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What is the mantle?

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Deep fold of skin over the matrix and around the base of the nail

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What is the cause of blue nails?

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Poor circulation

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Pitting of the nail plate is caused by?

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Psoriasis

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How would you recognise beau lines ?

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By multiple transverse furrows affecting a single nail

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The functions of the top coat include to

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Protect the nail enamel from chipping

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The benefits of thermal mittens include to

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nourish and hydrate the skin

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What is eponychium?

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The cuticle at the base of the nail

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What is perionychium?

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The skin that overlaps the sides of the nail

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What is the function of the matrix?

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Produce new cells to form the nail plate

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What type of product is cuticle cream

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emollient

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Tinea Pedis is?

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Fungal infection of the feet

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The nail bed is supplied with?

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Blood vessels

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In which part of the epidermis does the matrix lie?

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Stratum basal

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The muscles of the lower hand and arm include?

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Extensor carpi digitorum

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Beau’s lines is caused by:

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Illness

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Tinea Ungium affects the?

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Nail

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The cause of a hangnail is:

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Splitting of the cuticle

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The bones of the hand include:

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Hamate

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The nail wall is the

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Folds of skin overlapping the sides of the nail

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Leuconychia can be recognised by

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White spots on the nail

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Keratinisation causes the nail plate to?

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Grow in thickness and length

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What does the matrix contain?

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Nerves

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A whitlow is what type of skin condition?

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Bacterial

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The factors affecting nail growth include:

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Diet

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The definitions of Paronychia is:
Bacterial infection of the skin surrounding the nail
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The nail normally grows more quickly in what season?
Summer
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The mantle is the?
Deep folds of skin over the matrix and the nail bed
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Tinea ungium is what skin condition
Fungal
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The function of the matrix includes to
Produce new cells to form the nail plate
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The causes of leuconychia include:
Damage to the matrix
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Hot oil treatment would be contra-indicated for a diabetic client because they:
have a loss of sensation
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The contra-indications to manicure/pedicure include:
Paronychia
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When is it advisable NOT to give paraffin wax treatment?
If nails are brittle
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Which of the following is a contra-indication to pedicure? A Dry, flaking nails B Vertical lines C Tinea Pedis D Beau’s lines
Tinea Pedis
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Hand and lower arm massage would be contra indicated in a client with:
Very thin skin
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The effects of buffing paste include to:
Smooth irregularities on the nail plate
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The reason for using base coat on the nails is to
Prevent pigments from staining the nail
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What do nail enamel removers usually contain?
Acetone
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A rasp is used for
Removal of hard skin
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The most effective method for sterilising cuticle nippers is:
Autoclave
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Treatment cream should be removed from the container with:
A spatula
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A hoof stick is used for:
Cuticle work
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What is the pointed end of an orange stick used for?
To clean under the free edge
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What are transverse ridges
Horizontal lines that can appear on the surface of the nails
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What are vertical ridges
Lines that run from the cuticle to the top of the nail
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What are Beau Lines
Grooves that appear on the surface of the nails
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What is blue nails
Lack of oxygen in the blood (circulation problem )
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What is Psoriasis
Autoimmune condition that causes buildup of skin cells, Red patches and silvery scales
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What is eczema?
Red, itchy, inflamed patches on the skin
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What is Tinea Pedis
Fungal infection on the feet
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What is Paronychia (whitlow)
Infection on fingers and around the nails
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What is sepsis
Inflammation from an infection
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Leukonychia
White spots of lines on the nails
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What is Onychorrhexix
Ridges of splits in the nails
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What is pitting
Indentations on the surface of the nails
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What is onychia
Inflammation of the nail matrix
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What is hangnail
A small torn piece of skin
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What is Lamella dystrophy
Thick and scaly skin
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What is Onychomycosis
Fungal infection of the nails
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What is Hallux valgus
Deformity of the big toe (bunions)
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Onhchoptosis
Shedding or falling off of nails
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Koilonychia
Nails become spoon shaped
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What is chillblains
swellings on the skin because of cold temperatures
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What are corns
Thickened areas of skin
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Who is warm oil treatment good for
Clients who have overgrown cuticles and brittle nails
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What is parrafin wax good for
Stimulates circulation
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What is exfoliation good for
Removal of dead skin cells Improvement of skin texture Increased circulation
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What are the two long bones in the forearm called
Ulna and Radius
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What is the group of 7 bones in the foot called
Tarsals
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What is the group of 8 bones located in the wrist called
Carpals
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What are the 5 long bones in the hand called
Metacarpals
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What are the bones in the finger and toes called
Phalanges
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What are the two long bones in the lower leg
Tibia and Fibula
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What are the two long bones in the lower leg
Tibia and Fibula
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What is effleurage used to
Introduce medium to the area introduce hands to the area Relaxation soothing
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Petrissage is used to
Increase blow flow stimulate tissues Use deeper movement
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Tapotement is used for
Break down areas of tension
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What is the free edge
Portion of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip and is not connected to the nail bed
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What is the hyponychium
The area beneath the free edge of the nail plate
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What is the perionychium
The skin that surrounds the nail
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What is the lunula
The pale area at the base of the nail just above the cuticle
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what is the mantle
The area of tissue that covers the nail matrix
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What is the nail plate
The part of the nail that extends from the nail bed to the tip of the
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What is the nail bed
The skin underneath the nail plate
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What is the nail fold
The skin that surrounds the nail plate
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What is the matrix
The tissue located under the base of the nail
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What is the nail wall
The skin that borders the side of the nail plate

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