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Question 1

The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as

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Onyxology
( ony- chol - o - gy )

Question 2

Etiology is the study of

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The cause of a disease

Question 3

Often referred to as the cuticle, it over laps the lunula at the base of the nail

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Eponychium
( eh - puh - ni - kee - uhm )

Question 4

Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail:

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Onychia
( oni- Ki - a)

Question 5

Onychophagy refers to:
( oni - coff- a - g - e)

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Bitten nails

Question 6

Onychia refers to a condition where:

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Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present

Question 7

The technical term for bitten nails is :

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Onychohagy
( oni - coff - a - g - e )

Question 8

Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, May result in :

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Onychocryptosis/ingrown toenail’s
( aa - nuh - kow - krip - tow - suhs )

Question 9

Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from

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Excessively tight shoes

Question 10

A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client’s nail is :

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Ridge filler

Question 11

The nail is composed of a substance known as

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Keratin

Question 12

The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves:

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Both nail plate and nail body

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Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:

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Nail bed

Question 14

The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred ya as the :

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Eponychium
(Eh - puh - ni - kee - uhm )

Question 15

The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as :

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Hyponychium
( hai - pow - ni - kee - uhm )

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Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated :

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Nail matrix

Question 17

This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated :

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Nail mantel

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The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure :

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Nail mantle

Question 19

Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as :
(Lu - cuh - nee - ki - a )

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White spots / streaks under the nails

Question 20

The Latin / medical term for nails is :

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Onyx
( aa - nuhks )

Question 21

If a finger nail is lost / removed , approximately how long will it take to grow back

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3 - 6 months

Question 22

If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body

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3 - 6 months

Question 23

If a toe nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back

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9 - 18 months

Question 24

If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use

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Styptic powder / powdered alum

Question 25

Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again

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Matrix

Question 26

The adhesive coat for nail polish is the

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Base coat

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Pumice powder is most commonly found in

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Cuticle cream

Question 28

If bleeding occurs during a manicure/ pedicure, use :

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Antiseptic

Question 29

Always file natural nails :

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Corner to center

Question 30

The technical term for hang nail is

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Agnail

Question 31

If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause

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Mold and infection

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Cuticle creams will help to prevent

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Hang nails / agnails

Question 33

Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the _____ and cause the nail to grow faster

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Nail matrix

Question 34

This portion of the nail effects it’s shape, size, and rate of growth

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Matrix

Question 35

A half moon at the base of the nail is known as

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Lunula

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Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause

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Enhancements to lift / fall off

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The largest bone in the arm is known as the

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Humerous ( hyoo - mr - uhs )

Question 38

The correct order of application in polishing a client’s nails would be :

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Base coat , enamel , top coat

Question 39

This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger

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Ulna

Question 40

This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb

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Radius

Question 41

When removing polish from artificial nails, use

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Non - acetone

Question 42

When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use

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Acetone

Question 43

Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client :

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Is diabetic

Question 44

What is the best manner in which to agnail :

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Hot oil manicures

Question 45

When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept :

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On a clean towel

Question 46

When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a :

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Closed container

Question 47

These warts, caused by the HPV virus, are flat, hard , thick growths, usually occurring on the soles of the feet and sometimes look like a circle within a circle :

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Plantar warts

Question 48

Nail bleaches and lighteners usually contain :

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Hydrogen peroxide

Question 49

Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of :

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Athlete’s foot / tinea pedis

Question 50

Another name for athlete’s foot is :

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Tinea pedis