Nail And Skin Care Ch 9 Flashcards by Cynthia Moreno

On what part of the body is the skin the thinnest?

A. Shoulders
B. Scalp
C. Eyelids
D. Hands

Eyelids

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Which of the following is the outer layer of the epidermis?

A. Stratum granulosum
B. Stratum spinosum
C. Stratum corneum
D. Stratum lucidum

Stratum corneum

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The epidermis contains no ____ , but has many small nerve endings.

A. Keratin
B. Melanin
C. Blood vessels
D. Fibrous protein

Blood vessels

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What epidermis layer is responsible for the growth of the epidermis?

A. Stratum corneum
B. Stratum spinosum
C. Stratum germinativum
D. Stratum granulosum

Stratum germinativum

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Subcutaneous tissue, also known as ___ , is a layer of fatty tissue found below the dermis.

A. Connective
B. Adipose
C. Fibrous
D. Elastic

Adipose

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What substances lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair?

A. Sebum
B. Melanin
C. Elastin
D. Collagen

Sebum

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Which nerve fibers carry impulses from the brain to control muscle movement?

A. Sensory
B. Motor
C. Sensory
D. Receptor

Motor

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What layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands?

A. Papillary
B. Granular
C. Basal cell
D. Reticular

Reticular

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____supply nourishments to the skin in the form of protein, carbohydrates, and fat.

A. Blood and water
B. Water and oxygen
C. Blood and lymph
D. Sebum and lymph

Blood and lymph

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What can occur to the skin when collagen fibers become weakened?

A. Wrinkles and sagging of the skin
B. Fatty tissues
C. Goosebumps
D. Skin tags

Wrinkles and sagging of the skin

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The color of the skin, whether fair or dark, depends on genetics and _____.

A. Keratin
B. Sebum
C. Melanin
D. Collagen

Melanin

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One of the most prominent characteristics of aged skin is it’s _____.

A. Formation of blackhead
B. Lots of color
C. Oiliness
D. Loss of elasticity

Loss of elasticity

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What body system controls the activity of sweat glands, which regulate body temperature and help eliminate waste products from the body?

A. Circulatory
B. Endocrine
C. Lymphatic/immune
D. Nervous

Nervous

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The outermost layer of the epidermis is covered with a thin layer of sebum, which makes the skin _____.

A. Waterproof
B. Trait
C. Sensitivity
D. Absorbent

Waterproof

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What is sebum secretion affected by?

A. Injury
B. Pathogens
C. Heat
D. Hormones

Hormones

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How much do humans perspire daily?

A. 1 gallon
B. 1 to 2 cups
C. 1 to 2 pints
D. 1 to 2 quarts

1 to 2 pints

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______is a function of the skin that protects the body from the environment.

A. Secretion
B. Heat regulation
C. Absorption
D. Excretion

Heat regulation

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The skin protects the body from injury and ____.

A. Pain
B. Pathogens
C. Pressure
D. Emotional stress

Pathogens

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A ____ is a small blister or sac containing containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis.

A. Tumor
B. Macule
C. Nodule
D. Vesicle

Vesicle

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An example of a bulla is _____.

A. Impetigo
B. Severe acne
C. Lipoma
D. A liver spot

Impetigo

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Which of the following primary lesions requires a medical referral?

A. Papule
B. Macule
C. Cyst
D. Pustule

Cyst

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A wheal can be caused by____.

A. Poison Ivy
B. Mosquito bite
C. Second degree burns
D. Acne

Mosquito bite

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An abnormal mass varying in the size, shape, and color is a ____.

A. Tumor
B. Bulla
C. Cyst
D. Nodule

Tumor

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Severely cracked or chapped hands or lips is considered a ___.

A. Crust
B. Keloid
C. Fissure
D. Ulcer

Fissure

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An excoriation could be caused by ____. A. Chicken pox B. Psoriasis C. A post-operative repair D. Nail biting

Nail biting

Which of the following is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth fibrous tissue? A. Excoriation B. Keloid C. Cicatrix D. Crust

Keloid

Which type of lesions are characterized by an accumulation of material on the skin surface or by depressions in the skin surface? A. Primary B. Secondary C. Minor D. Major

Secondary

Psoriasis is characterized by a____. A. Accumulation of sebum and pus. B. Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes. C. Crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis. D. Open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane.

Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes

Which of the following is recurring viral infection that produces fever blisters or cold sores characterized by a single vesicle group of vesicles with red swollen bases? A. Psoriasis B. Eczema C. Herpes simplex I D. Ivy dermatitis

Herpes simplex I

_____ occurs when irritating substances such as chemicals or tints, temporarily damage the epidermis. A. Irritant contact dermatitis B. Psoriasis C. Herpes simplex II D. Eczema

Irritant contact dermatitis

Which of the following conditions may spread to other parts of the body by contact with contaminated hands, clothing, or objects? A. Irritant contact dermatitis B. Ivy dermatitis C. Dermatitis D. Eczema

Ivy dermatitis

_____usually occurs on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, or lower back but rarely on the face. A. Eczema B. Herpes simplex I C. Herpes simplex II D. Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Dermatitis lesions may appear in various forms, such as ____. A. Wheals B. Vesicles C. Nodules D. Fissures

Vesicles

Excessive oiliness on the skin or scalp may indicate the presence of ____. A. Milia B. Rosacea C. Telangiectasis D. Seborrhea

Seborrhea

Which of the following disorders of the sebaceous glands is commonly associated with newborn babies? A. Seborrhea B. Open comedo C. Whitehead D. Milia

Milia

What disorder of the sudoriferos glands can be life threatening and requires medical attention? A. Anhidrosis B. Hyperhidrosis C. Bromhidrosis D. Miliara Rubra

Anhidrosis

____results in foul-smelling perspiration , usually noticeable in the armors on the feet A. Hypohidrosis B. Bromhidrosis C. Anhidrosis D. Miliaria rubra

Bromhidrosis

What disorder of the sudoriferous glands is caused by exposure to excessive heat and usually clears in a short time without treatment? A. Hyperhidrosis B. Bromhidrosis C. Anhidrosis D. Miliaria rubra

Miliaria rubra

What is the technical term for freckles? A. Vitiligo B. Leukoderma C. Lentigines D. Hypopigmentaion

Hypopigmentaion

An absence of melanin pigment in the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes is known as____. A. Albinism B. Hyperpigmentation C. Chloasma D. Leukoderma

Albinism

Which of the following changes in the pigmentation of the skin is commonly referred to as liver spots in older adults? A. Chloasma B. Lentigines C. Nevus D. Leukoderma

Lentigines

____ is caused by a burn, scar, inflammation or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells. A. Lentigines B. Vitiligo C. Albinism D. Leukoderma

Leukoderma

Skin with vitiligo must be ____. A. Protected from overexposure to the sun. B. Exposed to sunlight and air. C. Exfoliated or treated by a dermatologist D. Treated with antibiotics

Protected from overexposure to the sun.

Which of the following is also known as a birth mark? A. Stain B. Chloasma C. Nevus D. Vitiligo

Nevus

A callus is a ____ that is caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin. A. Chloasma B. Verruca C. Keratoma D. Leukoderma

Keratoma

Any change in a mole requires ___. A. Removal B. Exfoliation C. Protection from overexposure of the sun D. Medical attention

Medical attention

Which of the following is caused by a virus and is infectious? A. Mole B. Skin tag C. Wart D. Keratoma

Wart

____can spread from one location to another, particularly along a scratch in the skin. A. Verruca B. Vitiligo C. Leukoderma D. Hypopigmentation

Verruca

If the thickening of the callous grows inward, it is a called a____. A. Verruca B. Corn C. Blemish D. Wart

Corn

Where do skin tags most frequently occur? A. Face B. Neck and chest C. Hands and feet D. Scalp

Neck and chest

The most common and severe skin cancer is ____. A. Basal cell carcinoma B. Basel cell melanoma C. Squamous cell carcinoma D. Malignant melanoma

Basal cell carcinoma

What type of skin cancer is characterized by black or dark patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture, jagged, or raised? A. Squamous cell melanoma B. Malignant melanoma C. Basel cell carcinoma D. Squamous cell carcinoma

Malignant melanoma

The American cancer society recommends using ABCDE cancer checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to recognize. What does the “D” stand for in this acronym? A. Distance B. Duration C. Diameter D. Diagnosis

Diameter

What vitamin is important to the skin and tissue repair? A. D B. C C. A D. E

Vitamin E____. A. Promotes healthy and rapid healing of the skin B. Supports the overall health of the skin C. Helps to fight against harmful effects of the sun’s rays D. It is important to skin and tissue repair

Helps to fight against harmful effects of the sun’s rays

The American cancer society recommends using ABCDE cancer checklist to help make potential skin cancer easier to recognize. What does the “C” stand for in this acronym? A. Character B. Cause C. Consistency D. Color

Color

Basal cell carcinoma has what percentage of survival rate work early diagnosis and treatment? A. 90% B. 94% C. 100% D. 62%

90%

Which of the following skin cancers is the is the least common of the cancers, but is a 100 percent fatal if left untreated? A. Squamous cell melanoma B. Squamous cell carcinoma C. Basal cell carcinoma D. Malignant melanoma

Malignant melanoma

Early detection and treatment of malignant melanoma can result in a 94 percent 5-year survival rate, which drops drastically, to 62 percent, once it reaches the ______. A. Mucous membranes B. Fibrous tissue C. Lymph nodes D. Scalp

Lymph nodes

Using sunscreen with an ____ when in the sun is necessary to protect the skin. A. SPF 15 B. SPF 30 C. SPF 80 D. SPF 100

SPF 30

_____and protection are the major factors involved in maintaining the skins overall health and appearance. A. Diet B. Diagnosis C. Medical treatment D. Seeing a dermatologist

Diet

Which of the following is a small brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black? A. Skin tag B. Verruca C. Wart D. Mole

Mole

The change of pigmentation of skin caused by exposure to the sun or ultraviolet light is a ____. A. Nevus B. Stain C. Leukoderma D. Tan

Tan

Characteristics of ____ include eyes that are pink and skin that is sensitive to light and aged early. A. Hyperpigmentation B. Albinism C. Lentigines D. Vitiligo

Albinism

Which of the following are irregularly shaped d dark spots, sometimes found on the scalp and ears and often first detected by a barber? A. Open comedos B. Milias C. Melanomas D. Sebaceous cyst

Melanomas

Sores that do not heal or unexpected skin bleeding may be symptoms of ____. A. Dyschromias B. Skin cancer C. Hypertrophies D. Disorders of the sudoriferous glands

Skin cancer