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Chapton 10 nail Disorders and Diseases Flashcards

1
Q

A normal, healthy nail is firm but flexible and should be ___________

A.smooth and unspotted
B.uneven with few ridges
C.long with a satin finish
D.short and opaque

A

Smooth and unspotted

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If a client has ridges running vertically down the length of the natural nail plate, it is recommended that you ___________

A.aggressively file the nail plate
B.carefully buff the nail plate
C.thin the nail plate
D.remove the free edge

A

Carefully buff the nail plate

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3
Q

The medical term for fungal infections of the feet is __________

A.tinea pathogenic
B.tinea pedis
C.tinea alopecia
D.paronychia

A

Tinea pedis

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4
Q

A typical pseudomonal bacteria infection on the nail plate can be identified in the early stages as a ____________ spot that becomes darker in its advanced stages

A.orange red
B.white grey
C.blue green
D.light green

A

Light green

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5
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The separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed is _____________

A.onychia
B.paronychia
C.onychomadesis
D.pyogenic granuloma

A

Onychomadesis

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6
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Onychomadesis is caused by injury to the matrix, excessive use of cuticle removers, harsh cleaning agents, aggressive filing techniques, or _______________

A.illness
B.heredity
C.allergies
D.improper nutrition

A

Heredity

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7
Q

Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate are signs of which condition

A.paronychia
B.onychocryptosis
C.nail psoriasis
D.onychomycosis

A

Nail psoriasis

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8
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The term __________ refers to a condition caused by injury, heredity, previous disease of the nail unit

A.nail psoriasis
B.nail pteryglum
C.nail disorder
D.nail disease

A

nail disorder

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9
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Splinter hemorrhages are caused by physical trauma or injury to the ___________

A. Nail plate
B.nail bed
C.free edge
D.lunula

A

Nail bed

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10
Q

Nail fungi are contagious and can be transmitted through _______________ instruments

A.sterilized
B.disinfected
C.contaminated
D.disposable

A

Contaminated

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11
Q

Onychromadesis can usually be traced to a localized infection, injuries to the matrix, or ____________

A.a severe systemic illness
B.a external medications
C.mild allergies
D. A split fingernail

A

A severe systemic illness

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12
Q

Any deformity or disease of the natural nail is known as ____________

A.onychauxis
B.onychosis
C.onychia
D.paronychia

A

Onychosis

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13
Q

Which condition is characterized by nail plates that are noticeably thin, white, and more flexible than normal

A.melanonychia
B.pilcatured nail
C.agnail
D.eggshell nails

A

Eggshell nails

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14
Q

Which of the following is a common cause of surface stains on nails

A.nail polish remover
B.allergies
C.smoking
D.poor blood circulation

A

Smoking

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15
Q

The condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, causing a dark purplish spot, is __________

A.discolored nails
B. Bruised nail beds
C.blue fingernails
D.pilcatured nails

A

Bruised nail bed

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16
Q

The condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears is _____________.

A.a hangnail
B.beau lines
C.melanonychia
D. Onychophagy

A

Hangnail

17
Q

The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is _______________

A.onychosis
B.onychocryptosis
C.onycholysis
D.onychomadesis

A

Onycholysis

18
Q

The term ____________ refers to darkening of the fingernails or toenails

A.melanonychia
B.nail pterygium
C.paronychia
D.splinter hemorrhages

A

Melanonychia

19
Q

When increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate results in the free edge pinching the sidewalls into a deep curve, it is known as pincer nail or

A.bruised nail
B.circular nail
C.eggshell nail
D.trumpet nail

A

Trumpet nail

20
Q

Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate are known as ______________

A. Ridges
B.splinters
C.beau lines
D.agnail

A

Beau lines

21
Q

Blue fingernails are usually caused by a lack of _________ in the red blood cells

A. Leukocytes
B.circulating oxygen
C.water
D. Melanin

A

Circulating oxygen

22
Q

Koilonychia are soft spoon nails with a _______ shape

A.convex
B.concave
C.elongated
D.curved

A

Concave

23
Q

The technical term for white spots, or whitish discoloration of the nails is ____________

A.leukonychia spots
B.albinism
C.melanonychia spots
D.pigment disorder

A

Leukonychia spots

24
Q

The technical term for bitten nails is __________

A. Onychorrhexis
B.pilcatured nails
C.onychophagy
D.onycholysis

A

Onychophagy

25
Q

An abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is streced by the nail plate is ____________

A.onychogryposis
B.claw nails
C.ram’s horn
D. Nail pterygium

A

nail pterygium

26
Q

A fungal infection of the natural nails plate is known as _____________

A.onychomycosis
B.onychia
C.onychogryposis
D.paronychia

A

Onychomycosis

27
Q

A severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate is known as _____________

A.tinea pedis
B.pyogenic granuloma
C.paronychia
D.onychorrhexis

A

Pyogenic granuloma

28
Q

The technical term for ingrown nails is ________________

A.nail psoriasis
B.onychorrhexis
C.onychocryptosis
D.onychophagy

A

Onychocryptosis

29
Q

A proper hand analysis will allow you to identify disease, disorders, and conditions, including signs of infection, which may be identified through pain, redness, swelling, throbbing, and __________

A.texture
B.pus
C.moisture level
D.scar tissue

A

Pus

30
Q

after performing the nail examination, you should identify any form of onychosis, note the apparent cause, suggest the proper service or refer the client to a physician, and __________________

A.discuss home maintenance and a future service plan
B.discuss scheduling the next appointment
C.schedule treatment for onychosis
D.thank the client for her time

A

Discuss home maintenance and a future service plan

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