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Chapter 4

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
What is true of psoriasis?
a.
It is usually found in patches on the scalp, elbows, knees, chest, and lower back.
b.
It results from sun damage.
c.
It is usually red and bumpy and found on the cheeks, upper arms, or thighs.
d.
It results in the eruption of red vesicles.
 

 2. 
What does hyperkeratosis refer to?
a.
The thickening of the skin caused by a mass of keratinocytes
b.
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
c.
The over production of pigment
d.
An acquired thickened patch of epidermis
 

 3. 
What would be a symptom of someone who had herpes simplex virus 1?
a.
Groups of red blisters that form a rash that occurs in a ring or line
b.
Blisters that usually appear on the lips or nostrils
c.
Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
d.
Thick, brittle, discolored nails
 

 4. 
What statement is true of conjunctivitis?
a.
It is also known as pink eye.
b.
It is also known as pityriasis versicolor.
c.
It is caused by exposure to the sun.
d.
It is caused by blocked follicles.
 

 5. 
Which condition can be contagious?
a.
Keratosis pilaris
b.
Tinea versicolor
c.
Skin tag
d.
Verruca
 

 6. 
Steatomas usually appear on the _________.
a.
arms, legs, and torso
b.
shoulders, back, and chest
c.
face, neck, and chest
d.
scalp, neck, and back
 

 7. 
A physician who treats disorders and diseases of the skin is known as a(n) _________.
a.
esthetician
b.
hematologist
c.
pediatrician
d.
dermatologist
 

 8. 
Squamous cell carcinoma is defined as _________.
a.
a sebaceous cyst or subcutaneous tumor filled with sebum
b.
a condition characterized by red or pink scaly papules or nodules
c.
a condition characterized by sores, reddish patches
d.
a small epidermal cyst that appears as firm white papules
 

 9. 
Pink or flesh-colored precancerous lesions that feel sharp or rough and are a result of sun damage are called _________.
a.
ephelides
b.
actinic keratoses
c.
comedones
d.
lentigines
 

 10. 
Cystic acne is grade _________ acne.
a.
I
b.
II
c.
III
d.
IV
 

 11. 
What are sebaceous filaments?
a.
A noninflamed buildup of cells, sebum, and other debris inside follicles
b.
Mainly small, solidified impactions of oil without the cell matter
c.
Small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules
d.
Vascular lesions that are abnormally dilated
 

 12. 
What is characteristic of grade I acne?
a.
Cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation from tissue damage
b.
Minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules
c.
Redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules
d.
Many close comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules
 

 13. 
Grade II acne is characterized by _________.
a.
redness and inflammation, many comedones, papules, and pustules
b.
cysts with comedones, papules, pustules, and inflammation from tissue damage
c.
many closed comedones, more open comedones, and occasional papules and pustules
d.
minor breakouts, mostly open comedones, some closed comedones, and a few papules
 

 14. 
An inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing pus is known as a _________.
a.
cyst
b.
comedo
c.
milium
d.
pustule
 

 15. 
What is true of seborrhea?
a.
It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face.
b.
It is an abnormal secretion from the sebaceous gland.
c.
It is acute or chronic in nature, with dry or moist lesions.
d.
It is a chronic, relapsing form of dermatitis.
 

 16. 
What is true of telangiectasia?
a.
It is visible vascularity that is abnormally dilated and twisted veins.
b.
It is characterized by visible capillaries that are commonly found on the face.
c.
It involves benign lesions frequently seen in oilier areas of the face.
d.
It is characterized by small epidermal cysts that appear as firm white papules.
 

 17. 
Pityriasis versicolor is also known as _________.
a.
leukoderma
b.
tinea versicolor
c.
vitiligo
d.
albinism
 

 18. 
A malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries is known as _________.
a.
a macule
b.
lentigo
c.
sunburn
d.
a nevus
 

 19. 
Leukoderma is a condition that is defined by _________.
a.
a pigmented nevus
b.
the loss of pigmentation
c.
a malformation of the skin from abnormal pigmentation or dilated capillaries
d.
the overproduction of pigment
 

 20. 
Allergic contact dermatitis is most frequently caused by _________ dye.
a.
green
b.
yellow
c.
blue
d.
red
 

 21. 
What characterizes seborrheic dermatitis?
a.
Clusters of small blisters or crusty lesions filled with bacteria
b.
Inflammation, dry or oily scaling or crusting, and/or itchiness
c.
Red patches covered with white-silver scales
d.
Flat, nonpalpable changes in skin color
 

 22. 
Estheticians who work with clients with a dermatological condition should _________.
a.
not continue with a service if they are in doubt
b.
never let their clients know if they are unsure how to treat them
c.
post an anonymous picture of a client's condition on social media in order to get advice from the community of estheticians
d.
never discuss a potentially embarrassing skin condition with clients
 

 23. 
Estheticians can provide clients who have skin disorders help in each of the following ways EXCEPT _________.
a.
referring a client to a medical professional
b.
diagnosing the medical condition for the client
c.
helping a client's emotional well-being
d.
stopping a service that might be harmful
 

 24. 
An esthetician might be able to help a client to treat symptoms connected with _________.
a.
varicose veins
b.
couperose
c.
rosacea
d.
telangiectasia
 

 25. 
Clients who are consistently unhappy with their treatment, no matter how successful, might have _________.
a.
body dysmorphic disorder
b.
impetigo
c.
onychomycosis
d.
dermatillomania
 



 
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