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Cosmetology state board practice exam 1 nail theory questions and answers
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Cosmetology state board practice exam 1 nail theory questions and answersThe study of the growth and structure of nails is known as: - Answer- onyxology
Etiology is the of - Answer- The cause of a disease
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail - Answer- Eponychium
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail - Answer- Onychia
Onychophagy refers to: - Answer- Bitten nails
Onychia refers to a condition where - Answer- Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present
The technical term for a bitten nail is - Answer- Onychophagy
Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the tone-nails, may result in - Answer- Onychocryptosis/ ingrown tow-nails
onychrocryptosis is a condition that may result from - Answer- Excessively tight shoes
A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nail is - Answer- Ridge filler
The nail is composed of a substance known as - Answer- keratin
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves - Answer-
Nail plate & Nail body / Both A & C
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:
- Answer- Nail Bed
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the : - Answer- Eponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as - Answer- Hyponychium Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated - Answer- Nail matrix
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated - Answer- nail matrix
The nail root and the nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure - Answer- Nail mantle
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as - Answer- White spots / streaks under the nails
The latin / medical terms for nails is : - Answer- Onyx
If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - Answer- 3 - 6 months
If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body: - Answer- 3 - 6 months
If a toe nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - Answer- 9 - 18 months
If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use: - Answer- Styptic powder / powdered alum
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? - Answer- Matrix
The adhesive coat for a nail polish if the - Answer- Base coat
Pumice powder is most commonly found in: - Answer- Cuticle cream
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use: - Answer- Antiseptic
Always file natural nails - Answer- Corner to center
The technical term for a hang nail is - Answer- Agnail
If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause: - Answer- Mold and infection
Cuticle creams will help to prevent: - Answer- Hang-nails / Agnails
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster - Answer- Nail matrix
This portion of the nail effects its shape, size, and rate of growth: - Answer- Matrix
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