Test Questions

Question 1

A _____ is any mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs.

Answer 1

Lesion

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a lesion that is a different color than the color of the skin.

Answer 2

Primary lesion

Question 3

Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne?

Answer 3

Cyst

Question 4

A freckle is an example of..

Answer 4

Macule

Question 5

A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a:

Answer 5

Nodule

Question 6

A _____ is a raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling.

Answer 6

Papule

Question 7

A _____ is a closed, abnormally developed sac that contains pus, semifluid, or morbid matter, above or below the skin, which cannot be drained of fluid.

Answer 7

Tubercle

Question 8

An abnormal mass varying in size, shape, and color is a:

Answer 8

Tumor

Question 9

Contact with poison ivy or poison oak commonly causes _____ in many people.

Answer 9

Vesicles

Question 10

Wheals are NOT commonly caused by:

• acne
• nettle stings
• urticaria
• insect bites

Answer 10

Acne

Question 11

A _____ is characterized by a pile of material on the skin surface or a depression in the skin surface.

Answer 11

Secondary skin lesion

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a secondary skin lesion?

• wheal
• macule
• bulla
• keloid

Answer 12

Keloid

Question 13

The scab on a sore is an example of a(n):

Answer 13

Crust

Question 14

A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a:

• fissure
• vesicle
• tumor
• cyst

Answer 14

Fissure

Question 15

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a:

Answer 15

Keloid

Question 16

Cicatrix is another name for a(n):

Answer 16

Scar

Question 17

An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n):

Answer 17

Ulcer

Question 18

Where do comedones appear most frequently?

Answer 18

T-zone

Question 19

When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing:

Answer 19

Blackheads

Question 20

A closed comedo is also known as a:

Answer 20

Whitehead

Question 21

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

Answer 21

Milia

Question 22

Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the:

Answer 22

sebaceous glands

Question 23

The chronic condition _____ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose.

Answer 23

Rosacea

Question 24

Seborrheic dermatitis is often characterized by:

Answer 24

Red, flaky skin

Question 25

Telangiectasis is defined as:

Answer 25

distended or dilated surface blood vessels

Question 26

A deficiency in perspiration is called:

Answer 26

Anhidrosis

Question 27

Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is:

Answer 27

Bromnidrosis

Question 28

Miliaria rubra is an inflammation of the sweat glands that is also known as:

Answer 28

Prickly heat

Question 29

Which of the following is a common, extremely contagious bacterial infection of the eye?

Answer 29

Conjunctivitis

Question 30

Which term is broadly used to describe any inflammatory condition of the skin?

Answer 30

Dermatitis

Question 31

Which condition often presents as a fever blister or cold sore?

Answer 31

herpes simplex I

Question 32

Which of these conditions is a contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions?

Answer 32

Impetigo

Question 33

Which skin disease is caused by the skin cells turning over faster than normal?

Answer 33

Psoriasis

Question 34

Darker than normal pigmentation that appears as dark splotches is called:

Answer 34

hyperpigmentation

Question 35

A person with albinism will have:

Answer 35

Silky white hair

Question 36

Another name for a nevus is a:

Answer 36

Birthmark

Question 37

A _____ is an abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular or irregular shape.

Answer 37

Stain

Question 38

Which of the following is a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin? - chloasma - hypertrophy - vitiligo - lentigines

Answer 38

Vitiligo

Question 39

A callus is a _____ caused by continued, repeated pressure or friction on any part of the skin.

Answer 39

Keratoma

Question 40

A verruca is also known as a:

Answer 40

Wart

Question 41

The most common and least severe type of skin cancer is:

Answer 41

Basal cell carcinoma

Question 42

Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by:

Answer 42

scaly red papules or nodules

Question 43

Black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture are a sign of which type of skin cancer?

Answer 43

Malignant melanoma

Question 44

What does the D on the American Cancer Society Cancer Checklist stand for?

Answer 44

Diameter

Question 45

A predisposition to acne is based on:

Answer 45

Heredity and hormones

Question 46

Retention hyperkeratosis is the hereditary tendency for acne-prone skin to:

Answer 46

retain dead cells in the follicle​

Question 47

Propionibacterium acnes are anaerobic, which means they cannot survive in the presence of:

Answer 47

Oxygen

Question 48

A(n) _____ product is one that has been designed and proven not to clog the follicles.

Answer 48

Noncomedogenic

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT an example of an intrinsic skin-aging factor? - gravity - sun exposure - genetics - facial expressions

Answer 49

Sun exposure

Question 50

Which UV rays cause the majority of skin cancers?

Answer 50

UVB

Question 51

Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays?

Answer 51

UVA

Question 52

To prevent premature skin aging, you should make daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least:

Answer 52

15

Question 53

At what time of day is UV exposure typically highest?

Answer 53

10 AM to 3 PM

Question 54

Common places for allergic contact dermatitis on a client include all of the following EXCEPT: - hairline - scalp - soles of the feet - neckline

Answer 54

Soles of the feet

Question 55

When irritating substances temporarily damage the epidermis, the result is:

Answer 55

Irritant contact dermatitis

Question 56

​Which of these is NOT an example of an extrinsic skin-aging factor? ​-stress ​-ethnicity -​smoking -​overuse of alcoholic beverages

Answer 56

Ethnicity

Question 57

​Which extrinsic skin-aging factor has the greatest impact on how skin ages?

Answer 57

Sun-exposure

Question 58

When should you apply sunscreen?​

Answer 58

At least 30 min before sun exposure

Question 59

Which term refers to an inflammation of the skin caused by touching certain chemicals or substances?

Answer 59

Contact dermatitis

Question 60

The best way to prevent both types of occupational contact dermatitis is to:​

Answer 60

​wear gloves when working with irritating chemicals