Nails

Front 1

The primary purpose of the free edge of the nail is

Back 1

Protect the tip of the finger and or toe

Front 2

The nail bed is attached to the bond by

Back 2

Ligaments

Front 3

Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is

Back 3

Nail root

Front 4

What is the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the na

Back 4

Perionychium

Front 5

The lunula is the half moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the

Back 5

Nail matrix and nail bed meet

Front 6

What is the deep pocket-like area that holds the root and the matrix of the nail

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Mantle

Front 7

The loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is

Back 7

Cuticle

Front 8

The tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows are the nail

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Grooves

Front 9

Jane accidentally closed the car door on her finger. The nail on that finger eventually fell off and one year later had not grown back. What was damaged?

Back 9

Matrix

Front 10

What is the average growth rate of nails in adults

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1/8" per month

Front 11

What conditions indicate a decrease in nail growth

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Aging, winter, poor nutrition

Front 12

Nails with a sign of disease require

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Referral to a physician

Front 13

A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and

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Is without hollows or wavy ridges

Front 14

The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm (tinea) of the nail is

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Onychomycosis

Front 15

Possible causes of paronychia

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Infected hangnails, bacterial infection, prolonged exposure to water

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Caused by fungus

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Tinea pedis, tinea manus, onychomycosis

Front 17

Systemic or long term illness or nervous disturbance can cause

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Spoon nails

Front 18

The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves causing ingrown toenails is

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Onychocryptosis

Front 19

Uneven growth of nail may cause

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Wavy ridges

Front 20

Small white spots on the nail caused by an injury is which a small separation occurs between the nail and the nail bed

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Leuconychia

Front 21

What condition results when the cuticle becomes overly dry and splits

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Hangnails

Front 22

Which condition refers to excessive of living skin attached to the nail plate that disrupts normal nail growth

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Pterygium

Front 23

Another name for onychauxis

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Hypertrophy

Front 24

Thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is

Back 24

Onychauxis

Front 25

What would be the correct response if a client arrives for an appointment and has onychophagy

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Offer weekly nail service including polish

Front 26

Improper filling, injuries or harsh chemicals could cause

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Split nails

Front 27

Which condition is caused by a nervous habit

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Onychophagy

Front 28

Discoloration of the nail can indicate serious problems in which of the following parts of the nail

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Nail bed

Front 29

What is the job of the manicurist when determining the shape of the clients nails

Back 29

Enhance clients natural nail shape

Front 30

An implement that shortens, shapes and smoothed rough edges of natural nails is

Back 30

Emery board

Front 31

What is generally the wattage for a bulb found in s lamp used for close detail work

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40

Front 32

How should implements involved in a blood spill incident be handled

Back 32

Disinfect implements with a broad spectrum disinfectant

Front 33

Which steps describes the proper disinfecting procedure for implements following use in a manicure service

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Wash implements with soap and water then place in disinfectant

Front 34

How often should a disinfectant be replaced

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As directed by manufacture

Front 35

When removing polish from nails work from

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Base to tip

Front 36

When performing a manicure you must remove any traces of oil, lotion or cream

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Before applying polish

Front 37

When is it appropriate to offer s hand massage during a manicure

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Prior to polishing the nails

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How should nail polish be applied

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Using light sweep strokes

Front 39

During the massage portion of a pedicure service apply pressure to the muscular tissue on either side of

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The shinbone

Front 40

Avoid the use of acetone polish remover on

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Plastic nail tips

Front 41

How much of a nail bed should be covered with a tip

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1/3 to 1/2

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When should dehydrating product be applied to the nail

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Before applying a nail form

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After applying the primer during a sculpted nail service

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Avoid touching the nail