Exam Questions Chapter.8 Skin Cancer & Sun Protection

Chapter 8

SKIN CANCER AND MELANOMA PREVENTION: ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION EXPOSURE, TANNING, AND SUN PROTECTION

Multiple Choice

1. Which type of behavior results in skin tanning that occurs from gardening?

A. Incidental

B. Intentional

C. Limited protection

D. Strategically planned

2. Which behavior is demonstrated by the use of sunscreen and wearing protective clothing?

A. Incidental

B. Intentional

C. Sun protection

D. Strategically planned

3. Which increases the risk of developing skin cancer and melanoma in a person who has a history of sunburns and does not use sun protection?

A. Age 40 to 50

B. Tanning beds

C. Female gender

D. Outdoor tanning

4. Which is a predictor of future melanomas?

A. Age

B. Gender

C. Occupation

D. Sunburn history

5. For which health problem is tanning used as a self-treatment?

A. Acne

B. Obesity

C. Organ transplant

D. Seasonal affective disorder

6. Which is a myth about tanning?

A. A base tan can prevent sunburn

B. Vitamin D is synthesized through the skin

C. Indoor tanning is more dangerous than outdoor tanning

D. Outdoor tanning improves the mood more than indoor tanning

7. Which is a barrier to using sun protection?

A. Cost

B. Climate

C. Occupation

D. Availability

8. Which intervention has a positive effect on sun protection intentions and behavior?

A. Cost-based

B. Appearance-based

C. Genetic counseling

D. Disease development

9. Which was an outcome of using a multicomponent communitywide and mass media intervention to reduce sun exposure?

A. Increased use of sunscreen

B. Closure of tanning bed businesses

C. Reduction in the number of new melanoma cases

D. Fewer emergency room treatments for intentional sunburn

10. Which community campaign focuses on protecting the skin while working out of doors?

A. SunWise

B. Pool Cool

C. Go Sun Smart

D. Slip! Slop! Slap!

11. Which technological approach objectively measures sun exposure?

A. UV dosimeter

B. Solar Cell app

C. Text messaging apps

D. FitBit

12. Which role does self-affirming have on tanning behavior?

A. Reinforces current health behaviors

B. Enhances justification for the behavior

C. Reduces defensiveness to health messages

D. Encourages the current behavior to be a priority

13. Which population is at the greatest risk for developing melanoma?

A. People who do not use a sunscreen

B. People who use low sun protection factor (SPF) sunscreen (SPF < 15)

C. People who are fair skinned regardless of sunscreen use

D. People who wear protective clothing instead of sunscreen

14. Which population would benefit the most from teaching about sun protective behaviors?

A. White males

B. White females

C. Black males

D. Eastern European females

15. Which positive effect of the sun may cause confusion for people who practice sun protective behaviors?

A. Synthesis of vitamin D

B. Reduction in mood disorders

C. Improved bone and joint pain

D. Enhanced respiratory function