Chapter 8: Skin Orders & Diseases – Flashcards
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Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible for up to __________________ percent of skin aging. A. 50 B. 60 C. 75 D. 85
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D. 85
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It is recommended that you wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least ________________ on a daily basis. A. 5 B. 8 C. 15 D. 30
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C. 15
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A _______________ is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule. A. Tubercle B. Mole C. Macula D. Bulla
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A. Tubercle
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Which of these terms refers to thin, dry or oily plates of epidermal flakes? A. Fissures B. Keloids C. Pustules D. Scales
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D. Scales
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Benign, keratin filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are ___________________. A. Milia B. Ulcers C. Crust D. Pustules
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A. Milia
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An open comedo is also known as __________________. A. Mole B. Birthmark C. Black head D. White head
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C. Black head
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Which of these is an inflammatory, uncomfortable and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling and sometimes severe itching? A. Eczema B. Acne C. Psoriasis D. Herpes simplex
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A. Eczema
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A ______________ is an abnormal brown or wine colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape. A. Mole B. Stain C. Cloasma D. Lentigo
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B. Stain
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The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of ___________________. A. Nevus B. Lentigness C. Asteatosis D. Albinism
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D. Albinism
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What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, often characterized by black or brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged or raised? A. Basal cell carcinoma B. Malignant melanoma C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Verruca cell
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B. Malignant melanoma
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A cosmetologist must not serve a client who is suffering from an inflamed skin disorder, regardless of whether it is infectious, unless the client ____________________. A. Needs a facial quickly for an important event such as a wedding B. Declares that he or she is practicing doctor prescribed home care C. Has a physicians note permitting the client to receive services D. Signs a waiver clearing the cosmetologist and the salon of liability
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C. Has a physcians note permitting the client to recieve services
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A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry or oily scaling, crusting and itchiness is ___________________. A. Contact dermatitis B. Irritant contact dermatitis C. Allergic contact dermatitis D. Seborrheic dermatitis
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D. Seborrheic dermatitis
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The term _________________ refers to a abnormal colorations than accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders. A. Anhidrosis B. Bromhidrosis C. Dyschromias D. Conjunctivitis
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C. Dyschromias
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A _________________ is a type of keratoma. A. Callus B. Keloid C. Lesion D. Excoriation
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A. Callus
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Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the ________________ glands. A. Sudoriferous B. Sebaceous C. Sweat D. Adrenaline
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B. Sebaceous
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A predisposition to acne is based on hereditary and _________________. A. Diet B. Age C. Use of noncomedogenic makeup D. Hormones
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D. Hormones
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Noncomedogenic products are specifically designed and proven not to clog the ___________________. A. Bullas B. Dyschromias C. Follicles D. Sebaceous glands
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C. Follicles
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People have _________________ over the intrinsic factors that affect skin aging. A. No control B. Little control C. Considerable control D. Total control
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B. Little control
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The best defense against pollutants is to __________________. A. Wear sunscreen whenever you are outside B. Avoid touching your face with your hands C. Follow a good daily skin care routine D. Wear long sleeved clothing when you are outdoors
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C. Follow a good daily skin care routine
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Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the _________________. A. Dermis B. Epidermis C. Papillary layer D. Hair follicles
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B. Epidermis
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A pustule is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing ___________________ in the top of the lesion. A. Water B. Blood C. Pus D. Lymph
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C. Pus
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A ________________ is a large, protruding pocket like lesion filled with sebum. A. Closed comedo B. Sebaceous cyst C. Bulla D. Miliaria rubra
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B. Sebaceous cyst
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A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, also known as a "liver" spot, is a ___________________. A. Macule B. Leukoderma C. Milia D. Scale
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A. Macule
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Foul smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, that generally caused by bacteria is ___________________. A. Hyperhidrosis B. Miliaria rubra C. Anhidrosis D. Bromhidrosis
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D. Bromhidrosis
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A _____________________ is a slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed. A. Mole B. Scar C. Scale D. Stain
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B. Scar
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A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is _____________________. A. Impetigo B. Conjunctivitis C. Eczema D. Herpes simplex
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A. Impetigo
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A ___________________ is an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours. A. Wheal B. Vesicle C. Verruca D. Tubercle
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A. Wheal
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A ____________________ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. A. Ulcer B. Fissure C. Excoriation D. Crust
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B. Fissure
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A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis is a ________________. A. A tubercle B. A macule C. A cyst D. A bulla
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D. A bulla
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In the ABCDE Cancer Checklist established by the American Cancer Society, what does the C stand for? A. Crust B. Color C. Caliber D. Circumference
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B. Color
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When bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, it is known as _____________________. A. Anaerobic B. Anesthetic C. Hyperkinetic D. Aerobic
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A. Anaerobic
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UVA rays, also known as ____________________, are deep penetrating rays that can even go through a glass window. A. Enhancing B. Tanning rays C. Aging rays D. Burning rays
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C. Aging rays
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An allergic reaction creates by repeated by exposure to a chemical or a substance is known as ______________________. A. Contact irritation B. Sensitization C. Non contact irritation D. Irritant contact dermatitis
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B. Sensitize
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An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweet glands, characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is __________________. A. Hyperhidrosis B. Milaria rubra C. Anhidrosis D. Bromhidrosia
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B. Miliaria rubra
