Nail Disorders

Look at the diagram of nail diseases and conditions. Which condition is characterized by a fungal infection of the nail?

• Onychomycosis

• Paronychia

• Melanonychia

• Nail ridges

Look at the diagram of nail diseases and conditions. Which condition is shown as inflammation of the skin around the nail?

• Paronychia

• Onycholysis

• Nail psoriasis

• Melanonychia

Look at the diagram of nail diseases and conditions. Which condition is characterized by separation of the nail from the nail bed?

• Onycholysis

• Onychoschizia

• Nail ridges

• Nail psoriasis

Look at the diagram of nail diseases and conditions. Which condition is shown as splitting or brittle nails?

• Onychoschizia

• Nail ridges

• Melanonychia

• Paronychia

Look at the diagram of nail diseases and conditions. Which condition is characterized by dark pigmentation of the nail?

• Melanonychia

• Nail psoriasis

• Onychomycosis

• Paronychia

Look at the diagram of nail diseases and conditions. Which condition is shown as visible lines or ridges on the nail?

• Nail ridges

• Onycholysis

• Nail psoriasis

• Onychomycosis

Fill in the blank: The technical name for the nail is _______.

• Onyx

• Cuticle

• Lunula

• Matrix

Fill in the blank: The term 'onycho' means related to the _______.

• nail

• eye

• ear

• skin

The term 'onychosis' refers to which of the following?

• A disease of the nails

• A condition of the skin

• A disorder of the hair

• An infection of the eyes

Beau’s Lines are visible horizontal indentations across the width of the nail plate. They develop when the matrix slows production of cells for several weeks, usually due to injury or illness. What is the medical term for this condition?

• Beau’s Lines

• Leukonychia

• Onycholysis

• Paronychia