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In the United States, nail services are governed under __________.
A) personal injury laws C) cosmetology laws
B) entertainment laws D) health laws
C) cosmetology laws
Tinea pedis __________.
A) refers to the bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate
B) is the medical term for fungal infections of the feet
C) is also known as an eggshell nail
D) refers to ingrown nails, wherein the nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail
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B) is the medical term for fungal infections of the feet
Which of the following is most likely a symptom of a nail infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
A) whitish patches that can be scraped off the nail’s surface
B) a yellow–green spot that becomes darker in its advanced stage
C) matrix inflammation and nail shedding
D) lengthwise grooves in the nail plate
B) a yellow–green spot that becomes darker in its advanced stage
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In the context of skin analysis, cold skin most likely indicates __________.
A) infection C) inflammation
B) poor blood circulation D) increased blood flow
B) poor blood circulation
Any natural nail disease or deformity is known as __________.
A) dermatitis C ) onychosis
B) eczema D) impetigo
C ) onychosis
Identify the first step in performing a hand, nail, and skin analysis.
A) examining the condition and length of the client’s nails
B) cleaning the hands of both the cosmetologist and the client
C) feeling the client’s hands and asking if there is any pain
D) checking the skin’s moisture level
B) cleaning the hands of both the cosmetologist and the client
Matrix inflammation and nail shedding, resulting from injury or infection, is known as __________.
A) impetigo C) onychomycosis
B) onychia D) paronychia
B) onychia
Which of the following is most likely a sign of onychophagy?
A) irregular split or brittle nails appearing as nail plate surface roughness
B) bitten nails
C) increased nail curvature of the free edge
D) nail surface pitting
B) bitten nails
Severe nail inflammation, in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to thenail plate, is known as __________.
A) tinea pedis C) pyogenic granuloma
B) splinter hemorrhage D) nail pterygium
C) pyogenic granuloma
Identify a point that cosmetologists should keep in mind.
A) Frequent exposure to soaps, solvents, and similar substances replenishes the skin’s
natural oils.
B) Nitrile gloves are more likely to cause allergic reactions than latex or rubber gloves.
C) When the skin is broken or cut, germs can enter the body and cause infection.
D) Leukonychia is a nail disorder that indicates a serious nail disease.
C) When the skin is broken or cut, germs can enter the body and cause infectio
Damage to the capillaries under the nail, caused by physical trauma or nail bed injury, is typically a sign of __________.
A) onychorrhexis C) nail pterygium
B) splinter hemorrhage D) nail psoriasis
B) splinter hemorrhage
As a cosmetologist, you should __________.
A) be licensed to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or work on unhealthy skin or nails
B) be able to tell a client that a specific nail disease or disorder is present
C) identify whether a client has an unhealthy condition that prevents the client from receiving salon services
D) improve the appearance of certain nail conditions if the problem is a medical condition or disorder
C) identify whether a client has an unhealthy condition that prevents the client from receiving salon services
Which of the following should be asked or stated by a cosmetologist when analyzing a client’s hand, nail, and skin?
A) Have you been diagnosed with leukonychia?
B) You have a nail disease called onychomadesis that is caused by infection.
C) Do you take medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, or chemotherapy
D) You have an infected finger, but you can avail nail services.
C) Do you take medication for diabetes, high blood pressure, or chemotherapy
Which of the following refers to a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual and is typically caused by poor diet, heredity, medication, internal disease, or overfiling with an abrasive?
A) hangnail C) nail psoriasis
B) eggshell nail D) onychophagy
B) eggshell nail
Why should cosmetologists have a thorough understanding of nail disorders and diseases?
A) Cosmetologists need to ignore medical conditions that require a healthcare provider’s attention.
B) Cosmetologists need to identify any unhealthy conditions on clients’ nails and determine if they can be treated in the salon.
C) Cosmetologists are required to tell a client that a specific nail disease or disorder is present.
D) Cosmetologists are licensed to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or work on unhealthy skin or nails.
B) Cosmetologists need to identify any unhealthy conditions on clients’ nails and determine if they can be treated in the salon.
Paronychia refers to __________.
A) bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing pus, swelling, and redness
B) fungal infections of the feet, seen as red patches or scaling of the skin on the bottom of feet
C) separation of the nail plate and nail bed, often due to injury or allergic reactions
D) ingrown nails, wherein the nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail
A) bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing pus, swelling, and redness
Which of the following should be ensured by a cosmetologist when performing a hand, nail, and skin analysis?
A) The skin should be either cold or warm.
B) The nails should have whitish spots, which indicate that the nails are healthy.
C) The skin should be soft and supple and have no signs of dehydration or flaking.
D) The nails should have depressions that run across the nail plate’s width.
C) The skin should be soft and supple and have no signs of dehydration or flaking.
What should cosmetologists do to reduce the risk of spreading nail infections between clients?
A) They should utilize shortcuts when cleaning and disinfecting to save time.
B) They should reuse items such as buffers, nail files, and wooden pusher sticks.
C) They should tell clients that a specific nail disease is present if they find associated symptoms.
D) They should always mix disinfectants according to the product label, use them correctly, and follow the steps of implementation and disinfection of the work station.
D) They should always mix disinfectants according to the product label, use them correctly, and follow the steps of implementation and disinfection of the work station.
A nail plate fungal infection, consisting of whitish patches that can be scraped off the nail’s surface or long whitish or pale yellowish streaks within the nail plate, is referred to as
__________.
A) tinea pedis C) pyogenic granuloma
B) onychocryptosis D) onychomycosis
D) onychomycosis
Which of the following is most likely a symptom of nail psoriasis?
A) whitish discolored spots on the nails, usually caused by a minor injury to the nail matrix
B) nail surface pitting, onycholysis, roughness, and randomly or evenly spaced bed discolorations
C) depressions running across the nail plate’s width due to a slowing production of matrix cells
D) a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual
B) nail surface pitting, onycholysis, roughness, and randomly or evenly spaced bed discolorations
Lengthwise grooves in the nail plate that are typically the result of aging are referred to as
a(n) __________.
A) plicatured nail C) pincer nail
B) ridged nail D) eggshell nail
B) ridged nail
Identify a true statement about the nail disorder called nail pterygium.
A) Nail pterygium refers to bitten nails and can be cured by frequent manicures.
B) Cosmetologists should never attempt to treat or push back nail pterygium with any instrument.
C) The symptoms of nail pterygium include nail surface pitting, roughness, and onycholysis.
D) Nail pterygium refers to significant nail darkening caused by increased pigment cells.
B) Cosmetologists should never attempt to treat or push back nail pterygium with any instrument.
Which of the following is a symptom of a nail disorder called Beau’s lines?
A) dark purplish spots, usually due to a small nail bed injury
B) a noticeably thin white nail plate that is more flexible than usual
C) depressions running across the nail plate’s width due to a slowing production of matrix cells
D) damaged skin around the nail plate, which is often on the eponychium, that splits or tears
C) depressions running across the nail plate’s width due to a slowing production of matrix cells
Which of the following terms refers to irregular split or brittle nails appearing as nail plate surface roughness, potentially a result of heredity, excessive exposure to cuticle removers,matrix injuries, harsh cleaning agents, or aggressive filing techniques?
A) nail psoriasis C) onychophagy
B) splinter hemorrhage D) onychorrhexis
D) onychorrhexis