Nic Cosmetology Study Questions With
Correct Answers
The nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells? - answer✔100
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: -
answer✔disinfectants
Which term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment
by washing with soap and water? - answer✔clean
Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - answer✔harmless
The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: - answer✔cocci
Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the: -
answer✔life cycle of bacteria
A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: - answer✔local infection
A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called - answer✔communicable
A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is: - answer✔hepatitis
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes: - answer✔AIDS
Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are: - answer✔fungi
Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections
in the salon? - answer✔mildew
Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called? -
answer✔parasites
The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations
is: - answer✔acquired immunity
Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants? - answer✔Metals rust,
damage plastic and rubber, known carcinogens
Which of the following is also known as microscopic anatomy? - answer✔histology
anatomy - answer✔see with eyes
physiology - answer✔functions of body
unfavorable conditions for mitosis include: - answer✔toxins, disease, injury
The tissue that binds together, protects, and supports parts of the body is: - answer✔connective
tissue
The bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the: - answer✔occipital
the bone that forms the forehead is the - answer✔frontal
The cheekbones are also called the malar bones or: - answer✔zygomatic bones
The elastic, bony cage that acts as a protective framework for the heart and lungs is the: -
answer✔thorax
The water content of the natural nail directly affects the nails : - answer✔Flexibility
The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip if the finger or toe is called the : -
answer✔Free edge
The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the : - answer✔Nail bed
The nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue
called the : - answer✔Bed eponychium
The area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the : - answer✔Matrix
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the
natural nail plate is the: - answer✔Hyponychium
Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending upon the shape of the: -
answer✔Matrix
The average rate of nail growth in the normal adult is about : - answer✔1/10 inch per month
Clients with skin or nails that are infected, inflamed, or swollen should be referred to a: -
answer✔Physician
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