Cosmetic Nursing Final Exam Questions and Answers
Covers--
Anatomy & Physiology
Dermatology & Skin Science
Cosmetic Procedures (Botox, Fillers, Peels, Lasers)
Patient Safety & Ethics
Pharmacology & Products
Clinical Scenarios & Case Studies
Which muscle is primarily responsible for raising the eyebrows?
a) Orbicularis oculi
b) Frontalis
c) Masseter
d) Zygomaticus major
The dermis is mainly composed of:
a) Keratinocytes
b) Collagen and elastin
c) Melanocytes
d) Sebaceous glands
Which cranial nerve controls facial expressions?
a) Trigeminal nerve
b) Facial nerve (CN VII)
c) Vagus nerve
,d) Glossopharyngeal nerve
The subcutaneous layer primarily functions to:
a) Provide pigmentation
b) Store fat and insulate
c) Produce keratin
d) Secrete sweat
Which artery supplies blood to the upper lip?
a) Facial artery
b) Maxillary artery
c) Temporal artery
d) Ophthalmic artery
The Fitzpatrick skin type most prone to hyperpigmentation is:
a) Type I
b) Type III
c) Type IV
d) Type VI
Melasma is best described as:
a) Inflammatory acne
b) Chronic pigmentation disorder
c) Viral rash
d) Autoimmune blistering disease
Which layer of the skin contains melanocytes?
a) Stratum corneum
,b) Stratum basale
c) Dermis
d) Hypodermis
The main structural protein in the dermis is:
a) Elastin
b) Collagen
c) Keratin
d) Actin
Which condition is contraindicated for chemical peels?
a) Acne vulgaris
b) Active herpes simplex infection
c) Hyperpigmentation
d) Seborrheic keratosis
Which skin condition is characterized by silvery scales and chronic inflammation?
a) Eczema
b) Psoriasis
c) Rosacea
d) Vitiligo
The main cause of acne vulgaris is:
a) Excess sebum and clogged follicles
b) Viral infection
c) Fungal overgrowth
d) Autoimmune reaction
, Which UV radiation type penetrates deepest into the dermis?
a) UVC
b) UVB
c) UVA
d) Infrared
The most common benign skin tumor in older adults is:
a) Basal cell carcinoma
b) Seborrheic keratosis
c) Actinic keratosis
d) Squamous cell carcinoma
Which skin disorder involves loss of melanocytes?
a) Melasma
b) Vitiligo
c) Psoriasis
d) Acne
The hallmark of rosacea is:
a) Pigmented patches
b) Persistent facial erythema
c) Scaling plaques
d) Nodular lesions
Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
Covers--
Anatomy & Physiology
Dermatology & Skin Science
Cosmetic Procedures (Botox, Fillers, Peels, Lasers)
Patient Safety & Ethics
Pharmacology & Products
Clinical Scenarios & Case Studies
Which muscle is primarily responsible for raising the eyebrows?
a) Orbicularis oculi
b) Frontalis
c) Masseter
d) Zygomaticus major
The dermis is mainly composed of:
a) Keratinocytes
b) Collagen and elastin
c) Melanocytes
d) Sebaceous glands
Which cranial nerve controls facial expressions?
a) Trigeminal nerve
b) Facial nerve (CN VII)
c) Vagus nerve
,d) Glossopharyngeal nerve
The subcutaneous layer primarily functions to:
a) Provide pigmentation
b) Store fat and insulate
c) Produce keratin
d) Secrete sweat
Which artery supplies blood to the upper lip?
a) Facial artery
b) Maxillary artery
c) Temporal artery
d) Ophthalmic artery
The Fitzpatrick skin type most prone to hyperpigmentation is:
a) Type I
b) Type III
c) Type IV
d) Type VI
Melasma is best described as:
a) Inflammatory acne
b) Chronic pigmentation disorder
c) Viral rash
d) Autoimmune blistering disease
Which layer of the skin contains melanocytes?
a) Stratum corneum
,b) Stratum basale
c) Dermis
d) Hypodermis
The main structural protein in the dermis is:
a) Elastin
b) Collagen
c) Keratin
d) Actin
Which condition is contraindicated for chemical peels?
a) Acne vulgaris
b) Active herpes simplex infection
c) Hyperpigmentation
d) Seborrheic keratosis
Which skin condition is characterized by silvery scales and chronic inflammation?
a) Eczema
b) Psoriasis
c) Rosacea
d) Vitiligo
The main cause of acne vulgaris is:
a) Excess sebum and clogged follicles
b) Viral infection
c) Fungal overgrowth
d) Autoimmune reaction
, Which UV radiation type penetrates deepest into the dermis?
a) UVC
b) UVB
c) UVA
d) Infrared
The most common benign skin tumor in older adults is:
a) Basal cell carcinoma
b) Seborrheic keratosis
c) Actinic keratosis
d) Squamous cell carcinoma
Which skin disorder involves loss of melanocytes?
a) Melasma
b) Vitiligo
c) Psoriasis
d) Acne
The hallmark of rosacea is:
a) Pigmented patches
b) Persistent facial erythema
c) Scaling plaques
d) Nodular lesions
Which vitamin is essential for collagen synthesis?
a) Vitamin A
b) Vitamin C
