WorksheetsNail Structure w/ Disorder and Diseases
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Identify the Nail Disease/Disorder
Blue Nail
Brittle Nail
Hang Nail
Pterygium
Identify the Nail Disease/Disorder
hang nail
brittle nail
eggshell nail
blue nail
Sterilize nail tools.
True
False
Bite nails.
Do
Don't
Soak nails for long periods.
Do
Don't
Treat ingrown and torn nails as soon as possible.
Do
Don't
the pearly coloured and crescent shaped is due to the cells being pushed closely together, the blood capillaries cannot be seen through the lunula because of this.
Cuticle
Free edge
Lunula
Matrix
- the part of the nail where the nail plate rests on, also a continuation of the matrix. It is abundantly supplied with blood vessels and nerves, having numerous parallel ridges which
Free edge
Nail Plate
Nail walls
Nail bed
the part of the nail that can be filed and shaped. It is an extension of the nail plate that overlaps the hyponychium
Free edge
Matrix
Cuticle
Lunula
- is visible nail that rests on the nail bed up to the free edge. This is made up from dead cells and minimum amount of moisture. The nail is semi-transparent – allowing the color of blood supply of the dermis to show.
Nail walls
Matrix
Nail Plate
Free edge
the folds of skin that overlap the sides of the nail. They hold your nail in place and protect the nail plate edges.
Nail walls
Nail Plate
Nail bed
Matrix
- the only living reproducing part of the nail. This is situated directly below the cuticle. New cells form here and continually push towards to produce the nail plate. It also contains blood vessels and
Matrix
Free edge
Lunula
Cuticle
the overlapping epidermis around the nail. It is the transparent skin, which is called the 'true cuticle', that is removed during the manicuring process
Cuticle
Lunula
Matrix
Nail bed
this is common among people with long, perfect nail beds. It may be styled slightly rounded at the base and slightly pointed at the fingertips. Most often this type of nail has a natural look and looks very good in a short-medium length.
Oval nail
Round nail
Stiletto/ pointed nail
Squoval
- ideal for shorter nails, the nail is allowed to grow out straight at the sides for approximately 1.5 mm and then the tip is filed into a rounded shape. This is a strong shape which is great for those who keep their nails short.
Stiletto/ pointed nail
Oval nail
Round nail
Squoval
- filed away at the sides to a point at the tip; this shape is very weak as the sides of the nail (which provide the strength) are totally lost
Round nail
Stiletto/ pointed nail -
Squoval -
Square nail-
The following are the characteristics of a healthy nail, except one. Which is it?
free of spot
uniformed in color
appearance of discoloration
It is more serious and if not treated, can result in deep infection or in extreme cases, can cause permanent damage to the nail.
nail disease
nail disorder
nail damage
Give at least one sign of nail infection:
(a)
What is the other term for ingrown nail?
Pyogenic Granuloma
Onycholysis
Onychocryptosis
What is the best way to treat nail diseases
Have a self medication
consult a physician
Drink plenty of water
What nail disorder is shown in the image?
Eggshell Nail
Onychorrhexis
Bruised Nails
What nail disorder is shown in the image?
Nail Pterygium
Leukonychia
Trumpet or Pincer Nail
What nail dsorder is shown in the image?
Splinter Hemorrhages
Nail Fungus
Blue Nails
What abnormality is shown in the image?
(a)
It is important to analyze nail diseases or disorders. Which of the following is not the reason?
To make sure the hands and nails are free of disease or disorder
to identify nail structures and shapes.
to determine if nails are able to receive a manicure or pedicure
These are long ridges that run either lengthwise or across the nail.
Bruised nails
Eggshell nails
Furrows
Hangnails
The nails grow faster in which season
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Who's nails grow faster?
boys & girls
men & women
animals
