WorksheetsUnit 307 Body Electrical Micro-current
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
Where is the trapezius located?
Posterior surface of upper back and neck
Caps the shoulder
Posterior surface of upper arm
Anterior surface of upper arm
What muscle abducts clavicle draws the arm back and forwards?
Deltoid
Trapezius
Triceps
Biceps
Where are the External obliques located?
Posterior surface of thigh
Anterior surface of thigh
Anterior surface of abdomen entire length
Extends laterally down the side and front of the abdomen
What muscle is found on the anterior surface of abdomen entire length?
External obliques
Rectus abdominus
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
What muscle extends the thigh at knee (rectus femoris also flexes at hip)?
Quadriceps
comprises of four muscles
Hamstrings
comprises of three muscles
Gluteals muscle group
Comprises of
Gluteus maximus,
medius
and minimus
Adductors
Where are the hamstrings located?
Posterior surface of thigh
Anterior surface of thigh
Anterior surface of abdomen
Posterior surface of the buttocks
What is the action of the deltoid muscle?
Extends the forearm
Lifts clavicle
Shrugs shoulders
Raises and rotates shoulders
Abducts clavicle draws the arm back and forwards
Flexes the forearm
Whish muscle extends laterally down the side and front of the abdomen?
Rectus abdominus
Biceps
Quadriceps
comprises of four muscles
External obliques
Which muscle is found of the posterior surface of thigh?
Hamstrings
comprises of three muscles
Quadriceps
comprises of four muscles
Adductors
Abductors
Which muscle is located on the posterior surface of upper back and neck?
Deltoid
Trapezius
Triceps
Rectus abdominus
Name the type of current used in micro-current treatments.
interupted direct current
alternating current
modified direct current
State the effects of micro current on the body systems.
Stimulates muscle contraction via motor nerves
To soften areas of cellulite and fatty deposits and aids its dispersal
Lifts the tissues into vacuum and directed the the nearest lymph node
Re-educates the muscles, lifting and toning them
True or False Micro-current has preset programmes with differing wave forms, eg sine, square, ramp, rectangular, to achieve the desired effects?
True
False
How many microcurrent machines would it take to light a 40watt light bulb?
100
1000
100.000
1 million
What is a micro-amp?
a millionth of an amp
a hundredth of an amp
a thousandth of an amp
What was microcurrent initially used for?
By mechanics to get cars working properly again.
By the medical profession to get cells working properly again.
By doctors to treat infections
How many facial micro-current treatments a week would you recommend?
1-2
2-3
3-4
As a %, how much does microcurrent increase
a) Collagen production
b) Circulation to the skin
c) Circulation to the muscles
a) Collagen production= 23%
b) Circulation to the skin= 5%
c) Circulation to the muscles= 3%
a) Collagen production= 43%
b) Circulation to the skin= 15%
c) Circulation to the muscles= 13%
a) Collagen production= 73%
b) Circulation to the skin= 50%
c) Circulation to the muscles= 30%
a) Collagen production= 73%
b) Circulation to the skin= 500%
c) Circulation to the muscles= 300%
Would you raise or lower the frequency to create deeper penetration?
Raise
Lower
What contra-indication would prevent a micro current treatment?
epilepsy
muscular disorders (ms, paralysis, spastic)
metal pins and plates
pacemaker
All of the above
A metal iud coil would contra-indicate tummy toning
True
False
How would you cleanse and sterilize the probes?
cleanse with surgical spirit and put in UV cabinet
wash in hot soapy water
autoclave
they shouldn't be cleaned
How would you prepare your client for treatment?
tactile skin test, measure, cleanse, protect clothing, apply conductive gel
measure, cleanse, protect clothing, apply conductive gel
thermal skin test, measure, cleanse, apply conductive gel
tactile skin test, protect clothing, apply conductive gel
What aspects of a client’s lifestyle could affect the success of the treatment?
smoking
drinking
lack of exercise
poor diet
All of the above
What cells produce collagen and elastin?
Mast Cells
Melanocytes
Osteocytes
Fibroblast cells
Which one of the following pieces of legislation refers to electro-therapy equipment?
a) The Health and Safety at Work Act
b) The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
c) The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
d) The Electricity at Work Regulations
The best description of an ectomorph is someone who is:
a) tall and thin
b) short and fat
c) tall and muscular
d) muscular and short
Which of the following products is used to insulate a cut when performing electro-therapy?
a) Massage cream
b) Petroleum jelly
c) Talcum powder
d) Antiseptic gel
What do you use to assess a client’s posture?
a) A plumb line
b) A tape measure
c) Callipers
d) Weighing scales
As we age sebaceous glands
a) Decrease in size and increase in activity
b) Increase in size and decrease in activity
c) Increase in size and increase in activity
d) Decrease in size and decrease in activity
when a muscle contracts
a) the origin remains static
b) the insertion moves
a) both are correct
b) Both are incorrect
c) The first statement is correct, the second is incorrect
d) The first statement is incorrect, the second is correct
Which would not make a difference to the success of a micro lift treatment
a) Age of client
b) Aftercare followed
c) Time of day treatment done
d) Therapist competence
Which is not a function of muscles
a) Posture
b) Hormone production
c) Keeping us upright
d) Movement
