General Knowledge

Question 1

The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as:
A). Histology
B.) nail etiology 
C.) Onyxology 
D.) osteology

Answer 1

C).Onyxology

Question 2

Etiology is the study of:
A.) a disease 
B.) the likely progression of a disease 
C.) the cause of disease
D.) the pathology of a disease

Answer 2

C.)The cause of a disease

Question 3

Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the Lunula at the base of the nail:
A.) Eponychium 
B.) hyponychium 
C.) Perionychium 
D.)Pterygium

Answer 3

A.) Eponychium

Question 4

Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail:
A.) Leuconychia 
B.) Leucoderma 
C.) Onychophagy 
D.) Onychia 

Answer 4

D.) Onychia

Question 5

Onychophagy refers to: 
A.) bitten nails 
B.) split nails 
C.) club nails 
D.) brittle nails

Answer 5

A.) bitten nails

Question 6

Onychia refers to a condition where:
A.) The nail hardens and thickens 
B.) The nail softens and falls off
C.) White streaks or spots in the nail
D.) inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present

Answer 6

D.) inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present

Question 7

Technical term for a bitten nails is:
A.) Pterygium 
B.) Leucoderma 
C.) Onychia 
D.) Onychophagy

Answer 7

D.) Onychophagy

Question 8

Tight shoes, or improper trimming of toenails, may result in:
A.) athletes foot
B.) Onychophagy 
C.) Onychocryptosis/ ingrown toe-nail
D.) Perionychium 

Answer 8

C.) Onychocryptosis/ ingrown toe-nail

Question 9

Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from:
A.) excessively tight shoes
B.) mold found in public showers
C.) damage to the Onychophagy 
D.) plantar warts

Answer 9

A.) excessively tight shoes

Question 10

A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a clients nails is: 
A.) fiberglass
B.) acrylic 
C.) nylon 
D.) ridge filler

Answer 10

D.) ridge filler

Question 11

The nail is composed of a substance known as: 
A.) calcium 
B.) keratin
C.) Sulphur 
D.) sodium

Answer 11

B.) keratin

Question 12

 The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves:
A.) nail plate 
B.) nail bed
C.) nail body
D.) both A and C

Answer 12

D.) both A and C

Question 13

Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels and nerves: 
A.) nail plate
B.) nail bed 
C.) nail body 
D.) Both A and C

Answer 13

B.) nail bed

Question 14

The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the: 
A.) Eponychium 
B.) hyponychium 
C.) Perionychium 
D.) nail groove

Answer 14

A.) Eponychium

Question 15

The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as: 
A.) Eponychium 
B.) hyponychium 
C.) Perionychium 
D.) Pterygium

Answer 15

B.) Hyponychium

Question 16

Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which New nail cells are generated:
A.) nail root
B.) nail mantle 
C.) nail matrix 
D.) nail Pterygium

Answer 16

C.) nail matrix

Question 17

This is the active tissue from which new nails cells are generated: 
A.) nail root 
B.) nail mantle 
C.) nail matrix 
D.) nail Pterygium

Answer 17

C.) nail matrix

Question 18

Nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure:
A.) nail root
B.) nail mantle 
C.) nail matrix
D.) nail Pterygium

Answer 18

B.) nail mantle

Question 19

Leuconychyia is a condition that usually presents as:
A.) blue spots / streaks under the nail
B.) White spots/streaks under the nails
C.) Red spots/streaks under the nails
D.) soft, thin nails, with ridges 

Answer 19

B.) White spots/streaks under the nails

Question 20

The Latin / medical term for nails is:
A.) onyx
B.) Pterygium 
C.) Onychia 
D.) onychatrophia

Answer 20

A.) onyx

Question 21

If a finger nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back?
A.) 1-2 months
B.) 3-6 months 
C.) 9 months 
D.) cannot be re-generated / regrown

Answer 21

B.) 3-6 months

Question 22

Lost/removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate/nail body:
A.) 1-2 months 
B.) 2-4 months 
C.) 3-6 months 
D.) cannot be regenerated/regrown

Answer 22

C.) 3-6 months

Question 23

If a toenail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? 
A.) 1-2 months 
B.) 3-6 months 
C.) 9-18 months 
D.) it will not grow back

Answer 23

C.) 9-18 months

Question 24

If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use: 
A.) hydrogen peroxide 
B.) styptic powder/powdered alum 
C.) styptic pencil 
D.) alcohol

Answer 24

B.) styptic powder/powdered alum

Question 25

Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again?
A.) matrix 
B.) nail bed 
C.) nail wall
D.) nail groove

Answer 25

A.) matrix

Question 26

The adhesive coat for nail polish is the: 
A.) top coat
B.) base coat 
C.) sealer 
D.) foundation

Answer 26

B.) base coat

Question 27

Pumice powder is most commonly found in:
A.) acrylic powder 
B.) nail buff powder 
C.) cuticle cream
D.) moisturizing lotions

Answer 27

C.) cuticle cream

Question 28

If bleeding occurs during and manicure/pedicure, use: 
A.) hydrogen peroxide 
B.) alcohol
C.) antiseptics 
D.) warm water and soaps

Answer 28

C.) antiseptics

Question 29

Always file natural nails: 
A.) center to corner 
B.) corner to center 
C.) right to left 
D.) left to right

Answer 29

B.) corner to center

Question 30

The technical term for a hangnail is:
A.) clubbed nail
B.) Onychophagy 
C.) agnail
D.) hyponychium

Answer 30

C.) agnail

Question 31

If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause:
A.) bleeding 
B.) mold and infection 
C.) atrophy of the nail 
D.) Onychophagy

Answer 31

B.) mold and infection

Question 32

Cuticle creams will help to prevent:
A.) leuconychia 
B.) Onychophagy 
C.) perionychium 
D.) hang nails/agnails

Answer 32

D.) hang nails/agnails

Question 33

Onychophagy May increase blood flow to the \_\_\_\_ and cause the nail to grow faster: 
A.) nail groove 
B.) nail matrix 
C.) nail bed
D.) lunula

Answer 33

B.) nail matrix

Question 34

This portion of the nail affects its shape, size, and rate of growth: 
A.) perionychium 
B.) Onychia 
C.) Pterygium 
D.) matrix

Answer 34

D.) matrix

Question 35

A half moon at the base of the nail is known as: 
A.) onychocryptosis 
B.) Onychia 
C.) lunula 
D.) Onychophagy

Answer 35

C.) lunula

Question 36

Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause: 
A.) Onychia
B.) Pterygium 
C.) fungus or mold
D.) enhancements to lift/fall off

Answer 36

D.) enhancement to lift/fall off

Question 37

Largest bone in the arm is known as:
A.) humerous 
B.) occipital 
C.) hyoid 
D.) ulna

Answer 37

A.) humerus

Question 38

The Correct order of application in polishing a clients nail would be:
A.) enamel, top coat, base coat
B.) base coat, enamel 
C.) base coat, top coat 
D.) base coat, enamel, top coat

Answer 38

D.) base coat, enamel, top coat

Question 39

This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger: 
A.) radius 
B.) ulna 
C.) femur 
D.) carpus

Answer 39

B.) ulna

Question 40

This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb: 
A.) radius 
B.) ulna 
C.) femur 
D.) carpus

Answer 40

A.) radius

Question 41

When removing polish from artificial nails, use:
A.) alcohol 
B.) hydrogen peroxide 
C.) non acetone 
D.) Acetone

Answer 41

C.) non acetone