COSMETOLOGY EXAMINATION
REVIEWS WITH ANSWERS
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER-Onyxology
Etiology is the study of - CORRECT ANSWER-The cause of a
disease
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the
base of the nail - CORRECT AN...
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER-Onyxology
Etiology is the study of - CORRECT ANSWER-The cause of a
disease
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the
base of the nail - CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause
loss of the nail - CORRECT ANSWER-Onychia
Onychophagy refers to - CORRECT ANSWER-Bitten nails
Onychia refers to a condition where - CORRECT ANSWER-
Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present
The technical term for bitten nails is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Onychophagy
Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in
- CORRECT ANSWER-Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-nails
,Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from -
CORRECT ANSWER-Excessively tight shoes
A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions
in a client's nails is - CORRECT ANSWER-Ridge filler
The nail is composed of a substance known as - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keratin
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels / nerves - CORRECT ANSWER-Both A & C (Nail plate
& Nail body)
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains
blood vessels & nerves - CORRECT ANSWER-Nail bed
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is
referred to as the - CORRECT ANSWER-Eponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hyponychium
Contains the blood, lymph and nerves from which new nail cells
are generated - CORRECT ANSWER-Nail matrix
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated
- CORRECT ANSWER-Nail matrix
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like
structure - CORRECT ANSWER-Nai mantle
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as -
CORRECT ANSWER-White spots / streaks under the nails
The latin / medical term for nails is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Onyx
,If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it
take to grow back? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 - 6 months
if lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate /
nail body? - CORRECT ANSWER-9 - 18 months
If a toe-nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take
to grow back? - CORRECT ANSWER-9 - 18 months
If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service,
they should use - CORRECT ANSWER-Styptic powder /
powdered alum
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Matrix
The adhesive coat for nail polish is the - CORRECT ANSWER-
Base coat
Pumice powder is most commonly found in - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cuticle cream
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use -
CORRECT ANSWER-Antiseptic
Always file natural nails - CORRECT ANSWER-Corner to
center
The technical term for a hang nail is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Agnail
If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mold and infection
Cuticle creams will help prevent - CORRECT ANSWER-Hang-
nails / agnails
, Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause
the nail to grow faster - CORRECT ANSWER-Nail Matrix
This portion of the nail effects its shape, size, and rate of
growth - CORRECT ANSWER-Matrix
A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lunula
Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause -
CORRECT ANSWER-Enhancements to lift / fall off
The largest bone in the arm is known as the - CORRECT
ANSWER-Humerous
The correct order of application in polishing a client's nails
would be - CORRECT ANSWER-Base coat, enamel, top coat
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the
little finger - CORRECT ANSWER-Ulna
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the
thumb - CORRECT ANSWER-Radius
When removing polish from artificial nails, use - CORRECT
ANSWER-Non-acetone
When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use -
CORRECT ANSWER-Acetone
Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt
to find out if the client - CORRECT ANSWER-Is diabetic
What is the best manner in which to treat agnails - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hot oil manicures
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