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COS SEGMENT A > Study of Nails > Flashcards

Study of Nails Flashcards

Segment A

1
Q

______ is the technical name for a nail

A

onyx

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2
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__________: is the study of the structure and growth of the nail

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onychology

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3
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what term describes the deep pocket like area that holds the root and matrix of the nail is the _____

A

mantle

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4
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what term describes whitened, half moon shaped area at the base of the nail is the

A

lunula

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5
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the loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is the

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cuticle

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6
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the active tissue that generates cells that harden as they ovum outward from the root to the nail is called

A

matrix

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7
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the area on which the nail plate rests is the

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nail bed

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8
Q

the skin under the free edge of the nail is the

A

hyponychium

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9
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the folds of skin on either side of the nail groove are called the

A

nail walls

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10
Q

the visible area from the nail root to the free edge is called the

A

nail body

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11
Q

the nail is made from harden protein called

A

keratin

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12
Q

damage to which portion of the nail could cause permanent distortions?

A

matrix

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13
Q

new nail plate growth takes about _____ months

A

4-6

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14
Q

nails grow at an average rate of ___ per month

A

1/8

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15
Q

nails grow faster in ______ than winter and can be affected by nutrition, health or disease

A

summer

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16
Q

______ grows slowest, _______ finger grows the fastest

A

thumb, middle

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17
Q

______: any disease, disorder or condition of the nail

A

onychosis

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18
Q

medical attention is required for a nail

A

disease

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19
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what item contains lymph, blood vessels and nerves that create cells?

A

matrix

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20
Q

nail services may be performed with care and the client may want to consult a physician, if the client has a

A

disorder

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21
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the cause of a disease, disorder or condition is called

A

etiology

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22
Q

what disease is commonly called athletes foot

A

tinea pedis

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23
Q

what condition could result when hangnails become infected?

A

perencichia

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24
Q

the technical term for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail

A

onychomycosis (tinea unyuium)

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25
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poor circulation can cause a disorder called

A

blue nails

26
Q

which term refers to a loosening or separation of the nail

A

onychlysis

27
Q

the shedding or fallen gout of nails is called

A

onychoptosis

28
Q

atrophy or wasting away of the nail is called

A

onychatrophia

29
Q

the disorder In which the nails grows into the edge of the nail groove causing ingrown nails is called

A

onychocryptosis

30
Q

spoon nails is another term for

A

kollonychia

31
Q

living skin that becomes attached to the nail plate is referred to

A

pterygium

32
Q

small white spots in the nail in which a small separation between the nail bed has occurred due to injury is called

A

leuchonychia

33
Q

agnails is another name for

A

hangnails

34
Q

what term refers to the thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail/

A

onychauxis (hypertrophy)

35
Q

how many basic shape classifications for nails are there

A

5

36
Q

improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals can causes of which of the following

A

split nails

37
Q

nail service implements must be disinfected or discarded

A

after every service

38
Q

when not in use, nail service implements should be stored

A

in covered container

39
Q

what procedure should be followed for any cut that may occur during a manicure

A

blood spill procedure

40
Q

six signs of infection are

A

pain, swelling, fever, redness, pus, throbbing

41
Q

_____ of the nail can indicate serious problems in the nail bed or nail plate shroud not be ignored

A

discoloration

42
Q

what are the 4 basic nail shapes

A

oval, pointed, round, square

43
Q

another name for nail body is

A

nailplate

44
Q

your finger bowl should contain water and

A

antibacterial soap

45
Q

nails with signs of disease require

A

referral to physician

46
Q

trimming toe nails straight across can help avoid

A

in grown nail

47
Q

nail fungus is

A

contagious parasite

48
Q

strongest nail shape

A

square

49
Q

____ system: eliminates solid, liquid and gaseous waste products from the body

A

excretory

50
Q

organs in the excretory system include

A

skin, liver, kidneys

51
Q

the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail is

A

perionychium

52
Q

what is the cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail

A

eponychium

53
Q

what are the horizontal ridges across the nail

A

corrugations

54
Q

the system responsible for taking in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide is

A

respiratory system

55
Q

the two primary glands of the integumentary system are

A

sebaceous and sudoriferous

56
Q

vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are called

A

furrows

57
Q

_____ is referred to as overgrown cuticles

A

turigium

58
Q

what converts and neutralizes ammonia from the circulatory system to urea?

A

liver

59
Q

what is the name of the system that regulates the growth, reproduction and health of the body?

A

endocrine

60
Q

the pH level of the nail is

A

4.5-5.5

COS SEGMENT A (5 decks)

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