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Oregon State Board Practice Exam: Nail
Technology Questions With Correct Answers
Water content of nails - answer✔15-25%
full replacement of toenails takes how long? - answer✔9-12 months
full replacement of fingernails takes how long? - answer✔4-6 months
agnail - answer✔another name for hangnail
leukonychia - answer✔whitish discoloration or white spots caused by minor injury to the nail
matrix
melanocytes - answer✔pigment cells
onychorrhexis - answer✔split & brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and rough
appearance: can be caused by excessive use of cuticle removers
splinter hemorrhages are where - answer✔positioned lengthwise in direction of growth
onycholysis - answer✔lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed without shedding; can be caused
by an allergic reaction of nail bed
a standard manicure table - answer✔36-48" long and 16-21" wide
latex gloves - answer✔may shred when used to apply certain types of lotion
trash can with self closing lid - answer✔one of the best ways to prevent odor & vapor
metal pusher - answer✔should not be used to push the eponychium; only used to scrape
cuticle from nail plate
nail polish brushes - answer✔are exempt from the single-use rule
reusing implements without properly cleaning & disinfecting - answer✔illegal in all states
appearance of nails - answer✔can reflect the general health of the body
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keratin in nails - answer✔harder than keratin in skin or hair
nail beds need - answer✔oxygen, vitamins, & minerals
toenail matrix - answer✔longer than fingernail matrix
plicatured nails - answer✔also called a "folded nail" and indicated by a highly curved nail plate;
can often lead to ingrown nails
clients with a fungal infection - answer✔can transmit the infection to another client if proper
safety & sanitation is not followed
discoloration of nail plate - answer✔result of bacterial infection, not mold
nail psoriasis - answer✔tiny pitting or severe roughness on surface of nail plate; not an
infectious disease
currently the fastest growing nail service - answer✔manicures & pedicures
spatula - answer✔used to prevent contamination when removing products from containers
oil & lotion - answer✔can penetrate the nail plate or skin & increase flexibility of natural nail
skin damage caused by the sun - answer✔90%
polishing - answer✔the last step in a manicure
who goes longer between services & may need more work done on their skin & nails? -
answer✔men
paraffin wax heaters typically are at what temperature? - answer✔125-130 F
what was the fastest growing nail service in the 1990s - answer✔pedicures
nippers - answer✔used to trim tags of dead skin
blades - answer✔can cause infection: do not use to remove calluses
podiatrist - answer✔specialized doctor of the feet. send clients here if they have fungus
dominant foot - answer✔usually needs more soaking & attention
strong massage - answer✔avoid for clients with sensitive skin or who are prone to redness
wrap material - answer✔gives the system its unique properties
11/7/2024 12:35 PM
Oregon State Board Practice Exam: Nail
Technology Questions With Correct Answers
Water content of nails - answer✔15-25%
full replacement of toenails takes how long? - answer✔9-12 months
full replacement of fingernails takes how long? - answer✔4-6 months
agnail - answer✔another name for hangnail
leukonychia - answer✔whitish discoloration or white spots caused by minor injury to the nail
matrix
melanocytes - answer✔pigment cells
onychorrhexis - answer✔split & brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and rough
appearance: can be caused by excessive use of cuticle removers
splinter hemorrhages are where - answer✔positioned lengthwise in direction of growth
onycholysis - answer✔lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed without shedding; can be caused
by an allergic reaction of nail bed
a standard manicure table - answer✔36-48" long and 16-21" wide
latex gloves - answer✔may shred when used to apply certain types of lotion
trash can with self closing lid - answer✔one of the best ways to prevent odor & vapor
metal pusher - answer✔should not be used to push the eponychium; only used to scrape
cuticle from nail plate
nail polish brushes - answer✔are exempt from the single-use rule
reusing implements without properly cleaning & disinfecting - answer✔illegal in all states
appearance of nails - answer✔can reflect the general health of the body
, ©THEBRIGHT EXAM SOLUTIONS
11/7/2024 12:35 PM
keratin in nails - answer✔harder than keratin in skin or hair
nail beds need - answer✔oxygen, vitamins, & minerals
toenail matrix - answer✔longer than fingernail matrix
plicatured nails - answer✔also called a "folded nail" and indicated by a highly curved nail plate;
can often lead to ingrown nails
clients with a fungal infection - answer✔can transmit the infection to another client if proper
safety & sanitation is not followed
discoloration of nail plate - answer✔result of bacterial infection, not mold
nail psoriasis - answer✔tiny pitting or severe roughness on surface of nail plate; not an
infectious disease
currently the fastest growing nail service - answer✔manicures & pedicures
spatula - answer✔used to prevent contamination when removing products from containers
oil & lotion - answer✔can penetrate the nail plate or skin & increase flexibility of natural nail
skin damage caused by the sun - answer✔90%
polishing - answer✔the last step in a manicure
who goes longer between services & may need more work done on their skin & nails? -
answer✔men
paraffin wax heaters typically are at what temperature? - answer✔125-130 F
what was the fastest growing nail service in the 1990s - answer✔pedicures
nippers - answer✔used to trim tags of dead skin
blades - answer✔can cause infection: do not use to remove calluses
podiatrist - answer✔specialized doctor of the feet. send clients here if they have fungus
dominant foot - answer✔usually needs more soaking & attention
strong massage - answer✔avoid for clients with sensitive skin or who are prone to redness
wrap material - answer✔gives the system its unique properties
