Complete Test Bank Milady Cosmetology
Board Exam Combined Chapter 1-32|
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The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as ✔✔onyxology
etiology is the study of ✔✔the cause of a disease
often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail ✔✔eponychium
infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail ✔✔onychia
onychophagy refers to ✔✔bitten nails
onychia refers to a condition where ✔✔inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually
present
the technical term for bitten nails is ✔✔onychophagy
tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in ✔✔onychoryptosis/ingrown toe-
nails
onychcryptosis is a condition that may result from ✔✔excessively tight shoes
a nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is ✔✔ridge filler
the nail is composed of a substance known as ✔✔sulphur
the area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves ✔✔nail plate and
nail body
portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves ✔✔nail
bed
the point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the ✔✔eponychium
,the tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as ✔✔hyponychium
contains the blood, lymph and nerves from which new nail cells are generated ✔✔nail matrix
this is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated ✔✔nail matrix
the nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup/pocket like structure ✔✔nail mantle
leuconychia is a condition that usually present as ✔✔white spots/streaks under the nails
the latin/medical term for nails is ✔✔onyx
if a finger nail is lose/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back ✔✔3-6 months
if lost/removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate/nail body ✔✔3-6 months
if a toe- nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back ✔✔9-18 months
if the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use ✔✔styptic
powder/powdered alum
once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again ✔✔matrix
the adhesive coat for nail polish is the ✔✔base coat
pumice powder is most commonly found on ✔✔cuticle cream
if bleeding occurs during a manicure/pedicure, use ✔✔antiseptic
always file natural nails ✔✔corner to center
the technical term for a hang nail is ✔✔agnail
if artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause ✔✔mold and infection
cuticle cream will help to prevent ✔✔hang nails-agnails
onychophagy may crease blow flow to the ___ and cause the nail to grow faster ✔✔nail matrix
this portion of the nail effects its shape, size, and rate of growth ✔✔matrix
a half-moon at the base of the nail is known as ✔✔lunula
,oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause ✔✔enhancements to lift/fall off
the largest bone in the arm is known as the ✔✔humerous
the correct order of application is polishing a client's nails would be ✔✔base coat, enamel, top
coat
this bone is found in the forearm and on the same side s the little finger ✔✔ulna
this bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb ✔✔radius
when removing polish from artificial nails, use ✔✔non-acetone
when removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use ✔✔acetone
before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client ✔✔is
diabetic
what is the best manner in which to treat agnails ✔✔hot oil manicures
when is use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept ✔✔on a clean towel
when not in use, manicure /pedicure implements should be stored in a ✔✔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 ✔✔plantar warts
nail bleaches and lighteners usually contain ✔✔hydrogen peroxide
thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of ✔✔athlete's foot /
tinea pedis
another name for athlete's foot is ✔✔rignworm of the feet/ tinea pedis
watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes, is known as ✔✔tinea pedis
if your client has brittle/dry nails or dry cuticles, what should you recommend ✔✔hot oil
manicure
to avoid ingrown toe-nails (onychocryptosis), do not file or clip ✔✔into the corners of the nails
the instrument used for trimming the cuticle is a ✔✔nipper
, a bacterial infection with pus at the nail matrix is known as ✔✔onychia
when giving a pedicure with a foot, leg massage, you should not massage over the ✔✔shin bone
for a natural effect, the shape of the finger nails should conform to the shape of the ✔✔client's
fingers
most nail techs consider the ideal nail shape is ✔✔oval
onychophagy is the technical term for ✔✔bitten nails
when pushing back cuticles, how should the nail technician hold the pusher ✔✔angled with
medium pressure
a semicircular fold of skin overlapping the nail plate on either side ✔✔nail wall
the remove you's acrylic nails, you should ✔✔use nippers to remove unwanted acrylic nail, then
soak off remainder in acetone
condition describes a forward growth of the cuticle covering most of the nail plate/body
✔✔pterygium
atrophy or wasting away of the nail plate, may be the result of injury or disease
✔✔onychatrophia
these are the tracks on both sides of the nail, through which it moves as it grows
✔✔grooves/tracks
this is the cuticle overlapping the lunula at the base of the nail ✔✔eponychium
this is the skin surround, touching and overlapping the nail on 3 sides ✔✔perionychium
nail shape recommended for individuals who work on computer keyboards ✔✔square
the field of medicine dealing specifically with the feet and related issue is ✔✔podiatry
portion of nail extending beyond the end of the finger/toes, and protecting the tips ✔✔free edge
crescent shaped whitish area of the nail bed (not always visible) ✔✔lunula
this skin surrounds, touches and overlaps the nail ✔✔perionychium
the term used to indicate inflammation of the skin surround the nail plate/body ✔✔paronhychia
