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