Oregon State Board Practice Exam: Nail Technology Latest Update Graded A+

Oregon State Board Practice Exam: Nail Technology Latest Update Graded A+ 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