Question Bank for Grade 12 Specialty

The nail plate extends from the matrix to the

• free edge

• cuticle

• nail bed

• lanula

When performing a pedicure service, it is extremely important to remember not to push or cut the eponychium. This is especially important for clients with diseases like:

• onychosis

• diabetes

• tinea pedis

• agnail

Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail

• plate

• cuticle

• bed

• matrix

The massage movement that should be perfected and expertly used for the purpose of relaxing the client during a pedicure is called

• friction

• effleurage

• petrissage

• tapotment

Answer explanation

Effleurage is a massage technique in which long, light strokes are used over areas of the body.

The growth of a healthy human nail plate is largely determined by proper diet, exercise, and physical health. The shape, width and thickness is determined by

• the matrix

• the nail folds

• the nail bed

• the nail plate

What is the cause of onychomycosis?

• inflammation

• keratin

• fungus

• bacteria

A disease that can affect the nail bed caussign it to develop yellowish to reddish spots under the nail plate called salmon patches is

• onychoysis

• onychocryptosis

• nail psoriasis

• paronychia

Which of the following are white spots on the nails?

• onychauxis

• onychocryptosis

• onychophagy

• leuconychia

Increased curvature nail plates have deep or sharp curves at the free edge. This shape is determined by

• the matrix

• Beau's lines

• a bruised nail

• the nail bed

When consulting with a client with an agnail, the proper consultation care advice would be to

• receive a hot oil manicure

• cut surrounding skin

• carefully buff the nail plate

• advise the client to consider nail enhancements