Nails
Which part of the nail houses specialized stem cells that create the cuticle?
eponychium
The living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail is known as the?
lateral nail folds
If a nail is lost through disease or infection, what may often happen to the regrown nail?
grows back distorted
The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the lateral nail fold or nail bed, causing ingrown nails, is called:
onychogryphosis
A green or yellow discoloration that commonly occurs on the surface of the nail or between the nail plate and nail bed can indicate a:
bacterial infection
The thin, pliable, colorless layer of non-living tissue that attaches to the nail plate is known as the:
cuticle
The part of the nail plate that extends beyond the end of the finger is called the:
free edge
Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:
onychosis
White spots on the nail caused by an injury in which a small separation occurs between the nail and the nail bed is called:
leukonychia
Which of the following functions describes a nail preparation product?
remove moisture, oils, dust and debris
What is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail?
lunula
The living tissue under the free edge that prevents bacteria from entering the nail bed is known as the:
hyponychium
A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and:
is without hollows or wavy ridges
Another term for bitten nails is:
onychophagy
An abnormal outgrowth or thickening of the nail plate is called:
onychauxis
Which nail structure consists of nerves and blood vessels that supply moisture and nourishment to the nail plate?
nail bed
The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate is called the nail:
matrix
Prior to a service Erika observes indicators that a client may have onychomycosis. How should Erika proceed?
no service may be preformed
Improper filing, injury to the matrix or contact with harsh solvents could be causes of:
onychorrhexis
Guidelines for disinfection a pedicure basin each day include all of the following actions except:
leave the disinfection in the basin overnight
Which of the following nail structures is made of layers of hard keratinized nail cells?
nail plate
Under normal circumstances, the growth of a new fingernail takes approximately:
4-6 weeks
Onychia is an inflammation of the
nail fold
Which of the following conditions refers to living skin that becomes attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal nail growth?
pterygium
After applying the primer during a liquid and powder nail service:
avoid touching the nail