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Chapters 8-10 Flashcards

1
Q

A healthy nail appears slightly in _____ color

A

Pink

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2
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This is caused by uneven growth of the nails

A

Ridges

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3
Q

_______ on the nails are known as leukonychia

A

White spots

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4
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Onychophagy

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Bitten nails, a result of an squired nervous habit, are known as

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5
Q

Hangnails are treated by _____

A

Hot oil manicures

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6
Q

Parasites, which under some circumstances may cause infections of the feet and hands, are

A

Fungi

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7
Q

Melanonychia

A

Darkening of the fingernails or toenails

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8
Q

Onychocryptosis

A

Technical term for ingrown nails

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9
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Onychomycosis

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Fungal infection of the nail plate

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10
Q

Onycholysis

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Technical term for loosening of the nail without shedding

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11
Q

Onychophosis

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A growth of horny epithelium in the nail bed

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12
Q

A condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate is known as

A

Bruised nail

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13
Q

A condition which affects the surface of the natural nail plate, causing it to appear rough and pitted, is known as

A

Nail psoriasis

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14
Q

The dead colorless tissue attached to the nail plate

A

Cuticle

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15
Q

The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area

A

Eponychium

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16
Q

The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies underneath the free edge of the nail plate

A

Hyponychium

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17
Q

Where the natural nail is formed

A

Matrix

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18
Q

Skits or furrows at either side of the nail, upon which the nail moves as it grows

A

Nail grooves

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19
Q

The portion of the living skin on which the nail plate sits

A

Nail bed

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20
Q

Normal skin that surrounds the nail plate

A

Nail folds

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21
Q

A tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds and organ in place

A

Ligament

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22
Q

The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger

A

Free edge

23
Q

The most visible and functional part of the nail

A

Nail plate

24
Q

The nail is an appendage of the skin and is part of the _____ system

A

Integumentary

25
Q

A healthy nail may look dry and hard, but it actually has a water content of between

A

15 and 25 percent

26
Q

The matrix is composed of matrix cells that produce the nail ____

A

Plate

27
Q

The nail bed is supplied with many nerves and is attached to the nail plate by a thin layer of tissue called the

A

Bed epithelium

28
Q

The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is

A

Eponychium

29
Q

The slits or furrows on the sides of the nail on which it moves as it grows are called

A

Nail grooves

30
Q

In an adult, the nail grows at an average of _____ inch per month

A

1/10

31
Q

Ordinary replacement of a natural nail takes about

A

4-6 months

32
Q

Toenails take ______ months to a year to be fully replaced

A

8

33
Q

The sidewall of the nail is also known as the

A

Lateral nail fold

34
Q

A chronic condition that appears primarily on the cheeks and nose and is characterized by flushing is called

A

Rosacea

35
Q

An itchy, swollen lesion that lasts only a few hours is a

A

Wheal

36
Q

When checking existing miles for signs of cancer, look for asymmetry, differences in size and shape, and changes in diameter and _____

A

Color

37
Q

Smoking, drinking, taking drugs, and making poor dietary choices greatly influence the ______ process

A

Aging

38
Q

An abnormal rounded, solid lump above, within, or under the skin that is larger than a papule is known as a

A

Tubercle

39
Q

A thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue is a/an

A

Keloid

40
Q

Another name for a scar

A

Cicatrix

41
Q

A skin condition caused by an inflammation of the sebaceous glands is

A

Seborrheic dermatitis

42
Q

A blister containing a watery fluid, similar to a vesicle, but larger, is a

A

Bulla

43
Q

______ is a skin disease characterized by red patches, covered with silver-white scales

A

Psoriasis

44
Q

An acquired, superficial, round, thickened patch of epidermis commonly known as callus, created by pressure or friction on the hands and feet, is a

A

Keratoma

45
Q

Benign, keratin-filled cysts that can appear just under the epidermis are called

A

Milia

46
Q

An acute inflammatory disorder of the sweat glands, characterized by the eruption of small red vesicles and accompanied by burning, itching skin is known as/a

A

Miliaria rubra

47
Q

A term used to indicate an inflammatory condition of the skin is

A

Dermatitis

48
Q

An abnormal growth of the skin is called

A

Hypertrophy

49
Q

Foul-smelling perspiration is called

A

Bromhidrosis

50
Q

Deficiency in perspiration is called

A

Anhidrosis

51
Q

A small brown or flesh-colored outgrowth of the skin is called a

A

Skin tag

52
Q

An abnormal brown or wine-colored skin discoloration with a circular and irregular shape is called a

A

Stain

53
Q

A spot or discoloration on the skin, such as a freckle, is called a

A

Macule

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