Review Questions IX Chapter 14

Question 1

The EMDA does NOT allow estheticians to use an AHA with a pH lower than:

Answer 1

3

Question 2

Which types of lasers removes the affected portion of the epidermis to heat the papillary dermis to regenerate collagen?

Answer 2

Ablative

Question 3

What is the primary purpose for the surgical procedure called dermabrasion?

Answer 3

Improves uneven skin textures

Question 4

A physician specialising in diagnosing and treating diseases of the skin and nails is known as an?

Answer 4

Dermatologist

Question 5

Chemical peels can accomplish all EXCEPT:

Answer 5

Increase fine lines

Question 6

The use of chemical solutions to exfoliate the surface of the skin, promote cell turnover and induce desquamation of the stratum corneum is called:

Answer 6

Chemical peel

Question 7

Normal activités may be resumed after what period of time following a blepharoplasty procedure?

Answer 7

7-10 days

Question 8

Deep peels performed by physicians are recommended for treating deep facial wrinkles, sun damaged skin and?

Answer 8

Pre-cancerous growths

Question 9

Which procedure is used to treat sunken cheeks, laugh lines, skin depression, forehead wrinkles or to enlarge lip?

Answer 9

Fat injection

Question 10

Properties of desquamation of the stratum corneum EXCEPT:

Answer 10

Reduction of pore size

Question 11

Collagen and fat injections are recommended for which type of skin?

Answer 11

Dry, light-colored

Question 12

What is another name for microlipoinjection?

Answer 12

Fat injection

Question 13

Which is NOT a common side effect of dermabrasion?

Answer 13

Excess fullness

Question 14

What is also known as cosmetic or reconstructive surgery?

Answer 14

Plastic surgery

Question 15

A medical doctor specialising in cosmetic and/or reconstructive surgery is a?

Answer 15

Plastic surgeon

Question 16

Procedural guidelines to ensure safety and consistency in the use of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) for chemical peels have been established by which of the following agencies?

Answer 16

EMDA

Question 17

Inaddition to being recommend for treating deep facial wrinkles and sun-damaged skin, what other areas are benefited from deep peels?

Answer 17

Uneven pigmentation

Question 18

A naturally occurring protein that is a component of human skin, joints, bones and ligaments is called?

Answer 18

Collagen

Question 19

What is the surgical procedure called that mechanically scrapes off the top layers of skin to improve uneven skin textures, facial scars and fine wrinkles?

Answer 19

Dermabrasion

Question 20

How does a beam of highly focused light affect damaged skin when used at specific and controlled levels of penetration?

Answer 20

Vaporizes the upper layers of damaged skin

Question 21

Cosmetic surgery performed to reshape the nose is?

Answer 21

Rhinoplasty

Question 22

What is a break in the continuity of the skin caused by trauma to the tissue called?

Answer 22

Wound

Question 23

What are superficial infections occurring on moist areas of the skin called?

Answer 23

Yeast infections

Question 24

Where do superficial fungal infections usually occur?

Answer 24

Moist areas of the skin

Question 25

Which procedures would be the proper way to care for second degree burns?

Answer 25

Immersed in cool water

Question 26

Ecchymosis is the clinical name for which term listed below?

Answer 26

Bruising

Question 27

Which substances is NOT an example of a topical medication?

Answer 27

Antihistamines