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Chapter 6
Nail Disorders and Diseases
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The following are legal aspects of a cosmetologists job except ____ | prescribing |
| Which is out of scope for a cosmetologist in a day spa? | advising a client to use topical cream for toenail fungus |
| Which is the best response of a cosmetologist to a client who has an unhealthy nail condition and is asking for manicure services? | "It appears you have an unhealthy nail condition; I will need written clearance from your doctor before I can work on your nails." |
| Which of the following is a general term for any deformity or disease of the nails? | onychosis |
| What is the medical term for fungal infections of the feet? | tinea pedis |
| In most cases, the cause of onychomadesis CANNOT be traced to ______ | a healthy diet |
| Onychocryptosis is commonly known as ____ | ingrown nails |
| Which of the following describes onycholysis | separation and falling off of the nail plate |
| A bacterial infection on the nail plate progresses from a yellow-green spot and _____ | gets darker in color |
| What is a common cause of ridged nails | being older |
| Which of the following is a condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears | hangnail |
| To help prevent the spread of infection after providing a service, you should disinfect all metal and reusable implements, throw away single-use items, wash linens, replace disposable towels, and _____ | thoroughly clean and then disinfect the table surface |
| Nail services are governed under ____ | cosmetology laws |
| If a client has a nail bacterial infection, you should ____ | refuse to provide any type of nail service |
| Which services can you offer a client with ingrown toenails? | no services |
| What is one difference between melanonychia and nail melanoma? | Melanonychia does not usually require treatment by a physician, while nail melanoma requires the surgical removal of the entire nail |
| How often should you change the disinfectant solution used to clean reusable nail implements | daily |
| What type of gloves are most often recommended for a cosmetologist working with harsh cleaning solutions? | nitrile gloves |
| Which of the following nail disorders or diseases requires a medical referral? | Onychocryptosis |
| Why is it important to ask if a client takes medications for diabetes during the hand, skin, and nail analysis? | clients taking medication for diabetes are contradicted for the use of nippers |
| What should a cosmetologist do if they repeatedly encounter infections on their clients nails? | reexamine their own cleaning, disinfection, preparation, and application techniques |
| Which nail disease is NOT caused by bacterial infection | pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| During a hand, nail, and skin analysis, why should you examine the skin's temperature | cold skin may indicate poor circulation, while warm skin may indicate infeciton |
| Who determines the scope of practice for a cosmetology license? | Your state's legislature |
| A client currently being treated by their podiatrist. They aren't getting the results they were hoping for an would like you to . The condition is not an infection, nor is it contagious. What is the Best thing to do in this case | Decline the service if a procedure or practice is listed under and podiatry license it is prohibited for anyone licensed under cosmetology |
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