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1
Q

The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as

A

Onyxology
( ony- chol - o - gy )

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2
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Etiology is the study of

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The cause of a disease

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3
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Often referred to as the cuticle, it over laps the lunula at the base of the nail

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Eponychium
( eh - puh - ni - kee - uhm )

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4
Q

Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail:

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Onychia
( oni- Ki - a)

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5
Q

Onychophagy refers to:
( oni - coff- a - g - e)

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Bitten nails

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6
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Onychia refers to a condition where:

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Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present

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7
Q

The technical term for bitten nails is :

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Onychohagy
( oni - coff - a - g - e )

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8
Q

Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, May result in :

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Onychocryptosis/ingrown toenail’s
( aa - nuh - kow - krip - tow - suhs )

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9
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Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from

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Excessively tight shoes

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10
Q

A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client’s nail is :

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Ridge filler

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11
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The nail is composed of a substance known as

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Keratin

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12
Q

The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves:

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Both nail plate and nail body

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13
Q

Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:

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Nail bed

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14
Q

The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred ya as the :

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Eponychium
(Eh - puh - ni - kee - uhm )

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15
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The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as :

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Hyponychium
( hai - pow - ni - kee - uhm )

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16
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Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated :

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Nail matrix

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17
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This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated :

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Nail mantel

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18
Q

The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure :

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Nail mantle

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19
Q

Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as :
(Lu - cuh - nee - ki - a )

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White spots / streaks under the nails

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20
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The Latin / medical term for nails is :

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Onyx
( aa - nuhks )

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21
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If a finger nail is lost / removed , approximately how long will it take to grow back

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3 - 6 months

22
Q

If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body

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3 - 6 months

23
Q

If a toe nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back

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9 - 18 months

24
Q

If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use

A

Styptic powder / powdered alum

25
Q

Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again

A

Matrix

26
Q

The adhesive coat for nail polish is the

A

Base coat

27
Q

Pumice powder is most commonly found in

A

Cuticle cream

28
Q

If bleeding occurs during a manicure/ pedicure, use :

A

Antiseptic

29
Q

Always file natural nails :

A

Corner to center

30
Q

The technical term for hang nail is

A

Agnail

31
Q

If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause

A

Mold and infection

32
Q

Cuticle creams will help to prevent

A

Hang nails / agnails

33
Q

Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the _____ and cause the nail to grow faster

A

Nail matrix

34
Q

This portion of the nail effects it’s shape, size, and rate of growth

A

Matrix

35
Q

A half moon at the base of the nail is known as

A

Lunula

36
Q

Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause

A

Enhancements to lift / fall off

37
Q

The largest bone in the arm is known as the

A

Humerous
( hyoo - mr - uhs )

38
Q

The correct order of application in polishing a client’s nails would be :

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Base coat , enamel , top coat

39
Q

This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger

A

Ulna

40
Q

This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb

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Radius

41
Q

When removing polish from artificial nails, use

A

Non - acetone

42
Q

When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use

A

Acetone

43
Q

Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client :

A

Is diabetic

44
Q

What is the best manner in which to agnail :

A

Hot oil manicures

45
Q

When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept :

A

On a clean towel

46
Q

When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a :

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Closed container

47
Q

These warts, caused by the HPV virus, are flat, hard , thick growths, usually occurring on the soles of the feet and sometimes look like a circle within a circle :

A

Plantar warts

48
Q

Nail bleaches and lighteners usually contain :

A

Hydrogen peroxide

49
Q

Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of :

A

Athlete’s foot / tinea pedis

50
Q

Another name for athlete’s foot is :

A

Tinea pedis

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