State Board Written-Manicurist exam || with
questions and correct answers || latest update Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result
2024/2025 in: - CORRECT ANSWER : Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-
nails
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER : Onyxology Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from: -
CORRECT ANSWER : Excessively tight shoes
Etiology is the study of: - CORRECT ANSWER : cause of
disease A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions
in a client's nails is: - CORRECT ANSWER : Ridge filler
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base
of the nail: - CORRECT ANSWER : Eponychium The nail is composed of a substance known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER : keratin
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause
loss of the nail: - CORRECT ANSWER : Onychia The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels / nerves: - CORRECT ANSWER : nail plate & nail
body
Onychophagy refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER : Bitten
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains
Onychia refers to a condition where: - CORRECT ANSWER : blood vessels & nerves: - CORRECT ANSWER : nail bed
Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is
The technical term for bitten nails is: - CORRECT ANSWER : referred to as the - CORRECT ANSWER : Eponychium
Onychophagy
, The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER : Hyponychium If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service,
they should use: - CORRECT ANSWER : Styptic powder /
Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail powdered alum
cells are generated: - CORRECT ANSWER : nail matrix
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? -
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated: CORRECT ANSWER : Matrix
- CORRECT ANSWER : Nail matrix
If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate /
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like nail body - CORRECT ANSWER : 3-6 months
structure: - CORRECT ANSWER : nail mantle
The adhesive coat for nail polish is the: - CORRECT
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as: - ANSWER : Base coat
CORRECT ANSWER : White spots / streaks under the nails
Pumice powder is most commonly found in: - CORRECT
The Latin / medical term for nails is - CORRECT ANSWER : ANSWER : Cuticle cream
Onyx
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use: -
If a finger nail is lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a CORRECT ANSWER : Antiseptic
new nail plate / nail body: - CORRECT ANSWER : 3 - 6
months Always file natural nails - CORRECT ANSWER : Corner to
center
If a toe-nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it
take to grow back? - CORRECT ANSWER : 9 - 18 months
questions and correct answers || latest update Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result
2024/2025 in: - CORRECT ANSWER : Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-
nails
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER : Onyxology Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from: -
CORRECT ANSWER : Excessively tight shoes
Etiology is the study of: - CORRECT ANSWER : cause of
disease A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions
in a client's nails is: - CORRECT ANSWER : Ridge filler
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base
of the nail: - CORRECT ANSWER : Eponychium The nail is composed of a substance known as: - CORRECT
ANSWER : keratin
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause
loss of the nail: - CORRECT ANSWER : Onychia The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood
vessels / nerves: - CORRECT ANSWER : nail plate & nail
body
Onychophagy refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER : Bitten
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains
Onychia refers to a condition where: - CORRECT ANSWER : blood vessels & nerves: - CORRECT ANSWER : nail bed
Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is
The technical term for bitten nails is: - CORRECT ANSWER : referred to as the - CORRECT ANSWER : Eponychium
Onychophagy
, The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as: -
CORRECT ANSWER : Hyponychium If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service,
they should use: - CORRECT ANSWER : Styptic powder /
Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail powdered alum
cells are generated: - CORRECT ANSWER : nail matrix
Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? -
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated: CORRECT ANSWER : Matrix
- CORRECT ANSWER : Nail matrix
If lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate /
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like nail body - CORRECT ANSWER : 3-6 months
structure: - CORRECT ANSWER : nail mantle
The adhesive coat for nail polish is the: - CORRECT
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as: - ANSWER : Base coat
CORRECT ANSWER : White spots / streaks under the nails
Pumice powder is most commonly found in: - CORRECT
The Latin / medical term for nails is - CORRECT ANSWER : ANSWER : Cuticle cream
Onyx
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use: -
If a finger nail is lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a CORRECT ANSWER : Antiseptic
new nail plate / nail body: - CORRECT ANSWER : 3 - 6
months Always file natural nails - CORRECT ANSWER : Corner to
center
If a toe-nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it
take to grow back? - CORRECT ANSWER : 9 - 18 months
