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50 Cards in this Set
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The nail matrix is the tissue that generates cells harden as they move outward to the nail from the |
ROOT |
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What term describes the whitened, half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail? |
LUNULA
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The cuticle is defined as the |
loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail
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The fold on either side of the nail groove are called the
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Nail Wall
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What term describes the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail?
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PERIONYCHIUM
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The track on either side of the nail moves on it as it grows is the
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NAIL GROOVE
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What term describes the cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail
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EPONYCHIUM |
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The nail is made from a hardened protein called
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KERATIN
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What part of the nail contains lymph, blood vessels and nerves that carry cells
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NAIL PLATE
OR NAIL BED |
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Nail growth originates from active tissue known as the matrix located in the
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MANTLE
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What is the average growth rate of nails in adult s? |
1/8
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Which of the following conditions does NOT indicate a decreasing rate of nail growth?
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SUMMER
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Which of the following nail diseases is also known as
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FELON
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All of the following description identify possible causes of paronychia
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SYSTEMIC DISEASE
INFECTED NAILS PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO WATER |
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What term refers to a loosening or separation of the nail?
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ONYCHOLYSIS
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An inflammation of the nail matrix is known as
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ONYCHIA
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Atrophy or wasting away of the nail is called
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ONYCHATROPHIA
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Which of the following nail cause by fungus you
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TINEA PEDIS
TINEA MANUS ONYCHATROPHIA |
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The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves causing ingrown nails is called
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ONYCHOCRYPTOSIS
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Overgrown cuticles are referred to as
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Leuconychia is small white spots on the nail cause ban injury in which a small separation occur between the nail and the
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ONYCHIA
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What term refers to the thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail?
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ONYCHAUXIS
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Another name for onychauxis( abnormal outgrowth of the nail?
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Nail fungus is caused by
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A CONTAGIOUS VEGETABLE PARASITES
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Which of the following products stops bleeding when applied?
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Generally, which nail shape is the strongest
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SQUARE
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When preforming a manicure, what product may be used to loosen dead skin?
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CUTICLE REMOVER CREAM
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What product may be used to remove nail stain.
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A colorless polish that evens out the nail plate and prevents pigments from penetrating the nail plate is called a
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BASE COAT
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A spray or polish that aids in the fast drying of polish is called
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SPEED DRY
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An implement that shortens, shape and smoothed rough edges of natural nails is called a (n)
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ORANGEWOOD STICK
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The manicurist and client are required to wash their hands with what product prior to performing a manicure service? |
SOAKING SOLUTION |
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Which of the following infection control practice is TRUE regarding the finger bowl used during a manicure?
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Disinfect after each client and replace solution
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Step used during a blood spill procedure?
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Cover your hands with protective gloves Discard contaminated article in an open trash receptacle Double bag all contaminated articles
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In which direction should you shape a nail to prevent splitting?
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From the outer edge to toward the center |
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Nail polish is removed with polish remover and
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COTTON
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When filing nails, it is suggested to begin with which finger?
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LITTLE FINGER |
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Softened cuticles should be pushed back with a cotton wrapped |
ORANGEWOOD STICK OR CUTICLE PUSHER |
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The circular motion used to manage the fingers is called
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KNUCKLE |
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Men's nails are usually filed short into what shape?
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ROUND AND SQUARE |
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What item is used to describe the cosmetic care of the feet and toes
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PEDICURE
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Toenails should be filed straight, across, softened the corner to avoid toes from becoming
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INGROWN TOENAIL |
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One step of a pedicure is to apply sloughing lotion to the foot and then massage to:
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REMOVE DEAD SKIN
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Describe a French Manicure
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WHITE POLISH APPLIED TO FREE EDGE
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A hot oil or cream manicure is helpful for all following?
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INGROWN TOENAILS |
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Nail drills should only be used on:
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ARTIFICIAL NAILS |
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A dehydrant is used to help remove moisture and oil and prevent the growth of: |
FUNGUS |
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When applying an acrylic overlay, think of the nail as divided into how many zero
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THREE |
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The problem reported most often clients who wear sculpturing nails is the formation of what under the artificial nail?
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FUNGUS
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To create a chemical reaction to harden the product, gel nails use this:
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LIGHT |