Study of Nails

Question 1

______ is the technical name for a nail

Answer 1

onyx

Question 2

__________: is the study of the structure and growth of the nail

Answer 2

onychology

Question 3

what term describes the deep pocket like area that holds the root and matrix of the nail is the _____

Answer 3

mantle

Question 4

what term describes whitened, half moon shaped area at the base of the nail is the

Answer 4

lunula

Question 5

the loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is the

Answer 5

cuticle

Question 6

the active tissue that generates cells that harden as they ovum outward from the root to the nail is called

Answer 6

matrix

Question 7

the area on which the nail plate rests is the

Answer 7

nail bed

Question 8

the skin under the free edge of the nail is the

Answer 8

hyponychium

Question 9

the folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called the

Answer 9

nail walls

Question 10

the visible area from the nail root to the free edge is called the

Answer 10

nail body

Question 11

the nail is made from harden protein called

Answer 11

keratin

Question 12

damage to which portion of the nail could cause permanent distortions?

Answer 12

matrix

Question 13

new nail plate growth takes about _____ months

Answer 13

4-6

Question 14

nails grow at an average rate of ___ per month

Answer 14

1/8

Question 15

nails grow faster in ______ than winter and can be affected by nutrition, health or disease

Answer 15

summer

Question 16

______ grows slowest, _______ finger grows the fastest

Answer 16

thumb, middle

Question 17

______: any disease, disorder or condition of the nail

Answer 17

onychosis

Question 18

medical attention is required for a nail

Answer 18

disease

Question 19

what item contains lymph, blood vessels and nerves that create cells?

Answer 19

matrix

Question 20

nail services may be performed with care and the client may want to consult a physician, if the client has a

Answer 20

disorder

Question 21

the cause of a disease, disorder or condition is called

Answer 21

etiology

Question 22

what disease is commonly called athletes foot

Answer 22

tinea pedis

Question 23

what condition could result when hangnails become infected?

Answer 23

perencichia

Question 24

the technical term for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail

Answer 24

onychomycosis (tinea unyuium)

Question 25

poor circulation can cause a disorder called

Answer 25

blue nails

Question 26

which term refers to a loosening or separation of the nail

Answer 26

onychlysis

Question 27

the shedding or fallen gout of nails is called

Answer 27

onychoptosis

Question 28

atrophy or wasting away of the nail is called

Answer 28

onychatrophia

Question 29

the disorder In which the nails grows into the edge of the nail groove causing ingrown nails is called

Answer 29

onychocryptosis

Question 30

spoon nails is another term for

Answer 30

kollonychia

Question 31

living skin that becomes attached to the nail plate is referred to

Answer 31

pterygium

Question 32

small white spots in the nail in which a small separation between the nail bed has occurred due to injury is called

Answer 32

leuchonychia

Question 33

agnails is another name for

Answer 33

hangnails

Question 34

what term refers to the thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail/

Answer 34

onychauxis (hypertrophy)

Question 35

how many basic shape classifications for nails are there

Answer 35

5

Question 36

improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals can causes of which of the following

Answer 36

split nails

Question 37

nail service implements must be disinfected or discarded

Answer 37

after every service

Question 38

when not in use, nail service implements should be stored

Answer 38

in covered container

Question 39

what procedure should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure

Answer 39

blood spill procedure

Question 40

six signs of infection are

Answer 40

pain, swelling, fever, redness, pus, throbbing

Question 41

_____ of the nail can indicate serious problems in the nail bed or nail plate shroud not be ignored

Answer 41

discoloration

Question 42

what are the 4 basic nail shapes

Answer 42

oval, pointed, round, square

Question 43

another name for nail body is

Answer 43

nailplate

Question 44

your finger bowl should contain water and

Answer 44

antibacterial soap

Question 45

nails with signs of disease require

Answer 45

referral to physician

Question 46

trimming toe nails straight across can help avoid

Answer 46

in grown nail

Question 47

nail fungus is

Answer 47

contagious parasite

Question 48

strongest nail shape

Answer 48

square

Question 49

____ system: eliminates solid, liquid and gaseous waste products from the body

Answer 49

excretory

Question 50

organs in the excretory system include

Answer 50

skin, liver, kidneys

Question 51

the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail is

Answer 51

perionychium

Question 52

what is the cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail

Answer 52

eponychium

Question 53

what are the horizontal ridges across the nail

Answer 53

corrugations

Question 54

the system responsible for taking in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide is

Answer 54

respiratory system

Question 55

the two primary glands of the integumentary system are

Answer 55

sebaceous and sudoriferous

Question 56

vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called

Answer 56

furrows

Question 57

_____ is referred to as overgrown cuticles

Answer 57

turigium

Question 58

what converts and neutralizes ammonia from the circulatory system to urea?

Answer 58

liver

Question 59

what is the name of the system that regulates the growth, reproduction and health of the body?

Answer 59

endocrine

Question 60

the pH level of the nail is

Answer 60

4.5-5.5