Question 1
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Monica is talking to a client about the importance of a skin care regimen. Currently, the female client washes her makeup off with water only. What reason should Monica give her client about the way to have good skin health and hygiene?
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Monica should tell her that good skn health and hygiene lead to a clear, glowing, and even complexion.
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Monica should tell her that good skin health and hygiene remove toxins that can enter the body through the skin.
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Monica should tell her that good skin health and hygiene lead to increased collagen.
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Monica should tell her that good skin health and hygiene now mean that she will not have to do any sort of expensive or invasive treatments when she's older.
Question 2
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What's the largest organ of our bodies?
Question 3
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What's the name of the physician engaged in the practice of treating the skin?
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Immunological
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Dermatologist
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Endocrinologist
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Nephrologist
Question 4
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Jessica notices that a few toes on her client's feet seem to have a fungal infection. Jessica suggests that the client started a regimen of regular footsoaks as well as using tea tree oil, and that if she does this, she doesn't need to see a podiatrist. Jessica's manager overhears this conversation it is unhappy with Jessica's response. Why?
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Clients only what their nails taken care of; they do not want medical advice.
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Clients can become embarrassed by discussing a fungal infection.
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Nail technicians do not get paid to be doctors and should not offer free medical advice.
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Nail technicians should not provide any medical advice.
Question 5
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What is the medical branch of science deals with the study of skin including its nature, structure, functions, diseases, and treatments?
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Immunology
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Dermatology
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Endocrinology
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Nephrology
Question 6
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The integumentary system includes all the following except what?
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Skin
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Hair
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Exocrine glands
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Blood
Question 7
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Continued repeated pressure on any part of the skin can cause it to thicken and develop into what?
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Vitiligo
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Wheal
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Callus
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Vesicle
Question 8
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The epidermis is the _________ layer of the skin.
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Thickest
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Thinnest
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Most sensitive
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Callused
Question 9
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How long is the skin renewal process?
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1 to 2 weeks
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25 to 28 days
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30 to 45 days
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2 to 3 months
Question 10
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Which of the following is the grainy layer that consists of the cells that look like small distinct granules?
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Stratum lucidum
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Stratum granulosum
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Stratum spinosum
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Stratum germinativum
Question 11
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Which layer of the skin is home to oil glands and elastin?
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Reticular
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Subcutaneous
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Papillary
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Secretory
Question 12
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The outermost layer of the epidermis is covered with ________, a mixture of water, salts, minerals, and fatty lipids.
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Melanin
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Collage
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Sebum
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Elastin
Question 13
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If a person cannot sweat, that person has a problem with what?
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Absorbtion
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Secretion
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Excretion
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Heat regulation
Question 14
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If a person produces excess amounts of oil, the person has a problem with what?
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Absorption
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Secretion
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Excretion
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Heat regulation
Question 15
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Skin care products formulated with vitamins A & C are related to which function of the skin?
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Absorption
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Secretion
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Excretion
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Heat regulation
Question 16
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A person who's internal temperature is about 98.6゚F has what proper skin function?
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Absorbtion
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Secretion
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Excretion
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Heat regulation
Question 17
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Which of the following is not one of the aspects of food that helps support the health of the skin?
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Fat
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Fiber
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Carbohydrates
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Protein
Question 18
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Which vitamin enables a body to properly absorb and use calcium?
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Vitamin a
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Vitamin c
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Vitamin d
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Vitamin k
Question 19
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Excessive _______ in the body can create a condition called hyponatremia.
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Water
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Blood
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Keratin
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Vitamin k
Question 20
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A person who has an issue with blood clotting may have trouble with what vitamin?
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Vitamin a
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Vitamin c
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Vitamin d
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Vitamin k
Question 21
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Ava is listening to a knowledgeable client tell her about her new anti aging skin care routine that she came up with during her latest appointment with her dermatologist. She mentioned that a key ingredient is vitamin E, which helps give her skin more collagen. What might Ava be thinking about what her client is saying?
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She's right; vitamin E is important for collagen production.
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She must be mistaken; vitamin C is what helps with collagen production.
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The client's dermatologist hasn't been completely honest with her, there is no vitamin to help produce collagen.
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Collagen is increased by what vitamins the client ingests, not what she puts on her skin.
Question 22
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Which vitamin helps support the overall health of the skin?
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Vitamin a
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Vitamin c
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Vitamin d
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Vitamin k
Question 23
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The best sources of _______ are eggs, beef liver, carrot, sweet potato, kale, and spinach.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin K
Question 24
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The best sources of B vitamins are all of the following except what?
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Soy
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Seafood
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Bananas
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Leafy greens
Question 25
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What factor is responsible for 15% of how skin ages?
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Sun exposure
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Eating habits
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Environment
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Heredity
Question 26
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What factor is responsible for 80 to 85% of how skin ages?
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Sun exposure
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Eating habits
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Environment
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Heredity
Question 27
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What is the best defense against pollutants?
Question 28
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Which of the following may cause the skin to appear yellowish or gray in color with a dull appearance?
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Alcohol
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Smoking
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Illicit drugs
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Excessive eating
Question 29
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Which of the following can lead to telangiectasias with overuse?
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Alcohol
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Smoking
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Illicit drugs
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Excessive eating
Question 30
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What is the relationship between UV rays and skin aging?
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UVA and UVB rays breakdown collagen.
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UVA and UVB rays penetrate the epidermis and affect melanocytes.
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UVA rays breakdown collagen; UVB rays penetrate the epidermis and effect melanocytes.
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UVA rays penetrate the epidermis and effect melanocytes; UVB rays breakdown collagen.
Question 31
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How much sun exposure should we get each day for vitamin D synthesis?
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10 minutes
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30 minutes
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1 hour
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None is needed
Question 32
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A person with brown eyes, dark hair, olive skin, and Greek heritage, who burns moderately is which of the following on the Fitzpatrick scale?
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Type I
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Type II
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Type III
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Type IV
Question 33
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Which of the following is not considered a contagious skin disease?
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Shingles
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Psoriasis
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Athlete's foot
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Warts
Question 34
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Which type of lesion is characterized by piles of material on the skin surface, such as a scab?
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Primary
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Secondary
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Tertiary
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Primary and secondary
Question 35
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Which type of disorder of the sudoriferous gland is characterized by sweating even when the temperature is cool?
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Anhidrosis
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Bromhidrosis
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Hyperhidrosis
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Miliaria rubra
Question 36
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Which type of skin inflammation appears as a swollen red area that feels hot and tender?
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Dermatitis
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Excema
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Cellulitis
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Psoriasis
Question 37
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Which of the following is a condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin or dark spots that are not elevated?
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Albinism
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Chloasma
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Lentigines
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Leukoderma
Question 38
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When checking for cancer on the skin, _______ is when the mole darkens or changes in color, itches, hurts, or changes in shape.
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Asymmetry
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Border irregularity
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Diameter
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Evolution
Question 39
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___________ is also known as athlete's foot.
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Herpes simplex
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Veruca
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Tinea manus
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Tinea pedis
Question 40
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__________ is also known as ringworm of the hand.
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Herpes simplex
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Verucca
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Tenea manus
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Tenea pedis
Question 41
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When checking for cancer on the skin, ________ is when one half of the mole does not match the other half.
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Asymmetry
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Border irregularity
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Diameter
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Evolution
Question 42
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________ is milky-white spots of the skin; they are hereditary.
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Vitiligo
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Leukoderma
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Port-wine stain
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Nevus
Question 43
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What type of skin inflammation appears as silver-white scales?
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Dermatitis
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Excema
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Cellulitis
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Psoriasis
Question 44
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__________ is a medical term for abnormal skin inflammation.
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Dermatitis
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Vitiligo
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Histamine
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Verucca
Question 45
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___________ is an immune response to contact allergies and irritants.
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Dermatitis
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Vitiligo
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Histamine
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Verucca
Question 46
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What would be the most likely reason that your client has an allergic or irritant reaction?
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Improper product consistency
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Prolonged or repeated direct skin contact
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Undercuring gel enhancements
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Underlying skin disease
Question 47
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The _________, found in polymer powder, is needed to start the chemical reaction that causes monomer liquid to harden.
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Verucca
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Comedo
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Bulla
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Initiator
Question 48
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It is estimated that _______ percent of all nail technicians at some point are affected by irritants or allergies.
Question 49
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What is it called when the skin is irritated by a substance?
Question 50
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What is it called when the skin has prolonged exposure to certain ingredients, including a histamine response?
Question 51
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What is the most common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians?
Question 52
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How long does it usually take for sensitive clients to show symptoms of allergic reaction?
Question 53
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Where is a nail technician not likely to experience skin allergies?
Question 54
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What is a lamp unit called that contains four 9-watt lamps?
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9-watt lamp unit
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18-watt lamp unit
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27-watt lamp unit
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36-watt lamp unit
Question 55
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Which of the following is not one of the reasons that UV gels improperly cure?
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Applying product too thick
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Dirty lamps in the UV/LED lamp unit
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Too long to cure time under the UV/LED lamp
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Using a UV/LED light unit that was not designed for the gel system used
Question 56
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What is the most important rule of being a good nail technician?
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Keep nail enhancement products away from the skin.
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Constantly apply hand sanitizer, especially between clients.
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Always use latex gloves.
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Always wash your hands with harsh disinfecting soap.