NCEA

Question 1

The study of organs and systems of the body

Answer 1

Anatomy

Question 2

The study of the functions of organs and systems

Answer 2

Physiology

Question 3

The study of the tissues and specifically the cells that work together to perform a specialized function

Answer 3

Histology

Question 4

Composed of the skin and it’s accessory organs (hair, skin, nails, glands)

Answer 4

Integumentary system

Question 5

Latin word for layer

Answer 5

Stratum

Question 6

Cells responsible for sensation and touch

Answer 6

Merkel cells

Question 7

Where are Merkel cells located?

Answer 7

Stratum germinativum (germinative layer)

Question 8

Cells responsible for pigment and skin color

Answer 8

Melanocyte cells

Question 9

What is melanin production influenced by?

Answer 9

Genetics, hormones, and the environment

Question 10

Cells responsible for the production of histamines

Answer 10

Mast cells

Question 11

Cells that help defend the body by destroying bacterial invaders

Answer 11

Phagocytic cells

Question 12

What you have from birth

Answer 12

Skin type

Question 13

State of your skin right now

Answer 13

Skin condition

Question 14

White fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp

Answer 14

Thick stratum corneum

Question 15

White spots on Wood’s Lamp

Answer 15

Dead cells

Question 16

Blue/white fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp

Answer 16

Normal, healthy skin

Question 17

Purple fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp

Answer 17

Dehydrated skin

Question 18

Yellow or pink fluorescence on Wood’s Lamp

Answer 18

Oily skin

Question 19

Brown on Wood’s Lamp

Answer 19

Pigmentation

Question 20

M. Fortuitum

Answer 20

Bacteria responsible for the California pedi spa outbreak of 2000

Question 21

MRSA

Answer 21

Extremely dangerous bacteria that is resistant to antibiotic treatment

Question 22

Impetigo

Answer 22

Bacterial skin infection

Question 23

Folliculitis

Answer 23

Bacterial infection of the hair follicle

Question 24

Cellulitis

Answer 24

Broad based term used to identify skin infections

Question 25

Abscesses and Furuncles

Answer 25

Bacterial infections

Question 26

Herpes simplex 1 and 2

Answer 26

Viral infections

Question 27

Herpes zoster

Answer 27

(shingles); viral infection

Question 28

Verruca Vulgaris

Answer 28

(wart); skin disorder caused by papillomaviruses

Question 29

Tinea versicolor

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Fungal infection; often appears as white, tan, or pink patches

Question 30

Scabies

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Parasitic infection of the epidermis

Question 31

Dyschromia

Answer 31

Abnormal pigmentation in the skin (hyper or hypopigmentation)

Question 32

Vitiligo

Answer 32

A form of hypopigmentation; the absence of melanocytes in the affected area of the skin

Question 33

Leukoderma

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A form of hypopigmentation; can be partial or total loss of pigmentation resulting in patches or spots

Question 34

Melasma

Answer 34

A form of hyperpigmentation

Question 35

Lentigines

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A form of hyperpigmentation; flat, oval spot in a sun-exposed area

Question 36

PIH

Answer 36

Hyperpigmentation that occurs because of injury or trauma to the skin

Question 37

Dermatitis

Answer 37

Inflammation of the skin

Question 38

Type I Diabetes is what kind of disease?

Answer 38

Autoimmune

Question 39

Autoimmune disease that often appears as chronic inflammation affecting the skin, joints, and internal organs; present on the face as a rash, red in color, forming a butterfly shape across the cheeks.

Answer 39

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Question 40

Autoimmune disease that can be identified by a rash accompanied by muscle weakness; the rash appears patchy with bluish-purple discolorations on the face, neck, shoulders, upper chest, elbows, knees, knuckles, and back; calcium deposits appearing as small bumps under the skin may also be present.

Answer 40

Dermatomyositis

Question 41

How long should products be left on the skin for patch testing?

Answer 41

48-72 hours

Question 42

When should a client fill out an Informed Consent and Signed Release?

Answer 42

Before every treatment, even if they have had it multiple times.

Question 43

A precaution to treatment is ____

Answer 43

a preventative consideration

Question 44

A contraindication to a treatment is _____

Answer 44

a drug, procedure, or specific circumstance that should not be used, because it may be harmful to the client

Question 45

What kinds of crystal particles are used in a traditional microderm device?

Answer 45

aluminum oxide, sodium chloride (salt), and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

Question 46

What is the FDA responsible for?

Answer 46

Regulating the companies who manufacture, repackage, relabel, and/or import medical devices sold in the US.

Question 47

What does LASER stand for?

Answer 47

Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation

Question 48

An ablative laser does what?

Answer 48

Creates a thermal injury similar to a chemical burn.

Question 49

What is a nonablative laser good for?

Answer 49

Acne, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, and the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.

Question 50

What lasers are approved for permanent hair reduction?

Answer 50

Ruby, alexandrite, diode, and intense pulsed light (IPL)

Question 51

What does LED stand for?

Answer 51

Light Emitting Diode

Question 52

What are the uses for microcurrent?

Answer 52

Ranges from wound healing, muscle rehabilitation, macular degeneration, to lymphedema.