Manicure and Pedicure Flashcards
What is the mantle?
Deep fold of skin over the matrix and around the base of the nail
What is the cause of blue nails?
Poor circulation
Pitting of the nail plate is caused by?
Psoriasis
How would you recognise beau lines ?
By multiple transverse furrows affecting a single nail
The functions of the top coat include to
Protect the nail enamel from chipping
The benefits of thermal mittens include to
nourish and hydrate the skin
What is eponychium?
The cuticle at the base of the nail
What is perionychium?
The skin that overlaps the sides of the nail
What is the function of the matrix?
Produce new cells to form the nail plate
What type of product is cuticle cream
emollient
Tinea Pedis is?
Fungal infection of the feet
The nail bed is supplied with?
Blood vessels
In which part of the epidermis does the matrix lie?
Stratum basal
The muscles of the lower hand and arm include?
Extensor carpi digitorum
Beau’s lines is caused by:
Illness
Tinea Ungium affects the?
Nail
The cause of a hangnail is:
Splitting of the cuticle
The bones of the hand include:
Hamate
The nail wall is the
Folds of skin overlapping the sides of the nail
Leuconychia can be recognised by
White spots on the nail
Keratinisation causes the nail plate to?
Grow in thickness and length
What does the matrix contain?
Nerves
A whitlow is what type of skin condition?
Bacterial
The factors affecting nail growth include:
Diet
The definitions of Paronychia is:
Bacterial infection of the skin surrounding the nail
The nail normally grows more quickly in what season?
Summer
The mantle is the?
Deep folds of skin over the matrix and the nail bed
Tinea ungium is what skin condition
Fungal
The function of the matrix includes to
Produce new cells to form the nail plate
The causes of leuconychia include:
Damage to the matrix
Hot oil treatment would be contra-indicated for a diabetic client because they:
have a loss of sensation
The contra-indications to manicure/pedicure include:
Paronychia
When is it advisable NOT to give paraffin wax treatment?
If nails are brittle
Which of the following is a contra-indication to pedicure?
A Dry, flaking nails
B Vertical lines
C Tinea Pedis
D Beau’s lines
Tinea Pedis
Hand and lower arm massage would be contra indicated in a client with:
Very thin skin
The effects of buffing paste include to:
Smooth irregularities on the nail plate
The reason for using base coat on the nails is to
Prevent pigments from staining the nail
What do nail enamel removers usually contain?
Acetone
A rasp is used for
Removal of hard skin
The most effective method for sterilising cuticle nippers is:
Autoclave
Treatment cream should be removed from the container with:
A spatula
A hoof stick is used for:
Cuticle work
What is the pointed end of an orange stick used for?
To clean under the free edge
What are transverse ridges
Horizontal lines that can appear on the surface of the nails
What are vertical ridges
Lines that run from the cuticle to the top of the nail
What are Beau Lines
Grooves that appear on the surface of the nails
What is blue nails
Lack of oxygen in the blood (circulation problem )
What is Psoriasis
Autoimmune condition that causes buildup of skin cells, Red patches and silvery scales
What is eczema?
Red, itchy, inflamed patches on the skin
What is Tinea Pedis
Fungal infection on the feet
What is Paronychia (whitlow)
Infection on fingers and around the nails
What is sepsis
Inflammation from an infection
Leukonychia
White spots of lines on the nails
What is Onychorrhexix
Ridges of splits in the nails
What is pitting
Indentations on the surface of the nails
What is onychia
Inflammation of the nail matrix
What is hangnail
A small torn piece of skin
What is Lamella dystrophy
Thick and scaly skin
What is Onychomycosis
Fungal infection of the nails
What is Hallux valgus
Deformity of the big toe (bunions)
Onhchoptosis
Shedding or falling off of nails
Koilonychia
Nails become spoon shaped
What is chillblains
swellings on the skin because of cold temperatures
What are corns
Thickened areas of skin
Who is warm oil treatment good for
Clients who have overgrown cuticles and brittle nails
What is parrafin wax good for
Stimulates circulation
What is exfoliation good for
Removal of dead skin cells
Improvement of skin texture
Increased circulation
What are the two long bones in the forearm called
Ulna and Radius
What is the group of 7 bones in the foot called
Tarsals
What is the group of 8 bones located in the wrist called
Carpals
What are the 5 long bones in the hand called
Metacarpals
What are the bones in the finger and toes called
Phalanges
What are the two long bones in the lower leg
Tibia and Fibula
What are the two long bones in the lower leg
Tibia and Fibula
What is effleurage used to
Introduce medium to the area
introduce hands to the area
Relaxation
soothing
Petrissage is used to
Increase blow flow
stimulate tissues
Use deeper movement
Tapotement is used for
Break down areas of tension
What is the free edge
Portion of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip and is not connected to the nail bed
What is the hyponychium
The area beneath the free edge of the nail plate
What is the perionychium
The skin that surrounds the nail
What is the lunula
The pale area at the base of the nail just above the cuticle
what is the mantle
The area of tissue that covers the nail matrix
What is the nail plate
The part of the nail that extends from the nail bed to the tip of the
What is the nail bed
The skin underneath the nail plate
What is the nail fold
The skin that surrounds the nail plate
What is the matrix
The tissue located under the base of the nail
What is the nail wall
The skin that borders the side of the nail plate
