Oregon State Board Practice Exam:
Nail Technology
water content of nails - ANSWER-15-25%
full replacement of toenails takes how long? - ANSWER-9-12 months
full replacement of fingernails takes how long? - ANSWER-4-6 months
agnail - ANSWER-another name for hangnail
leukonychia - ANSWER-whitish discoloration or white spots caused by minor injury to
the nail matrix
melanocytes - ANSWER-pigment cells
onychorrhexis - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-positioned lengthwise in direction of growth
onycholysis - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-36-48" long and 16-21" wide
latex gloves - ANSWER-may shred when used to apply certain types of lotion
trash can with self closing lid - ANSWER-one of the best ways to prevent odor & vapor
metal pusher - ANSWER-should not be used to push the eponychium; only used to
scrape cuticle from nail plate
nail polish brushes - ANSWER-are exempt from the single-use rule
reusing implements without properly cleaning & disinfecting - ANSWER-illegal in all
states
appearance of nails - ANSWER-can reflect the general health of the body
keratin in nails - ANSWER-harder than keratin in skin or hair
nail beds need - ANSWER-oxygen, vitamins, & minerals
, toenail matrix - ANSWER-longer than fingernail matrix
plicatured nails - ANSWER-also called a "folded nail" and indicated by a highly curved
nail plate; can often lead to ingrown nails
clients with a fungal infection - ANSWER-can transmit the infection to another client if
proper safety & sanitation is not followed
discoloration of nail plate - ANSWER-result of bacterial infection, not mold
nail psoriasis - ANSWER-tiny pitting or severe roughness on surface of nail plate; not an
infectious disease
currently the fastest growing nail service - ANSWER-manicures & pedicures
spatula - ANSWER-used to prevent contamination when removing products from
containers
oil & lotion - ANSWER-can penetrate the nail plate or skin & increase flexibility of
natural nail
skin damage caused by the sun - ANSWER-90%
polishing - ANSWER-the last step in a manicure
who goes longer between services & may need more work done on their skin & nails? -
ANSWER-men
paraffin wax heaters typically are at what temperature? - ANSWER-125-130 F
what was the fastest growing nail service in the 1990s - ANSWER-pedicures
nippers - ANSWER-used to trim tags of dead skin
blades - ANSWER-can cause infection: do not use to remove calluses
podiatrist - ANSWER-specialized doctor of the feet. send clients here if they have
fungus
dominant foot - ANSWER-usually needs more soaking & attention
strong massage - ANSWER-avoid for clients with sensitive skin or who are prone to
redness
wrap material - ANSWER-gives the system its unique properties
Nail Technology
water content of nails - ANSWER-15-25%
full replacement of toenails takes how long? - ANSWER-9-12 months
full replacement of fingernails takes how long? - ANSWER-4-6 months
agnail - ANSWER-another name for hangnail
leukonychia - ANSWER-whitish discoloration or white spots caused by minor injury to
the nail matrix
melanocytes - ANSWER-pigment cells
onychorrhexis - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-positioned lengthwise in direction of growth
onycholysis - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-36-48" long and 16-21" wide
latex gloves - ANSWER-may shred when used to apply certain types of lotion
trash can with self closing lid - ANSWER-one of the best ways to prevent odor & vapor
metal pusher - ANSWER-should not be used to push the eponychium; only used to
scrape cuticle from nail plate
nail polish brushes - ANSWER-are exempt from the single-use rule
reusing implements without properly cleaning & disinfecting - ANSWER-illegal in all
states
appearance of nails - ANSWER-can reflect the general health of the body
keratin in nails - ANSWER-harder than keratin in skin or hair
nail beds need - ANSWER-oxygen, vitamins, & minerals
, toenail matrix - ANSWER-longer than fingernail matrix
plicatured nails - ANSWER-also called a "folded nail" and indicated by a highly curved
nail plate; can often lead to ingrown nails
clients with a fungal infection - ANSWER-can transmit the infection to another client if
proper safety & sanitation is not followed
discoloration of nail plate - ANSWER-result of bacterial infection, not mold
nail psoriasis - ANSWER-tiny pitting or severe roughness on surface of nail plate; not an
infectious disease
currently the fastest growing nail service - ANSWER-manicures & pedicures
spatula - ANSWER-used to prevent contamination when removing products from
containers
oil & lotion - ANSWER-can penetrate the nail plate or skin & increase flexibility of
natural nail
skin damage caused by the sun - ANSWER-90%
polishing - ANSWER-the last step in a manicure
who goes longer between services & may need more work done on their skin & nails? -
ANSWER-men
paraffin wax heaters typically are at what temperature? - ANSWER-125-130 F
what was the fastest growing nail service in the 1990s - ANSWER-pedicures
nippers - ANSWER-used to trim tags of dead skin
blades - ANSWER-can cause infection: do not use to remove calluses
podiatrist - ANSWER-specialized doctor of the feet. send clients here if they have
fungus
dominant foot - ANSWER-usually needs more soaking & attention
strong massage - ANSWER-avoid for clients with sensitive skin or who are prone to
redness
wrap material - ANSWER-gives the system its unique properties
