Utah State Board Nail Technician Exam – Complete Questions with Verified Answers

Utah State Board Nail Technician Exam – Complete Questions with Verified Answers Lymph - ANSWER -a colorless fluid containing white blood cells, that bathes the tissues and drains through the lymphatic system into the bloodstream. Melanocytes - ANSWER -Melanin-forming cells Nevus - ANSWER -pigmented skin blemish, birthmark, or mole Nodule - ANSWER -a small lump papilary layer - ANSWER -outer layer of the dermis, directly beneath the epidermis Papillae - ANSWER -Small cone shaped elevations that form the papillary layer Papule - ANSWER -A pimple Pustule - ANSWER -Inflamed, elevated pimple that contains pus sebaceous glands - ANSWER -oil glands stratum germinativum - ANSWER -Basal layer, deepest, live layer of the epidermis stratum granulosum - ANSWER -granular layer of the epidermis stratum lucidum - ANSWER -Clear, transparent layer of the epidermis under the stratum corneum. stratum spinosum - ANSWER -Spiny layer just above basal layer Tinea pedis - ANSWER -athlete's foot Verruca - ANSWER -wart Bed epithelium - ANSWER -Thin layer of tissues between the nail plate and nail bed Eggshell nails - ANSWER -Noticeably thin, white nail plates that are more flexible than normal and can curve over the free edge. Hyponychium - ANSWER -Slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and free edge of the natural nail plate. Lateral nail fold - ANSWER -The fold of skin overlapping the side of the nail Matrix - ANSWER -An area where the nail plate cells are formed Nail bed - ANSWER -Portion of the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge. Nails disorder - ANSWER -Contusion caused by an injury or disease of the nail unit Nail fold - ANSWER -Fold of normal skin that surrounds the nail plate. Nail groves - ANSWER -Furrow on each side of the nail Nail plate - ANSWER -hard part of the nail Onychocryptosis - ANSWER -ingrown nail Onycholysis - ANSWER -separation of the nail plate from the nail bed onychomycosis - ANSWER -fungal infection of the nail Onychophagy - ANSWER -Bitten nails Onychorrhexis - ANSWER -Split or brittle nails Onychosis - ANSWER -Any deformity or disease of the natural nail. Paronychia - ANSWER -Bacterial inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate Pincer nail - ANSWER -Increase crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate caused by increased curvature Of the matrix Trumpet nail - ANSWER -edges of the nail plate curl around to form the shape of a trumpet or sharp cone at the free edge Acrylates - ANSWER -Specialized acrylic monomers (cross-linking) that have good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in minutes. Used to make UV gels. Adhesion - ANSWER -Chemical reaction resulting in two surfaces sticking together Adhesive - ANSWER -An agent that causes two surfaces to stick together. Coatings - ANSWER -Products that cover the nail plate with a hardened film Cross linker - ANSWER -Monomer that joins different polymer chains together Cyanoacrylates - ANSWER -Specialized acrylic monomers that quickly polymerize with the addition of alcohol, water or any weak alkaline product to form an adhesive Methacrylates - ANSWER -A type of acrylic monomer that has very good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in minutes; used to make all liquid/powder systems and at least one type of UV Gel Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) - ANSWER -Substance in wide use around the work for many applications, such as bone repair cement for implantation into the body (very illegal for nails) Oligomer - ANSWER -Short chain of monomers that is not long enough to be considered polymer Photoinitiator - ANSWER -A chemical that in combination with resins and the proper curing lamp causes uv gels to cure. Plasticizers - ANSWER -Ingredients used to keep nail enhancement products flexible.