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Cosmetology
Nails Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| . An implement that shortens, shapes, and smoothes rough edges of natural nails is called a(n): | Emery Board |
| Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called: | Onychosis |
| Onychorrhexis is a term indicating: | Split or brittle nails |
| When performing a manicure, you must remove any traces of oil, lotion or cream: | Before applying base coat |
| Nails with a sign of disease require: | Referral to a physician |
| If a nail fungus is found prior to performing a fil-in nail service, which of the following steps should be taken? | Remove the artificial nail |
| What is another name for onychauxis? | Hypertrophy |
| The manicurist will apply nail polish: | Over the base coat |
| What is the function of speed dry when used during a nail service? | Aids in fast drying and protection from stickiness |
| The purpose of the free edge of the nail is to: | Protect the tip of the finger |
| After applying the dehydrant and primer during a sculptured nail service, you should: | Form an acrylic bead |
| The skin under the free edge of the nail is the: | Hyponychium |
| What is the average growth rate of nails in adults? | 1/8 inch (.3cm) per month |
| What condition results when the cuticle becomes overly dry and splits? | Hangnail |
| Which of the following steps describes the proper disinfecting procedure for implements following use in a manicure service? | wash with soap and water before placing in disinfectant |
| Trimming toenails straight across can help avoid: | ingrown toenails |
| Which nail structure consists of many nerves and blood vessels that supply nourishment? | Nail Bed |
| The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is: | Tinea Pedis |
| Onychia is an inflammation of the: | Nail Matrix |
| A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called: | Onychauxis |
| The loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is the: | Nail Wall |
| How should nail polish be applied? | From the nail base to free edge |
| What is the nail structure that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail? | Eponychium |
| Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called: | Furrows |
| A dehydrant is used when applying nail tips to help remove moisture and oil and to prevent the growth of: | Bacteria |
| When removing polish from the nails, works from: | Side to Side |
| Which of the following nail diseases is NOT caused by fungus? | Onychatrophia |
| What should be used to remove excess polish at the edge of the nail? | an orangewood stick wrapped in cotton, saturated in polish remover |
| When is it appropriate to offer a hand massage during a manicure?-- | prior to polishing the nails |
| How often should the soaking solution for the finger bowl be replaced? | After every client |
| 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 |
| Small white spots in the nail which may be caused by an injury are called: | Leuconychia |
| The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves causing ingrown nails is called: | Onychocryptosis |
| Improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of: | Split Nails |
| How much of the bed should a nail tip cover? | Free Edge Only |
| Re-balancing e nail during a fill-in nail service means to file and buff the nail to blend: | remaining acrylic to new growth area |
| Which of the following conditions can be caused by a nervous habit? | Onychophagy |
| A yellow-green discolorations on the nail is an early indication of which type of nail disease? | Nail Fungus |
| How should implements involved in a blood spill incident be handled? | disinfect implements with a broad spectrum disinfectant |
| What is the job of the manicurist when determining the shape of the client's nails? | enhance the client's natural nail shape |
| True or Flase: A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is referred to as leuconychia. | False |
| True or False: The perionychium is the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail. | True |
| True or False: Toenails grow faster than fingernails. | False |
| True or False: The cuticle is the skin under the free edge. | False |
| True or False: During a pedicure, position toe separators after the nail polish has been applied to the toenails. | False |
| The cosmetic care of the feet and toenails is the . | Pedicure |
| The six signs of infection are pain, swelling, local fever, throbbing, and . | Pus; blood |
| The nail bed is the area of the nail on which the nail rests. | Plate |
| Ringworm of the hand is known as . | Tinea Manis |
| The half-moon shape at the base of the nail is the . | Lunula |