Structure of the Nail
The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate, is called the nail:
Matrix
The folds of the skin on either side of the nail groove are called the:
Sidewalls
If a nail is lost through disease or infection, what may often happen to the regrowth nail?
Grows back distorted
Uneven growth of a nail may cause:
Wavy ridges
Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:
Split or brittle nails
Which nail structure consists of many nerves and blood vessels that supply the nourishment?
Nail bed
What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the side of the nail?
Perionychium
Any disease, disorder, or condition of the nail is called"
Onychosis
The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves, causing ingrown nails, is called:
Onychocryptosis
What is the nail condition that can be indicated by a green discoloration on the nail plate?
Bacterial infection
The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail and is a visible part of the:
Nail Matrix
The primary purpose of the free edge of the nail is to:
Protect the tip of the finger and/ or toe
The nail disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is:
Onychomycosis
A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called:
Onychauxis
Guidelines for disinfecting a pedicure basin each day include all of the following actions EXCEPT:
Leaving the disinfectant in the basin overnight
The live tissue at the base of the nail is called the:
Eponychium
The living tissue under the free edge of the nail is the:
Hyponychium
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be:
referred to a physician
Leukonychia
A dehydrator is used to help remove moisture and oil and to prevent the growth of:
Bacteria
The location of the cuticle is described as:
Overlapping tissue around the nail
Under normal circumstances, the growth of a new fingernail takes approximately:
4- 6 months
Onychia is an inflammation of the:
Nail Matrix
Which of the following conditions refers to an excess of living skin that can remain attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal growth?
Pterygium
After applying the primer during a sculptured nail service:
Avoid touching the nail