NYS Written Cosmetology Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

NYS Written Cosmetology Exam Questions and Answers Graded A The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as: Onyxology often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail: Eponychium infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated may cause loss of nail: Onychia Onychophagy: The technical term for bitten nails, may increase blood flow in the nail bed. Onychia refers to a condition where: Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually present Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in: Onychocryptosis/ ingrown toe nails The nail is composed of a substance known as: Keratin The area from the nail root to the free edge , contains no blood vessels/ nerves: Nail plate/ Nail body Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves: Nail bed The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as/ tissue beneath the free edge: Hyponychium Contains the blood, lymph, and nerves from which new nail cells are generated: Nail Matrix Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as: White spots/ streaks under the nails The latin/ Medical term for nails: Onyx If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? 3-6 months If a toe nail is lost/removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? 3-6 months If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use: Alcohol Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? Matrix The adhesive coat for the nail polish is: Base coat If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use: Antiseptic Always file natural nails: corner to center The technical term for a hang nail is: Agnail If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause: Mold and infection A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as: lunula The largest bone in the arm is known as: humerous The correct order of application in polishing a clients nails would be: Base coat, enamel, Top coat This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb: Radius This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger: Ulna When removing polish from artificial nails use: Non-acetone polish remover When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use: Acetone Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client: Has a heart condition (massage can stimulate blood flow) Nail bleaches and lighteners usually contain: hydrogen peroxide Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of: Athletes foot/ Tinea Pedis tinea pedis fungal infection of the foot; athlete's foot The instrument used for trimming the cuticle is: Nipper The portion of the nail extending beyond the fingertip is referred to as the: Free edge The carpus/ wrist contains how many bones: 8 Very thin nails that are brittle and less flexible than usual are referred to as: Eggshell Nails Wavy nail ridges, often the result of uneven growth due to injury, are known as: Corrugations All nourishment is supplied to the nail from the nail root the largest system of the body: integumentary system what is Flagella? Long, thin whip-like structure that helps organisms move through moist or wet surroundings, Bacteria Name 3 Shapes of Bacteria: cocci- round, bacilli- oval, spirilla- spiral Pathogenic Bacteria that are harmful, disease causing. Non Pathogenic Bacteria that are not harmful. Parasites An organism that lives in or on another organism, deriving nourishment at the expense of its host, usually without killing it reflective listening Listening to the client and then repeating, in your own words, what you think the client is telling you. local infections Infections that are only in one part of the body general infections involves the body or whole systems of the body what hair bond can only be broken chemically? Hydrogen Acidic products do what to the hair? Soften and swell Alkaline products do what to the hair? Harden and Shrink Although incompatible, Sodium and Thio relaxers are both: Acidic and Alkaline Both Thio and Sodium relaxers will have what effect on the hair? Thio will Harden, sodium will often A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) provides information on proper handling and storage, product reactivity and first- aid procedures A disinfectant should never be used on human skin, hair or nails Which of the following items must be discarded after every use Emery Boards The government organization whose purpose is to set and enforce worksite safety and health standards so OSHA The medical term for lice: pediculosis capitis Hair can be divided into 3 Parts the bulb, root, and... shaft the pH scale is a measure of how acidic or alkaline a substance is. on this scale a substance is neutral if it has a pH of: 7 permeant hair coloring requires maintenance is about... 4 to 6 weeks hair color is measure by... 10- lightest 1-Darkest.