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Nail And Skin Care Ch 9 Flashcards

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

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

A

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

A

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

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Motor

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What layer of the dermis contains the lymph glands?

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

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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

A

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

A

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

A

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

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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

A

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

A

Waterproof

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What is sebum secretion affected by?

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

A

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

A

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

A

Heat regulation

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The skin protects the body from injury and ____.

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

A

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

A

Vesicle

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An example of a bulla is _____.

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

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Impetigo

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Which of the following primary lesions requires a medical referral?

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

A

Cyst

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A wheal can be caused by____.

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

A

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

A

Tumor

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

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

A

Fissure

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An excoriation could be caused by ____.

A. Chicken pox
B. Psoriasis
C. A post-operative repair
D. Nail biting

A

Nail biting

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Which of the following is a thick scar resulting from excessive growth fibrous tissue?

A. Excoriation
B. Keloid
C. Cicatrix
D. Crust

A

Keloid

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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

A

Secondary

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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.

A

Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes

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Q

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

A

Herpes simplex I

30
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_____ 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

A

Irritant contact dermatitis

31
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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

A

Ivy dermatitis

32
Q

_____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

A

Psoriasis

33
Q

Dermatitis lesions may appear in various forms, such as ____.

A. Wheals
B. Vesicles
C. Nodules
D. Fissures

A

Vesicles

34
Q

Excessive oiliness on the skin or scalp may indicate the presence of ____.

A. Milia
B. Rosacea
C. Telangiectasis
D. Seborrhea

A

Seborrhea

35
Q

Which of the following disorders of the sebaceous glands is commonly associated with newborn babies?

A. Seborrhea
B. Open comedo
C. Whitehead
D. Milia

A

Milia

36
Q

What disorder of the sudoriferos glands can be life threatening and requires medical attention?

A. Anhidrosis
B. Hyperhidrosis
C. Bromhidrosis
D. Miliara Rubra

A

Anhidrosis

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Q

____results in foul-smelling perspiration , usually noticeable in the armors on the feet

A. Hypohidrosis
B. Bromhidrosis
C. Anhidrosis
D. Miliaria rubra

A

Bromhidrosis

38
Q

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

A

Miliaria rubra

39
Q

What is the technical term for freckles?

A. Vitiligo
B. Leukoderma
C. Lentigines
D. Hypopigmentaion

A

Hypopigmentaion

40
Q

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

A

Albinism

41
Q

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

A

Lentigines

42
Q

____ is caused by a burn, scar, inflammation or congenital disease that destroys the pigment-producing cells.

A. Lentigines
B. Vitiligo
C. Albinism
D. Leukoderma

A

Leukoderma

43
Q

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

A

Protected from overexposure to the sun.

44
Q

Which of the following is also known as a birth mark?

A. Stain
B. Chloasma
C. Nevus
D. Vitiligo

A

Nevus

45
Q

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

A

Keratoma

46
Q

Any change in a mole requires ___.

A. Removal
B. Exfoliation
C. Protection from overexposure of the sun
D. Medical attention

A

Medical attention

47
Q

Which of the following is caused by a virus and is infectious?

A. Mole
B. Skin tag
C. Wart
D. Keratoma

A

Wart

48
Q

____can spread from one location to another, particularly along a scratch in the skin.

A. Verruca
B. Vitiligo
C. Leukoderma
D. Hypopigmentation

A

Verruca

49
Q

If the thickening of the callous grows inward, it is a called a____.

A. Verruca
B. Corn
C. Blemish
D. Wart

A

Corn

50
Q

Where do skin tags most frequently occur?

A. Face
B. Neck and chest
C. Hands and feet
D. Scalp

A

Neck and chest

51
Q

The most common and severe skin cancer is ____.

A. Basal cell carcinoma
B. Basel cell melanoma
C. Squamous cell carcinoma
D. Malignant melanoma

A

Basal cell carcinoma

52
Q

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

A

Malignant melanoma

53
Q

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

A

Diameter

54
Q

What vitamin is important to the skin and tissue repair?

A. D
B. C
C. A
D. E

A

C

55
Q

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

A

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

56
Q

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

A

Color

57
Q

Basal cell carcinoma has what percentage of survival rate work early diagnosis and treatment?

A. 90%
B. 94%
C. 100%
D. 62%

A

90%

58
Q

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

A

Malignant melanoma

59
Q

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

A

Lymph nodes

60
Q

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

A

SPF 30

61
Q

_____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

A

Diet

62
Q

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

A

Mole

63
Q

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

A

Tan

64
Q

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

A

Albinism

65
Q

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

A

Melanomas

66
Q

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

A

Skin cancer

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