RB CH 06: Nail Disorders and Diseases

The following are legal aspects of a cosmetologist’s job EXCEPT:

• a. beautification of skin on hands

• b. preservation of health

• c. prescribing

• d. cleansing

Which is out of scope for a cosmetologist in a day spa?

• advising a client to use a topical cream for toenail fungus

• providing a hand massage

• advising a client to see a doctor for complaints of pain under the nail

• upselling a spa pedicure instead of a standard pedicure

Which is the best response of a cosmetologist to a client who has an unhealthy nail condition and is asking for manicure services?

• Looks like you’ve got an infection here! If you use some antibiotic ointment for the next few days, then come back and I can work on your nails.

• I’ll work on your nails today, but you need to see a doctor before your next appointment.

• You definitely have cellulitis; I can’t work on you.

• It appears you have an unhealthy nail condition; I will need written clearance from your doctor before I can work on your nails.

Which of the following is a general term for any deformity or disease of the nails?

• melanonychia

• onychomadesis

• onychia

• Onychosis

What is the medical term for fungal infections of the feet?

• onychosis

• onycholysis

• tinea pedis

• tinea corporis

In most cases, the cause of onychomadesis CANNOT be traced to (a)   .

• a healthy diet

• severe systemic illness

• a localized infection

• injuries to the matrix

Onychocryptosis is commonly known as (a)   .

• ingrown nails

• bruised nails

• a hangnail

• bitten nails

Which of the following describes onycholysis?

• ingrown nails

• separation and falling off of the nail plate

• injury or allergic reactions

• fungal infection of the nail plate

What is a common cause of ridged nails?

• being younger

• injury to the matrix

• being older

• lifestyle habits like gardening

Which of the following is a condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears?

• infected finger

• hangnail

• onychophagy

• onychorrhexis