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Basic Of Electricity 3
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Subject
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engineering
Instructions:
Answer 42 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. An applicator that is used for directing the electric current from the machine to the clients skin is called a (n)
electrode
milliamperes
30 to 36 inches
ampere
2. The negative electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a (n)
cathode
Cataphoresis
grounding
milliamperes
3. Is a thermal or heat - producing current with a high rate of oscillation or vibration
Tesla high- frequency current
cold rays or actinic rays
ampere
direct current
4. The current that is used for facial and scalp treatments is measured in :
conductors
Desincrustation
milliamperes
Fuse and circuit breaker
5. The flow of electricity along a conductor is called a(n)
electric current
direct current
Cataphoresis
violet ray
6. A switch that automatically interrupts or shuts off an electric current at the first indication of an overload is a (n)
35 percent
violet ray
circuit breaker
Cataphoresis
7. Galvanic current
Most commonly used modality is
ohm
30 to 36 inches
watt
8. The unit that measures the amount of electric current is a(n)
direct current
cathode
ampere
circuit breaker
9. The positive electrode of an electrotherapy device is called a (n):
converter
True
anode
electrode
10. The device that changes direct current to alternating current is a(n)
circuit breaker
steamer or vaporizer
converter
direct current
11. The process of forcing water- soluble products into the skin with the use of electric current is called :
iontophoresis
milliamperes
35 percent
violet ray
12. To avoid damage to the eyes of a client or practitioner when using light therapy treatments - the eyes should be protected with saturated cotton pads or:
safety goggles
Ultraviolet (UV) rays
35 percent
measures strength of electric current
13. Tesla high- frequency current It is commonly called
Cataphoresis
violet ray
cathode
converter
14. Uv rays are applied with a lamp at a distance of
30 to 36 inches
violet ray
watt
cold rays or actinic rays
15. Meaning Alternating Current
grounding
Tesla current
Desincrustation
AC
16. An important way of promoting electrical safety is the principle of:
Tesla current
volt
electric current
grounding
17. Produces moist - uniform heat that can be appiled to the head or face
steamer or vaporizer
watt
ampere
converter
18. Electric current that is constant - even - flowing and travels in one direction is:
infrared rays
Tesla current
violet ray
direct current
19. Is process used to soften and emulsify grease deposits (oil) and blackheads in the hair follicles.
electric current
volt
nonconductor
Desincrustation
20. The long wavelenghts that penetrate the deepest and produce the most heat are:
Desincrustation
infrared rays
measures strength of electric current
cold rays or actinic rays
21. Is a measurement of how much electric energy is being used in one second
electric current
Tesla current
watt
alternating current
22. The most commonly used modality that is a constant and direct current is:
milliamperes
galvanic current
direct current
watt
23. Is a unit that measures the resistance of an electric current
ohm
AC
circuit breaker
steamer or vaporizer
24. Electricity is described as a form of:
complete circuit
wavelength
energy
safety goggles
25. Ultraviolet (UV) rays are also referred to as
electrode
ampere
Cataphoresis
cold rays or actinic rays
26. The path of electricity from the generating source through conductors and back to the original source is called a(n)
complete circuit
volt
milliamperes
anaphoresis
27. The unit that measures how much electric energy is being used in one second is a (n)
watt
anode
Cataphoresis
electrode
28. Indicates the negative or positive pole of an electric current
polarity
violet ray
watt
anaphoresis
29. Prevents current from overload or excessive overload of circuit
polarity
Fuse and circuit breaker
violet ray
volt
30. Visible light - the part of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum that we can see - makes up what percentage of natural sunlight ?
cathode
35 percent
grounding
watt
31. A process that forces liquids into the tissuse from the negative toward the positive pole is called:
anaphoresis
watt
Tesla current
iontophoresis
32. Tesla high frequency current should not be used on clients who pregnant - suffer from epilepsy or asthma - high blood pressure - sinus blockage - pacemaker or metal implants
True
cathode
converter
Ultraviolet (UV) rays
33. Makes up 5% of natural sunlight
iontophoresis
watt
Desincrustation
Ultraviolet (UV) rays
34. Forces acidic substances into deeper tissue using galvanic current from the positive toward the negative pole
electric current
cathode
Cataphoresis
conductors
35. The device that prevents excessive current from passing through a circuit is a (n)
Tesla high- frequency current
Desincrustation
watt
fuse
36. The distance between two successive peaks is called the
ampere
steamer or vaporizer
watt
wavelength
37. Electric wires are usually covered with a rubber substance that is used as an insulator or:
anode
polarity
nonconductor
wavelength
38. Metals used in electric wiring and motors are materials that are considered good electricity:
conductors
milliamperes
30 to 36 inches
ampere
39. Amp
AC
measures strength of electric current
safety goggles
cathode
40. A rapid and interrupted current that flows in one direction then in the opposite direction is :
cold rays or actinic rays
anaphoresis
alternating current
Desincrustation
41. A thermal or heat- producing current with a high rate of oscillation that is used for scalp and facial treatments is :
electric current
Fuse and circuit breaker
Tesla current
complete circuit
42. The unit that measures the pressure or force that pushes the flow of electrons through a conductor is a (n)
energy
complete circuit
circuit breaker
volt