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Texas State Board Manicurist Study Guide – Questions & Complete Answers
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Texas State Board Manicurist Study Guide – Questions& Complete Answers
A normal healthy nail is what? Right Ans - firm, flexible, shiny, and slightly
pink in color.
Eponychium Right Ans - is the living skin underneath the proximal nail fold
found at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area.
hyponychium Right Ans - Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between
the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate.
ligament Right Ans - is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones
or holds and organ in place.
nail disorder Right Ans - Is an unhealthy condition of the nail that is either
hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the nail unit
beau's lines Right Ans - Depressions running across the width of the nail
plate; a result of serious illness or injury.
callus Right Ans - Protective layer that prevents damage to the underlying
skin
Which three layers is the skin composed of? Right Ans - The epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous tissue
Epidermis Right Ans - Outermost and thinnest layer of the skin; it is made
up of 5 layers
Stratum corneum (horny layer) Right Ans - First line of defense; layer of
skin we see
Stratum lucidum (clear layer) Right Ans - layer just under the skin located
in palms of hands and feet. Thicker areas have ridges to create friction so we
don't slip.
,stratum granulosum (grainy layer) Right Ans - Cells that are dying as they
are pushed to the surface and will eventually replace the stratum corneum or
dead skin cells as they are shed from the skins surface layer.
stratum spinosum (spiny layer) Right Ans - Where Langerhans cells
(immune support cells) reside that help protect the body from infection by
identifying antigens.
stratum germinativum (basal layer) Right Ans - Deepest/innermost layer
that produces new epidermal skin cells through mitosis.
Keratin Right Ans - A fibrous protein in the nails.
Melanin Right Ans - A pigment that gives the skin its color
Dermis Right Ans - Inner layer of skin
papillary layer Right Ans - Upper layer of the dermis. Houses nerve endings
that provide the body sense of touch.
lesion Right Ans - a mark on the skin
primary lesions Right Ans - Lesions that are a different color than the color
of the skin, and /or lesions that are raised above the surface of the skin.
secondary lesions Right Ans - Characterized by piles of material on the skin
surface, such as a crust or a scab, or by depressions in the skin surface, such as
an ulcer.
Albinism Right Ans - Congenital leukoderma; absence of melanin pigment
of the body, including the skin, hair, and eyes.
chloasma Right Ans - Increased pigmentation on the skin or dark spots that
are not elevated.
Lentigenes Right Ans - Technical term for freckles
leukoderma Right Ans - Skin disorder characterized by light, abnormal
patches and caused by a burn or congenital disease
, Nevus Right Ans - pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole
port-wine stain Right Ans - An abnormal brown or wine colored skin
discoloration with a circular and irregular shape
tan (TAN) Right Ans - A change in the pigmentation of skin caused by
exposure to heat or ultraviolet energy.
vitiligo Right Ans - Milky-white spots (leukoderma) of the skin that is
hereditary. skin with this condition must be carefully protected from
overexposure to any source of UV energy.
Basal Cell Carcinoma Right Ans - most common and least severe type of
skin cancer which often appears as light, pearly nodules; includes sores,
reddish patches, or a smooth growth with an elevated border.
malignant melanoma Right Ans - least common, but most serious form of
skin cancer as it can spread quickly. Black or dark patches on the skin are
usually uneven in texture, jagged, or raised.
a nail tech should never.... Right Ans - attempt to diagnose a skin or nail
disorder or recommend treatment, instead always suggest to seek advice from
medical professional.
herpes simplex Right Ans - highly contagious viral infection that causes
blister-like clusters typically found on the skin around the mouth, nose, or
genital areas.
verruca Right Ans - The technical term for wart
tinea manus Right Ans - a fungal infection of the hands that cause
ringworm. appears as rings containing blisters dark red to pink in color. DO
NOT PERFORM SERVICE!
tinea pedis Right Ans - a fungal infection of the feet. athlete's foot or
ringworm of the feet. thrives in dark moist places. DO NOT PERFORM
SERVICE!
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