Chapter 5 Nail Structure and Growth

How would you reccomend clients make their plate grow thicker?

• Get a manicure every week.

• Nothing can make the nail plate grow thicker.

• Healthy diet and exercise can help the nail plate grow thicker.

• Pregnancy can help the nail plate grow thicker.

How long does it take for fingernail plates to be fully replaced?

• 4 to 6 months

• 6 to 9 months

• 9 to 12 months

• 12 to 18 months

Which of the following is not a part of the natural nail unit?

• nail plate

• nail cuticle

• matrix

• onyx

What is the average rate of nail plate growth in normal adults per month?

• 1/10 to 1/8 inch per month

• 1/8 to 1/4 inch per month

• 1/10 to 1/4 inch per month

• 1/4 to 1/2 inch per month

What part of the natural nail unit protects the tips of the fingers and toes?

• nail plate

• nail cuticle

• matrix

• nail bed

The natural nail unit includes which part of the finger?

• the tip to the first knuckle

• The tip to the second knuckl

• the whole finger

• the nail itself

What are the characteristics of a normal, healthy nail?

• soft and fliexible

• firm and rigid

• firm and flexible

• soft with ridges

What is the water content of a healthy nail?

• 0 to 5 percent

• 10 percent

• 15 to 25 percent

• 30 percent

What color is not normal for a healthy nail?

• whitish

• reddish

• pinkish

• beige

The proximal nail fold is the entire flap of skin that covers what?

• the sidewall

• the nail bed

• the matrix

• the free edge