NC state board exam nail manicure etc

The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as:

Onyxology

Etiology is the study of:

cause of disease

Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail

eponychium

Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail:

Onychia

Onychophagy refers to:

Bitten nails

Onychia refers to a condition where

Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present

The technical term for bitten nails is

Onychophagy

Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in:

Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-nails

Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from

Excessively tight shoes

A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is:

Ridge filler

The nail is composed of a substance known as

keratin

The area from the nail root to the free edge contains no blood vessels/ nerves

Nail plate and nail body

Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:

nail bed

The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the

eponychium

The tissue beneath the Free Edge of the nail is known as

hyponychium

Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated:

nail matrix

This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated

nail matrix

The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup/ pocket like structure

Nail mantle

Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as:

White spots / streaks under the nails

The Latin medical term for nails is

Onyx

If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?

3-6 months

If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body:

3-6 months

If a toe nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?

9-18 months

If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use:

Styptic powder / powdered alum

Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again?

matrix

The adhesive coat for nail polish is the:

base coat

Pumice powder is most commonly found in:

Cuticle cream

If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use:

antiseptic

Always file natural nails:

Corner to center

The technical term for a hang nail is

Agnail

If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause:

Mold and infection

Cuticle cream will help to prevent

Hang-nails / Agnails

Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster

Nail matrix

This portion of the nail effects it's shape, size and rare of growth

Matrix

A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as:

lunula

Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause:

Enhancements to lift / fall off

The largest bone in the arm is known as the

humerous

The correct order of application in polishing a clients nails would be

Base coat, enamel, top coat

This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger:

ulna

This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb:

radius

When removing polish from artificial nail, use

Non acetone

When removing artificial nails or enhancements, use

Acetone

Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the Client

Is diabetic

What is the best manner in which to treat agnails

Hot oil manicures

When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept?

clean towel

When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a:

closed container

These warts, caused by the HPV Virus, are flat, hard, thick growths, usually occurring on the soles of the feet and sometimes look like a circle within a circle.

plantar warts

Nail bleaches and lighteners usually contain:

hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)

Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of:

Athlete's Foot (tinea pedis)

Another name for athletes foot is

Ringworm of the feet/Tinea Pedis

Watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes, is known as:

tinea pedis

If your client has brittle dry nails or dry cuticles, what should you recommend

Hot oil manicure

To avoid ingrown toe-nails (onychocryptosis), do not file or clip:

Into the corners of the nails

The instrument used for trimming the cuticle is a

Nipper

A bacterial infection with pus at the nail matrix is known as

Onychia

When given a pedicure with a foot & leg massage you should not massage over the

Shin bone

For a natural effect, the shape of the finger nails should conform to the shape of the

Client's fingers

Most nail techs consider the ideal nail shape is:

oval

Onychophagy is the technical term for:

Bitten nails

When pushing back cuticles, how should the nail technician hold the pusher:

Angled with medium pressure

A semicircular fold of skin overlapping the nail plate on either side:

Nail wall

To remove your client's acrylic nails, you should:

Use nippers to remove unwated acrylic nail, then soak off the remainder

Condition describes a forward growth of the cuticle covering most of the nail plate/body

Pterygium

Atrophy or wasting away of the nail plate, may be the result of injury or disease:

Onychatrophia

These are the tracks on both sides of the nail, through which it moves as it grows:

Grooves / Tracks

This is the cuticle overlapping the lunula at the base of the nail

eponychium

This is the skin surrounding, touching, and overlapping the nail on 3 sides:

Perionychium

Nail shape recommended for individuals who work on computer keyboards:

square

The field of medicine dealing specifically wither the feet and related issues is

Podiatry

Portion of the nail extending beyond the end of the finger/toes, and protecting the tips:

free edge

Crescent shaped whitish area of the nail bed

Lunula

This skin surrounds, touches, and overlaps the nail:

Perionychium

The term used to indicate inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate: body

Paronychia

The fold of the skin at the sides of the nail

Perionychium

The matacarpus/palm of the hand contains how many long and slender bones

five

The carpus / wrist contains how many bones:

8

The tissue beneath the distal end (free edge) of the nail and the finger or toe:

hyponychium

Hyponychium refers to the:

Skin under the free edge

The technical term for a hangnail is

Agnail

The skin beneath / under the free edge of the nail:

hyponychium

An inflammation at the base of the nail

Onychia

What is the primary purpose of nail primer

To improve adhesion

What can a nail tech use to smooth out imperfections in a client's natural nails?

Ridge filler

What is used to dry and harden gel nails

An ultra-violet lite

In the salon, nail techs often use styptic in this form to stop bleeding from minor cuts:

Powdered alum

What is the function of primer when applied during an artificial nail application

to adhesion both sides nail and articial nail

The excessive heat often generated by electric nail sanders may harm the

nail plate

A steel pusher should only be used

On a moist nail

What effect will acetone have on a sculptured artificial or gel nail

Soften

What is the function of a dehydrator when applied during an artificial nail application

Absorb oil & moisture

This is found at the base of the nail often overlapping the lunula

eponychium

The Latin/ medical/ technical term for nails

Onyx

very thin nails that are softer and more flexible than usual are referred to as

Eggshell nails

Found at the nail base, may overlap the lunula and extend as far back as the first knuckle:

eponychium

This refers to the tissue that is found under the free edge of the nail:

hyponychium

This is the deep fold of skin within which the nail root & matrix are found:

mantle

Contains many nerves and blood vessels

nail bed

Wavy nail ridges, often the result of uneven growth due to injury, are known as:

Corrugations

Nail-tech will shape / file the nail prior to soaking in the nail bath, this is done because:

Filing dry nails is easier for the nail tech & Filing damp nails is more difficult

If the nail matrix is destroyed, what will occur:

Nail will not grow again