chapter 3 review

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

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

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?

A.) vitamins A, C, D, and E

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

B). 15%

Which is NOT true regarding skin inflammations?

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

The principal functions of the skin are sensation, heat regulation, excretion, absorption, secretion, and ___________ ?

B). Protection

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

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

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

B). Vitamin E

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

B). albinism

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

B). contact dermatitis

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

B). following manufacturer's instructions

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?

B). loss of skin tone and wrinkles

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

B). miliaria rubra

Blood supplies ______ to the skin

B). nutrients + oxygen

Allergic reactions are NOT likely to occur __________ .

B). on the nail technician's elbows

What is NOT a characteristic of healthy skin?

B). rigid

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

B). weakening of the blood vessels

Which is the BEST way to avoid contact dermatitis?

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

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

D). Cheeks

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

D). Palms

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

D). Transdermal

Which is NOT an oil-soluble vitamin?

D). Vitamin B

A Nevus is a _______

D). birthmark

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

D). border irregularity

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

D). mole

An ulcer is a/an __________ ?

D). open lesion on the skin

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

D). sensitization

If a product is applied too _____ or too _______ , the UV gel may cure improperly .

D). thick; wet

A 28-year-old woman is told by the 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?

D.) stratum corneum

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

A ). 1/16'

Which is out of scope for a nail technician?

A ). advising a client to use a topical cream for toenail fungus

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

A). 4 to 6 months of repeated exposure

What is the outermost layer of the skin

A). Epidermis

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

A). Heat

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

A). 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

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

A). a nevus

Sunscreen should have an SPF of

A). at least 15

The damage typically caused by contact dermatitis:

A). can be short or long term.

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

A). histamine

Excessive sweating with unknown causes Is called _________ .

A). hyperhidrosis

Excessive intake of alcohol_______

A). overdilates the blood vessels

Nutrition is the process of converting proteins, carbohydrates , and fats into _____

A). topical Retin A (prescription strength vitamin A) cream

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

C). Absorption

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

C). Dermatologist

Which is TRUE of the difference between dermatitis and eczema?

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

Which of the following does NOT weaken collagen fibers?

C). Increased moisture

As a nail technician, you should understand the underlying structure of the skin , it's functions , and _________?

C). Its basic needs

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

C). Perspiration

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

C). Prescribing

Which is the largest organ of the body

C). Skin

The _____ is the clear , transparent layer just under the skin's surface.

C). Stratum lucidum

A __________ is a crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.

C). fissure

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

C). initiator

Which of the following is a form of skin cancer?

C). melanoma

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

C). sun exposure

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

C). the foods we eat

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

C). vitamin C

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

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

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

D). 6

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum is called:

D). A comedo