Chapter 6 nail disorders and diseases review Flashcards
The following are legal aspects that we can perform as cosmetologists EXCEPT:
A) beautification of skin on hands
B) preservation of health
c) prescribing
D) cleansing
C) prescribing (that is out of our scope of practice)
Which is out of scope for a cosmetologist in a day spa?
A) advising a client to use a topical cream for toenail fungus
B) providing a hand massage
C) advising a client to see a doctor for complaints of pain under the nail
D) upselling a spa pedicure instead of a standard pedicure
A) advising a client to use a topical cream for toenail fungus
We are not allowed to prescribe or diagnose what the client has.
Which is the best response of a cosmetologist to a client who has an unhealthy nail condition and is asking for manicure services?
A) “Looks like you’ve got an infection here! If you use some antibiotic ointment for the next few days, then come back and I can work on your nails.”
B) “I’ll work on your nails today, but you need to see a doctor before your next appointment.”
C) “You definitely have cellulitis; I can’t work on you.”
D) “It appears you have an unhealthy nail condition; I will need written clearance from your doctor before I can work on your nails.”
D) “It appears you have an unhealthy nail condition; I will need written clearance from your doctor before I can work on your nails.”
Why?
A is prescribing and diagnosing, out of scope. B is allowing your tools to come in contact with a possible infection, that is not allowed. C is diagnosing. that is not allowed.
What is the general term for any deformity or disease of the nails?
onychosis
onych- fingernail/toenail
osis- disease
What is the medical term for fungal infections of the feet?
tinea pedis
tinea- fungus
pedis- of the foot
In most cases, the cause of onychomadesis CANNOT be traced to __________.
a healthy diet
a healthy diet does not cause onychomadesis
Onychocryptosis is commonly known as_______________.
ingrown nails
Which of the following describe onycholysis?
A) ingrown nails
B) separation and falling off of the nail plate
C) injury or allergic reactions
D) fungal infection of the nail plate
B) separation and falling off of the nail plate
A bacterial infection on the nail plate progresses from a yellow-green spot and ________.
gets darker in color
Ridges are most likely to occur in ________ clients.
older
Which of the following is a condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears?
A) infected finger
B) hangnail
C) onychophagy
D) onychorrhexis
B) hangnail
To help prevent the spread of infection after providing a service, you should disinfect all metal and reusable implements, throw away single-use items, wash linens, replace disposable towels, and _________.
thoroughly clean and then disinfect the table surface
Cosmetologists are governed under _______.
state cosmetology laws
If a client has a nail bacterial infection you should _________.
refuse to provide any type of nail service
Which services can you offer a client with ingrown toenails?
no services
