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MANICURIST STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS | COMPLETELY UPDATED 2025–2026
EDITION A+ PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as: - ANSWER:
Onyxology
Etiology is the study of: - ANSWER: cause of disease
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail: -
ANSWER: Eponychium
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail: -
ANSWER: Onychia
Onychophagy refers to: - ANSWER: Bitten
Onychia refers to a condition where: - ANSWER: Inflammation at the base of the
nail with pus usually present
The technical term for bitten nails is: - ANSWER: Onychophagy
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Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in: - ANSWER:
Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-nails
Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from: - ANSWER: Excessively
tight shoes
A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is:
- ANSWER: Ridge filler
The nail is composed of a substance known as: - ANSWER: keratin
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves: -
ANSWER: nail plate & nail body
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels &
nerves: - ANSWER: nail bed
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the -
ANSWER: Eponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as: - ANSWER:
Hyponychium
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Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated: -
ANSWER: nail matrix
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated: - ANSWER: Nail
matrix
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure: -
ANSWER: nail mantle
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as: - ANSWER: White spots /
streaks under the nails
The Latin / medical term for nails is - ANSWER: Onyx
If a finger nail is lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate /
nail body: - ANSWER: 3 - 6 months
If a toe-nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? -
ANSWER: 9 - 18 months
If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use: -
ANSWER: Styptic powder / powdered alum
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Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? - ANSWER: Matrix
If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body -
ANSWER: 3-6 months
The adhesive coat for nail polish is the: - ANSWER: Base coat
Pumice powder is most commonly found in: - ANSWER: Cuticle cream
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use: - ANSWER: Antiseptic
Always file natural nails - ANSWER: Corner to center
The technical term for a hang nail is: - ANSWER: Agnail
If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause: - ANSWER: Mold
and infection
Cuticle creams will help to prevent: - ANSWER: Hang-nails / Agnails
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the _____ and cause the nail to grow
faster: - ANSWER: Nail Matrix
MANICURIST STATE BOARD WRITTEN EXAM
VERIFIED QUESTIONS & 100% ACCURATE
ANSWERS | COMPLETELY UPDATED 2025–2026
EDITION A+ PERFORMANCE GUARANTEED
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as: - ANSWER:
Onyxology
Etiology is the study of: - ANSWER: cause of disease
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail: -
ANSWER: Eponychium
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail: -
ANSWER: Onychia
Onychophagy refers to: - ANSWER: Bitten
Onychia refers to a condition where: - ANSWER: Inflammation at the base of the
nail with pus usually present
The technical term for bitten nails is: - ANSWER: Onychophagy
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Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in: - ANSWER:
Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-nails
Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from: - ANSWER: Excessively
tight shoes
A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is:
- ANSWER: Ridge filler
The nail is composed of a substance known as: - ANSWER: keratin
The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves: -
ANSWER: nail plate & nail body
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels &
nerves: - ANSWER: nail bed
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the -
ANSWER: Eponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as: - ANSWER:
Hyponychium
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Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated: -
ANSWER: nail matrix
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated: - ANSWER: Nail
matrix
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure: -
ANSWER: nail mantle
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as: - ANSWER: White spots /
streaks under the nails
The Latin / medical term for nails is - ANSWER: Onyx
If a finger nail is lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate /
nail body: - ANSWER: 3 - 6 months
If a toe-nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? -
ANSWER: 9 - 18 months
If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use: -
ANSWER: Styptic powder / powdered alum
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Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? - ANSWER: Matrix
If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body -
ANSWER: 3-6 months
The adhesive coat for nail polish is the: - ANSWER: Base coat
Pumice powder is most commonly found in: - ANSWER: Cuticle cream
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use: - ANSWER: Antiseptic
Always file natural nails - ANSWER: Corner to center
The technical term for a hang nail is: - ANSWER: Agnail
If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause: - ANSWER: Mold
and infection
Cuticle creams will help to prevent: - ANSWER: Hang-nails / Agnails
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the _____ and cause the nail to grow
faster: - ANSWER: Nail Matrix
