Nail Technology Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover essential concepts, terms, and definitions from the lecture notes on nail technology.

What type of fabric is the heaviest and must require a color polish applied after finish?

Linen

What does RPM stand for in the context of electrical filing?

Rounds per minute

What is Onychogryposis?

Increase and enlarged curvature of the nail.

Which federal government agency controls labeling of chemicals in cosmetics?

FDA (Food and Drug Administration)

What is an accelerator in nail technology?

A product that helps speed up the drying of resin.

What is a universal solvent?

Water.

What device is used to protect against electrical overload?

A fuse.

What is Onychology?

Study of the nail structure and its disorders and diseases.

What part of the nail extends over the tip of the fingers and toes?

Free edge.

What condition in which living skin around the nail plate splits and tears?

Hang nail.

What is Onychophagy?

Bitten nails.

What nail disease can you perform services on?

Pincer nails.

What is the average rate of nail plate growth in a normal adult?

1/10" to 1/8".

What is the function of a cuticle pusher?

To clean the eponychium.

What is the purpose of a nail dehydrator?

To take the moisture away from the nail plate.

What are Pledgets?

Gauze squares.

What does the term 'effleurage' refer to in massage?

A massage movement used to manipulate the underarm.

What is a condition that can cause a red itchy rash between the toes?

Tinea pedis.

What is a short chain of monomer known as?

Oligomer.

What nail disorder results from physical injury, trauma, or allergic reaction?

Onycholysis.

What is the recommended action after using a buffer block on a client?

Discard.

What is the most severe form of skin cancer?

Melanoma.

What is the purpose of nail hardener?

To prevent splitting or peeling of the nail plate.

What is the primary purpose of nail primer?

Improve adhesion.

What leads to a nail product allergy?

Artificial nail product.

What chemicals are contained in the cuticle remover?

Potassium hydroxide.

What is the function of sweat glands?

Regulate body temperature.

What is the definition of pathogenic?

Harmful bacteria.

What causes leukonychia?

Injury to the matrix.

What is the nail composed of?

Keratin.

What is a common cause of onychorrhexis?

Injury of the matrix.

Implements that are attached to the electrical file

Bits

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