nails

Question 1

the appearance of the nails is said to reflect the _____ of the body

Answer 1

general health

Question 2

the surface of a normal, healthy nail _____

Answer 2

has no grooves

Question 3

the natural nail is composed mainly of the same fiber protein found

Answer 3

in the hair

Question 4

a normal healthy nail is

Answer 4

flexible

Question 5

the area under the nail plate typically has a ____ appearance

Answer 5

pinkish

Question 6

the nail plate

Answer 6

slowly slides accross the nail bed as it grows

Question 7

the nail plate is constructed of about _____ layers of nail cells

Answer 7

100

Question 8

the ____ is the portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge

Answer 8

nail bed

Question 9

the lanula is the visible part of the

Answer 9

matrix

Question 10

the hardened keratin plate covering the nail bed is called the

Answer 10

nail plate

Question 11

a _____ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place

Answer 11

ligament

Question 12

the folds of normal skin that surround the nail plate are called _____

Answer 12

nail folds

Question 13

the nail plate is ______ porous to water

Answer 13

relatively

Question 14

which of the following attaches the nail bed to the nail plate

Answer 14

bed epithelium

Question 15

the lower the water content in the nail, the ____ it becomes

Answer 15

more rigid

Question 16

what does a cuticle remover do

Answer 16

remove cuticle tissue

Question 17

the cuticles job is to

Answer 17

form a seal between the PNF and nail plate

Question 18

what is the proximal nail fold

Answer 18

any part of the skin that covers the nail plate and matrix

Question 19

cuticle softeners are not designed for the ______

Answer 19

cuticle

Question 20

nails typically grow the fastest during which season

Answer 20

summer

Question 21

nail growth rates tend to increase dramatically during the ______ trimester of pregnancy

Answer 21

last

Question 22

the nail on which fingers typically grows fastest

Answer 22

middle finger

Question 23

how long does it take for a toenail to be fully replaced

Answer 23

9 to 12 months

Question 24

normal, healthy nails grow in what shape

Answer 24

they can grow in a variety of shapes

Question 25

after delivering a child, a womand nail growth

Answer 25

slows down dramatically

Question 26

a longer matrix produces

Answer 26

a thicker nail plate

Question 27

a healthy nail grows

Answer 27

forward from the matrix

Question 28

compared to the fingernail matrix, the toenail matrix is

Answer 28

longer

Question 29

a typical adults nail grows about _____ inch per month

Answer 29

1/8 inch

Question 30

how long does the replacement of a fingernail take

Answer 30

4 to 6 months

Question 31

compared to adults nails, childrens nails _____

Answer 31

grow more quickly

Question 32

ridges are most likely to occur in ____ clients

Answer 32

older

Question 33

what is melanonychia

Answer 33

black/brown nail discoloration (melanin, chia is black/brown)

Question 34

what is onychomadesis

Answer 34

condition where the nail plate separates from the nail bed, arrest of matrix function, potentially can cause complete nail shedding (oh my day sis/matrix)

Question 35

what is the nail matrix

Answer 35

located at the base of the nail under the skin, where nail cells are produced, responsible for nail growth, lanula is visible part of matrix

Question 36

what is onychia

Answer 36

inflamation of nail matrix or nail bed, causes pus or shedding

Question 37

what is onychosis

Answer 37

general term for nail disease or disorder (oh no sis/general)

Question 38

onychlosis

Answer 38

nail plate separates from the nail bed at the free edge , causing it to be loose and detach (clone head)

Question 39

tinea pedis

Answer 39

fundal infection of the feet

Question 40

onychocryptosis

Answer 40

ingrown toenail (crypto common)

Question 41

onychophagy

Answer 41

nail biting (biting nails is faggy)

Question 42

onychorrhexis

Answer 42

slpitting/ridged of the nail (rrrrrrip/rrrrridged)

Question 43

nail pterygium

Answer 43

nail fold grows over and onto nail plate, making wedge shape (p for pizza)

Question 44

leukonychia

Answer 44

white spots or streaks on nails (luke blonde)

Question 45

pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer 45

aka green nail syndrome (GNS) aka chloronychia bacterium that causes green discoloration of nail (eww)

Question 46

paronychia

Answer 46

bacterial infection of skin around nail

Question 47

which of the following is a general term for any deformity or disease of the nail

Answer 47

onychosis

Question 48

what is the medical term for fungal infections of the feet

Answer 48

tinea pedis

Question 49

onychocryptosis is commonly known as

Answer 49

ingrown nail

Question 50

which of the following describes onycholysis

Answer 50

separation and falling off of the nail plate

Question 51

a bacterial infection on the nail plate progresses from a yellow-green spot and _____

Answer 51

gets darker in color

Question 52

which of the following is a condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears

Answer 52

hangnail

Question 53

nail services are goverened under

Answer 53

cosmetology laws

Question 54

if a client has a nail bacterial infection you should

Answer 54

refuse to provide any type of nail service

Question 55

which services can you offer a client with ingrown toenails

Answer 55

no services

Question 56

what is one difference between melanonychia and nail melanoma

Answer 56

melanonychia does not usually require treatment by a physician, while nail melanoma requires the surgical removal of the entire nail

Question 57

how often should you change the disinfectant solution used to clean reuseable nail implements

Answer 57

daily

Question 58

what type of gloves are most often recommended for a cosmetologist working wirh harsh cleaning solutions

Answer 58

nitrile gloves

Question 59

which nail disorder/disease requires a medical referral

Answer 59

onychocryptosis (ingrown nail)

Question 60

why is it important to ask if a client takes medications for diabetes during the hand, skin, and nail analysis

Answer 60

clients taking medications for diabetees are contraindicated for the use of nippers

Question 61

what should a cosmetologist do if they repeatedly encounter infections om their clients nails

Answer 61

reexamine their own cleaning, disinfection, preparation, and application tequniques

Question 62

which nail disease is NOT caused by bacterial infection

Answer 62

pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 63

during a hand, nail, and skin analysis, why should you examine the skins temperature

Answer 63

cold skin may indicate poor circulation, while warm skin may indicate infection

Question 64

who determines the scope of practice for a cosmetology license

Answer 64

youre states legistlature

Question 65

a client comes into your salon with a nail condition that is currently being treated by their podiatrist. they arent getting the results they were hoping for and would like you to work on their nails instead. the condition is not an infection, nor is it contagious. what is the BEST thing to do in this case

Answer 65

decline the service: if a procedure or practice is listed under any podiatry license, it is prohibited for anyone licensed under cosmetology