Cosmetology State Board Examination Review (California) UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
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Cosmetology State Board
Cosmetology State Board Examination
Review (California) UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT 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 ov...
Cosmetology State Board Examination
Review (California) UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT 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
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
When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept? - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔ On a clean towel
When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔ Closed container
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