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Manicure and Pedicure Flashcards

1
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What is the mantle?

A

Deep fold of skin over the matrix and around the base of the nail

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2
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What is the cause of blue nails?

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Poor circulation

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3
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Pitting of the nail plate is caused by?

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Psoriasis

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4
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How would you recognise beau lines ?

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By multiple transverse furrows affecting a single nail

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5
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The functions of the top coat include to

A

Protect the nail enamel from chipping

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6
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The benefits of thermal mittens include to

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nourish and hydrate the skin

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7
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What is eponychium?

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The cuticle at the base of the nail

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8
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What is perionychium?

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The skin that overlaps the sides of the nail

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9
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What is the function of the matrix?

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Produce new cells to form the nail plate

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10
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What type of product is cuticle cream

A

emollient

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11
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Tinea Pedis is?

A

Fungal infection of the feet

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12
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The nail bed is supplied with?

A

Blood vessels

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13
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In which part of the epidermis does the matrix lie?

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Stratum basal

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14
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The muscles of the lower hand and arm include?

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Extensor carpi digitorum

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15
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Beau’s lines is caused by:

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Illness

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16
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Tinea Ungium affects the?

A

Nail

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17
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The cause of a hangnail is:

A

Splitting of the cuticle

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18
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The bones of the hand include:

A

Hamate

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19
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The nail wall is the

A

Folds of skin overlapping the sides of the nail

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20
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Leuconychia can be recognised by

A

White spots on the nail

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21
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Keratinisation causes the nail plate to?

A

Grow in thickness and length

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22
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What does the matrix contain?

A

Nerves

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23
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A whitlow is what type of skin condition?

A

Bacterial

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24
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The factors affecting nail growth include:

A

Diet

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25
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The definitions of Paronychia is:

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Bacterial infection of the skin surrounding the nail

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26
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The nail normally grows more quickly in what season?

A

Summer

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27
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The mantle is the?

A

Deep folds of skin over the matrix and the nail bed

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28
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Tinea ungium is what skin condition

A

Fungal

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29
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The function of the matrix includes to

A

Produce new cells to form the nail plate

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30
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The causes of leuconychia include:

A

Damage to the matrix

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31
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Hot oil treatment would be contra-indicated for a diabetic client because they:

A

have a loss of sensation

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32
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The contra-indications to manicure/pedicure include:

A

Paronychia

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33
Q

When is it advisable NOT to give paraffin wax treatment?

A

If nails are brittle

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34
Q

Which of the following is a contra-indication to pedicure?
A Dry, flaking nails
B Vertical lines
C Tinea Pedis
D Beau’s lines

A

Tinea Pedis

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35
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Hand and lower arm massage would be contra indicated in a client with:

A

Very thin skin

36
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The effects of buffing paste include to:

A

Smooth irregularities on the nail plate

37
Q

The reason for using base coat on the nails is to

A

Prevent pigments from staining the nail

38
Q

What do nail enamel removers usually contain?

A

Acetone

39
Q

A rasp is used for

A

Removal of hard skin

40
Q

The most effective method for sterilising cuticle nippers is:

A

Autoclave

41
Q

Treatment cream should be removed from the container with:

A

A spatula

42
Q

A hoof stick is used for:

A

Cuticle work

43
Q

What is the pointed end of an orange stick used for?

A

To clean under the free edge

44
Q

What are transverse ridges

A

Horizontal lines that can appear on the surface of the nails

45
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What are vertical ridges

A

Lines that run from the cuticle to the top of the nail

46
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What are Beau Lines

A

Grooves that appear on the surface of the nails

47
Q

What is blue nails

A

Lack of oxygen in the blood (circulation problem )

48
Q

What is Psoriasis

A

Autoimmune condition that causes buildup of skin cells, Red patches and silvery scales

49
Q

What is eczema?

A

Red, itchy, inflamed patches on the skin

50
Q

What is Tinea Pedis

A

Fungal infection on the feet

51
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What is Paronychia (whitlow)

A

Infection on fingers and around the nails

52
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What is sepsis

A

Inflammation from an infection

53
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Leukonychia

A

White spots of lines on the nails

54
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What is Onychorrhexix

A

Ridges of splits in the nails

55
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What is pitting

A

Indentations on the surface of the nails

56
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What is onychia

A

Inflammation of the nail matrix

57
Q

What is hangnail

A

A small torn piece of skin

58
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What is Lamella dystrophy

A

Thick and scaly skin

59
Q

What is Onychomycosis

A

Fungal infection of the nails

60
Q

What is Hallux valgus

A

Deformity of the big toe (bunions)

61
Q

Onhchoptosis

A

Shedding or falling off of nails

62
Q

Koilonychia

A

Nails become spoon shaped

63
Q

What is chillblains

A

swellings on the skin because of cold temperatures

64
Q

What are corns

A

Thickened areas of skin

65
Q

Who is warm oil treatment good for

A

Clients who have overgrown cuticles and brittle nails

66
Q

What is parrafin wax good for

A

Stimulates circulation

67
Q

What is exfoliation good for

A

Removal of dead skin cells
Improvement of skin texture
Increased circulation

68
Q

What are the two long bones in the forearm called

A

Ulna and Radius

69
Q

What is the group of 7 bones in the foot called

A

Tarsals

70
Q

What is the group of 8 bones located in the wrist called

A

Carpals

71
Q

What are the 5 long bones in the hand called

A

Metacarpals

72
Q

What are the bones in the finger and toes called

A

Phalanges

73
Q

What are the two long bones in the lower leg

A

Tibia and Fibula

74
Q

What are the two long bones in the lower leg

A

Tibia and Fibula

75
Q

What is effleurage used to

A

Introduce medium to the area
introduce hands to the area
Relaxation
soothing

76
Q

Petrissage is used to

A

Increase blow flow
stimulate tissues
Use deeper movement

77
Q

Tapotement is used for

A

Break down areas of tension

78
Q

What is the free edge

A

Portion of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip and is not connected to the nail bed

79
Q

What is the hyponychium

A

The area beneath the free edge of the nail plate

80
Q

What is the perionychium

A

The skin that surrounds the nail

81
Q

What is the lunula

A

The pale area at the base of the nail just above the cuticle

82
Q

what is the mantle

A

The area of tissue that covers the nail matrix

83
Q

What is the nail plate

A

The part of the nail that extends from the nail bed to the tip of the

84
Q

What is the nail bed

A

The skin underneath the nail plate

85
Q

What is the nail fold

A

The skin that surrounds the nail plate

86
Q

What is the matrix

A

The tissue located under the base of the nail

87
Q

What is the nail wall

A

The skin that borders the side of the nail plate

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