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Chapter 8: Skin Disorders & Diseases

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Many scientists and dermatologists believe that extrinsic factors such as exposure to the sun or smoking are responsible for up to _____________________ percent of skin aging.

a)

50

b)

60

c)

75

d)

85

2.

It is recommended that you wear a board-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least __________________ on a daily basis.

a)

5

b)

8

c)

15

d)

30

3.

A ____________________ is an abnormal, rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule.

a)

Tubercle

b)

Mole

c)

Macula

d)

Bulla

4.

Which of these terms refers to thin, dry, or oily plates of epidermal flakes?

a)

Fissures

b)

Keloids

c)

Pustules

d)

Scales

5.

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that appear just under the epidermis and have no visible openings are _______________________.

a)

Milia

b)

Ulcers

c)

Crust

d)

Pustules

6.

An open comedo is also known as a ______________________.

a)

Mole

b)

Birthmark

c)

Blackhead

d)

Whitehead

7.

Which of these is an inflammatory, uncomfortable, and often chronic disease of the skin, characterized by moderate to severe inflammation, scaling, and sometimes severe itching?

a)

Eczema

b)

Acne

c)

Psoriasis

d)

Herpes simplex

8.

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

a)

Mole

b)

Stain

c)

Chloasma

d)

Lentigo

9.

The absence of melanin pigment in the body and skin sensitivity to light are signs of _____________________.

a)

Nevus

b)

Lentignes

c)

Asteatosis

d)

Albinism

10.

What is the most dangerous form of skin cancer, often characterized by black or dark brown patches on the skin that may appear uneven in texture , jagged, or raised?

a)

Basal cell carcinoma

b)

Malignant melanoma

c)

Squamous cell carcinoma

d)

Verruca cell

11.

A cosmetologist must not serve a client who is suffering from an inflamed skin disorder, regardless of whether it is infectious, unless the client ______________________

a)

Needs a facial quickly for an important event such as a wedding

b)

Declares that he or she is practicing doctor-prescribed home care

c)

Has a physician's note permitting the client to receive services.

d)

Signs a waiver clearing the cosmetologist and the salon of liability

12.

A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands that is often characterized by redness, dry, or oily scaling, crusting, and/or itchiness is ___________________.

a)

Contact dermatitis

b)

Irritant contact dermatitis

c)

Allergic contact dermatitis

d)

Seborrheic dermatitis

13.

The term _________________ refers to abnormal colorations that accompany skin disorders and are symptoms of many systemic disorders.

a)

Anhidrosis

b)

Bromhidrosis

c)

Dsychromias

d)

Conjunctivitis

14.

A(n) __________________ is a type of keratoma.

a)

Callus

b)

Keloid

c)

Lesion

d)

Excoriation

15.

Acne is a skin disorder characterized by chronic inflammation of the _________________ glands.

a)

Sudoriferous

b)

Sebaceous

c)

Sweat

d)

Adrenaline

16.

A predisposition to acne is based on heredity and _________________.

a)

Diet

b)

Age

c)

Use of noncomedogenic makeup

d)

Hormones

17.

Noncomedogenic products are specifically designed and proven not to clog the _______________.

a)

Bullas

b)

Dyschromias

c)

Follicles

d)

Sebaceous glands

18.

People have _______________ over the intrinsic factors that affect skin aging

a)

No control

b)

Little control

c)

Considerable control

d)

Total control

19.

The best defense against pollutants is to ____________.

a)

Wear sunscreen whenever you are outside

b)

Avoid touching your face with your hands

c)

Follow a good daily skin care routine

d)

Wear long-sleeved clothing when you are outdoors.

20.

Irritant contact dermatitis occurs when irritating substances temporarily damage the _________________.

a)

Dermis

b)

Epidermis

c)

Papillary layer

d)

Hair follicles

21.

A pustule is a raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing ____________________ in the top of the lesion.

a)

Water

b)

Blood

c)

Lymph

d)

Pus

22.

A ________________ is a large, protruding pocket-like lesion filled with sebum.

a)

Closed comedo

b)

Sebaceous cyst

c)

Bulla

d)

Miliaria rubra

23.

A flat spot or discoloration on the skin, also known as a "liver" spot, is a ____________________.

a)

Macule

b)

Leukoderma

c)

Milia

d)

Scale

24.

Foul-smelling perspiration, usually noticeable in the armpits or on the feet, that is generally caused by bacteria is _________________.

a)

Hyperhidrosis

b)

Miliaria rubra

c)

Anhidrosis

d)

Bromhidrosis

25.

A ________________ is a slightly raised mark on the skin formed after an injury or lesion of the skin has healed.

a)

Mole

b)

Scar

c)

Scale

d)

Stain

26.

A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by weeping lesions is ______________________.

a)

Impetigo

b)

Conjunctivitis

c)

Eczema

d)

Herpes simplex

27.

A ____________________ is an itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours.

a)

Wheal

b)

Vesicle

c)

Verruca

d)

Tubericle

28.

A(n) _________________ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.

a)

Ulcer

b)

Fissure

c)

Excoriation

d)

Crust

29.

A small blister or sac containing clear fluid, lying within or just beneath the epidermis is a _________________.

a)

Tubercle

b)

Tumor

c)

Vesicle

d)

Wheal

30.

A large blister containing a watery fluid that is similar to a vesicle is ___________________.

a)

A tubercule

b)

A macule

c)

A cyst

d)

A bulla

31.

In the ABCDE Cancer Checklist established by the American Cancer Society, what does the C stand for?

a)

Crust

b)

Color

c)

Caliber

d)

Circumference

32.

When bacteria cannot survive in the presence of oxygen, it is known as _____________________.

a)

Anaerobic

b)

Anesthetic

c)

Hyperkinetic

d)

Aerobic

33.

UVA rays, also known as _____________________, are deep-penetrating rays that can even go through a glass window.

a)

Enhancing rays

b)

Tanning rays

c)

Aging rays

d)

Burning rays

34.

An allergic reaction created by repeated exposure to a chemical or a substance is known as ____________________.

a)

Contact irritation

b)

Sensitization

c)

Non-contract irritation

d)

Irritant contact dermatitis

35.

An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands , characterized by the eruption of small, red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is _______________.

a)

Hyperhidrosis

b)

Miliaria rubra

c)

Anhidrosis

d)

Bromhidrosia