CPE Electricity & Modalities in Electrolysis 2

Question 1

Which electrolysis modality is generally considered the slowest but provides the most thorough chemical destruction of the follicle?

Accepted Answer

Pure galvanic

Answer

Flash thermolysis

Answer

Blend method

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Automatic thermolysis

Question 2

The 'flash' technique in thermolysis is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A brief, high-intensity burst of high-frequency current applied for a fraction of a second

Answer

A visible light flash used to locate the follicle opening

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Rapid alternation between positive and negative polarity

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Simultaneously treating multiple follicles with a flash lamp

Question 3

In galvanic electrolysis, increasing the milliampere (mA) setting primarily causes:

Accepted Answer

An increase in the rate of sodium hydroxide production

Answer

The current to convert from DC to AC

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A decrease in sodium hydroxide production

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No measurable change in tissue destruction

Question 4

Why does the client hold an indirect return electrode during galvanic electrolysis?

Accepted Answer

To complete the electrical circuit so current can flow through the tissue

Answer

To measure skin resistance before treatment begins

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To ground excess static electricity from the client's body

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To provide counter-stimulation that reduces sensation

Question 5

In the blend method, heat generated by thermolysis accelerates galvanic action by:

Accepted Answer

Speeding up the electrochemical production of sodium hydroxide

Answer

Converting DC current to high-frequency AC

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Neutralizing the sodium hydroxide before it can cause burns

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Reducing tissue impedance so less galvanic current is needed

Question 6

The 'manual' timing mode in thermolysis means that:

Accepted Answer

The electrologist controls current duration using a foot pedal or finger switch

Answer

The electrologist manually calculates the required milliampere setting

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The probe is inserted without guidance from the machine

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The client manually signals when treatment should stop

Question 7

In electrical terms, 'polarity' as applied to galvanic electrolysis refers to:

Accepted Answer

The positive (anode) and negative (cathode) poles of the direct current circuit

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The magnetic field orientation inside the epilator transformer

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The frequency and direction of the alternating current waveform

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The temperature differential between treated and untreated tissue