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Manicure Flashcards

1
Q

Ingredient found in cuticle remover (should not be put on skin)

A

Potassium Hydroxide

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2
Q

Nails are so short the skin grows all around the nail.

Caused by - excessive forward growth of the cuticle

A

Ptergium

Pronounced Trey-Gium

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3
Q

How many bones in the hand and wrist?

A

27

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4
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White spots on the nail plate caused by damaged cuticles

A

Leuconychia

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5
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Shoulder muscle

A

Deltoid

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6
Q

Protein found in the epidermal

A

Keratin

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7
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Main vein in the arm

A

Median vein

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8
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Muscle that flexed the forearm and hand

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Brachioradialis

Muscle of the forearm inside the elbow

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9
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Method of sterilisation for metal tools

A

Autoclave

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10
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Where does keratinisation occur in the epidermis?

A

Stratum granulosum

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11
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What is keratinisation?

A

Process of keratin hardening.

Keratin is protein found in the outer layer of the skin

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12
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What is Mitosis

A

Produces new cells

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13
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Where does mitosis occur in the nail?

A

The matrix

New cells are added to the nail plate by mitosis in the matrix

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14
Q

What is the artery that flows to the toes?

A

Digital arteries

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15
Q

The name of the muscle that makes the hair stand on end

A

Arrector pilli muscle

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16
Q

What massage medium do you use for dry cuticles?

A

Oil

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17
Q

Do bunions restrict or prevent?

A

Restrict

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18
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Are corns contagious?

A

No

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19
Q

The condition where the nail plate lifts and detaches from the nail bed

A

Onycholysis

20
Q

The condition where there are yellow and green patches on the nail, smell might be present and the nail is brittle

A

Onychomychosis

21
Q

When do you not use paraffin wax?

A

When the nails are really soft

22
Q

What is the time for a standard manicure procedure?

A

45 minutes

23
Q

What is the name of the group of muscles which bend the wrist?

A

Extensor digitorium

24
Q

What would you do for a male client during manicure?

A

Buff nails to shine

Nails square shape

Deeper tissue massage

Un perfumed lotions

25
Q

2 terms of massage

A

Effleurage and petrissage

26
Q

What is the mantle?

A

Fold of skin over the matrix and around the nail plate

27
Q

What is the cause of blue nails?

A

Poor circulation

28
Q

What is pitting of the nail plate caused by?

A

Psoriasis

29
Q

How would you recognise beau’s lines?

A

Groove line which runs across the nail

30
Q

Function of top coat

A

Prevents polish from chipping

31
Q

Benefits of thermal mittens

A

Rehydrates and softens skin/nails
(Ideal for dry skin)

Increases circulation

Decreases joint stiffness

Relaxes aching muscles

Opens pores to increases absorption of moisturising products

32
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What is the perionychium?

A

Tissue surrounding the nail

33
Q

What is the function of the matrix?

A

The matrix is where the cells produce to allow nail growth. This process is called mitosis. Mitosis is the process of cell renewal.

34
Q

What type of product is a cuticle cream?

A

An emollient (softens and soothes)

35
Q

What is an extension of the horny layer of the epidermis?

A

The cuticle

36
Q

What are the eponychium and perionycium also referred to as?

A

The cuticle

37
Q

What is the mantle?

A

An area tissues which contains the matrix

38
Q

What is the function of the mantle?

A

It protects the matrix from damage

39
Q

What is the nail plate?

A

Is it compressed keratinised cells produced by the matrix

40
Q

The process of cells hardening

A

Keratinisation

41
Q

What can affect nail growth

A

Poor diet - lack of minerals/vitamins

Illness

Medication

Age - cellular regeneration declines with age

Time of year (more growth in summer)

Injury the matrix or nail bed

Neglect

Pregnancy increases nail growth by 20%

Poor circulation

42
Q

What’s in nail varnish remover?

A

It’s a solvent containing - Acetone, glycerol and perfume

43
Q

What’s in nail varnish thinner?

A

It’s a solvent containing - ethyl acetate.

44
Q

What’s in cuticle cream?

A

Soft white paraffin,

Mineral oils,

45
Q

What is caustic and where is it found?

A

It dissolves the skins and is found in cuticle remover

46
Q

What is a nail strengthener?

A

A mixture of powder acrylic and liquid plastic

47
Q

What is buffing cream?

A

An abrasive paste used to smooth out nail and

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