Nails chapter 3

How much space should be left between the client's nail enhancement and their living skin?

1/16

Which is the BEST way to avoid contact dermatitis?

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with ingredients that you are either allergic to or irritated by.

Which is TRUE of the difference between dermatitis and eczema?

Eczema is painful and itchy, whereas dermatitis can often appear as a rash-like irritation.

Which of the following will NOT usually cause irritation or allergic reaction with UV gel services?

Following manufacturer's instructions

Which is the BEST response of the nail technician to a client who has an unhealthy nail condition and is asking for manicure services?

It appears you have an unhealthy nail condition; I will need written clearance from your doctor before I can work on your nails.

Which clients are MOST likely to experience poor skin appearance and health as they age?

Jonny: blue-eyed blond; has lived in an industrial city in China for 28 years; quit smoking last year after having smoked for 35 years; rarely wears sunscreen

The UV energy of the sun reaches the skin in what two forms?

UVA and UVB energy

Which vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in the health, function, and repair of skin cells?

Vitamin A

Which is NOT an oil-soluble vitamin

Vitamin B

Vitamin ___ promotes the production of collagen in the skin's dermal tissues

Vitamin C

Which vitamins are MOST important to have in your diet if your goal is healing the skin around a large abrasion received in a bicycle accident?

Vitamins A, C, D, and E

Which is MOST likely to happen if you become very dehydrated?

You may experience fuzzy short-term memory, difficulty focusing, and daytime fatigue.

_________ occurs between the skin cells through hair follicles and sebaceous gland openings

absorption

Which is out of scope for a nail technician in a day spa?

advising a client to use a topical cream for toenail fungus

Which of the following is a disorder in which the skin lacks melanin pigment?

albinism

Sunscreen should have an SPF of:

at least 15

A nevus is a __________.

birthmark

What does the B in the ABCDE cancer checklist stand for?

border irregularity

The damage typically caused by contact dermatitis:

can be short or long term

On which part of the face is the nail technician MOST likely to experience skin allergies?

cheeks

The skin is _______-resistant and water-resistant because it is covered by sebum

chemical

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum is called:

comedo

What is the MOST common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians?

contact dermatitis

A ________ is a physician who treats the skin, including its structures, functions, and diseases.

dermatologist

What is the outermost layer of the skin?

epidermis

A _____ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis

fissure

A chemical released by the blood to enlarge the vessels around an injury is a/an _________.

histamine

Excessive sweating with unknown causes is called ________.

hyperhidrosis

Which of the following does NOT weaken collagen fibers?

increased moisture

The _________ is the special ingredient in polymer powders that is needed to start the chemical reaction that causes the monomer liquid to harden.

initiator

As a nail technician, you should understand the underlying structure of the skin, its functions, and _________.

its basic needs

A client has significant sun damage and is experiencing side effects of UVA ray overexposure. Which side effects is the client MOST likely to have?

loss of skin tone and wrinkles

Which of the following is a form of skin cancer?

melanoma

Which of the following is a disorder of the sudoriferous glands?

miliaria rubra

A ____ is a small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to brown or bluish black.

mole

A client with ____ should NOT be referred to a physician.

nevus

Blood supplies ____ to the skin

nutrients and oxygen

Allergic reactions are NOT likely to occur _________.

on the nail technician's elbows

An ulcer is a/an ____________.

open lesion on the skin

The sebaceous glands are NOT found in which of the following parts of the body?

palms

Which is NOT related to the skin's function of secretion?

perspiration

Which is NOT a legal aspect of a nail technician's job?

prescribing

The principal functions of the skin are sensation, heat regulation, excretion, absorption, secretion, and _____________.

protection

What is NOT a characteristic of healthy skin?

rigid

Which of these terms refers to a greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products?

sensitization

A 28-year-old woman is told by her doctors that she has significant damage to her skin due to harmful UV rays. She also has a history of allergic reaction to environmental pollutants and has been diagnosed multiple times with abnormal skin conditions caused by viruses. Which layer of the epidermis is MOST responsible for these concerns?

stratum corneum

The ____ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface

stratum lucidum

A majority of scientists believe that MOST signs of skin aging under the age of 50 are caused by:

sun exposure

Ideally, the nutrients our bodies need for proper functioning must come primarily from:

the foods we eat

Which kind of medications can penetrate through follicles and layers of skin to deliver drugs into our body?

transdermal

Which of the following is caused by inhaling nicotine in tobacco?

weakening of blood vessels

It has been estimated that heredity may be responsible for only ___ percent of the factors that determine how skin ages.

15

In general, it takes ____ to a substance before sensitive clients show symptoms of an allergic reaction.

4 to 6 months of repeated exposure

Children younger than _______ months should NOT be exposed directly to the sun.

6

Which is NOT true regarding skin inflammations?

Cellulitis is highly contagious and can spread from one person to another very easily.

Excessive intake of alcohol _______________.

Overdilates the blood vessels

Which is the largest organ of the body?

Skin

A client makes an appointment with a cosmetologist for beauty services. Which beauty product that the client uses is MOST important for the cosmetologist to know about prior to performing services?

Topical Retin A (prescription strength Vitamin A) cream