Sun Safety

1.

To protect skin against all types of sun-induced damage, you should choose a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of what number or higher?

A. SPF 15 with UVB protection

B. Broad spectrum SPF 15

C. Broad spectrum SPF 30

D. SPF 100

2.

Sunglasses with dark lenses offer better protection from ultraviolet rays than sunglasses with lighter lenses. True or False?

True

False

3.

To get sufficient protection from UVA rays, you should reapply waterproof sunscreen...

A. Never

B. Every 2 hours

C. After swimming or heavy sweating

D. B & C

4.

Wearing sunglasses with 99 to 100 percent UVA and UVB protection doesn’t just look cool; it can also protect you from developing cataracts. True or False?

True

False

5.

Sunscreen never expires. True or False?

True

False

6.

You should avoid or limit sun exposure when the sun’s rays (UV) are most intense, usually between the hours of...

A. 7am to 2pm

B. 8am to 8pm

C. 9am to 5pm

D. 10am to 4pm

7.

How should you treat sunburn?

A. Pop blisters and pick peeling skin

B. Leave it alone because it will heal by itself

C. Keep skin moist with cooling lotion or aloe gel

D. Apply hot packs to red sunburned skin

8.

You don’t need to wear sunscreen or sunglasses on cloudy days. True or False?

True

False

9.

Sunscreen should be applied...

A. Over insect repellants

B. Over makeup

C. Under makeup

D. A & C

10.

People with darker complexions do not need to use sunscreen. True or False?

True

False

Center for Young Women's Health

Quiz: Sun Safety

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