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study of nails
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the primary purpose of the free edge of he nail is to | protect the tip of the finger and /or toe |
| the nail bed is attached to the bone by | ligaments |
| attached at the base of the nail ,under the skin and inside the mantle is the | nail root |
| what is the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail | perionychium |
| the lunula is the half moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of the light at the point where the | nail matrix and nail bed meet |
| the active tissue that generates cells that harden as they move more outward from the root to the nail is called | nail matrix |
| what are the appendage of the skin | nails |
| that is the cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail | eponchium |
| what is the deep pocket like area that holds the root and the matrix of the nail | mantle |
| the loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is the | cuticle |
| the skin under the free edge of the nail is the | hyponychium |
| the folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called | nail walls |
| the tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows are called | the nail grooves |
| the nail will not grow back if what has been permanent damaged | matrix |
| what is the average growth rate of the nail in adults | 1/8" per month |
| nails grow slower due to | aging.winter months and/or poor nutrition |
| nails grow faster in the | summer |
| under normal conditions ,the nail growth of a new nail plate takes approximately | 4 to 6 months |
| which nail structure consists of many nerves and blood vessels for continuous nourishment | nail bed |
| any disease,disorder or conditions of he 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 hollows or wavy rides |
| the technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm (tinea)of the nail | onychomycosis |
| what may be caused by bacterial infection ,an infected hangnail or washing hands too often,as opposed to being a systemic disease | paronychia |
| appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be referred to a physician | tenea pedis |
| what is caused by an injury or systemic disease and is NOT caused by fungus | onychia |
| onychia is an inflammation of the | nail matrix |
| vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called | furrows |
| systemic or long-term illness or nervous disturbance can cause | spoon nails |
| the disorder in which the nail grows into he edge of the nail grooves causing ingrown toenails is called | onychocryptosis |
| uneven growth of the nail may cause | wavy ridges |
| trimming toenails straight across can help avoid | ingrown toenails |
| small white spots on the nail caused by an injury in which a small separation occurs between the nail and the nail bed is called | leuconychia |
| blood trapped under nails is a condition referred to as | bruised nails |
| what condition results when the cuticle becomes overly dry and slits | hangnail |
| which of the following condition refers to an excess of living skin attached to the nail plate that disrupts normal nail growth | pterygium |
| what is another name for onychauxis | hypertrophy |
| a thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called | onychauxis |
| what would be the correct response if a client arrives for a manicure and exhibits signs of onychophagy | offer to perform a weekly nail service ,including polish |
| Improper filing,injuries or harsh chemicals could be cause of | split nail |
| which of the following condition is caused by a nervous habit | onychophagy |
| what is the nail condition that can be indicated by a yellow discoloration that turns back and begins to smell bad | nail fungus |
| onychorrhexis is a term indicating | split or brittle nails |
| 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 client's hands or feet,the cosmetologist needs to | refer client to physician |
| what is the job of the manicurist when determining the shape of the client's nails | enhance the client's natural nail shape |
| An implement that shortens,shapes and smooth rough edges of natural nails is called | emery board |
| what product may be used ti remove nail stains | hydrogen peroxide |
| 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 | soap |
| what is generally the wattage for a bulb found in a lamp used for close detail work | 40 watts |
| how should implements involved in a blood spill incident be handle | disinfect implement with a broad spectrum disinfectant |
| wash implements with soap and water before placing in | disinfectant |
| how often should a disinfectant be replaced | as directed by manufacturer |
| when removing polish from the nail,work from | base to tip |
| when performing a manicure you must remove any traces of oil, lotion or cream | before applying polish |
| when is it appropriate to offer a hand massage during a manicure | prior to polishing the nail |
| how should nail be polished be applied | using light sweeping strokes |
| what should you use to remove excess polish at the edge of the nail | an orangewood 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 benefit from | hot oil or cream manicuring |
| Following an acrylic nail service,brushes should be cleaned | in brush cleaner |
| Because most nail polishes vapors are flammable | smoking should not be allowed in a salon |
| Avoid the use of acetone polish remover ON | ACRYLIC NAILS |
| 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 | fungi |
| When should a dehydrating product be used to applied to the nail | before performing a sculptured nail service |
| After applying the dehydrant and primer during a sculptured nail service , you should | avoid touching the nail |
| Rebalancing the nail during a fill-in service means to file and buff the nail to blend | remaining acrylic to new growth area |
| If a nail fungus is found prior to performing a fill-in nail service ,which of the following step should be taken | removing the artificial nail |
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