Nail State Board-Scientific Concepts

Passive (pass by the dr for a shot/vaccination)

Which type of immunity occurs through vaccinations, which stimulate the body's immune response?

Dispose of it using the process called "double bagging"

If a MATERIAL comes in contact with body fluids during the service, you should:

Local infection

An infection present in a small, confined area indicated by a Pus-filled Boil, Pimple or Inflammation is a:

Covering the wound and applying pressure

A bleeding wound should be treated by:

Immunity

The body's ability to destroy infectious agents is called:

Immerse implement in a disinfection solution.

Sanitize and dry all nonporous implements.

Remove items from disinfection solution using tongs or gloved hand.

Guideline for proper disinfection of implements?

UV light sterilizer

Which of the following machines uses UV light to kill Bacteria in a Dry Setting?

External Parasite

Head lice, itch mites, ringworm and Nail Fungus are diseases caused by a(n):

Wearing protective equipment.

Using a ventilated work table

Keeping all bottles of artificial nail products closed when not in use.

Recommended way to minimize exposure to EMA vapors?

Disinfection

The level of infection control that involves using products that Kill or Destroy Bacteria and Viruses, but NOT Bacterial Spores, is called:

Infection Control

The efforts to prevent the Spread of Disease and KILL Microbes are referred to as:

Place a gauze pad or cloth over BOTH eyes.

Secure gauze pad or cloth with bandage.

Get to an eye specialist or emergency room immediately.

Steps to be taken in the event of a cut, scratch or embedded object to the eye:

Glass file.

Metal cuticle pusher.

Metal file.

Following items are considered NONporous:

HBV

Highly infectious disease that affects the LIVER?

Blood spill occurs

The process referred to as "double bagging" is performed when a(n):

Electrical Burn

Which type of burn is usually the result of Faulty Equipment or Improper use of equipment?

Remove the product with damp cotton.

If your client experiences a chemical burn, you should:

Bacteria

*One-celled microorganisms that are classified as either Disease-Producing or Nondisease-Producing are called:

Bacilli

The following is the most common form of Bacterial Cells?

Flagella

Bacilli and Spirilla are able to move by themselves by using hair-like projections known as:

Determine if the victim can talk or cough

What is the first course of action taken if it is suspected that a client is choking?

Autoclave

A machine that uses pressurized steam to sterilize critical implements is referred to as a(n):

Virus

A Sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates itself only within cells of living hosts is called a:

Contact Dermatitis

A condition characterized by inflammation and and redness of the skin due to contact with an irritant or allergen is known as:

Cross-contamination

The spread of bacteria by contaminated equipment, surfaces and food is known as:

Tongs or gloved hand.

What should be used when removing implements from the disinfection solution?

Active stage

During which stage of the growth cycle do Bacteria reproduce and Grow rapidly?

Sterilized

The critical items used to Puncture or Invade the skin must be:

Sanitation

Washing your hands with liquid soap and water is an example of which level of infection control?

Sanitation, disinfection and sterilization.

Infection control procedures are divided into the following three levels?

Sanitation

The lowest level of infection control is known as:

Ingestion

Inhalation

Absorption

Overexposure in the salon can occur in all of the following ways:

Infection

The growth of a Parasitic Organism within the body is known as a(n):

Diplococci

Type of Pathogenic Bacteria grows in Pairs and can cause certain infections such as PNEUMONIA?

Overnight

Once a week a disinfection solution should be left in the pedicure basin:

General

Type of infection occurs when in the Circulatory System carries Bacteria and their Toxins to ALL parts of the body?

All living organisms including bacterial spores.

Sterilization is the Highest level of infection control and destroys:

OSHA

What U.S. Government Agency was created to Enforce Safety and Health Standards in the WORKPLACES?

Product ingredients

Product combustion levels

Hazards associated with product

Could be found on a Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS:

Stop the service and wash your hands.

If you are exposed to a client's blood during a service, the first thing you should do is:

Mitosis

Human cells reproduce by a process referred to as:

Metacarpals

The five long thin bones that form the palm of the hand are known as:

Allows body movement.

Surrounds and protects internal organs.

Provides a frame to which muscles attach.

Function of the skeletal system?

Deltoid

This triangular-shaped muscle covers the shoulder and lifts the arm:

White blood cells.

What type of blood cells help protect the body by Fighting Bacteria and other Foreign Substances?

Origin

Belly

Insertion

The three parts of a muscle are the:

Endocrine System

*What is the name of the body system that directly affects hair growth, skin conditions and Energy levels?

Pepsin

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of Protein into Polypeptide molecules?

Spinal Cord

The Central Nervous System is composed of the Brain and the:

Skin

Brain

Stomach

Organs of the body:

Skin

The body's largest organ is the:

Abductor

What muscle Separates the fingers outward?

Metabolism

What chemical process turns Nutrients into Energy for the body?

Brain

Which organ controls ALL Body Functions?

Nucleus

The Control Center of the Cell is known as the:

Varicose

The veins that are Permanently Widened or Expanded and Appear as Blue-Green bulges are referred to as:

Carpals

The eight Small Bones held together by Ligaments that form the wrist?

Cells

The basic units of life are:

Involuntary

The muscles that Respond Automatically to control various Body Functions are:

Circulatory system

Body system circulates blood throughout the body?

Nucleus

Cytoplasm

Cell Membrane

Basic parts of the Cell:

Bones

Osteology is the study of:.

Autonomic

The three Subsystems of the Nervous System are Central, Peripheral and:

Opponens

The muscles that allow the Thumb to Move Toward the fingers and form a FIST are the:

Sensory Nerves

Which nerves provide the Senses of Smell, Sight, touch, hearing and Taste?

Ulnar

Which nerve of the hand extends Down the Little Finger side of the Arm into the Palm of the hand?

Connective

Which type of tissue Supports, Protects and holds the body together?

Motor

Sensory

Sensory-Motor

Type of nerve Tissue?

Anatomy

What Science studies the Organs and Systems of the body?

Ankle Bone

The Talus bone refers to which bone in the body?

Right and Left Atriums

The two UPPER Chambers of the Heart are known as the:

Phalanges

The 14 bones that form the Toes are called:

Cerebellum

Which part of the brain controls Motor Function, Muscle Movement and Balance?

Neuron

Another name for a Nerve Cell is:

Excretory System

The system that Eliminates Solid, Liquid and Gaseous Waste products from the body is the:

*Collagen Protein and Elastin Fibers

*A deterioration of which Substances causes the skin to Wrinkle during the aging process?

Subcutaneous Layer

*The three main layers of the Skin are the Epidermis, Dermis and:

Onychology

The study of the Structure and Growth of the nails is called:

Nail bed

On which area of the nail does the nail plate rest?

Nail Plate

The Visible Nail area that is made of Hardened Cells and Does NOT contain Nerves or a blood Vessels is the:

Stop the service and refer client to physician

If your client comes in with Tinea Manus, you should:

Acid Mantle

*A mixture of Sweat and Sebum on the Surface of the Skin is referred to as:

Use Cuticle Conditioner

If your client has Agnails, you should perform the servic and:

Pimple

An example of a Papule is a:

Spoon Nails

Another name for Kolionychia is:

Furrows

Indented Vertical Lines running DOWN the nail plate are known as:

Fungi

Viruses

Bacteria

Nail diseases can be caused by:

Corrugations

Light buffing and application of the Ridge Filler are particularly beneficial for the client who has:

Adipose Tissue

*Another term for the Fatty Tissue in the Subcutaneous Layer is:

Stratum Germinativum

*The LOWEST Layer of the Epidermis is called the Basal Layer or:

Paronychia

*Inflammation of the Skin AROUND the Nail is known as Felon or:

Smooth the area using a Foot File.

If your client has a foot Callus, it is recommended that you:

Mantle

The pocket-like structure that holds the Nail Root and Nail Matrix is the:

Stratum Germinativum

*Melonocytes are the Melanin-producing Cells Found in the Skin Layer called:

Keratin

A Protein Substance found in Nails, Skin and Hair is:

Free Edge

The part of the nail plate that extends beyond the end of the finger is called:

Anychomadesis

*Loss of the nail plate with separation at the nail matrix is a nail Disease known as:

Skin texture

Condition of nail bed

Skin temperature

When performing a hand and nail examination, it is important to observe:

Onychosis

*Any Disease or Disorder of the nail is called a(n):

Albinim

*What term refers to a Hereditary Condition that results in the FAILURE of the Skin to Produce Melain?