Chapter 14- The Study Of Nails Online Flashcards
What is the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail?
perionychium
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The skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail is the perionychium.
The active tissue that generates cells that harden as they move outward from the root to the nail is called the nail:
matrix
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The nail matrix generates cells that harden as they move outward from the root to the nail.
What is the deep pocket-like structure that holds the root and the matrix of the nail?
mantle
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The mantle is the deep pocket-like structure that holds the root and the matrix of the nail.
The folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called the:
nail wall
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The folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are the nail wall.
The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the:
nail matrix and nail bed meet
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The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the nail matrix and nail bed meet.
Jane accidentally closed the car door on her finger. The nail on that finger eventually fell off and one year later had not grown back. What nail structure has possibly been permanently distorted?
matrix
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The growth of a new nail plate takes approximately 4 to 6 months.
What is the average growth rate of nails in adults?
1/8” (.3 cm) per month
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The average growth of nails is ⅛” (.3 cm) per month in adults.
Under normal conditions, the growth of a new nail plate takes approximately:
4 to 6 months
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The growth of a new nail plate takes approximately 4 to 6 months.
Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:
onychosis
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Onychosis is any disease, disorder or condition of the nail.
Nails with a sign of disease require:
referral to a physician
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Nails with a sign of disease require referral to a physician.
The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is:
onychomycosis
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The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is onychomycosis.
All of the following descriptions identify possible causes of paronychia EXCEPT:
systemic disease
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Paronychia may be caused by a bacterial infection, an infected hangnail or prolonged exposure of hands to water.
Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and the client must be:
referred to a physician
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Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet, and the client must be referred to a physician.
Onychia is an inflammation of the:
nail matrix
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Onychia is an inflammation of the nail matrix.
Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called:
furrows
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Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called furrows.
Trimming toenails straight across can help avoid:
ingrown toenails
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Trimming toenails straight across can help avoid ingrown toenails.