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1
What are the 2 most common sunscreen mistakes?
using too little
waiting too long to reapply
missing spots
using SPF below 30
2
Which of the following are true about melanoma?
Melanoma almost always occurs within 3 months after a burn.
Melanoma can spread to other parts of the body very quickly.
Melanoma is almost always curable in its early stages.
Melanoma typically occurs in darker-skinned, older people.
3
Tanning lamp users have a __________ risk of melanoma than those who do not use tanning lamps.
20% higher
20% lower
Similar
75% higher
4
Getting a "base tan" first at a tanning salon is a good way to prevent sunburn.
True
False
5
Sunscreens prevent dangerous __________ from getting to the skin.
Broad-spectrum sunlight
Ultraviolet radiation
Bacteria
Sunlight
6
I should use sunscreen at football games, even though I only go (and get burned) once a year.
False
True
7
Someone in the US is diagnosed with melanoma
every minute.
every two hours.
every eight minutes.
four times a day.
8
Melanoma is the most common form of cancer for young adults aged 25-29.
False
True
9
You need to take special care when the UV Index is ______ or higher.
5
3
8
11
10
I can’t get skin cancer because my normal routine doesn’t include any outdoor activities.
False
True
11
Currently, how many cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the US each year?
40 million
500,000
5 million
1 million
12
What is the best indicator of the intensity of the UV rays and the risk of sunburn?
The SPF index
The weather
The UV index
The temperature
13
You should reapply sunscreen every _____ hours and more often if you swim or sweat.
2
5
4
3
14
Which type(s) of UV rays can cause skin damage if you are in a car with the windows up?
UVA & UVB
UVA
UVB
None of the above.
15
Most people have had the majority of their lifetime sun exposure by the age of
18.
30.
10.
16.
16
Skin that is tanned, whether by the sun or a tanning lamp, is
lacking melanin.
damaged skin.
safe if acquired slowly without sunburn.
healthier than non-tanned skin.
17
People with dark hair, dark eyes, or darker-toned skin do not need to follow sun safety rules.
True
False
18
Your friend is sunburned. How can you help him/her?
Tell them to apply a cold compress to the burn.
Give them water.
Tell them to get out of the sun.
Tell them to take a warm bath.
19
How frequently should you check your skin for melanoma?
Once a year
At least once a week
Daily
Monthly
20
ACE stands for
Apply, Cover, and Enjoy.
Apply, Cooperate, and Enjoy.
Apply, Cover, and Endeavor.
Apply, Cover, and Execute.
21
What does it mean for sunscreen to be labeled "Broad Spectrum"?
It is both a sunscreen and a bug repellant.
It is waterproof and does not need to be reapplied.
It is safe for use on all parts of the body.
It protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
22
If I'm wearing sunscreen, I can stay in the sun as long as I want.
False
True
23
Sunburn is a sign of skin damage; the first sign of sunburn is
blisters.
dizziness.
red, warm skin.
fainting.
24
One blistering sunburn before age 20 ___________ the risk of melanoma.
doubles
halves
eliminates
quadruples
25
It's safe to stay in the pool all day if you wear a cotton T-shirt with no sunscreen.
False
True
