Nail structure, diseases, infection control Flashcards

0
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Illness resulting from conditions associated with employment is called?

A

Occupational

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1
Q

What is Lyme disease caused by?

A

Spirilla

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2
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Are viruses affected by antibiotics

A

Yes

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3
Q

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

A

True

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4
Q

How long do natural toenails take to replace

A

9 months

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5
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Can an excessive use of cuticle removers cause onychorrhexis

A

Yes

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6
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How long is a standard manicuring table?

A

36-42 inches

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7
Q

Laws are also called?

A

statues

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8
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One celled microorganisms with both plant and animal characteristics are?

A

Bacteria

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9
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The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is

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Cocci

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10
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A parasitic submicroscopic particle that infects and resides in the cells of a biological organism is a?

A

Virus

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

A

Scabies

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12
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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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13
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Universal precautions for blood borne pathogens are regulated by?

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OSHA

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14
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The epidermis layer of the skin is also known as the?

A

Cuticle layer

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15
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The dermis layer is made up of two layers, which are the?

A

Papillary and reticular

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16
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The top of the papillary layer where it joins the epidermis is the

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Epidermal-dermal junction

17
Q

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

A

Vitamin D

18
Q

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

A

100

19
Q

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

A

Bed epithelium

20
Q

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

A

Eponychium

21
Q

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

A

Hyponychium

22
Q

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

A

1/10 per inch

23
Q

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

A

Uneven growth and age

24
Q

The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grown out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold, is?

A

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

25
Q

Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding of the natural nail plate is

A

onychia

26
Q

The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is a sign of

A

Onycholysis

27
Q

Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the

A

EPA

28
Q

As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more…

A

aggressive

29
Q

Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grown and reproduce are

A

airtight

30
Q

The relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during the manicure is

A

effleurage

31
Q

A petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin is?

A

Paraffin

32
Q

Traditionally, UV gels relied on urethane acrylate; newer gel systems use

A

urethane methacrylates

33
Q

Clients who wish to wear colored polish over nail enhancements should use the

A

one color method

34
Q

Brushes that are used to hold and spread the UV gel are

A

synthetic

35
Q

For natural nail preparation, select a medium abrasive file with

A

180 grit

36
Q

A uv lamp used to cure uv gels should be

A

4, 7, or 8 watt

37
Q

Soft UV gels are also known as

A

soakable gels

38
Q

The second UV gel layer applied is called the

A

Building UV Gel

39
Q

When contouring a UV gel nail enhancement, bevel down, stroking the file at a 45-degree angle from

A

Top center dome to free edge

40
Q

After the filing procedure, remove dust and filings with a clean and disinfected

A

nylon brush