Cosmetology Exam Flashcards
1
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The natural nail is part of what system?
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Integumentary
2
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The natural nail is composed mainly of a hard, fiber-shaped__________.
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Protein
3
Q
Which statement is true of the nail plate?
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It is more porous than normal skin of equal thickness.
4
Q
As it grows the __________ slides across the nail bed.
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Nail plate
5
Q
The nail plate is formed by the __________.
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Matrix cells
6
Q
Which of the following may appear to be one solid piece, but is actually constructed of about 100 layers of nail cells?
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Nail Plate
7
Q
The part of the nail that extends over the tip of the finger or toe is called the _________.
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Free edge
8
Q
The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the nail _________.
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Bed
9
Q
Which part of the nail unit is richly supplied with blood vessels and with nerves?
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Nail Bed
10
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The nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called the __________.
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Bed Epithelium
11
Q
Karen is very nervous at her first job interview. Her hands are sweating so much that she thinks her fingernails are sweating. In reality, from which part of the nail unit is the sweat most likely arising?
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Nail folds
12
Q
Nail polish is applied to the
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Nail plate
13
Q
The area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the __________.
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Matrix
14
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The lighter color of the ___________ shows the true color of the matrix
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Lunula
15
Q
The dead, colorless tissue attached to the natural nail plate is the __________.
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Cuticle
16
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The living skin at the base of the nail plate is the __________.
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Eponychium
17
Q
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the ____________.
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Hyponychium
18
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When clipping his own nails, Jose accidentally (and painfully) clips the skin under the nail between the fingertip and the free edged. What has he clipped?
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Hyponychium
19
Q
The nail bed and matrix bed are attached to the underlying bone by __________.
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Ligaments
20
Q
The skin that overlaps the side of the nail is called the __________.
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Sidewall
21
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Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending upon the shape of the __________.
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Matrix
22
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A longer nail matrix produces a __________ nail plate.
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Thicker
23
Q
Nail growth rates increase dramatically during _________.
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The last trimester of pregnancy
24
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As a person ages, parts of the nail matrix begin to permanently slow down production, causing __________.
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The plate to develop a series of narrow grooves running down the length of the plate.
25
The surface of a healthy natural nail should be __________.
Smooth and unspotted
26
Clients with skin or nails that are infected, inflamed, or swollen should be referred to a(n)_________.
Physician
27
Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate that are the result of a major illness or injury are know as __________.
Beau's lines
28
What is a nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate?
Bruised nails
29
Which type of nail has a noticeably thin, white nail plate, and is more flexible than a normal nail?
Eggshell
30
When the eponychium or other living tissue surrounding the nail plate becomes split or torn, a __________occurs.
Hangnail
31
Which treatment should be suggested to an individual with a simple hangnail?
Hot oil manicure
32
Redness, pain, and swelling are best described as signs of a(n) __________.
Infection
33
Minor damage to the matrix that produces a whitish discoloration or white spot on the nails is known as __________.
Leukonychia
34
Leukonychia spots result from _________.
Injury to the nail matrix
35
A dark band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge due to increased pigmentation is known as __________.
Melanonychia
36
Melanocytes are __________.
Pigment cells
37
An individual who bites his or her nails be said to have __________.
Onychophagy
38
Split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate is known as __________.
Onychorrhexis
39
Excessive use of __________ can cause onychorrhexis.
Cuticle removers
40
A highly curved nail plate often called "folded nail," caused by the injury to the matrix or inherited, is a(n) _________.
Plicatured nail
41
__________ often leads to ingrown nails.
Plicatured nails
42
Ridges running vertically down the natural nail plate are caused by __________.
Uneven growth and age
43
Physical trauma or injury to the nail bed that damages the capillaries and allow small amounts of blood flow results in _________.
Splinter hemorrhages
44
The disorder in which the edges of the nail plate curl around to form a sharp cone at the free edge is called ___________.
Trumpet nail
45
Moriah has a nail deformity. The general term for her condition is __________.
Onychosis
46
Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail plate is known as __________.
Onychia
47
Which of the following is an infectious nail condition?
Onychomycosis
48
___________ Refers to a fungal infection of the nail.
Onychomycosis
49
Which parasite, under some conditions, can cause infections to the feet and hands?
Fungi
50
If a cosmetologist provides a service to a client with a fungal infection, it is __________ that the cosmetologist will get that infection from the client.
Extremely unlikely
51
Discoloration of the nail plate from infections of the fingernails or toenails are usually the result of a ___________.
Bacterial infection
52
A naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold, is __________.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
53
In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified as a _________.
Yellow-green spot
54
Severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate is called __________.
Pyogenic granuloma
55
A friend shows you paperwork from a doctor stating that he has tines pedis. What is his condition?
Athlete's foot
56
Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate is an indication of __________.
Nail psoriasis
57
An ingrown nail is called a(n) __________.
Onychocryptosis
58
The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of __________.
Onycholysis
59
___________ May be caused by an allergic reaction of the nail bed.
Onycholysis
60
Onychomadesis is the separation and falling off of a nail plate and can typically be traced to ___________.
Local infection
61
The though band of fibrous tissue that connects bone is the ___________.
Ligaments
62
__________are always be positioned lengthwise in the direction of growth.
Splinter hemorrhages
63
Chlorine bleach as a disinfectant should be changed __________.
Daily
64
Chlorine bleach solutions can be used to
Sanitize and disinfectant
65
TDLR classifies chlorine bleach solutions into 3 categories based on
Concentration and exposure time
66
The 3 categories of chlorine bleach solutions are
Low level disinfection, high level disinfection and blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection
67
The mix ratio for a low level disinfection chlorine bleach solution
2 teaspoons bleach to one gallon water
68
The mix ratio for high level chlorine bleach solutions is
1/3 c bleach to 1-gallon water
69
The mix ratio chlorine bleach solution for blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection is
1 1/3 c bleach to 1- gallon water
70
An EPA-registered bactericidal, fungicidal and virucidal chemical is a
Disinfectant
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Using chemicals to destroy pathogens on implements and on hard, non porous surfaces.
Disinfecting
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What 2 chemicals does TDLR recommend for destroying most pathogens on a surface.
EPA registered disinfectant and bleach
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Destroying all forms of bacteria and other microorganisms including bacterial spores
Sterilizing
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A low - level chlorine bleach solution has an immersion time of
10 minutes
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A high - level disinfection chlorine bleach solution has an immersion time of
20 minutes
76
A blood and body fluid cleanup and disinfection chlorine bleach solution is called
10% bleach solution
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Prior to disinfection, the surface must be
Cleaned
78
Disinfectants become inactivated when
They become visibly contaminated
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To disinfect electrical equipment, you
Use a spray on disinfectant
80
Rules to follow when using and mixing disinfectants are written by
The manufacturer
81
Chlorine bleach solution used for salon disinfections is mixed
Daily
82
Chlorine bleach solutions shall not be exposed to
Sunlight
83
Recommend immersion time for shears in high level chlorine bleach solution is
2 minutes
84
Recommend immersion time for shears in a blood level chlorine bleach solution is
5 minutes
85
According to TDLR salon chairs and hood drys do not need to be disinfected
Prior to each client
86
Non - cosmetology items are stored
In separate drawers/areas from cosmetology related items
87
TDLR requires the shampoo bowls and manicure tables be disinfected
Prior to each client
88
Floors in the cosmetology establishment must be cleaned
Each day
89
Hair cuttings are to be swept
After each cut
90
Cut hair must be deposited in a
Closed trash can
91
Trash cans must be emptied
Every day
92
If a plastic liner is not available, trash cans are kept clean by
Washing daily
93
Towels must be washed in
Hot water and bleach
94
All cosmetology products must be properly labeled according to _________ rules
OSHA
95
Cosmetologists must wash their hands or use hand sanitizer
Prior to serving each client
96
Which of the following products is prohibited in a salon/school
Methyl methacrylate liquid monomers
97
Razor type callus shavers (Credo blades) can be used on
No one
98
Alum or other astringents that stop the flow of blood can be used as long as they are in this form
Liquid
99
The purpose of styptic and alum is to
Stop active bleeding
100
Formalin/formaldehyde fumigant are a form of disinfectant that
Cannot be used in the salon
101
How long may a licensee work with an expired license
None of the choices is correct (can't work)
102
What is the cost to put your license on inactive status
$0
103
Manicure and pedicure tools that are made of metal must be
Cleaned, disinfected, sterilized
104
According to TDLR, buffer blocks and porous nail files that have not been exposed to blood or body fluids may be
Brushed to remove debris then sprayed with EPA or chlorine bleach solution
105
Soiled towels are kept in __________ until they can be washed
A covered container
106
All products in a cosmetology establishment must be properly labeled in accordance with __________ rules
OSHA
107
Before disinfecting, electric drill made of diamond, carbide and metal must be cleaned by
Using a brush, ultrasonic cleaner, immersing in acetone for 5-10 min
All choices are correct
108
After each client, whirlpools foot spas are decontaminated in the following sequence
Drain, remove debris, wash with soap or detergent, disinfect with EPA and wiped dry
109
Cleaning and disinfecting records for foot spas, foot basins and any pedicure soak tub must be kept on record for how many days?
60
110
Dirty wigs must be kept in/on a __________ until ready to be cleaned
Closed container
111
Is it necessary to disinfectant tools used to style wigs?
Yes
112
Is it necessary to disinfectant the needle used to sew in hair extensions?
Yes
113
Alum, styptic and cyanoacrylate are used to stop bleeding. In which forms my they be used in the salon/school
Liquid/powder
114
If a porous item becomes contaminated with blood, you should
Double bag it and place in a closed trash container or biohazard box
115
Licensees must not penetrate the __________ layer of the skin
Dermis
116
The only type of animals allowed in the cosmetology establishment are service animals and
Fish in covered aquariums
117
You may keep alum or styptic in lump or stick form in the salon/school as long a you don't intend to use it on customers
No, these items are never allowed in the salon, ever
118
MMA methyl methacrylate liquid monomers may be used in the salon
MMA is illegal in the salon, so never
119
What areas in the salon may have carpeted floors
Reception area
120
Why are holes and cracked surfaces such as walls floors and countertops not allowed in the salon/school
They cannot be disinfected
121
What does "potable" water mean?
Safe to drink, cook with, bathe in.
| All answers are correct
122
How many restrooms must be located in or near he salon/school
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