Cosmetology State Board Examination
Review (California)CORRECT 100%
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as - ANSWER Onyxology
Etiology is the study of - ANSWER The cause of a disease
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail - ANSWER Eponychium
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail - ANSWER Onychia
Onychophagy refers to - ANSWER Bitten nails
Onychia refers to a condition where - ANSWER Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually
present
The technical term for bitten nails is - ANSWER Onychophagy
Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in - ANSWER Onychocryptosis/ingrown
toe-nails
Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from - ANSWER Excessively tight shoes
A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is - ANSWER Ridge filler
The nail is composed of a substance known as - ANSWER Keratin
, The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves - ANSWER Both A & C
(Nail plate & Nail body)
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves - ANSWER Nail
bed
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the - ANSWER Eponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as - ANSWER Hyponychium
Contains the blood, lymph and nerves from which new nail cells are generated - ANSWER Nail matrix
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated - ANSWER Nail matrix
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure - ANSWER Nai mantle
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as - ANSWER White spots / streaks under the nails
The latin / medical term for nails is - ANSWER Onyx
If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - ANSWER 3 - 6
months
if lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body? - ANSWER 9 - 18 months
If a toe-nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - ANSWER 9 - 18 months
If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use - ANSWER Styptic
powder / powdered alum
, Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? - ANSWER Matrix
The adhesive coat for nail polish is the - ANSWER Base coat
Pumice powder is most commonly found in - ANSWER Cuticle cream
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use - ANSWER Antiseptic
Always file natural nails - ANSWER Corner to center
The technical term for a hang nail is - ANSWER Agnail
If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause - ANSWER Mold and infection
Cuticle creams will help prevent - ANSWER Hang-nails / agnails
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster - ANSWER Nail
Matrix
This portion of the nail effects its shape, size, and rate of growth - ANSWER Matrix
A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as - ANSWER Lunula
Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause - ANSWER Enhancements to lift / fall off
The largest bone in the arm is known as the - ANSWER Humerous
The correct order of application in polishing a client's nails would be - ANSWER Base coat, enamel, top
coat
, This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger - ANSWER Ulna
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb - ANSWER Radius
When removing polish from artificial nails, use - ANSWER Non-acetone
When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use - ANSWER Acetone
Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client - ANSWER Is
diabetic
What is the best manner in which to treat agnails - ANSWER Hot oil manicures
When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept? - ANSWER On a clean towel
When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a - ANSWER Closed container
These warts, caused by the HPV Virus, are flat, hard, thick growths, usually occurring on the soles of the
feet and sometimes look like a circle within a circle - ANSWER Plantar warts
Nail bleaches and lightners usually contain - ANSWER Hydrogen peroxide
Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of - ANSWER Athlete's foot /
Tinea Pedis
Another name for Athlete's foot is - ANSWER Ringworm of the feet / Tinea Pedis
Watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes, is known as - ANSWER Tinea Pedis
Review (California)CORRECT 100%
The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as - ANSWER Onyxology
Etiology is the study of - ANSWER The cause of a disease
Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail - ANSWER Eponychium
Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail - ANSWER Onychia
Onychophagy refers to - ANSWER Bitten nails
Onychia refers to a condition where - ANSWER Inflammation at the base of the nail with pus usually
present
The technical term for bitten nails is - ANSWER Onychophagy
Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in - ANSWER Onychocryptosis/ingrown
toe-nails
Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from - ANSWER Excessively tight shoes
A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is - ANSWER Ridge filler
The nail is composed of a substance known as - ANSWER Keratin
, The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels / nerves - ANSWER Both A & C
(Nail plate & Nail body)
Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves - ANSWER Nail
bed
The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the - ANSWER Eponychium
The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail is known as - ANSWER Hyponychium
Contains the blood, lymph and nerves from which new nail cells are generated - ANSWER Nail matrix
This is the active tissue from which new nail cells are generated - ANSWER Nail matrix
The nail root and nail matrix are located in this cup / pocket like structure - ANSWER Nai mantle
Leuconychia is a condition that usually presents as - ANSWER White spots / streaks under the nails
The latin / medical term for nails is - ANSWER Onyx
If a finger nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - ANSWER 3 - 6
months
if lost / removed, how long will it take to grow a new nail plate / nail body? - ANSWER 9 - 18 months
If a toe-nail is lost / removed, approximately how long will it take to grow back? - ANSWER 9 - 18 months
If the technician causes bleeding to occur during a nail service, they should use - ANSWER Styptic
powder / powdered alum
, Once destroyed, which part of the nail will not grow again? - ANSWER Matrix
The adhesive coat for nail polish is the - ANSWER Base coat
Pumice powder is most commonly found in - ANSWER Cuticle cream
If bleeding occurs during a manicure / pedicure, use - ANSWER Antiseptic
Always file natural nails - ANSWER Corner to center
The technical term for a hang nail is - ANSWER Agnail
If artificial nails are lifting from the nail bed, this may cause - ANSWER Mold and infection
Cuticle creams will help prevent - ANSWER Hang-nails / agnails
Onychophagy may increase blood flow to the ____ and cause the nail to grow faster - ANSWER Nail
Matrix
This portion of the nail effects its shape, size, and rate of growth - ANSWER Matrix
A half-moon at the base of the nail is known as - ANSWER Lunula
Oil or moisture under a nail enhancement may cause - ANSWER Enhancements to lift / fall off
The largest bone in the arm is known as the - ANSWER Humerous
The correct order of application in polishing a client's nails would be - ANSWER Base coat, enamel, top
coat
, This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the little finger - ANSWER Ulna
This bone is found in the forearm and on the same side as the thumb - ANSWER Radius
When removing polish from artificial nails, use - ANSWER Non-acetone
When removing artificial nails or nail enhancements, use - ANSWER Acetone
Before performing any nail service, the nail tech should attempt to find out if the client - ANSWER Is
diabetic
What is the best manner in which to treat agnails - ANSWER Hot oil manicures
When in use, how should manicuring / pedicuring implements be kept? - ANSWER On a clean towel
When not in use, manicure / pedicure implements should be stored in a - ANSWER Closed container
These warts, caused by the HPV Virus, are flat, hard, thick growths, usually occurring on the soles of the
feet and sometimes look like a circle within a circle - ANSWER Plantar warts
Nail bleaches and lightners usually contain - ANSWER Hydrogen peroxide
Thickened white skin and watery blisters between the toes are indications of - ANSWER Athlete's foot /
Tinea Pedis
Another name for Athlete's foot is - ANSWER Ringworm of the feet / Tinea Pedis
Watery blisters and thickened whitish skin between the toes, is known as - ANSWER Tinea Pedis
