Disorders & Diseases of the Skin — Esthetician Practice Test
55 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
Conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye, is best described as which of the following?
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This Esthetician Disorders & Diseases of the Skin practice set has 55 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 75% on the real Esthetician knowledge test to pass.
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Three questions from the Disorders & Diseases of the Skin bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
In dermatology, a primary lesion is best described as which of the following?
- A skin change in its earliest, uncomplicated stage that has not been altered by injury or manipulation — Correct answer
- A skin change that only appears after a wound has fully healed
- A permanent mark left after cosmetic surgery
- A lesion that only affects the nails
Explanation: Primary lesions are the first, unaltered stage of a skin change — for example a macule, papule, or vesicle — before scratching, infection, or healing changes its appearance.
Handbook: Disorders & Diseases of the Skin — Primary Lesions
A macule is best defined as which type of primary lesion?
- A flat, discolored spot on the skin that is not raised or depressed, such as a freckle — Correct answer
- A raised, solid bump filled with pus
- A large blister filled with clear fluid
- A hard, raised growth that extends deep into the dermis
Explanation: A macule is a flat spot of color change, like a freckle or a flat mole, with no elevation or depression.
Handbook: Disorders & Diseases of the Skin — Primary Lesions
A papule is a primary lesion best described as which of the following?
- A small, solid, raised bump that does not contain fluid — Correct answer
- A flat, colored spot with no elevation
- A large fluid-filled sac deeper than a blister
- A thick buildup of dead skin cells
Explanation: A papule is a small, solid, raised bump on the skin, generally less than about 1 cm, without fluid content.
Handbook: Disorders & Diseases of the Skin — Primary Lesions