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Question 1

Functions of the skin carry out complex actions related to sensation, heat regulation, absorption, protection, excretion and:

Answer 1

Secretion

Question 2

Anna’s client told her that the steam felt too hot during her facial. Which touch receptor produced the sensation of hot?

Answer 2

Thermoreceptors

Question 3

Which receptor is responsible for sending different parts of the body positioned in relation to each other and the environment?

Answer 3

Proprioceptors

Question 4

Using a cool towel or mask during a facial will cause vasoconstriction to create what type of effect?

Answer 4

Blood vessels to constrict, or narrow to keep the heat near essential organs

Question 5

What is the term that describes the absorption process that allows some molecules to pass through the skin?

Answer 5

Transdermal penetration

Question 6

When product molecules are absorbed into the skin directly through the corneocytes it is known as:

Answer 6

Transcellular diffusion

Question 7

The chemical conversion of living cells into dead protein cells is known as:

Answer 7

Keratinization

Question 8

The removal of dead skin to stimulate new cells growth is known as?

Answer 8

Exfoliation

Question 9

What process removes dead skin cells by using enzymes and alpha hydroxy acids?

Answer 9

Biochemical exfoliation

Question 10

During what stage of wound healing does epithelialization (cell renewal) begin?

Answer 10

Stage 3: Proliferation

Question 11

The removal of impurities, toxins and pollutants and dead skin cells is known as:

Answer 11

Detoxification

Question 12

Which sweat gland is inactive until stimulated by hormones?

Answer 12

Apocrine gland

Question 13

Which skin type has a minimal oil production on the nose or chin?

Answer 13

Dry skin

Question 14

The primary role of which vitamin is to control levels of calcium and phosphate within the body?

Answer 14

Vitamin D

Question 15

How much sun exposure is needed to boost vitamin D levels

Answer 15

10 minutes

Question 16

Mary has a client with heart problems, how should she proceed?

Answer 16

Be cautious about massage pressure and extreme changes in temperature

Question 17

Lipid-soluble products can be absorbed into the skin via intercellular space between the corneocytes.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Smoking and alcohol are examples of what type of aging?

Answer 18

Extrinsic aging

Question 19

Smoking is known to cause:

Answer 19

Increased wrinkling

Causes dehydration

Elastosis or thickening of elastic fibers within the dermis

Question 20

What is the term that refers to factors that are influenced by genetics and hormones?

Answer 20

Intrinsic aging

Question 21

Which of the following imbalance effects on the skin is caused by testosterone?

Answer 21

Thinning of dermis
Increased acne
Increased facial hair
Impaired healing

Question 22

What lifestyle factor causes a complex chemical response in the body that is mediated by the hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands?

Answer 22

Stress

Question 23

Large swings in humidity levels affect the amount of water loss in the stratum.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

The vitamin that protects against UV damage and slows signs of aging is:

Answer 24

Vitamin A

Question 25

The 5 steps that are recommended daily to ensure healthy skin are: cleanse, tone, (serum) treat, moisture and:

Answer 25

Protect

Question 26

Which of the following steps would occur first when performing a daily skin care regimen?

Answer 26

Remove makeup

Question 27

Toning the skin should be performed:

Answer 27

Twice a day.

Question 28

A clay mask is beneficial for which skin condition?

Answer 28

Oily, acne-prone skin

Question 29

Which skin care product is formulated with active ingredients that support the skins natural regeneration processes that happen at night?

Answer 29

Night creams

Question 30

Susan is a client who needs to use a moisturizer to help hydrate and smooth her skin. When should she apply the moisturizer during her daily skin care regimen?

Answer 30

Apply after toner and serum.

Question 31

All of the following statements identify ways to protect the skin from the suns harmful rays except:

Answer 31

WAYS IT DOES: Sunscreen needs to coincide with hours of daylight, regardless of cloud coverage, sunny skies or duration outdoors. Re-apply sunscreen as necessary according to sun exposure. Use sunscreen daily: apply in a thick layer to ensure coverage. Children younger than 6 months shouldn’t be exposed to the sun Avoid tanning beds Stay out of the sun during peak hours of 10 am-4 pm

Question 32

High altitude requires lower levels of SPF protection daily.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

Primary skin lesions are changes in the structure of the skin during:

Answer 33

The early stages of change and development.

Question 34

Caitlyn is a client who has small elevations of skin similar to vesicles in size and shape but contain pus. Which of the following primary lesions describes Caitlyn’s conditions?

Answer 34

Pustule

Question 35

A solid formation above the skin, often caused by insect bites or an allergic reaction, is called a:

Answer 35

Wheal

Question 36

A client has vesicles around her chin area. What should you do?

Answer 36

Avoid treatment

Question 37

When the formation of epidermal cells is rapid or the normal process of keratinization is altered, abnormal exfoliation of the epidermis occurs. What secondary skin lesion is a result?

Answer 37

Scales