Wisconsin Esthetics State Board Practice Test

What is the main characteristic of direct faradic application?

1. The esthetician places both electrodes on the skin

2. The electrodes are wrapped in moist cotton

3. The current is interrupted to create a chemical reaction

4. The esthetician wears a wristband with a moistened electrode

The correct answer is: The esthetician places both electrodes on the skin

The main characteristic of direct faradic application is that the esthetician places both electrodes on the skin. In this method, one electrode usually acts as the active electrode, while the other serves as the indifferent or dispersive electrode. This placement allows for the delivery of a faradic current directly to the tissue, which stimulates muscle contractions and can improve circulation and muscle tone. Direct faradic application is distinct from other methods by the way it focuses the electrical current directly onto the skin for targeted treatment. Other options suggest different techniques or setups that do not align with this direct form of application. For instance, wrapping electrodes in moist cotton or using a wristband with a moistened electrode relates to different types of electrotherapy that facilitate treatment but do not represent the hallmark of direct faradic application, which emphasizes the skin contact of both electrodes for effective stimulation.