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100

Why must the hyponychium be treated gently?

What is, if the hyponychium is damaged, as infection under the nail plate is possible.

100

Jessica notices a few toes on her guest feet have a fungal infection. Jessica suggest her client start a regimen of soaking her feet and using  tea tree oil. Her manager hears this and is unhappy. Why?

What is, Cosmetologist should never provide medical advice.

100

Which nail disorder is associated with significant darkening of the fingernails or toenails caused by increased pigment cells?

What is melanonychia

100

The following are considered special treatments as an add-on service except:

What is ventilation system

100

Which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally not on natural nails?

What is lower grit abrasives

200

How would you compare fingernail and toenail growth?

toenails are thicker than fingernails because the toenail matrix is longer

200

Which of the following multiuse implements should be held at a 20-30 degree angle from the nail plate?

What is metal pusher

200

These are spongy, respiratory organs responsible for inhaling and exhaling?

What are lungs

200

Noninfectious condition that effects the surface of the natural nail making it appear pitted or rough?

What is  Nail psoriasis

200

A type of adhesive  applied to the top of the nail fabric to create a hard nail surface?

What is nail wrap resin

300

A type of muscle that spreads the fingers and toes apart?

What is Abductor

300

the muscle that moves the little toe

What is flexor digiti minimi

300

A group of adductor muscles located in the palm that pulls the thumb towards the fingers

What are Opponens

300

Another name for knee cap?

What is Patella

300

The acrylic powder, which is combined with the liquid, to form the sculpting product for acrylic nails?

What is Polymer

400

The part of the nail bed that extends below the nail root and helps to produce the nail plate?

What is the matrix

400

Abnormal brittleness of the nail plate?

What is Onychorrhexis

400

The split cuticle located around the cuticle

What is Agnail

400

Bitten nails

What is Onychophagy

400

Short polymer chains consisting of just a few monomers that create a thick resin or gel like substance?

what is Oligomers

500

These are the 8 bones of the wrist?

What are Carpals

500

Whitish discoloration of the nails caused by injury?

What is Leukonychia

500

The largest upper bone in te arm?

What is Humerus

500

Also known as shin bone

What is Tibia

500

Folds of normal skin that surround the natural nail plate

What is Nail folds