Nail Theory

Question 1

A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and:

Answer 1

Is without hollow or wavy ridges

Question 2

A loosening or separation of the nail is referred to as:

Answer 2

Onycholysis

Question 3

A protein substance found in nails and hair is:

Answer 3

Keratin

Question 4

A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called:

Answer 4

Onychauxis

Question 5

Another name for split or brittle nails is:

Answer 5

Onychorrhexis

Question 6

Another term for bitten nails is:

Answer 6

onychophagy

Question 7

Another term for tinea pedis is:

Answer 7

athlete’s foot

Question 8

Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:

Answer 8

Onychosis

Question 9

Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the:

Answer 9

nail root

Question 10

Jane accidentally closed the car door on her finger. The nail on that finger eventually fell off and one year later that nail grew back distorted. What nail structure has possibly been permanently damaged?

Answer 10

Nail matrix

Question 11

Onychia is an inflammation of the:

Answer 11

nail matrix

Question 12

Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:

Answer 12

Split or brittle nails

Question 13

The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate is called the nail:

Answer 13

Nail matrix

Question 14

The folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called the:

Answer 14

Sidewalls

Question 15

The living tissue under the free edge of the nail is the:

Answer 15

Hyponchium

Question 16

The lunula is the half-moon shape at the base of the nail and is the visible part of the:

Answer 16

Nail matrix

Question 17

The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized:

Answer 17

Ligaments

Question 18

The nail plate rests on which area of the nail:

Answer 18

Nail bed

Question 19

The primary purpose of the free edge of the nail is to:

Answer 19

Protect the tip of the finger and/or toe

Question 20

What is the nail condition that can be indicated by a green discoloration on the nail plate?

Answer 20

Bacterial infection.

Question 21

What is the pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail?

Answer 21

Mantle

Question 22

What part of the nail contains lymph, blood vessels and nerves that create cells?

Answer 22

Matrix

Question 23

Which nail structure consists of many nerves and blood vessels that supply nourishment?

Answer 23

Nail bed

Question 24

Which of the following conditions refers to an excess of living skin that can remain attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal nail growth?

Answer 24

Pterygium

Question 25

Which part of the nail serves as a watertight seal that protects the matrix against infection?

Answer 25

Eponychium

Question 26

White spots on the nail caused by an injury in which a small separation occurs between the nail and the nail bed is called:

Answer 26

Leukonychia

Question 27

A stroking or circular massage movement that is soothing and relaxing is:

Answer 27

Effleurage

Question 28

A type of massage method that uses pressure on specific points of the hands and feet is known as:

Answer 28

Reflexology

Question 29

An essential oil that is soothing and healing is:

Answer 29

Chamomile

Question 30

How should the nails be filed while performing a manicure?

Answer 30

From corner to center

Question 31

The most common nail shape worn by men is:

Answer 31

Round

Question 32

What massage movement is performed by kneading the muscles between the thumb and fingers?

Answer 32

Petrissage

Question 33

What massage movement utilizes a light tapping or slapping movement?

Answer 33

Tapotement

Question 34

What nail shape is a good choice for active clients?

Answer 34

Squoval

Question 35

What treatment soothes and moisturizes the skin?

Answer 35

Paraffin