Manicurist State Board Examination Review
(General Knowledge)(3) /1000 Questions And
Answers Graded (A+)
Quiz :The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as: -
Answer :onyxology
Quiz :Etiology is the study of: - Answer :the cause of a disease
Quiz :Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base
of the nail: - Answer :eponychium
Quiz :Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause
loss of the nail: - Answer :onychia
Quiz :Onychophagy refers to: - Answer :bitten nails
Quiz :Onychia refers to a condition where: - Answer :pus at the nail
base is usually present
Quiz :The technical term for bitten nails is: - Answer :onychophagy
Quiz :Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in: -
Answer :onychocryptosis /ingrown toe-nails
Quiz :Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from: -
Answer :excessively tight shoes
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Quiz :A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in
a client's nails is: - Answer :ridge filler
Quiz :The nail is composed of a substance known as: - Answer :keratin
Quiz :The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels/ nerves: - Answer :both (a) and (c)
-nail plate
-nail body
Quiz :Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains
blood vessels and nerves: - Answer :nail bed
Quiz :The point where the nail enters the skin at the base is referred to
as the: - Answer :eponychium
Quiz :The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail/distal edge, is known
as: - Answer :hyponychium
Quiz :Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves which new nail cells are
generated: - Answer :nail matrix
Quiz :This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated: -
Answer :nail matrix
Quiz :The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup/ pocket like
structure: - Answer :nail mantle
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Quiz :Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as: -
Answer :white spots/ streaks under the nails
Quiz :The latin/ medical term for nails is: - Answer :onyx
Quiz :If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximently how long will it take
to grow back: - Answer :3-6 months
Quiz :If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate/ nail
body: - Answer :3-6 months
Quiz :If a toe-nail is lost / removed, approximently how long will it take to
grow back: - Answer :9-18 months
Quiz :If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service,
they should use: - Answer :styptic powder/ powdered alum
Quiz :Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow back: -
Answer :matrix
Quiz :The adhesive coat for nail polish is the: - Answer :base coat
Quiz :Pumice powder is most commonly found in: - Answer :cuticle
cream
Quiz :If bleeding occurs during a manicure/ pedicure, use: -
Answer :antiseptic
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Quiz :Always file natural nails: - Answer :corner to center
Quiz :The technical term for a hang nail is: - Answer :agnail
Quiz :If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause: -
Answer :mold and infection
Quiz :Cuticle creams will help to prevent: - Answer :hang-nails/ agnails
Quiz :Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the _______ and cause
the nail to grow faster: - Answer :nail matrix
Quiz :This portion of the nail effects its shape, size, and rate of growth: -
Answer :matrix
Quiz :A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as: - Answer :lunula
Quiz :Oil under a nail enhancement may cause: -
Answer :enhancement to lift/fall off
Quiz :The largest bone in the arm is known as the: - Answer :humerous
Quiz :The correct order of application in polishing a client's nails would
be: - Answer :-base coat
-enamel
-top coat
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