Cosmetology pivot point chapter 14

What is the average growth rate of nails in adults A. 1/8th inch per month B. 1/4th inch per month C. 1/3rd inch per month D. 1/16th inch per month

A. 1/8th inch per month

What is the job of the manicurist in determining the shape of the clients nails A. Enhance the client natural nail shape B. strive for square nails since they are the strongest C. Ensure everything it leaves the salon with oval nails D. Conform client's nails to your preference for nail shape

A. Enhance the clients natural nail shape

All of the following descriptions identify possible causes of paronychia except A. Fungus B. Infected hang nail C. Bacterial infection D. Washing hands too often

A. Fungus

Which nail structure consists of many nerves and blood vessels that supply nourishment A. Nail bed B. Nail plate C. Nail lunula D. Nail mantle

A. Nail bed

The lunula is the half moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the A. nail matrix and nail bed meet B. Nail root and nail cuticle meet C. Nail wall and nail grooves meet D. Nail grooves and perionychium meet

A. Nail matrix and nail bed meet

Attached at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle is the A. Nail root B. Free edge C. Hyponychium D. Parionychium

A. Nail root

Upon discovery of a nail fungus on the client's hands or feet, the salon professional needs to A. Refer to a physician B. Disinfect the entire salon C. Dip hands in disinfectant solution D. Ask client to wash with liquid soap

A. Refer to a physician

Tinea pedis appears as itching and peeling of the skin on the feet and must be A. Referred to a physician B. Treated with a weekly pedicure C. Treated immediately by rinsing in hot water D. Soaked in antiseptic, then dried thoroughly

A. Referred to a physician

The loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail is the A. Cuticle B. Nail wall C. Leukonychium D. Hyponychium

A. cuticle

What is generally the wattage for a bulb found in a lamp used for close detail work A. 40 watt B. 60 watt C.75 watt D. 100 watt

A.40 watt

Discoloration of the nail can indicate serious problems in which of the following parts of the nail A. Lunula B. Cuticle C. Mantle D. Nail bed

B. Cuticle

An implement that shortens, shapes and smoothes rough edges of natural nails is called a(n) A. Tweezers B. Emery board C. Cuticle pusher D. Orangewood stick

B. Emery board

What is the nail structure that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail A. Mantle B. Eponychium C. Perionychium D. Hyponychium

B. Eponychium

Vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury or called A. Roots B. Furrows C. Grooves D. Corrugations

B. Furrows

The folds of the skin on either side of the nail group are called the A. nail bed B. nail wall C. nail plate D. parionychium

B. Nail wall

Which of the following structures are considered appendages of the skin? A. Cells B. Nails C. Bones d. Muscles

B. Nails

Which of the following conditions is caused by a nervous habit A. Onychauxis B. Onychophagy C. Onychorrhexis D. Onychogryposis

B. Onychophagy

Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called A. Etiology B. Onychosis C. Oncology D. Onychomycosis

B. Onychosis

Nails with a sign of disease require A. Hot oil treatment B. Referral to a physician C. Blood spill procedure D. Extra disinfection procedures

B. Referral to a physician

Improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals could be the cause of A. Fungus B. Split nails C. Hangnails D. Bruised nails

B. Split nails

Pterygium of the nail can occur to either the hyponychium or at the A. Nail wall B. Nail root C. Eponychium D. Perionychium

C. Eponychium

What condition results when the cuticle becomes overly dry and splits A. Tinea B. Matrix C. Hangnail D. Leukonychia

C. Hangnail

Small white spots in the nail which may be caused by an injury or called A. Agnails B. Blue nails C. Leuconuchia D. Bruised nail

C. Leukonychia

The finger bowl should contain warm water and A. Bleach B. Bath oil C. Liquid soap D. Disinfectant

C. Liquid soap

What is the deep pocket like area that holds the root in the matrix of the nail A. Onyx B. Lunula C. Mantle D. Nail groove

C. Mantle

The active tissue that generates cells that harden as they move outward from the route to the nail is called the nail A. Plate B. Mantle C. Matrix D. Eponychium

C. Matrix

Onychia is an inflammation of the A. Cuticle B. Nail wall C. Nail matrix D. Hyponychium

C. Nail matrix

Which of the following nail diseases is not caused by a fungus A. Tinea pedis B. Tinea manus C. Onychatrophia D. Onychomycosis

C. Onychatrophia

A thickening of the nail plate or an abnormal outgrowth of the nail is called A. Onychia B. Pterygium C. Onychauxis D. Tinea manus

C. Onychauxis

Onychorrhexis is a term indicating A. bitten nails B. bruised nails C. Split or brittle nails D. Pigmentation problems

C. Split or brittle nails

Systemic, long-term illness or nervous disturbance can cause A. Furrows B. Hangnails C. Spoon nails D. Ingrown nails

C. Spoon nails

which of the following conditions does not indicate a decreasing rate of nail growth A. Aging B. Winter C. Summer D. Poor nutrition

C. Summer

Under normal conditions, the growth of a new nail plate takes approximately A. 1 year B. 2 years C. 1 to 3 weeks D. 4 to 6 months

D. 4 to 6 months

What is the nail condition that can be caused by trapped moisture and indicated by a yellow discoloration that turns black and begins to smell bad A. Bruising B. Nail fungus C. Onychorrhexis D. A pigmentation problem

D. A pigmentation problem

What is the function of a nail dryer when used during a nail service A. Create a colored effect B. Remove stains and whiten nails C. prevent nails from splitting and prevent nails from splitting and peeling D. Aid in fast drying and protection from being sticky or dull

D. Aid in fast drying and protection from being sticky

Blood trapped under the nail is a condition referred to as A. Onychauxis B. Hypertrophy C. Leukonychia D. Bruised nail

D. Bruised nail

The tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows are called the nail A. Roots B. Edges C. Plates D. Grooves

D. Grooves

What product may be used to remove nail stains A. Hand lotion B. Paraffin wax C. Cuticle cream D. Hydrogen peroxide

D. Hydrogen peroxide

What is another name for Onychauxis A. Agnails B. Hangnails C. Pterygium D. Hypertrophy

D. Hypertrophy

The skin under the free edge of the nail is the A. Lunula B. Nail root C. Eponychium D. Hyponychium

D. Hyponychium

Trimming toenails straight across can help avoid A. Split nails B. Rough nails C. Broken nails D. Ingrown toenails

D. Ingrown toenails

A healthy nail is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish in color and A. Is slightly rough B. Is filled deep into the corners C. Has wavy hollows and ridges D. Is without hollows or wavy ridges

D. Is without hollows or wavy ridges

The nail bed is attached to the bone by A. Cells B. Nerves C. Muscles D. Ligaments

D. Ligaments

What would be the correct response to the client arrives for a manicure and exhibits signs of onychophagy. A. Reprimand the client B. Refuse to perform the service C. Refer to a physician D. Offer to perform a weekly nail service, including polish.

D. Offer to perform a weekly nail service, including polish.

The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail groove causing ingrown nails is called A. Onychauxis B. Leukonychia C. Onychogryposis D. Onychocryptosis

D. Onychocryptosis

An increased curvature of the nail indicates A. Blue nails B. Kolionychia C. Leukonychia D. Onychoctyptosis

D. Onychoctyptosis

The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is A. Tinea pedis B. Paronychia C. Tinea manus D. Onychomycosis

D. Onychomycosis

What is the skin that touches, overlaps and surrounds the nail A. Lunula B. Cuticle C. Nail wall D. Perionychium

D. Perionychium

Which of the following steps describes the proper disinfecting procedure for implements following use in a manicure service A. Air dry implement before wiping them clean B. Wipe implements clean then store in a dry cabinet C. Place implements in soap and water after disinfecting D. Wash implements with soap and water before placing in disinfectant

D. Wash implements with soap and water before placing in disinfectant

Permanent distortion can occur if the nail is lost due to trauma and A. As one ages B. If the nails are not filed properly C. When the nail grooves are injured D. When a new nail bed and matrix are injured

D. When the nail bed and matrix are injured

The primary purpose of the free edge of the nail is to a. beautify the fingertip b. Hold moisture in the nail C. Protect the sebaceous gland d. Protect the tip of the finger and/or toe

D. protect the tip of the finger and /or toe