are the most common used modalities in aesthetics today? -ANSWER- Galvanic current, microcurrent, and Tesla high-frequency current What type of current is a galvanic current? -ANSWER- Direct current What modality uses an extremely low level of electricity that mirrors the body's own natural electrical impulses? -ANSWER- Microcurrent Cataphoresis: Effects of Galvanic Current -ANSWER- Produces acidic reactions Closes the pores Soothes the nerves Decreases blood supply Contracts blood vessels Hardens and firms tissues Anaphoresis: Effects of Galvanic Current -ANSWER- Produces alkaline reactions Open the pores Stimulate and irritate the nerves Increases blood supply Expands blood vessels Softens tissues Effects of Microcurrent -ANSWER- Improve blood and lymph circulation Produces acidic and alkaline reaction opens and closes hair follicles and pores Increases muscle tone Restores elasticity Reduces redness and inflammation Minimizes healing time in acne lesions enter improved barrier function of the skin Increases metabolism What is another name for Tesla high frequency current? -ANSWER- Violet ray What is the thermal or heat producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration? -ANSWER- Tesla high frequency current Effects of Tesla high-frequency current -ANSWER- Stimulates blood circulation Increases elimination and absorption Increases metabolism Improves ge