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Manicuring 9: Nail Diseases and Disorders

Nail diseases and disorders

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Question 1 of 20

A nail condition that is safe to work with in the salon is:

A

Onychosis

B

Onychia

C

Onychophagy

D

Paranychia

Question 2 of 20

The technical term for white spots or a whitish discoloration of the nails is:

A

Onychophagy

B

Onychorrhexis

C

Leukonychia

D

Melanonychia

Question 3 of 20

Hangnail or agnail is a condition of:

A

Splitting of the cuticles

B

Forward growth of the skin

C

Bitten nails

D

Abnormal nail brittleness

Question 4 of 20

Bruised nails may be a sign of:

A

A severe stomach ailment

B

A local bacterial infection

C

A chronic lung disorder

D

A blood clot under the nail

Question 5 of 20

Uneven growth of the nails, usually a result of illness or injury, can cause:

A

Hangnails

B

Ridges

C

Melanonychia

D

Onychophagy

Question 6 of 20

Carefully buffing the nails and applying a _____ are helpful when manicuring a client with ridges.

A

Harsh abrasive

B

Filler with polish

C

Antiseptic cream

D

Coat of primer

Question 7 of 20

Cutting off living tissue around the nail can result in:

A

Eggshell nails

B

Hangnails

C

Furrows

D

White spots

Question 8 of 20

Eggshell nails have a thin nail plate and are noticeably ______ than normal. 

A

More rigid

B

Less fragile

C

More flexible

D

Less clear

Question 9 of 20

Darkening of the fingernails or toenails is called:

A

Paronychia

B

Melanonychia

C

Tinea

D

Leukonychia

Question 10 of 20

Onychorrhexis is characterized by abnormally brittle nails with:

A

Overgrowth of the nail

B

Increased crosswise curvature

C

Cone-shaped free edges

D

Lengthwise ridges on the nail plate

Question 11 of 20

Pterygium can be recognized by:

A

Stretching of the skin around the nail plate

B

Abnormal brittleness and flexibility

C

Whitish discolorations with a yellow tinge

D

Wavy ridges and furrows

Question 12 of 20

Nail disorders formally called molds, characterized by discoloration between the nail plate and artificial nails, are actually caused by:

A

Fungi

B

Viruses

C

Injury

D

Bacteria

Question 13 of 20

Is it safe to perform nail services for clients who have:

A

Tinea pedis

B

Nail fungus

C

Eggshell nails

D

Pyrogenic granuloma

Question 14 of 20

Parasites are also known as:

A

Onychosis

B

Tinea

C

Flagella

D

Fungi

Question 15 of 20

A bacterium that can cause nail infections when artificial products such as tips and wraps are applied under contaminated conditions is: 

A

Treponema pallida

B

Borelia burgdorferi

C

Mycobacterium fortuitim

D

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Question 16 of 20

Nail disease or deformity in general is called:

A

Onyx

B

Onychauxis

C

Onychosis

D

Onychophagy

Question 17 of 20

Paronychia, which affects the tissues surrounding the nail, is:

A

An ingrown nail

B

A bacterial inflammation

C

A periodic shedding

D

A nail psoriasis

Question 18 of 20

An inflammation called the onychia affects the:

A

Nail body

B

Free edge

C

Cuticles

D

Matrix bed

Question 19 of 20

Onychocryptosis is commonly called:

A

Athlete's foot

B

Bitten nails

C

Ingrown nails

D

Ringworm

Question 20 of 20

Onycholysis is the:

A

Shedding of the nail

B

Lifting the nail

C

Increased nail curvature

D

Darkening of the nail

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