Illinois – Sun is Life Salon Operator Certification Final Exam

Ultraviolet light wavelengths are measured in:

The UV spectrum is divided into:

The light spectrum range for UVB is:

UVB stimulates melanocytes in the skin, UVA oxidizes the melanocytes, and the result is a tan.

Sunbeds are 10-15 times stronger than the midday sun.

It is appropriate to explain to a salon customer that a sunbed session is equivalent to 3-4 hours at the beach.

The portion of the UV spectrum emitted from a sunbed that can penetrate the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous skin layers and into the body’s internal organs is:

The portion of the UV spectrum which darkens (oxidizes) pigmentation most efficiently is:

UVC is emitted to the tanner and is known as the “tanning” ray.

Promotional statements made in commercial tanning facilities can include “relief from acne, psoriasis and Seasonal Affective Disorder.”

What are the skin’s two primary layers?

Melanin is formed by:

UVB rays primarily penetrate the epidermis and stimulate melanocyte cells.

When sunburn occurs, it affects the skin’s epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers of the skin.

Long-term UV overexposure may lead to elastosis, a loss of collagen in the skin.

A potential risk from indoor tanning is:

The subcutaneous skin layer is the layer where a cosmetic tan is observed.

The dermis skin layer acts as a “cushion” for the skin.

The leading factor that determines a person’s natural skin color is:

One’s ability to obtain a tan in a sunbed or in natural sunlight is dependent mainly upon:

You can change your inherited skin type by tanning indoors.

A rash developed after UV exposure is a photosensitized reaction and always the result of taking medications.

Which individuals are not recommended to tan indoors?

Acanthosis (thickening of the skin) can result from UV overexposure.

Significant melanoma risk factors include:

Another term for sunburn is:

If a salon customer complains of itching after a session, it could be from:

It is an FDA recommendation to wait 48 hours between tanning sessions.

What are the A, B, C, D, Es of Melanoma?

A Skin Type II salon tanner:

FDA regulations require that the timer for any indoor tanning unit be accurate to within 20% (+ or -) of the unit’s maximum timer interval.

The Federal Trade Commission allows commercial tanning facilities to make health claims regarding sunbeds and vitamin D.

The FDA requires that indoor tanning lamps have a label that contains a warning statement.

What are the two Federal agencies that regulate the indoor tanning industry?

The FDA requires all UV tanning equipment to state directions on recommended exposure times and maximum exposure times.

Whose responsibility is it to replace worn or illegible warning labels and/or exposure schedules on a commercial tanning unit?

The maximum exposure time in any commercial tanning unit is:

Pregnant women should consult their doctors prior to using a sunbed, but this alone does not remove the salon’s liability.

The FDA’s 21 CFR 1040.20 began regulating the indoor tanning industry in 1999.

When you replace a tanning unit’s lamps, you must use the original lamp type or one that is listed with the FDA as “compatible” to the original. An FDA-compatible lamp:

Use of protective eyewear that has not been properly cleaned and sanitized may cause:

Appropriate UV-protective eyewear includes:

Reusable, FDA-compliant eye protection must be cleaned and sanitized after each use.

Exposing unprotected eyes to UV rays may result in cumulative, irreversible damage.

Parts of the eye that may be permanently damaged by unprotected UV exposure are:

FDA-compliant eyewear must block:

Tanners must be able to see through FDA-compliant eyewear in order to read the tanning unit’s exposure schedule and warning statement.

If a compliant eyewear product originally came with straps and the straps are removed, the eyewear is still in compliance.

Protective eyewear must be provided to all UV customers and is covered as part of the FDA’s indoor tanning regulations.

You do not need FDA-compliant eye protection as long as you keep your eyes closed during the UV session.

Most indoor tanning lamps emit:

Which of the following is not a type of indoor tanning lamp?

Replacement lamps may be installed in a UV tanning unit, as long as:

What type of meter can monitor a lamp’s decline in UV output over time?

FDA regulations state that it is legal to replace a sunbed/booth’s UV lamps with red-light lamps as long as the unit’s warning label and exposure schedule are removed.

The two different types of low-pressure lamp endcaps are:

High-pressure tanning lamps emit UVC to produce a cosmetic tan.

The steepest decline in a low-pressure lamp’s UV output typically occurs in the first 100 hours of use.

End-darkening of a low-pressure tanning lamp is:

When replacing a high-pressure tanning lamp, you should avoid touching it, as natural skin oils can cause the lamp to prematurely fail.

An effective sunbed cleaner should:

Because a tanner’s hair will cover a sunbed pillow, it is not necessary to sanitize it.

The floor inside a standup unit or booth should be sanitized after each use.

HIV is not transmitted by casual contact with swimming pools, hot tubs, drinking fountains, toilet seats, sunbeds, doorknobs, gym equipment, or telephones used by people who have HIV/AIDS.

Skin Type III always burns and can never develop a cosmetic tan.

A risk of unprotected UV exposure to the eyes can be color blindness or night blindness.

Your state may require proper dilution levels of sanitizing solutions used for cleaning tanning units.

The most effective method for cleaning a sunbed’s acrylic shield is to pour cleaning solution directly on the surface and use a towel to wipe it.

UV tanning facilities should always go by what the customer claims is their skin type.

Every customer must sign a consumer warning statement prior to using a sunbed or booth.

The following tanning lotions are appropriate for indoor use:

What is an important reason to use an indoor tanning lotion?

Tanning lotion types include:

Tanning lotions made for outdoor use are “okay” for indoor sessions, as long as the sunbed’s acrylic shield is cleaned immediately afterward.

The primary ingredient in sunless products that darkens the skin is:

The solution mist used in all sunless spray-tan systems contains SPF.

Skin Type I is not recommended to tan indoors with UV, but may be offered a sunless spray tan as an option.

It is important to follow manufacturer’s directions and clean your spray-tan system:

If a tanning unit is altered (i.e., using non-compliant lamps, exposure schedule label removed, or a timer with a longer setting), the unit may no longer be FDA-compliant and the owner may be liable for any resulting injury.

The “hotter” the lamps, the stronger the UV output and darker the tan produced.

Acrylic shields should be changed:

Before servicing a tanning unit, it is important to always unplug it and turn off the power supply at the circuit breaker.

Tanning lamps that do not light could be a result of:

Which of the following actions can be taken to decrease heat build-up in a tanning unit?

A UV tanning unit “Survival Kit” should include:

Lamp starters are used in sunbeds that have:

After so many hours of use, the chemicals in acrylic shields begin to break down – a process known as:

The underside of a sunbed’s acrylic shield should be cleaned every:

You do not have to check with your state and local agencies regarding sunlamp disposal; just make sure to discard all of the glass and endcaps.

If you see that a customer’s skin is reddish after a tanning session:

In case of customer UV overexposure:

It is appropriate to allow a customer to tan twice in one 24-hour period.

Customers should only be shown the location of the tanning unit’s on/off switch/button after they have tanned indoors for a week.

The best way to soothe an irate customer is to:

When a customer complains about unsatisfactory tanning results, the following points should be reviewed:

It is “okay” to allow a customer who is under the influence of alcohol to tan in your salon.

One of the reasons that a customer may not perceive tanning results is a “solarized” acrylic shield on the sunbed that may block or inhibit UV.

One reason that a tan will fade is:

Procedures and policies regarding emergencies such as fire, robbery and health issues only need to be explained to salon staff; they do not need to be in writing.

Your state and/or local government tanning facility requirements can include that all tanning units be sanitized after each session.

A sunbed should be cleaned by each salon customer after their session.

The best way to mix acrylic cleaner is to:

Surfaces on tanning units that should be sanitized after each use include:

If your salon has both UV and sunless units, it’s best to call your sunless “UV free.”