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1
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A _____ is any mark on the skin that may indicate an injury or damage that changes the structure of tissues or organs.

A

Lesion

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2
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A(n) _____ is a lesion that is a different color than the color of the skin.

A

Primary lesion

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3
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Which of the following is a primary lesion frequently seen in cases of severe acne?

A

Cyst

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4
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A freckle is an example of..

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Macule

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5
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A solid bump larger than 1 centimeter that can be easily felt is called a:

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Nodule

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6
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A _____ is a raised bump that is often red due to inflammation and sore due to the pressure of swelling.

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Papule

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7
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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.

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Tubercle

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

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Tumor

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9
Q

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

A

Vesicles

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10
Q

Wheals are NOT commonly caused by:

  • acne
  • nettle stings
  • urticaria
  • insect bites
A

Acne

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11
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A _____ is characterized by a pile of material on the skin surface or a depression in the skin surface.

A

Secondary skin lesion

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12
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Which of the following is an example of a secondary skin lesion?

  • wheal
  • macule
  • bulla
  • keloid
A

Keloid

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13
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The scab on a sore is an example of a(n):

A

Crust

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14
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A crack that penetrates the dermis layer of the skin is a:

  • fissure
  • vesicle
  • tumor
  • cyst
A

Fissure

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15
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A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a:

A

Keloid

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16
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Cicatrix is another name for a(n):

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Scar

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17
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An open lesion on the skin or mucous membrane, accompanied by pus and loss of skin depth, is a(n):

A

Ulcer

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18
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Where do comedones appear most frequently?

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T-zone

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19
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When the sebum of a comedo is exposed, it oxidizes, producing:

A

Blackheads

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20
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A closed comedo is also known as a:

A

Whitehead

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21
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Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear under the epidermis and have no visible opening are:

A

Milia

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22
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Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the:

A

sebaceous glands

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23
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The chronic condition _____ is characterized by redness on the cheeks and nose.

A

Rosacea

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24
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Seborrheic dermatitis is often characterized by:

A

Red, flaky skin

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25
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Telangiectasis is defined as:

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distended or dilated surface blood vessels

26
Q

A deficiency in perspiration is called:

A

Anhidrosis

27
Q

Foul-smelling perspiration caused by bacteria is:

A

Bromnidrosis

28
Q

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

A

Prickly heat

29
Q

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

A

Conjunctivitis

30
Q

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

A

Dermatitis

31
Q

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

A

herpes simplex I

32
Q

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

A

Impetigo

33
Q

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

A

Psoriasis

34
Q

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

A

hyperpigmentation

35
Q

A person with albinism will have:

A

Silky white hair

36
Q

Another name for a nevus is a:

A

Birthmark

37
Q

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

A

Stain

38
Q

Which of the following is a hereditary condition that causes hypopigmented spots on the skin?

  • chloasma
  • hypertrophy
  • vitiligo
  • lentigines
A

Vitiligo

39
Q

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

A

Keratoma

40
Q

A verruca is also known as a:

A

Wart

41
Q

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

A

Basal cell carcinoma

42
Q

Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized by:

A

scaly red papules or nodules

43
Q

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

A

Malignant melanoma

44
Q

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

A

Diameter

45
Q

A predisposition to acne is based on:

A

Heredity and hormones

46
Q

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

A

retain dead cells in the follicle​

47
Q

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

A

Oxygen

48
Q

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

A

Noncomedogenic

49
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of an intrinsic skin-aging factor?

  • gravity
  • sun exposure
  • genetics
  • facial expressions
A

Sun exposure

50
Q

Which UV rays cause the majority of skin cancers?

A

UVB

51
Q

Which rays of the sun are known as aging rays?

A

UVA

52
Q

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

A

15

53
Q

At what time of day is UV exposure typically highest?

A

10 AM to 3 PM

54
Q

Common places for allergic contact dermatitis on a client include all of the following EXCEPT:

  • hairline
  • scalp
  • soles of the feet
  • neckline
A

Soles of the feet

55
Q

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

A

Irritant contact dermatitis

56
Q

​Which of these is NOT an example of an extrinsic skin-aging factor?

​-stress
​-ethnicity
-​smoking
-​overuse of alcoholic beverages

A

Ethnicity

57
Q

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

A

Sun-exposure

58
Q

When should you apply sunscreen?​

A

At least 30 min before sun exposure

59
Q

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

A

Contact dermatitis

60
Q

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

A

​wear gloves when working with irritating chemicals

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