OREGON STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM: NAIL TECHNOLOGY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, VERIFIED.| latest update 2024/25|

OREGON STATE BOARD PRACTICE EXAM: NAIL TECHNOLOGY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, VERIFIED. water content of nails - -15-25% full replacement of toenails takes how long? - -9-12 months full replacement of fingernails takes how long? - -4-6 months agnail - -another name for hangnail leukonychia - -whitish discoloration or white spots caused by minor injury to the nail matrix melanocytes - -pigment cells onychorrhexis - -split & brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and rough appearance: can be caused by excessive use of cuticle removers splinter hemorrhages are where - -positioned lengthwise in direction of growth onycholysis - -lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed without shedding; can be caused by an allergic reaction of nail bed a standard manicure table - -36-48" long and 16-21" wide latex gloves - -may shred when used to apply certain types of lotion trash can with self closing lid - -one of the best ways to prevent odor & vapor metal pusher - -should not be used to push the eponychium; only used to scrape cuticle from nail plate nail polish brushes - -are exempt from the single-use rule reusing implements without properly cleaning & disinfecting - -illegal in all states appearance of nails - -can reflect the general health of the body keratin in nails - -harder than keratin in skin or hair nail beds need - -oxygen, vitamins, & minerals toenail matrix - -longer than fingernail matrix plicatured nails - -also called a "folded nail" and indicated by a highly curved nail plate; can often lead to ingrown nails clients with a fungal infection - -can transmit the infection to another client if proper safety & sanitation is not followed discoloration of nail plate - -result of bacterial infec