Subscribe & Save
News

 

Foot Melanoma

 

This “Test Yourself” Web page is part of Nailpro’s ongoing Professional Participation Program. If you earn a score of 80% or higher, you'll be awarded a framable Certificate of Achievement. A perfect score earns a Certificate of Achievement with Honors.

To take the quiz, read this month's article (click the link below). When you finish reading, close the article window, answer the questions below and click the "Submit Your Answers" button. Answers for this month’s test will appear here in two months.

 

The deadline for taking this month’s quiz is May 21, 2008.

 

Click here to read/view the complete article as a PDF file. You need Acrobat Reader to view pdfs.

 

Click the icon to download the free software.

 

Answers to March Test:
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. B 5.C 6. D 7. D 8. D 9. A 10. A

 

Please be sure to select an answer for each question and fill out all required fields.

     

1 According to Neil Campbell, where should a nail tech look for signs of melanoma during a service?
A. On the face
B. Between the toes
C. On the scalp
D. None of the above

 

2 Of the three types of skin cancer, melanoma is the deadliest.
A. True B. False

 

3 The major types of skin cancer include(s) _____.
A. Basal cell carcinoma
B. Squamous cell carcinoma
C. Melanoma
D. All of the above.

 

4 Which aspect(s) of a mole may indicate melanoma?
A. Increased elevation
B. Ragged border
C. Decreased size
D. Both A and B

 

5 Malignant melanoma only appears on sun-exposed areas of the skin.
A. True B. False

 

 

  

6 Of the four types of melanoma, _____ is the least common, but is most often found on the hands and feet.
A. Superficial spreading melanoma
B. Nodular melanoma
C. Acral lentiginous melanoma
D. Lentigo maligna melanoma

 

7 When determining whether you should speak to a client about a suspicious mark on her body, it’s best
to err on the side of caution.
A. True B. False

 

8 Which of the following provide(s) possible treatment for melanoma?

A. Biopsy
B. Oral medications
C. Topical medications
D. All of the above

 

9 As a nail tech, you should make foot inspections a part of every pedicure.
A. True B. False

 

10 Risk factors for melanoma include _____.
A. Light skin and/or eyes
B. Genetics
C. Sun exposure
D. All of the above
     

*Name

*Salon Name

*Address

*City

*State

*Country

*ZIP

Phone

*Email

 

*Required information.

By supplying your e-mail address, you agree to receive e-mail about Nailpro and other Creative Age magazines and events, but not to receive advertising e-mail from other companies.