Nail Quiz

The active tissue that generates cells, which harden as they move outward to form the nail plate is called:

• cuticle

• matrix

• mantle

• eponychium

The live tissue at the base of the nail is called:

• mantle

• eponychium

• perionychium

• hyponychium

The nail disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is:

• tinea pedis

• paronychia

• tinea manus

• onychomycosis

Onychia is an inflammation of the:

• cuticle

• nail wall

• nail matrix

• hyponychium

The disorder in which the nail grows into the edge of the nail grooves, causing ingrown nails is called:

• onychauxis

• leukonychia

• onychogryposis

• onychocryptosis

A dehydrant is used to help remove moisture and oil and to prevent the growth of:

• viruses

• bacteria

• matrix cells

• wavy ridges

What is the nail condition that can be indicated by a green discoloration on the nail plate?

• bruising

• onychorrhexis

• bacterial infection

• a pigmentation problem

Which of the following conditions refers to an excess of living skin that can remain attached to the nail plate and disrupt normal nail growth?

• pterygium

• leukonychia

• bruised nails

• onychophagy

Onychorrhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:

• bitten nails

• bruised nails

• split or brittle nails

• wavy nails

The separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed is:

• onychia

• paronychia

• onychomadesis

• pyogenic granuloma