Skin care products formulated with vitamins A and C are related to which function of the skin?

• a. Absorption
• b. Secretion
• c. Excretion
• d. Heat regulation

Excessive in the body can create a condition called hyponatremia.

• a. water
• b. blood
• c. keratin
• d. vitamin K

Jessica notices that a few toes on her client's feet seem to have a fungal infection. Jessica suggests that the client start a regimen of regular foot soaks as well as using tea tree oil, and that if she does this, she doesn't need to see a podiatrist. Jessica's manager overhears this conversation and is unhappy with Jessica's response. Why?

• a. Clients only want their nails taken care of; they do not want medical advice.
• b. Clients can become embarrassed by discussing a fungal infection.
• c. Nail technicians do not get paid to be doctors and should not offer free medical advice.
• d. Nail technicians should not provide any medical advice.

What factor is responsible for 15 percent of how skin ages?

• a. Sun exposure
• b. Eating habits
• c. Environment
• d. Heredity

What is the best defense against pollutants?

• a. SPF of at least 50
• b. A skin care routine
• c. Wide-brimmed hats
• d. Limiting exposure to cities where there are more air pollutants

How long is the skin renewal process?

• a. 1 to 2 weeks
• b. 25 to 28 days
• c. 30 to 45 days
• d. 2 to 3 months

What is it called when the skin has prolonged exposure to certain ingredients, including a histamine response?

• a. Dermatitis
• b. Contact dermatitis
• c. Irritant contact dermatitis
• d. Allergic contact dermatitis

A person with brown eyes, dark hair, olive skin and Greek heritage, who burns moderately is which of the following on the Fitzpatrick Scale?

• a. Type I
• b. Type II
• c. Type III
• d. Type IV

Which of the following is a condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin or dark spots that are NOT elevated?

• a. Albinism
• b. Chloasma
• c. Lentigines
• d. Leukoderma

Which of the following is the grainy layer that consists of cells that look like small, distinct granules?

• a. Stratum lucidum
• b. Stratum granulosum
• c. Stratum spinosum
• d. Stratum genninativmn