General Knowledge Flashcards
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The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as: A). Histology B.) nail etiology C.) Onyxology D.) osteology
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C).Onyxology
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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
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C.)The cause of a disease
3
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Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the Lunula at the base of the nail: A.) Eponychium B.) hyponychium C.) Perionychium D.)Pterygium
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A.) Eponychium
4
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Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail: A.) Leuconychia B.) Leucoderma C.) Onychophagy D.) Onychia 
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D.) Onychia
5
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Onychophagy refers to: A.) bitten nails B.) split nails C.) club nails D.) brittle nails
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A.) bitten nails
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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
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D.) inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present
7
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Technical term for a bitten nails is: A.) Pterygium B.) Leucoderma C.) Onychia D.) Onychophagy
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D.) Onychophagy
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Tight shoes, or improper trimming of toenails, may result in: A.) athletes foot B.) Onychophagy C.) Onychocryptosis/ ingrown toe-nail D.) Perionychium 
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C.) Onychocryptosis/ ingrown toe-nail
9
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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
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A.) excessively tight shoes
10
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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
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D.) ridge filler
11
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The nail is composed of a substance known as: A.) calcium B.) keratin C.) Sulphur D.) sodium
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B.) keratin
12
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 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
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D.) both A and C
13
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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
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B.) nail bed
14
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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
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A.) Eponychium
15
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The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as: A.) Eponychium B.) hyponychium C.) Perionychium D.) Pterygium
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B.) Hyponychium
16
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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
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C.) nail matrix
17
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This is the active tissue from which new nails cells are generated: A.) nail root B.) nail mantle C.) nail matrix D.) nail Pterygium
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C.) nail matrix
18
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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
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B.) nail mantle
19
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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 
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B.) White spots/streaks under the nails
20
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The Latin / medical term for nails is: A.) onyx B.) Pterygium C.) Onychia D.) onychatrophia
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A.) onyx
21
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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
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B.) 3-6 months
22
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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
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C.) 3-6 months
23
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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
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C.) 9-18 months
24
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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
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B.) styptic powder/powdered alum
25
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Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? A.) matrix B.) nail bed C.) nail wall D.) nail groove
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A.) matrix
26
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The adhesive coat for nail polish is the: A.) top coat B.) base coat C.) sealer D.) foundation
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B.) base coat
27
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Pumice powder is most commonly found in: A.) acrylic powder B.) nail buff powder C.) cuticle cream D.) moisturizing lotions
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C.) cuticle cream
28
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If bleeding occurs during and manicure/pedicure, use: A.) hydrogen peroxide B.) alcohol C.) antiseptics D.) warm water and soaps
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C.) antiseptics
29
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Always file natural nails: A.) center to corner B.) corner to center C.) right to left D.) left to right
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B.) corner to center
30
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The technical term for a hangnail is: A.) clubbed nail B.) Onychophagy C.) agnail D.) hyponychium
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C.) agnail
31
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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
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B.) mold and infection
32
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Cuticle creams will help to prevent: A.) leuconychia B.) Onychophagy C.) perionychium D.) hang nails/agnails
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D.) hang nails/agnails
33
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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
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B.) nail matrix
34
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This portion of the nail affects its shape, size, and rate of growth: A.) perionychium B.) Onychia C.) Pterygium D.) matrix
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D.) matrix
35
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A half moon at the base of the nail is known as: A.) onychocryptosis B.) Onychia C.) lunula D.) Onychophagy
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C.) lunula
36
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Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause: A.) Onychia B.) Pterygium C.) fungus or mold D.) enhancements to lift/fall off
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D.) enhancement to lift/fall off
37
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Largest bone in the arm is known as: A.) humerous B.) occipital C.) hyoid D.) ulna
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A.) humerus
38
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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
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D.) base coat, enamel, top coat
39
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This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger: A.) radius B.) ulna C.) femur D.) carpus
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B.) ulna
40
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This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb: A.) radius B.) ulna C.) femur D.) carpus
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A.) radius
41
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When removing polish from artificial nails, use: A.) alcohol B.) hydrogen peroxide C.) non acetone D.) Acetone
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C.) non acetone
