Skin

Question 1

Functions of the skin include regulation of body temperature and:

a) digestion
b) protection
c) circulation
d) reproduction

Answer 1

B. Protection

Question 2

Which of the following items determines the color of the skin?

a) collagen protein
b) keratin
c) melanin
d) elastin fibers

Answer 2

C. Melanin

Question 3

The stratum lucidum layer is found only on:

a) scalp
b) elbows
c) soles of the feet and palms of the hands
d) tops of the hands

Answer 3

C. Soles of the feet and palms of the hands

Question 4

Sweat is excreted by what gland?
a) sudoriferous
b) endocrine
c) sebaceous
d) adrenal

Answer 4

A. Sudoriferous

Question 5

What is the function of sebum:
a) carry melanin
b) produces sweat
c) give skin elasticity
d) mix with sweat to form the acid mantle

Answer 5

D. Mix with sweat to form the acid mantle

Question 6

Which layer of skin is located below the dermal layer and composed of adipose (fatty) and loose connective tissue?
a) dermis
b) subcutaneous
c) subdermis
d) epidermis

Answer 6

B. Subcutaneous

Question 7

All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays EXCEPT:
a) apply oil every two hours
b) apply sunscreen every two hours
c) avoid surfaces, such as water, that can reflect up to 85% of the suns damaging rays
d) be aware that damaging UVA and UVB can penetrate windows and car windshields

Answer 7

A. Apply oil every two hours

Question 8

Chronic is the term used to identify conditions that are:
a) visible
b) brief and severe
c) frequent and habitual
d) influenced by the weather

Answer 8

C. Frequent and habitual

Question 9

A papule is an example of:
a) tertiary lesion
b) primary skin lesion
c) subjective symptom
d) secondary skin lesion

Answer 9

B. Primary skin lesions

Question 10

The lesion found following the normal healing process of an injury is called a/an?
a) fissure
b) vitiligo
c) scar
d) excoriation

Answer 10

C. Scars

Question 11

Which of the following layers of skin does not contain any blood vessels?
a) cutis
b) dermal
c) corneum
d) epidermis

Answer 11

D. Epidermis

Question 12

Which layer of the skin contains collagen protein and elastin fibers which lend support to the epidermis and give the skin its elastic quality?
a) dermal
b) epidermis
c) stratum lucidum
d) stratum granulosum

Answer 12

A. Dermal

Question 13

Which skin type is recognized by the shiny T-zone?
a) dry
b) normal
c) oily
d) combination

Answer 13

D. Combinations

Question 14

Which of the following primary lesions are small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus?
a) wheals
b) tumors
c) pustules
d) macules

Answer 14

C. Pustules

Question 15

What is the technical term for a decrease in activity of melanocytes?
a) verruca
b) acne
c) leukoderma
d) melanoderma

Answer 15

C. Leukoderma

Question 16

An open comedone is the technical name for:
a) nevus
b) macule
c) blackhead
d) birthmark

Answer 16

C. Blackhead

Question 17

Pearly white, enclosed keratin-filled cysts which form a hard ball beneath the outer layer if the skin are known as:
a) milia
b) rosacea
c) comedones
d) acne

Answer 17

A. Milia

Question 18

Which of the following terms is an infection in the hair follicle caused by bacteria, shaving or clothing irritation?
a) eczema
b) impetigo
c) folliculitis
d) pseudofolliculitis barbae

Answer 18

C. Folliculitis

Question 19

Persons exposed to excessive heat may develop small red vesicles with burning and itching of the skin called prickly heat or:
a) eczema
b) anhidrosis
c) bromidosis
d) milaria rubra

Answer 19

D. Milaria rubra

Question 20

Which of the following terms is another name for a keratoma?
a) wart
b) callus
c) tumor
d) birthmark

Answer 20

B. Callus

Question 21

All of the following are examples of manual exfoliation methods except:
a) brush
b) scrubs
c) enzymes
d) facial cloths

Answer 21

C. Enzymes

Question 22

A massage can provide all of the following results except:
a) weaken muscle tissue
b) stimulate glandular activity
c) improve the texture of the skin
d) increase blood circulation to the skin

Answer 22

A. Weaken muscle tissue

Question 23

The gentle massage movement that often begins and ends a massage treatment is called:
a) friction
b) petrissage
c) effleurage
d) tapotement

Answer 23

C. Effleurage

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of facial mask?
a) clay
b) modeling
c) cream
d) astringent

Answer 24

D. Astringent

Question 25

A facial mask that hardens to a rubber-like consistency and can be pulled from the face in one piece is a:
a) gel mask
b) cream mask
c) paraffin mask
d) modeling mask

Answer 25

D. Molding mask