Multiple Choice Questions on Skin and Nail Anatomy and Treatment

Which of the following is a contra-indication that prevents a pedicure?

• Dry skin

• Varicose veins

• Athlete’s foot

• Bruising

The nail matrix is responsible for:

• Creating the cuticle

• Preventing nail separation

• Producing nail cells

• Nourishing the free edge

Which is the main artery supplies blood to the leg?

• Posterior tibial artery

• Dorsalis pedis artery

• Femoral artery

• Great saphenous artery

Which of these is a function of the skin?

• Producing oxygen

• Transmitting nerve impulses

• Regulating body temperature

• Breaking down proteins

Which structure protects the area between the nail and the skin underneath?

• Lunula

• Hyponychium

What is the name of the outermost layer of the skin?

• Subcutaneous layer

• Dermis

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

Which of the following would restrict a pedicure treatment?

• Verruca

• Severe eczema

• Broken toe

• Mild bruising

Why is completing treatment records important?

• For financial auditing

• For marketing purposes

• To monitor client progress and record outcomes

• To advertise new products

What part of the nail is the visible section?

• Nail bed

• Nail matrix

• Nail plate

• Hyponychium

Which bone is found in the lower leg?

• Femur

• Ulna

• Tibia

• Radius