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California Cosmetology State Board Examination Review/ 1,000+ Q&A/ . Terms like: Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail - Answer: Eponychium The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves - Answer: Both A & C (Nail p...

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Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail - Answer:
Eponychium


The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves - Answer: Both
A & C (Nail plate & Nail body)


Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves -
Answer: Nail bed




Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail - Answer:
Onychia


Onychophagy refers to - Answer: Bitten nails




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,Onychia refers to a condition where - Answer: Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus
usually present




This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated - Answer: Nail matrix


The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure - Answer: Nai mantle


Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as - Answer: White spots / streaks under the
nails


The latin / medical term 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: 9 - 18
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 nail polish is the - Answer: Base coat




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,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 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


A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as - Answer: Lunula


Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause - Answer: Enhancements to lift / fall off


The largest bone in the arm is known as the - Answer: Humerous


The correct order of application in polishing a client's nails would be - Answer: Base coat,
enamel, top coat


This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger - Answer: Ulna


This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb - Answer: Radius


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, When removing polish from artificial nails, use - Answer: Non-acetone


When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use - Answer: Acetone


Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client -
Answer: Is diabetic


What is the best manner in which to treat agnails - Answer: Hot oil manicures


When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept? - Answer: On a clean
towel


When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a - Answer: Closed
container


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 - Answer: Plantar warts


Nail bleaches and lightners usually contain - Answer: Hydrogen peroxide


Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of - Answer: Athlete's
foot / Tinea Pedis


Another name for Athlete's foot is - Answer: Ringworm of the feet / Tinea Pedis


Watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes, is known as - Answer: Tinea Pedis




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