Skin Diseases/Disorders
Chapter 20 / Milady's
- 1.
The signs of aging are influenced by factors such as the sun ,health habits ,lifestyle,and:
- A.
Water
- B.
Heredity
- C.
Vitamins
- D.
Oxygen
Correct Answer
B. Heredity -
- 2.
The precentage of skin aging that is caused by the rays of the sun is approximately:
- A.
50-55%
- B.
60-65%
- C.
70-75%
- D.
80-85%
Correct Answer
D. 80-85% -
- 3.
The UV rays of the sun reach the skin in two different forms,which are :
- A.
UVA-UVB rays
- B.
VBC-ABA rays
- C.
UVA-ULB rays
- D.
UVB-ABB rays
Correct Answer
A. UVA-UVB rays -
- 4.
The UVA rays that are deep-penetrating and can go through a glass window are :
- A.
Sun rays
- B.
Aging rays
- C.
Ligh trays
- D.
Ultra rays
Correct Answer
B. Aging rays -
- 5.
Wrinkling and sagging of the skin are caused by weakening collagen fibers and :
- A.
Protein fibers
- B.
Tissue fiber
- C.
Elastin fiber
- D.
Dermis fiber
Correct Answer
C. Elastin fiber -
- 6.
UVB rays contribute to the body's synthesis of vitamin D and other important :
- A.
Absorption
- B.
Minerals
- C.
Elements
- D.
Rejuvenation
Correct Answer
B. Minerals -
- 7.
Daily moisturizers or protective lotions should have a sunscreen with an SPF of at least :
- A.
5
- B.
8
- C.
10
- D.
15
Correct Answer
D. 15 -
- 8.
The American Cancer Society checklist used to recognize skin cancer is:
- A.
Assymetric,big,colored,diameter
- B.
Border, color, diameter, evolving
- C.
Angle, border, continued, diameter
- D.
Asymmetry, border, color, diameter
Correct Answer
D. Asymmetry, border, color, diameter -
- 9.
A salon should not service a client who is suffering from a(n) :
- A.
Skin condition
- B.
Inflamed skin disorder
- C.
Skin discoloration
- D.
Pustule
Correct Answer
B. Inflamed skin disorder -
- 10.
A small circumscribed elevation of the skin that contains no fluid but may develop pus is a :
- A.
Macula
- B.
Scar
- C.
Mole
- D.
Papule
Correct Answer
D. Papule -
- 11.
An abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cell and varying in size, shape, and,color is a :
- A.
Tumor
- B.
Mole
- C.
Macula
- D.
Bulla
Correct Answer
A. Tumor -
- 12.
A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis is a :
- A.
Split
- B.
Crust
- C.
Pustule
- D.
Fissure
Correct Answer
D. Fissure -
- 13.
Keratin-filled cyst that apper just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are:
- A.
Milia
- B.
Ulcers
- C.
Crust
- D.
Pustules
Correct Answer
A. Milia -
- 14.
Any thin plate of dry or oily epidermal flakes in the scalp area is reffered to as :
- A.
Scales
- B.
Dandruff
- C.
Flakes
- D.
Comedo
Correct Answer
B. Dandruff -
- 15.
Sebum from comedo exposed to the environment turns black and :
- A.
Closes
- B.
Opens
- C.
Oxidizes
- D.
Removes
Correct Answer
C. Oxidizes -
- 16.
Comedones should be removed under aseptic conditions using proper:
- A.
Skin lotion
- B.
Extraction procedures
- C.
Electric tools
- D.
Skin conditioners
Correct Answer
B. Extraction procedures -
- 17.
A chronic skin condition characterized by inflammation of the sebaceous glands is :
- A.
Freckles
- B.
Acne
- C.
Tumors
- D.
Milia
Correct Answer
B. Acne -
- 18.
An inflammation of the sebaceous glands characterized by dry or oily crusting or itchiness is:
- A.
Seborrheic dermatitis
- B.
Seborrheic acne
- C.
Sebaceous masses
- D.
Bacterium acne
Correct Answer
A. Seborrheic dermatitis -
- 19.
A dry ,scaly skin condition due to a deficiency or absence of sebum caused by old age or exposure to the cold is :
- A.
Cystic
- B.
Cortisone
- C.
Rosacea
- D.
Asteatosis
Correct Answer
D. Asteatosis -
- 20.
A disorder of the sweet gland caused by excessive exposure to the heat is :
- A.
Steatoma
- B.
Miliaria rubra
- C.
Anhidrosis
- D.
Dermatitis
Correct Answer
B. Miliaria rubra -
- 21.
A painful itching skin disease with dry or moist lessions that a physician needs to treat is:
- A.
Eczema
- B.
Acne
- C.
Psoriasis
- D.
Cyst
Correct Answer
A. Eczema -
- 22.
A contagious recurring viral infection characterized by blisters on the lips or nostrils is :
- A.
Eczema simplex
- B.
Macula simplex
- C.
Herpes simplex
- D.
Contact dermatitis
Correct Answer
C. Herpes simplex -
- 23.
The medical term for abnormal skin inflammation is :
- A.
Abrasion
- B.
Dermatitis
- C.
Psoriasis
- D.
Bulla
Correct Answer
B. Dermatitis -
- 24.
Prolonged or repeated direct skin contact with chemicals has the potential to cause:
- A.
Allergic reaction
- B.
Histamine reaction
- C.
Keloids
- D.
Absorption
Correct Answer
A. Allergic reaction -
- 25.
The chemicals released by the immune system to enlarge the vessels around an injury are:
- A.
Correctors
- B.
Irritants
- C.
Allergens
- D.
Histamines
Correct Answer
D. Histamines -
- 26.
Surprisingly,a very common salon irritant is:
- A.
Soap
- B.
Air
- C.
Tap water
- D.
Shampoo
Correct Answer
C. Tap water -
- 27.
Abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape is a:
- A.
Mole
- B.
Stain
- C.
Chloasma
- D.
Lentigo
Correct Answer
B. Stain -
- 28.
The absence of melanin pigment from the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of :
- A.
Nevus
- B.
Lentignes
- C.
Asteatosis
- D.
Albinism
Correct Answer
D. Albinism -
- 29.
A spot or blemish spot on the skin that requires medical attention if there is a change is a:
- A.
Blemish
- B.
Mole
- C.
Frecle
- D.
Keratoma
Correct Answer
B. Mole -
- 30.
The most common type of skin cancer characterized by light or pearly nodules is :
- A.
Basal cell carcinoma
- B.
Malignant melanoma
- C.
Squamous cell melanoma
- D.
Verruca cell
Correct Answer
A. Basal cell carcinoma -
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