106.01 Flashcards
Functions of the skin carry out complex actions related to sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion and:
Secretion
Anna’s client told her that the steam felt too hot during her facial. Which touch receptor produced the sensation of hot?
Thermoreceptors
Which receptor is responsible for sending different parts of the body positioned in relation to each other and the environment?
Proprioceptors
Using a cool towel or mask during a facial will cause vasoconstriction to create what type of effect?
Blood vessels to constrict, or narrow to keep the heat near essential organs
What is the term that describes the absorption process that allows some molecules to pass through the skin?
Transdermal penetration
When product molecules are absorbed into the skin directly through the corneocytes it is known as:
Transcellular diffusion
The chemical conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is known as:
Keratinization
The removal of dead skin to stimulate new cells growth is known as?
Exfoliation
What process removes dead skin cells by using enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids?
Biochemical exfoliation
During what stage of wound healing does epithelialization (cell renewal) begin?
Stage 3: Proliferation
The removal of impurities, toxins and pollutants and dead skin cells is known as:
Detoxification
Which sweat gland is inactive until stimulated by hormones?
Apocrine gland
Which skin type has a minimal oil production on the nose or chin?
Dry skin
The primary role of which vitamin is to control levels of calcium and phosphate within the body?
Vitamin D
How much sun exposure is needed to boost vitamin D levels
10 minutes
Mary has a client with heart problems, how should she proceed?
Be cautious about massage pressure and extreme changes in temperature
Lipid-soluble products can be absorbed into the skin via intercellular space between the corneocytes.
True
Smoking and alcohol are examples of what type of aging?
Extrinsic aging
Smoking is known to cause:
Increased wrinkling
Causes dehydration
Elastosis or thickening of elastic fibers within the dermis
What is the term that refers to factors that are influenced by genetics and hormones?
Intrinsic aging
Which of the following imbalance effects on the skin is caused by testosterone?
Thinning of dermis
Increased acne
Increased facial hair
Impaired healing
What lifestyle factor causes a complex chemical response in the body that is mediated by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands?
Stress
Large swings in humidity levels affect the amount of water loss in the stratum.
True
The vitamin that protects against UV damage and slows signs of aging is:
Vitamin A
The 5 steps that are recommended daily to ensure healthy skin are: cleanse, tone, (serum) treat, moisture and:
Protect
Which of the following steps would occur first when performing a daily skin care regimen?
Remove makeup
Toning the skin should be performed:
Twice a day.
A clay mask is beneficial for which skin condition?
Oily, acne-prone skin
Which skin care product is formulated with active ingredients that support the skins natural regeneration processes that happen at night?
Night creams
Susan is a client who needs to use a moisturizer to help hydrate and smooth her skin. When should she apply the moisturizer during her daily skin care regimen?
Apply after toner and serum.
All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the suns harmful rays except:
WAYS IT DOES:
Sunscreen needs to coincide with hours of daylight, regardless of cloud coverage, sunny skies or duration outdoors.
Re-apply sunscreen as necessary according to sun exposure.
Use sunscreen daily: apply in a thick layer to ensure coverage.
Children younger than 6 months shouldn’t be exposed to the sun
Avoid tanning beds
Stay out of the sun during peak hours of 10 am-4 pm
High altitude requires lower levels of SPF protection daily.
False
Primary skin lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during:
The early stages of change and development.
Caitlyn is a client who has small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus. Which of the following primary lesions describes Caitlyn’s conditions?
Pustule
A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a:
Wheal
A client has vesicles around her chin area. What should you do?
Avoid treatment
When the formation of epidermal cells is rapid or the normal process of keratinization is altered, abnormal exfoliation of the epidermis occurs. What secondary skin lesion is a result?
Scales
