AI Skin-Check Apps — When To Trust, When To Bail

End-of-lesson check

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1. What type of medical tool should an AI skin-check app be treated as?

   1. A replacement for dermatologist visits
   2. A treatment plan that tells you what medicine to use
   3. A final diagnosis that confirms whether something is cancerous
   4. A screening tool that helps decide whether to see a doctor

2. Why might an AI skin-checking app cause problems for users?

   1. The apps sometimes miss actual skin problems and sometimes scare people unnecessarily
   2. The apps can only analyze video, not photos
   3. The apps are always wrong and never detect real problems
   4. The apps require expensive subscription fees to work

3. Which type of skin condition should NOT be analyzed with an AI skin-checking app?

   1. A mole that has looked the same for years
   2. A new rash that appeared yesterday
   3. A mole you've been photographing monthly for comparison
   4. A stable freckle you've had since childhood

4. How are AI skin-checking apps able to analyze moles and skin conditions?

   1. By scanning the user's DNA from the photo
   2. By consulting a dermatologist in real-time
   3. By comparing the image to thousands of other images they've been trained on
   4. By reading the user's thoughts about their skin

5. A user takes a photo of a mole using an AI skin app, and the app says it looks normal. What should the user understand from this result?

   1. The app has made a diagnosis and no doctor visit is needed
   2. The app found no obvious warning signs but cannot rule out problems
   3. The mole is definitely not cancer and needs no further attention
   4. The app has confirmed the mole is healthy and will never change

6. What does the term 'triage' mean in the context of AI skin-checking apps?

   1. Teaching users how to take better photos
   2. Treating a skin condition with medication
   3. Providing a final diagnosis for skin cancer
   4. Deciding which patients need to see a doctor first

7. Which statement best describes what AI skin-checking apps can do?

   1. They can prescribe the correct acne treatment for your skin type
   2. They can spot patterns that might indicate a need for medical attention
   3. They can tell you exactly what type of skin cancer you have
   4. They can replace annual dermatologist checkups entirely

8. What should you do if an AI skin-checking app detects a 'change' in your mole after comparing photos taken weeks apart?

   1. Ignore the result since apps are never accurate
   2. Continue monitoring the mole on your own for a few more months
   3. Delete the app since it must be broken
   4. Show the change to a real doctor

9. Why are AI skin-checking apps considered risky for analyzing bleeding skin conditions?

   1. Bleeding is a symptom that requires immediate professional evaluation, not app-based screening
   2. The apps are only trained on pictures of healthy skin
   3. Bleeding skin conditions are always harmless
   4. The apps cannot analyze the color red in photos

10. The lesson compares using an AI skin app to using an 'oracle.' What does this comparison mean?

    1. AI apps require special training to use properly
    2. AI apps provide perfect, all-knowing answers about skin health
    3. AI apps should be worshipped like ancient gods
    4. AI apps are mystical devices that can predict the future

11. Which of the following is a BELIEVABLE misconception that a user might have about AI skin-checking apps?

    1. AI apps can detect brain tumors from photos of your skin
    2. AI apps can analyze skin conditions through clothing
    3. AI apps work better on video than on photos
    4. AI apps can replace annual dermatologist visits entirely

12. What type of information does an AI skin-checking app NEED to make an assessment?

    1. A written description of your family medical history
    2. A clear photo of the skin area
    3. A voice recording of your symptoms
    4. A blood sample from the user

13. Why might someone find an AI skin-checking app helpful for acne?

    1. The app can tell you exactly what foods are causing your acne
    2. The app can prescribe accutane directly
    3. The app can track whether treatment is working by comparing photos over time
    4. The app can perform chemical peels on your skin

14. What does it mean when the lesson describes AI skin apps as giving a 'nudge' rather than a diagnosis?

    1. The app is required by law to recommend certain treatments
    2. The app provides gentle guidance to consider seeing a professional
    3. The app gives strong commands that must be followed
    4. The app physically pushes you toward the doctor

15. Which warning sign for skin moles is NOT mentioned in the lesson as something that should NOT be checked with an AI app?

    1. A mole that is growing quickly
    2. A mole that is bleeding
    3. A mole that has been the same size for ten years
    4. A mole that looks weird and appeared recently