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The ________ is composed mainly of keratin

A

Onyx

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The natural nail unit is which part of the nail?

A

Fingertip to the first knuckle

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What is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge?

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Nail Bed

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During what time of year do nail plate grow fastest?

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Summer

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5
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Which nail grows the fastest?

A

Middle Finger

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How long does it take for toenail plates to be fully replaced?

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9 - 12 months

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Nail technicians are governs under ________

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Cosmetology

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the natural nail unit?
A) The nail plates
B) The nail cuticle
C) The matrix
D) The onyx

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D) The Onyx

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How would you compare the relationship between the matrix and the plate?
A) The length, width, and curvature of the matrix determine the thickness, width, and curvature of the plate
B) The length, width, and curvature of of the plate determine the thickness, width and curvature of the matrix
C) The texture of the matrix determines the texture of the plate
D) The length of the matrix determines the length of the plate

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A) The length, width and curvature of the matrix determine the thickness, width and curvature of the plate

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Which of the following diseases is associated with bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing pus, swelling, and redness?
A) Onycholysis
B) Paronychia
C) Tinea Pedis
D) Pseudomonas Aeruginosa

A

B) Paronychia

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Which type of disorder is associated with visible redness, pain, swelling, broken skin or pus?

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Infected Finger

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The scope of practice for nail technician is found under _______.

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Definitions

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What color is NOT normal for healthy nail?
A) Whitish
B) Reddish
C) Pinkish
D) Beige

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B) Reddish

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What is the water content of a health nail?

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15 - 25%

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The nail plate has approximately how many layers?

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50

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Which of the following groups of people oiled have the fastest growing nails?
A) Children
B) Adult Males
C) Adult Females
D) The Elderly

A

A) Children

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Which of the following disorders is associated with a noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than normal and is usually caused by improper diet, heredity, internal disease, medication or overfilling with an abrasive?
A) Bruised nail bed
B) Beau’s Lines
C) Eggshell nails
D) Discolored nails

A

C) Eggshell Nails

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18
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Which nail grows the slowest?

A

Thumb

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What helps guide the nail plate along the nail bed as it grows?

A

The Epithelium

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The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the _______

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Onyx

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Nails are part of ________.

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The integumentary system

22
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The lateral folds is also known as _________.

23
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What is the visible part of the matrix that extends from beneath the living skin?

24
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The _______ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.

25
What is the average rate of the nail plate growth in normal adults per month?
1/10 - 1/8 (2.5mm - 3mm)
26
How long does it take for fingernail plates to be fully replaced?
4 - 6 months
27
A normal nail plate grows forward from the ______ and extends over the tip of the finger.
Matrix
28
Which type of gloves is recommended for nail techs?
Nitrile
29
Which type of disorder is associated with damaged skin around the nail plate that becomes split or torn?
Hangnail
30
Why must the hyponychium be treated gently? A) A damaged hyponycium would mean that any nail services would have to start over B) It would cause the rest of the nail service products to work incorrectly C) Would need imitate medical assistance D) An infection under the nail plate is possible
D) An infection under the nail plate is possible
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What is the relationship between nail cell production and plate growth? A) The faster nail cells are produced, the slower the plate will grow B) The faster nail cells are produced, the faster the plate will grow C) The slower the nail cells are produced, the faster the plate will grow D) Nail cells that grow fast make the plate brittle
B) The faster nail cells are produced, the faster the plate will grow
32
Which type of disorder is associated with whitish spots of discoloration of the nails and is usually caused by minor injury to the nail matrix? A) Hangnails B) Infected finger C) Leukonychia D) Melanonychia
C) Leukonychia
33
Which of the following is used to enhance the appearance of an individual? A) Medical Practices B) Medical Devices C) Beauty Services D) Drugs
C) Beauty Services
34
What would you say to someone who say that because something is NOT specifically prohibited, is it allowed? A) You can only perform what is listed specifically on your license B) You can preform anything that is not specifically prohibited on you license C) You can preform anything that is listed on your license or a podiatrist’s license D) You can only preform what is listed on your license and what is accepted by your salon or spa
A) You can only perform what is listed specifically on your license
35
Which type of disorder is associated with significant darkening of the fingernails or toenails caused by increased pigment cells?
Melanonychia
36
What part of the natural nail unit protects the tip of the fingers and toes?
Nail Plate
37
What is the slightly thickened layer of the skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate?
Hyponychium
38
A ______ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that onycholysis, and bed discoloration.
Ligament
39
Cuticle moisturizers are designed for all EXCEPT? A) Cuticle B) Proximal nail folds C) Lateral sidewalls D) Hyponychium
A) Cuticle
40
The growth of the nail plate is affected by all the following EXCEPT A) Nutrition B) Genes C) Exercise D) General Health
B) Genes
41
Which of the following groups of people would have the fastest growing nails? A) Children B) Adult Males C) Adult Females D) The elderly
A) Children
42
Which of the following disorders is associated with depressions running across the width of the nail plate due to a slowing production of matrix cells, which cause the nail plate to grow thinner and is usually the result of serious illness or injury? A) Bruised nail bed B) Beau’s Lines C) Eggshell nails D) Discolored nails
B) Beau’s Lines
43
Which of the following disorders is associated with dark purplish spots usually due to a small injury to the nail bed? A) Bruised nail bed B) Beau’s Lines C) Eggshell Nails D) Discolored Nails
A) Bruised Nail Bed
44
How would you explain to someone why a nail tech might NOT be able to perform some services that a podiatrist might? A) Podiatrist know how to do certain things that nail techs don’t B) If a procedure is listed under podiatry license, it is prohibited for anyone licensed under cosmetology C) Each salon and spa has it’s own set of rules for the services it provides; some are restricted, and a client would have to see a podiatrist instead D) Nail techs and podiatrist work together to help clients; therefore, there are services that nail techs do and others that podiatrist perform
B) If a procedure is listed under podiatry license, it is prohibited for anyone licensed under cosmetology
45
During which scenario do nail growth rates increase dramatically? A) First Trimester of pregnancy B) Second trimester of pregnancy C) Last Trimester of pregnancy D) First 3 months of pregnancy
C) Last trimester of pregnancy
46
Which of the following disease is associated with depressions with the separation of the nail plate and bed due to injury or allergic reaction? A) Onycholysis B) Paronychia C) Tinea Pedis D) Pseudomonas Aerginosa
A) Onycholysis
47
How would you compare fingernails and toenail growth and the matrix? A) As toenails get longer, the matrix gets longer and then thicker B) As fingernails get longer, the matrix gets longer and then thicker C) Fingernails are thicker than toenails because the fingernail matrix is longer D) Toenails are thicker than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer
D) Toenails are thicker than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer
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Which of the following disorders is associated with the nails turning a variety of colors, which may indicate surface staining, a systemic disorder, a poor blood circulation? A) Bruised nail bed B) Beau’s lines C) Eggshell Nail D) Discolored nail
D) Discolored nail
49
What are the characteristics of a normal, healthy nail?
Firm and Flexible
50
What type of disorder is associated with nail surface pitting, roughness, onycholysis, and bed discoloration?
Nail Psoriasis
51
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the reasons that nail technicians much differentiate between healthy and unhealthy client’s nails? A) You must be able to identify conditions that’s are affected by the weather conditions and humidity B) You must be ale to identify conditions that should not be treated in the salon C) You need to take appropriate steps to protect yourself and your clients from the spread of disease D) You could be in a position to see conditions that may signal mild to serious health problems that require the attention of a doctor
A) You must be able to identify conditions that’s are affected by the weather conditions and humidity
52
Which nail grows the fastest?
Middle

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