SE Ch.4 Quiz: Disorders & Diseases of the Skin

The condition that presents as redness and bumpiness in the cheeks or upper arms is called
_________.

Keratoma
Keratosis pilaris
Hyperkeratosis
Psoriasis

Blocked follicles cause _________.

Hyperkeratosis
Keratoma
Psoriasis
Keratosis pilaris

Hypertrophy is _________.

A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands
The term used to refer to an inflammatory condition of the skin
A chronic excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, stress, or medications
Abnormal growth in skin

What is true of psoriasis?

It is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.
It results from sun damage.
It is usually red and bumpy and found on the cheeks, upper arms, or thighs.
It results in the eruption of red vesicles.

What is a verruca?

A fungal infection that produces symptoms of thick, brittle, discolored nails.
A bacterial infection of the skin that often occurs in children.
A fungus also known as ringworm.
Hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus.

Small outgrowths or extensions of the skin that look like flaps are called _________.

Lesions
Skin tags
Moles
Keratomas

What does hyperkeratosis refer to?

The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
The over production of pigment
An acquired thickened patch of epidermis

A brownish spot on the skin that might range in color from tan to bluish black is a _________.

Keratoma
Papule
Mole
Pustule

The condition herpes zoster presents with which symptoms?

Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
Singly or clustered warts that are flesh colored, brown or black

Someone with impetigo likely has _________.

White, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches
Thick, brittle, and discolored nails
Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
A vesicle or group of vesicles on a red, swollen base

What would be a symptom of someone who had herpes simplex virus 1?

Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line
Blisters that usually appear on the lips or nostrils
Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
Thick, brittle, discolored nails

What statement is true of conjunctivitis?

It is also known as pink eye.
It is also known as pityriasis versicolor.
It is caused by exposure to the sun.
It is caused by blocked follicles.

What statement is true of tinea corporis?

It produces symptoms of thick, brittle, discolored nails.
It is a skin irritation that spreads into a circular infection that is red and scaly.
It is characterized by blisters that usually appear on the lips or nostrils.
It is a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus.

Which condition can be contagious?

Keratosis pilaris
Tinea versicolor
Skin tag
Verruca

Steatomas usually appear on the _________.

Arms, legs, and torso
Shoulders, back, and chest
Face, neck, and chest
Scalp, neck, and back

Pseudofolliculitis is _________.

A medical term for persistent itching
A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
A condition also known as razor bumps that resembles folliculitis without the pus or infection
Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells

Hyperhidrosis is _________.

An inflammatory skin condition caused by exposure and direct skin contact to allergens
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands characterized by comedones and blemishes
Excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, medications, or medical conditions
Swelling from a fluid imbalance in the cells or from a response to injury, infection, or medication

Anhidrosis is _________.

Foul-smelling perspiration, usually in the armpits or on the feet
Chronic excessive perspiration caused by heat, genetics, stress, or medications
A deficiency in perspiration due to failure of the sweat glands
Excessive perspiration due to an underlying medical condition

What is miliaria rubra?

A localized inflammatory reaction caused by exposure to caustic irritants
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
An abnormal secretion from the sebaceous glands

A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin is known as a(n) _________.

Esthetician
Hematologist
Pediatrician
Dermatologist

Lesions in the early stages of development or change are known as _________ lesions.

Primary
Vascular
Tertiary
Secondary

Vascular lesions are a condition of the _________ system.

Nervous
Circulatory
Endocrine
Respiratory

Depressions in the skin characterize _________ lesions.

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Vascular

What characterizes primary lesions?

Depressions in the skin
A pile of material on the skin surface
Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color
Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules

A lesion is _________.

A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation
A structural change in the tissue caused by damage or injury
A tiny round or oval pigmented area of skin on an area exposed to the sun
An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands

Squamous cell carcinoma is defined as _________.

A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
A condition characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules
A condition characterized by sores, reddish patches
A small epidermal cyst that appears as firm white papules

In order to detect cancerous lesions, it is advisable to visit a physician _________.

Once every six months
Once a year
Once every other year
Once every other year

Black or dark patches on the skin that are usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised characterizes
the condition known as _________.

Melasma
Malignant melanoma
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma

Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage are
called _________.

Ephelides
Actinic keratoses
Comedones
Lentigines

What is a defining characteristic of grade III acne?

Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules
Many close comedones and more open comedones
Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones

Steatoma is _________.

An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
A sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
A vascular lesion that is an abnormally dilated

Sebaceous filaments are often found on the _________.

Ears
Neck
Nose
Chin

Cystic acne is grade _________ acne.

I
II
III
IV

Adrenaline helps the body to _________.

Digest food
Cope with stressful events
Fall asleep
Regulate its temperature

Acne is a condition which _________.

Only occurs during a person's teenage years is
Usually caused by environmental conditions
Is a disorder of the sebaceous glands.
Is a disorder of the sudoriferous glands.

What are sebaceous filaments?

A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles
Mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter
Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules
Vascular lesions that are abnormally dilated

What is characteristic of grade I acne?

Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation from tissue damage
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules
Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules
Many close comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules

Grade II acne is characterized by _________.

Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules
Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation from tissue damage
Many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules

A small elevation on the skin that contains fluid but may develop into a pustule is a _________.

Pilosebaceous unit
Papule
Cyst
Pustule

What characterizes retention hyperkeratosis?

Benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face
Dark welts on the face and eyes
Dead skin cells building up from not shedding
Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules

An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus is known as a _________.

Cyst
Comedo
Milium
Pustule

What characterizes the condition known as acne?

White irregular patches of skin
Excess sebum production
Inflammation, dry or oily crusting, and itchiness
Groups of red blisters that form a rash in a ring or line

What is true of seborrhea?

It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face.
It is an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous gland.
It is acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions.
It is a chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis.

What is true of sebaceous hyperplasia?

It is a hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis caused by a virus.
It is characterized by whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin.
It results in the eruption of red vesicles and burning, itching skin.
It is described as doughnut-shaped with an indention in the center.

What is true of varicose veins?

They are whitish, pearl-like masses of sebum and dead cells under the skin.
They are often yellow or flesh-colored.
They are sometimes treated with sclerotherapy, a nonsurgical injection into the vein.
They are a cosmetic irregularity that do not need medical treatment.

What is characteristic of the condition known as rosacea?

Groups of red blisters that form a rash in the shape of a ring or line
Red patches covered with white-silver scales
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
Visible vessels and skin sensitivity

What is true of telangiectasia?

It is visible vascularity that is abnormally dilated and twisted veins.
It is characterized by visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face.
It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face.
It is characterized by small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules.

Pityriasis versicolor is also known as _________.

Leukoderma
Tinea versicolor
Vitiligo
Albinism

The largest external cause of pigmentation disorders is _________.

A diet low in protein
A diet high in fat
Smoking
Sun exposure

Which of the following is an example of macules?

White patches
Lentigines
Freckles
Birthmarks

Which of the following is an example of macules?

White patches
Lentigines
Freckles
Birthmarks

A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as
_________.

A macule
Lentigo
Sunburn
A nevus

What most closely resembles a freckle?

Keratoma
Skin tag
Lentigo
Nevus

The fungal condition that inhibits melanin production is called _________.

Leukoderma
Albinism
Tinea versicolor
Vitiligo

What is a symptom of vitiligo?

Extreme redness and dilation of blood vessels
Red patches covered with white-silver scales
White, irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment
Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color formed by fluid in a cavity

The rare genetic condition that is characterized by the lack of melanin pigment in the body is known
as _________.

Vitiligo
Albinism
Leukoderma
Tinea versicolor

What is true of a tan?

It can result from a type of hormonal hyperpigmentation disorder caused by pregnancy.
It is a malformation of the skin from dilated capillaries.
It is caused by exposure to the sun.
It is a skin condition caused by actinic bronzing.

What characterizes tinea versicolor?

White irregular patches of skin that are totally lacking pigment
White, brown, or salmon-colored flaky patches from the yeast of the skin
Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness

Hyperpigmentation is a condition that describes _________.

A pigmented nevus
A change in pigmentation due to melanin production
An overproduction of pigment
A lack of pigment

Leukoderma is a condition that is defined by _________.

A pigmented nevus
The loss of pigmentation
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
The overproduction of pigment

Hyperpigmentation triggered by hormonal changes is a condition called _________.

Leukoderma
Vitiligo
Hypopigmentation
Melasma

Allergic contact dermatitis is most frequently caused by _________ dye.

Green
Yellow
Blue
Red

The itchy feeling that often accompanies contact dermatitis is caused by _________.

Histamines
Eczema
Psoriasis
Keratosis

What characterizes eczema?

An inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line
A chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis

What characterizes seborrheic dermatitis?

Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
Red patches covered with white-silver scales
Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color

The inflammatory skin condition that is caused by exposure and direct skin contact to allergens is
_________.

Atopic dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
Eczema
Irritant contact dermatitis

What is atopic dermatitis?

An inflammatory, painful, itching disease of the skin
An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands
A chronic inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
A chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis

Dermatitis is best defined as _________.

An inflammatory condition of the skin
An overproduction of pigment
An inflammatory skin disorder of the sebaceous glands
A structural change in the tissues caused by damage or injury

Estheticians who work with clients with a dermatological condition should _________.

Not continue with a service if they are in doubt
Never let their clients know if they are unsure how to treat them
Post an anonymous picture of a client's condition on social media in order to get advice from the community of estheticians
Never discuss a potentially embarrassing skin condition with clients

Estheticians can provide clients who have skin disorders help in each of the following ways
EXCEPT _________.

Referring a client to a medical professional
Diagnosing the medical condition for the client
Helping a client's emotional well-being
Stopping a service that might be harmful

All of the following people may diagnose rosacea EXCEPT _________.

A physician
A dermatologist
An esthetician
A nurse practitioner

Disorders of the skin are _________.

Rarely genetic
Almost always contagious
Cannot be treated by estheticians
Difficult to categorize

Someone who would be most likely to work in conjunction with an esthetician in treating someone
with hyperpigmentation is _________.

A dermatologist
A cardiologist
A radiologist
An epidemiologist

One indication that a mole might be cancerous is that it _________.

Is perfectly symmetrical in shape
Has rounded edges
Is growing larger on one side than another
Is growing smaller

What diameter indicates melanoma?

At least as large as a pencil point
At least as large as a pencil eraser
At least as large as a bottle cap
At least as large as a quarter

Melanoma’s color is usually _________.

Lighter than the rest of the skin tone
Bright red
Pink
Dark

What does the border of a mole that might be cancerous look like?

Red
Black
Irregular
Consistent

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects _________ in their childbearing years.

1 in 2 women
1 in 5 women
1 in 10 women
1 in 20 women

What is a symptom of PCOS that an esthetician can help with?

Couperose
Acne
Rosacea
Cysts

PCOS does NOT typically include _________ among its symptoms.

Hair growth
Sleeplessness
Hair loss
Acne

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is NOT _________.

A condition that only affects women
Treatable by estheticians
Curable
A genetic condition

Alcohol consumption might be limited for a client with _________.

Melanoma
Varicose veins
Telangiectasia
Rosacea

Someone with rosacea should _________.

Avoid caffeine
Go out in the sun often
Spend time in a steam room
Avoid high frequency treatments

What is true of couperose skin?

It is another word for rosacea.
It is not a medical condition.
It is caused by varicose veins.
It is highly contagious.

An esthetician might be able to help a client to treat symptoms connected with _________.

Varicose veins
Couperose
Rosacea
Telangiectasia

Sclerotherapy is used to treat _________.

Varicose veins
Couperose
Rosacea
Telangiectasia

What is the scientific term for a wart?

Tinea
Verruca
Herpes
Impetigo

What is a medical condition that would prevent treatment by an esthetician?

Tinea
Ringworm
Verruca
Active herpes lesions

A client’s nails would be brittle if they had _________.

Verruca
Impetigo
Onychomycosis
Tinea

What is the disorder in which a person picks at their skin compulsively?

Dermatillomania
Body dysmorphic disorder
Impetigo
Onychomycosis

Clients who are consistently unhappy with their treatment, no matter how successful, might have
_________.

Body dysmorphic disorder
Impetigo
Onychomycosis
Dermatillomania

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