PIVOT POINT NAILS CHAPTER 14 COMBINED SET EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PIVOT POINT NAILS CHAPTER 14 COMBINED SET EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Eponychium - Answer-Cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail Cuticle - Answer-Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail Nail mattix - Answer-Active tiasue that generates cells which hardens as they move outward from the root to the nail Nail root - Answer-Attached to the matrix at the base of the nail, under the skin and inside the mantle Mantle - Answer-Pocket-like structure that holds the toot and matrix Nail bed - Answer-Area of the nail on which the nail body rests Nail grooves - Answer-Tracks on either side of the nail that the nail moves on as it grows Perionychium - Answer-Skinthat touched overlaps and surrounds the nail Hyponychium - Answer-Skin under the free edge Keratin - Answer-Nail protein hardened for gorwth Normal circumstances - Answer-Growth of a new nail plate takes about 4-6 months Rate - Answer-Nails grow at average rate of 1/8" (.3cm) per months in adults Growth - Answer-Rapid on younger people, nail grows faster in the summer than winter, toes are hader and thicker than fingernails bit grow morw slowly Injuries - Answer-To the nail can result in shape distortions or nail discoloration Nail disease - Answer-If disease is presented no nail service can be perform, client must be referred to a physician Nail disorder - Answer-Nail service may be done with care, client may want to consult a physician for help and info Nail condition - Answer-Conditions should improve with correct techniques, products or improved nutrition Tinea manus - Answer-Ringworm of the hands Tinea pedis - Answer-Athletes foot or ringworm of the feet Paronychia - Answer-Or felon is inflammation of the skin around the nail Onychatrophia - Answer-Atrophy of the nail or wasting away of nail Blue nail - Answer-Appear bluish in color skin under nail Eggshell nails - Answer-Very thin, soft nails Onychogryposis - Answer-"Claw nails" represent an increased curvature of the nails Bruised nails - Answer-(Also called splinter hemorrhages) show dark purplish discoloration under the nail