Sun protection: practice question

A Dermatology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dermatology · Sun protection

Sample item

What practice reduces ultraviolet skin damage?

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The answer and the reasoning

A. Broad-spectrum sunscreen use

Broad-spectrum sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB exposure and works best with shade, protective clothing, and avoidance of intense midday sun.

Option by option

  • A. Broad-spectrum sunscreen use (correct)

    Correct: broad-spectrum sunscreen reduces ultraviolet exposure.

  • B. Avoid protective clothing

    Protective clothing is beneficial for UV reduction.

  • C. Intentional sunburn

    Sunburn is direct UV injury and increases cancer risk.

  • D. Tanning beds

    Tanning beds increase ultraviolet damage risk.

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What is the answer to this Dermatology question?

The best answer is A, Broad-spectrum sunscreen use. Broad-spectrum sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB exposure and works best with shade, protective clothing, and avoidance of intense midday sun.

Why is "Avoid protective clothing" not the answer?

Protective clothing is beneficial for UV reduction.

Why is "Intentional sunburn" not the answer?

Sunburn is direct UV injury and increases cancer risk.

Why is "Tanning beds" not the answer?

Tanning beds increase ultraviolet damage risk.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Sun protection in Dermatology. The correct option holds because: Correct: broad-spectrum sunscreen reduces ultraviolet exposure.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Sun protection?

Learn each condition by its primary lesion, site and signature sign. Then use the flashcards and the other Dermatology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.