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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| which of the following structures are considered appendages of the skin | nails |
| the primary purpose of the free edge of the nail is to | protect the tip of the finger |
| the folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called the | nail wall |
| the lunula is the half moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the | nail matrix and nail bed meet |
| what is the nail structure that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail | epoonychium |
| the loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is the | cuticle |
| active tissue that generates cells that harden as they move outward from the root to the nail is called the nail | matrix |
| attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the | nail root |
| what is the pocket-like structure that holds the root and the matrix of the nail | mantle |
| which nail structure consist of many nerve and blood vessels that supply nourishment | nail bed |
| the nail bed is attached to the bone by | ligaments |
| the tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows are called the nail | grooves |
| what is the skin that touches, overlaps, and surrounds the nail | perionychium |
| the skin under the free edge of the nail is the | hyponychium |
| which of the following conditions does not indicate a decreasing rate of nail overgrowth | summer |
| under normal conditions, the growth of a new nail plate takes approximately | 4 to 6 months |
| permanent distortion can occur if the nail is lost due to trauma and | when the nail bed and matrix are injured |
| what is the average growth rate of nails in adults | 1/8'' (.3cm per month) |
| any disease disorder or condition of the nail is called | onychosis |
| nails with a sign of disease require | referral to physician |
| a healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and | is without any hollows or wavy ridges |
| the technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is | onychomycosis |
| tinea pedis aooears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be | referred to by physician |
| which of the following nail disease is not caused by fungus | onychatrophia |
| onychia is an inflammation of the | nail matrix |
| systemic or long term illness or nervous disturbance can cause | spoon nails |
| vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called | furrows |
| an increased curvature of the nail indicates | onychogryposis |
| the disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves causing ingrown nails is | onychocryptosis |
| trimming toe nails straight across can help avoid | ingrown toenails |
| what is another name for onychauxis | hypertrophy |
| a thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called | onychauxis |
| what condition results when the cuticle becomes overly dry and splits | hangnail |
| blood trapped under nail which may be caused by an injury are called | leuconychia |
| improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of | split nails |
| onychorrhexis is a term indicating | split or brittle nails |
| what is the nail condition that can be caused by a yellow-green spot that turned black and begins to smell bad | nail fungus |
| discoloration of the nail can indicate serious problems in which of the following parts of the nail | nail bed |
| upon discovery of a nail fungus on a clients hands or feet, the salon professional needs to | refer client to a physician |
| what is the job of the manicurist when determining the shape of the clients nails | enhance the clients natural shape |
| an implement that shortens, shapes and smoothes rough edges of natural nails is called an | emery board |
| what product may be used to remove nail stains | nail bleach |
| what is the function of a nail dryer when used during a nail service | aid in fast drying and protection from being sticky or dull |
| the finger bowl should contain warm water and | liquid soap |
| what is generally the wattage for a bulb found in a lamp used for close detail work | 40 watt |
| which of the following steps describes the proper disinfecting procedure for implements following use in a manicure service | wash implements with soap and water before placing in disinfectant |
| how often should the soaking solution for the finger bowl be replaced | after every client |
| how should implements involved in a blood spill incident be handled | disinfect implements with a broad spectrum disinfectant |
| when removing polish from the nails, work from | base to tip |
| when is it appropriate to offer a hand massage during a manicure | prior to polishing the nails |
| when performing a manicure you must remove any traces of oil, lotion or cream | before applying the base coat |
| how should nail polish be applied | using light sweeping strokes |
| what should you use to remove excess polish from the skin | on orange wood stick wrapped in cotton with the tip saturated in polish remover |
| the manicurist will apply nail polish | over the base coat |
| during the massage portion of a pedicure service apply pressure to the muscular tissue on either side of the | shinbone |
| brittle nails or dry, aging hands could receive some benefits from | hot oil or cream manicuring |
| following an acrylic nail service, brushes should be cleaned | in brush cleaner |
| because most nail product vapors are flammable | smoking should be not allowed in a salon |
| avoid the use of acetone polish remover on | plastic nail tips |
| how much of the nail bed should a nail tip cover | 1/3 to 1/2 |
| a dehydrant is used to help remove moisture and oil and to prevent the growth of | bacteria |
| when should a dehydrating product be applied to the nail during a sculpture service | before applying a nail form |
| after applying the primer during a sculptured nail service, you should | avoid touching the nail |
| rebalancing the nail during a fill in nail service means to file and buff the nail to blend | remaining acrylic to the new growth area |
| if the nail fungus is found prior to performing a a fill-in nail service, which of the following steps should be taken | remove the artificial nail |
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