TANNING LAMPS
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1. Tanning lamps emit primarily ________ radiation |
UVA |
UVB |
UVC |
X-ray |
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2. If a high-pressure tanning lamp has a cracked filter, what should you do? |
Continue to use it and order a new filter |
Immediately suspend use until the filter can be replaced |
Continue use until filter completely breaks |
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3. Blue glass filters contain the output of the ____ spectrum |
UVA |
UVB |
UVC |
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MED and MMD
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4. What is defined as the threshold dose that may produce sunburn? |
Minimal melanogenic dose |
Minimal erythemal dose |
UVR dose |
Sub-optimal dose |
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5. What is equal to the lowest dose required to develop a visible tan? |
Minimal melanogenic dose |
Minimal erythemal dose |
UVR dose |
Sub-optimal dose |
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6. The lowest effective dose developing a sunburn as well as the value of producing a suntan depend mostly on a persons |
Age |
Skin type |
Sun protection factor |
UVB/UVA percentages |
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EXPOSURE SCHEDULES
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7. The length of a tanning session is determined by |
What the customer feels is important |
The equipment manufacturers printed label |
Doubling the time competitors allow |
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8. According to the FDA, the purpose of a sunlamp product timer is to provide for reliable control of exposures and |
Limit overlapping of clients |
Remind staff to sanitize tanning beds |
Limit acute damage from unintentionally long exposurs |
Add to the cost of the bed |
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THE TANNING PROCESS
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9. What cell is involved primarily in the tanning process? |
DNA |
RNA |
Melanocytes |
Tyrosine |
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10. What amino acid is present during the tanning process? |
Porphyria |
Tyrosine |
Collagen |
Argenine |
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11. The first phase of tanning is a rapid darkening of melanin, already present, being exposed to UVR. It is called |
Delayed tanning |
Immediate pigment darkening |
Erythema |
Exfoliation |
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12. This phase in the tanning process is induced mostly by UVB exposure and first becomes visible 72 hours after exposure: |
Delayed Tanning |
Immediate pigment darkening |
Erythema |
Exfoliation |
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13. UVA acts primarily as the oxidizer and UVB as the melanin stimulator |
True |
False |
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PHOTOSENSITIVITY
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14. Photosensitizers may cause |
Erythema |
Rashes |
Decreased tolerance to UVR |
All of the above |
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15. Photosensitivity is an adverse skin reaction to certain substances in the presence of ultraviolet radiation. |
True |
False |
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16. Which of the following products could cause photosensitivity in certain people |
Perfumes |
Soaps |
Certain foods |
All of the above |
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YOUR SKIN
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17. The skin is made up of three layers; these are the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers. |
True |
false |
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18. Melanocytes are the pigment cells involved in the tanning process |
true |
false |
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19. When oxidized by UVR, what provides the adaptive coloration of the skin? |
Collagen |
Melanin |
Tyrosine |
Genes |
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20. The level of an acquired tan developed by an individual exposed to ultraviolet light is called |
Constitutive pigmentation |
Erythema |
Facultative pigmentation |
Melanin |
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21. Our natural skin color is also known as our |
Constitutive pigmentation |
Erythema |
Facultative pigmentation |
Melanin |
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ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
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22. Ultraviolet radiation is more penetrating than x-radiation (x-ray). |
true |
false |
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23. The ultraviolet spectrum is divided into |
Red, blue and green waves |
UVA, UVB, and UVC waves |
Visible, infrared, x-rays |
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24. UVA is found in the region between |
200-280nm |
280-320nm |
320-400nm |
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25. UVB is found in the region between |
200-280nm
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280-320nm |
320-400nm |
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26. UVC is sometimes called _____________ because of its proven effectiveness in killing single-cell organisms. |
Oxidizing UV |
Stimulating UV |
Germicidal UV |
Melanogenesis UV |
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27. All electromagnetic waves have the same form and travel at the same speed, but differ in what? |
Speed |
Formation |
Wavelength |
Miles per second |
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28. The useful unit of measurement for UVR is |
Angstroms |
Nanometers |
Micrometers |
Joules |
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SKINCARE
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29. What helps increase the flexibility of oils so the oils can surround the cells to maintain an adequate skin barrier? |
Cold Temperature |
UVA |
UVB |
Water |
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30. Sunscreens are chemicals that, when applied topically, keep ultraviolet rays from penetrating the skin. They work either by absorbing or reflecting solar energy. |
True |
False |
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FEDERAL REGULATIONS
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31. What federal agencies share responsibility for regulating indoor tanning? |
FDA and DEA |
FDA and FTC |
EPA and FTC |
EPA and DEA |
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32. What federal agency is responsible for investigating false, misleading, deceptive and unsubstantiated advertising? |
FDA |
EPA |
FTC |
DEA |
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33. The FDA does not have a right to investigate indoor tanning salons. |
True |
False |
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SANITATION
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34. Microorganisms can live in the following areas: |
Handles |
Sunbed frames |
Cracked pillows |
All of the above |
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35. In regards to equipment sanitation, some of the diseases to be aware of are: |
Tyrosine and melanin |
Brunescent cataracts |
Hapatitis A, B and influenza |
Albinism and psoriasis |
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EYE PROTECTION
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36. Federal regulations require that tanners wear protective eyewear that blocks out: |
80% of UVA |
99% of UVA and 99.9% of UVB |
75% of UVA and 75% of UVB |
All UVR |
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37. Overexposure to UVB can damage the____________ of the eye. |
Retina |
Cornea |
Optic nerve |
UVB can not damage the eye |
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38. Which of the following offer adequate eye protection |
Cotton balls |
Sunglasses |
Federally approved eyewear |
Eyelids |
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39. Unprotected overexposure of the eyes to UVR can lead to brunescent cataracts |
True |
False |
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
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40. The FDA sets forth the following timer requirements: |
The timere may automatically reset |
No timer may have an error greater than 10% of the maximum timer interval |
Timers may be in increments of 10 minutes |
None of the above |
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41. Acrylic panels should be replaced when: |
Visible damage exists |
Manufacturers specify |
UV meters detect significant reduction in transmission of light |
All of the above |
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42. If your tanning device is overheating you should: |
Only allow for 10 minute sessions |
Check the fans to see if operating |
Continue to use only during off hours |
All of the above |
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43. What instrument is used to check proper voltage? |
A light meter |
A spectrophotometer |
A voltmeter |
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44. Top and bottom acrylics are always interchangeable |
True |
False |
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45. You should immediately replace any timer that is inaccurate by
+ or - ________.
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3% |
5% |
10% |
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RISKS OF OVEREXPOSURE
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46. Repeated overexposure to UVR from any source may cause |
Eye injury |
Photoaging |
Skin cancer |
All of the above |
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47. Which is the most common form of skin cancer? |
Squamous cell carcinoma |
Malignant melanoma |
Basal cell carcinoma |
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48. Which is the most deadly form of skin cancer? |
Squamous cell carcinoma |
Malignant melanoma |
Basal cell carcinoma |
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49. What is not a reliable indication for a suspicious area of the skin |
A new growth |
A sore that doesn't heal in two weeks |
Painful area |
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50. Who is more likely to develop symptoms of Polymorphous Light Eruption? |
Men |
Women |
Children |
PLE has no symptoms |
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