Cosmetology State Board Examination
Review (California)
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
Review (California)
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
