Milady CIMA Ch.06 Nail Diseases &
Disorders questions well answered
graded A+
What should cosmetologists do to reduce the risk of spreading nail infections between clients? -
correct answer ✔✔They should always mix disinfectants according to the product label, use
them correctly, and follow the steps of implementation and disinfection of the work station.
Whitish, discolored spots on the nails, usually caused by a minor injury to the nail matrix, are
most likely a symptom of _________________. - correct answer ✔✔leukonychia
Which of the following is most likely a symptom of nail psoriasis? - correct answer ✔✔nail
surface pitting, onycholysis, roughness, and random or evenly spaced bed discolorations.
An ingrown nail, wherein the nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail, is most
likely a sign of __________________. - correct answer ✔✔onychocryptosis
Which of the following refers to the separation of the nail plate and nail bed caused by injury or
allergic reactions? - correct answer ✔✔onycholysis
An unhealthy nail condition that is hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the nail unit: -
correct answer ✔✔nail disorder
Depressions running across the nail plate's width due to a slowing production of matrix cells: -
correct answer ✔✔beau's lines
Dark, purplish spots, usually due to a small nail bed injury: - correct answer ✔✔bruised nail bed
, Nail that has turned a variety of colors; may indicate surface staining, a systemic disorder, or
poor blood circulation: - correct answer ✔✔discolored nail
Noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than usual; usually caused by diet,
heredity, internal disease, medication, or overfiling with an abrasive: - correct answer
✔✔eggshell nail
Damaged skin around the nail plate (often on the eponychium) becomes split or torn: - correct
answer ✔✔hangnail
Whitish discoloration found inside the nail plate, usually caused by injury to the nail matrix: -
correct answer ✔✔Leukonychia
Significant darkening of the fingernails or toenails caused by increased pigment cells
(melanocytes); may be seen as a black band under or within the nail plate, extending from the
base to the free edge: - correct answer ✔✔melanonychia
Irregular stretching of the eponychium or hyponychium around the nail plate; usually from
serious injury or an allergic skin reaction: - correct answer ✔✔nail pterygium
Also known as "bitten nails"; result of a habit of chewing the nail or chewing the hardened skin
surrounding the nail plate: - correct answer ✔✔onychophagy
Irregular split or brittle nails appearing as nail plate surface roughness; potentially caused by
heredity, matrix injury, excessive exposure to cuticle removers, harsh cleaning agents, or
aggressive filing techniques: - correct answer ✔✔onychorrhexis
Disorders questions well answered
graded A+
What should cosmetologists do to reduce the risk of spreading nail infections between clients? -
correct answer ✔✔They should always mix disinfectants according to the product label, use
them correctly, and follow the steps of implementation and disinfection of the work station.
Whitish, discolored spots on the nails, usually caused by a minor injury to the nail matrix, are
most likely a symptom of _________________. - correct answer ✔✔leukonychia
Which of the following is most likely a symptom of nail psoriasis? - correct answer ✔✔nail
surface pitting, onycholysis, roughness, and random or evenly spaced bed discolorations.
An ingrown nail, wherein the nail grows into the sides of the tissue around the nail, is most
likely a sign of __________________. - correct answer ✔✔onychocryptosis
Which of the following refers to the separation of the nail plate and nail bed caused by injury or
allergic reactions? - correct answer ✔✔onycholysis
An unhealthy nail condition that is hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the nail unit: -
correct answer ✔✔nail disorder
Depressions running across the nail plate's width due to a slowing production of matrix cells: -
correct answer ✔✔beau's lines
Dark, purplish spots, usually due to a small nail bed injury: - correct answer ✔✔bruised nail bed
, Nail that has turned a variety of colors; may indicate surface staining, a systemic disorder, or
poor blood circulation: - correct answer ✔✔discolored nail
Noticeably thin, white nail plate that is more flexible than usual; usually caused by diet,
heredity, internal disease, medication, or overfiling with an abrasive: - correct answer
✔✔eggshell nail
Damaged skin around the nail plate (often on the eponychium) becomes split or torn: - correct
answer ✔✔hangnail
Whitish discoloration found inside the nail plate, usually caused by injury to the nail matrix: -
correct answer ✔✔Leukonychia
Significant darkening of the fingernails or toenails caused by increased pigment cells
(melanocytes); may be seen as a black band under or within the nail plate, extending from the
base to the free edge: - correct answer ✔✔melanonychia
Irregular stretching of the eponychium or hyponychium around the nail plate; usually from
serious injury or an allergic skin reaction: - correct answer ✔✔nail pterygium
Also known as "bitten nails"; result of a habit of chewing the nail or chewing the hardened skin
surrounding the nail plate: - correct answer ✔✔onychophagy
Irregular split or brittle nails appearing as nail plate surface roughness; potentially caused by
heredity, matrix injury, excessive exposure to cuticle removers, harsh cleaning agents, or
aggressive filing techniques: - correct answer ✔✔onychorrhexis
