Infection Control
means bacteria is spread by contaminated equipment, surfaces or food
what is cross-contamination
the movement of particles around an atom that creates pure energy
what is electricity
dead colorless tissue attached to the nail plate
what is the cuticle
physician engaged in the practice of treating skin including its structure, function, and diseases
what is a dermatologist
the natural nail is composed of this protein
what is keratin
the ability to produce results,or effectiveness
what is efficacy
substance that easily allows the flow of electricity with little resistance
what is a conductor
living skin at the base of the nail plate and covering the matrix area
what is the eponychium
organ system consisting of the hair, skin, nails, and exocrine glands
what is the integumentary system
the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
what is the free edge
three levels of infection control
what is sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization
substance that does not easily transmit electricity
what is a insulator
tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place
what is a ligament
the outermost and thinnest layer of the skin
what is the epidermis
the portion of living skin that support the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge
what is the nail bed
the U.S federal agency with a mission to protect human health and the environment
who is the environmental protection agency (EPA)
constant even flowing current that travels in one direction
what is direct current
white half moon shape at the base of the nail plate
what is the lunula
tiny involuntary muscles at the base of the hair follicles that cause goosebumps
what are arrector pili
the area where the nail plate cells are formed
what is the matrix
four types of harmful organisms nail technicians are concerned with
what is bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites
measurement of how much electricity is being used in one second
what is a watt
technical term for the nail of the finger or toes
what is onyx
medical term for abnormal skin inflammation
what is dermatitis
the average rate of nail plate growth in a normal adult
what is 1/10 to 1/8 inch a month