Nail structure, diseases, infection control Flashcards

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Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment is called?

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Occupational

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What is Lyme disease caused by?

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Spirilla

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Are viruses affected by antibiotics

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Yes

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Medical studies suggest that antibacterial soaps are no more effective than regular soaps or detergents.

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True

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How long do natural toenails take to replace

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9 months

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Can an excessive use of cuticle removers cause onychorrhexis

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Yes

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How long is a standard manicuring table?

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36-42 inches

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Laws are also called?

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statues

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One celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are?

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Bacteria

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The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is

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Cocci

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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a?

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Virus

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A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is?

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Scabies

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When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?

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2 minutes

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Universal precautions for blood borne pathogens are regulated by?

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OSHA

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The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the?

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Cuticle layer

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The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the?

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Papillary and reticular

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The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the

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Epidermal-dermal junction

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Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?

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The nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells?

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The nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called the?

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Bed epithelium

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The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area is the?

A

Eponychium

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The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the?

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Hyponychium

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Q

The average rate of nail growth in the normal adult is about?

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1/10 per inch

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Ridges running vertically down the natural nail plate are caused by?

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Uneven growth and age

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The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grown out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold, is?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding of the natural nail plate is
onychia
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The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of
Onycholysis
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Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the
EPA
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As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more...
aggressive
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Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grown and reproduce are
airtight
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The relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during the manicure is
effleurage
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A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin is?
Paraffin
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Traditionally, UV gels relied on urethane acrylate; newer gel systems use
urethane methacrylates
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Clients who wish to wear colored polish over nail enhancements should use the
one color method
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Brushes that are used to hold and spread the UV gel are
synthetic
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For natural nail preparation, select a medium abrasive file with
180 grit
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A uv lamp used to cure uv gels should be
4, 7, or 8 watt
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Soft UV gels are also known as
soakable gels
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The second UV gel layer applied is called the
Building UV Gel
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When contouring a UV gel nail enhancement, bevel down, stroking the file at a 45-degree angle from
Top center dome to free edge
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After the filing procedure, remove dust and filings with a clean and disinfected
nylon brush