1. The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as -{Correct Answ} onyxology
2. etiology is the study of -{Correct Answ} the cause of a disease
3. often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail -{Correct Answ}
eponychium
4. infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail -{Correct Answ}
onychia
5. onychophagy refers to -{Correct Answ} bitten nails
6. onychia refers to a condition where -{Correct Answ} inflammation at the base of the nail with
pus usually present
7. the technical term for bitten nails is -{Correct Answ} onychophagy
8. tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in -{Correct Answ}
onychoryptosis/ingrown toe-nails
9. onychcryptosis is a condition that may result from -{Correct Answ} excessively tight shoes
10. a nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is -{Correct
Answ} ridge filler
11. the nail is composed of a substance known as -{Correct Answ} sulphur
,12. the area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves -{Correct Answ}
nail plate and nail body
13. portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves -{Correct
Answ} nail bed
14. the point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the -{Correct Answ}
eponychium
15. the tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as -{Correct Answ} hyponychium
16. contains the blood, lymph and nerves from which new nail cells are generated -{Correct Answ}
nail matrix
17. this is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated -{Correct Answ} nail matrix
18. the nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup/pocket like structure -{Correct Answ} nail
mantle
19. leuconychia is a condition that usually present as -{Correct Answ} white spots/streaks under the
nails
20. the latin/medical term for nails is -{Correct Answ} onyx
21. if a finger nail is lose/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back -{Correct Answ}
3-6 months
22. if lost/removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate/nail body -{Correct Answ} 3-6
months
,23. if a toe- nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back -{Correct Answ} 9-
18 months
24. if the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use -{Correct Answ}
styptic powder/powdered alum
25. once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again -{Correct Answ} matrix
26. the adhesive coat for nail polish is the -{Correct Answ} base coat
27. pumice powder is most commonly found on -{Correct Answ} cuticle cream
28. if bleeding occurs during a manicure/pedicure, use -{Correct Answ} antiseptic
29. always file natural nails -{Correct Answ} corner to center
30. the technical term for a hang nail is -{Correct Answ} agnail
31. if artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause -{Correct Answ} mold and infection
32. cuticle cream will help to prevent -{Correct Answ} hang nails-agnails
33. onychophagy may crease blow flow to the ___ and cause the nail to grow faster -{Correct Answ}
nail matrix
34. this portion of the nail effects its shape, size, and rate of growth -{Correct Answ} matrix
35. a half-moon at the base of the nail is known as -{Correct Answ} lunula
, 36. oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause -{Correct Answ} enhancements to lift/fall
off
37. the largest bone in the arm is known as the -{Correct Answ} humerous
38. the correct order of application is polishing a client's nails would be -{Correct Answ} base coat,
enamel, top coat
39. this bone is found in the forearm and on the same side s the little finger -{Correct Answ} ulna
40. this bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb -{Correct Answ} radius
41. when removing polish from artificial nails, use -{Correct Answ} non-acetone
42. when removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use -{Correct Answ} acetone
43. before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client -{Correct
Answ} is diabetic
44. what is the best manner in which to treat agnails -{Correct Answ} hot oil manicures
45. when is use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept -{Correct Answ} on a clean
towel
46. when not in use, manicure /pedicure implements should be stored in a -{Correct Answ} closed
container
47. these warts, caused by the HPV virus, are flat, hard thick growths, usually occurring on the soles
of the feet and sometimes look like a circle within a circle -{Correct Answ} plantar warts
48. nail bleaches and lighteners usually contain -{Correct Answ} hydrogen peroxide
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