Nail structure, diseases, infection control Flashcards
Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment is called?
Occupational
What is Lyme disease caused by?
Spirilla
Are viruses affected by antibiotics
Yes
Medical studies suggest that antibacterial soaps are no more effective than regular soaps or detergents.
True
How long do natural toenails take to replace
9 months
Can an excessive use of cuticle removers cause onychorrhexis
Yes
How long is a standard manicuring table?
36-42 inches
Laws are also called?
statues
One celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are?
Bacteria
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is
Cocci
A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a?
Virus
A contagious skin disease that is caused by the itch mite is?
Scabies
When hand washing, it is important to rub hands together for a minimum of how long?
2 minutes
Universal precautions for blood borne pathogens are regulated by?
OSHA
The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the?
Cuticle layer
The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the?
Papillary and reticular
The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the
Epidermal-dermal junction
Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?
Vitamin D
The nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells?
100
The nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called the?
Bed epithelium
The living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area is the?
Eponychium
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the?
Hyponychium
The average rate of nail growth in the normal adult is about?
1/10 per inch
Ridges running vertically down the natural nail plate are caused by?
Uneven growth and age