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WorksheetsChapters 7, 8 , 9
Total questions: 130
Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins
Healthy skin is:
very moist
slightly alkaline
ideally fine-grained
rigid
What is the outermost layer of the skin?
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous layer
Reticular layer
The ___ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface.
stratum granulosum
stratum lucidum
stratum corneum
stratum germinativum
The dark skin pigment called ___ helps protect the sensitive cells in the dermis from the sun's UV energy.
melanin
verruca
stain
elastin
Goosebumps are caused by the:
papillae
hematoma
lentigines
arrector pili muscles
Which of the following is not contained in the reticular layer?
Fat cells
Hair follicles
Sweat glands
Papillae
Blood supplies ___ to the skin.
nutrients and oxygen
oxygen and oil
oil and lymph
nutrients and alkali
Which type of nerve fibers react to heat, cold, touch, pressure, and pain?
Sensory nerve fibers
Motor nerve fibers
Secretory nerve fibers
Sensory muscle fibers
Nerve endings are most abundant in the:
palms
neck
fingertips
genitalia
People who have dark-colored skin mostly produce:
pheomelanin
eumelanin
keratin
collagen
Which of the following does not weaken collagen fibers?
Age
Lack of moisture
Frequent changes in weight
Increased moisture
A majority of scientists believe that most signs of skin aging under the age of 50 are caused by:
poor nutrition
dehydration
sun exposure
disease
The sweat glands:
help eliminate waste products
protect the skin from injury
secrete sebum
produce collagen
The excretion of sweat is controlled by which body system?
Digestive system
Nervous system
Circulatory system
Respiratory system
The sebaceous glands are not found in which of the following parts of the body?
Arms
Abdomen
Head
Palms
A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum is called:
a comedo
acne
a wheal
a skin tag
The principal functions of the skin are sensation, heat regulation, excretion, secretion and:
support
protection
rehabilitation
security
Which vitamin supports the overall health of the skin and aids in the health, function, and repair of skin cells?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Ideally, the nutrients our bodies need for proper functioning must come primarily from:
vitamin supplements
vitamin-enhanced skin products
the food we eat
the water we drink
Based on the recommendation from the Mayo Clinic, men should drink how many cups of water per day?
4
9
16
12
The UV energy of the sun reaches the skin in what two forms?
UVA and UVB energy
UV1 and UV2 energy
UVA and UVD energy
UV1 and UV7 energy
A specialist who cleanses, beautifies, and preserves the health of the skin and body is:
a dermatologist
a podiatrist
an esthetician
a cosmetologist
Sunscreen should have a SPF of:
at least 5
at least 10
at least 15
at least 20
Excessive intake of alcohol:
overdilates the blood vessels
causes the blood vessels to contract
causes the blood vessels to collapse
has no effect on the blood vessels
A ___ is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid or pus.
bulla
cyst
papule
pustule
An abnormal cell mass resulting from excessive multiplication of cells varying in size, shape, and color is called a:
tubercle
vesicle
tumor
macule
The itchy bump caused by a mosquito bite is an example of a:
wheal
vesicle
bulla
papule
A ___ crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis.
crust
scale
keloid
fissure
An ulcer is:
a collection of blood trapped under the nail
an open lesion on the skin
a light-colored slightly raised mark on the skin
a skin sore produced by scratching
Excessive sweating with an unknown cause is called:
anhidrosis
miliaria rubra
hyperhidrosis
bromhidrosis
Which of the following is a disorder in which the skin lack melanin pigment?
Lentigines
Chloasma
Stain
Albinism
A nevus is a:
birthmark
freckle
pimple
liver spot
Which if the following is a form of skin cancer?
Eczema
Melanoma
Verruca
Anhidrosis
A ___ is a small, brownish spot or blemish on the skin, ranging in color from pale tan to bluish black.
mole
keratoma
skin tag
squamous cell carcinoma
What does the B in the ABCDE cancer checklist stand for?
Breadth
Bulbous
Border irregularity
Balance
What is the most common avoidable skin disease for nail technicians?
Psoriasis
Contact dermatitis
Melanomas
Carcinomas
In general, it takes ___ to a substance before sensitive clients show symptoms of an allergic reaction.
a single instance of exposure
several exposures
4 to 6 weeks of repeated exposure
4 to 6 months of repeated exposure
Which of these terms refers to a greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products?
Excoriation
Sensitization
Corium
Overexposure
Which of the following can cause UV gels to cure improperly?
Applying the product thinly
Dirty lamps in the lamp unit
Too much time under the light
Applying products properly
Which of the following will not usually cause irritation or allergic reaction with UV gel services?
Top gooey layer of UV gel coming into contact with soft tissue
The use of oversized brushes
Mixing product lines
Following manufacturer's instructions
A chemical released by the blood to enlarge the vessels around an injury is:
an allergen
a cicatrix
a histamine
a vesicle
The damage typically caused by irritant contact dermatitis:
usually reverses itself after the exposure is discontinued
is permanent in most cases
lessens after exposure is discontinued, but never goes away
requires the use of strong antibiotics to reverse
The hard protective plate is called the:
cuticle
lunula
hyponychium
natural nail
The nail plate is considered an appendage of the:
sensory nerves
skin
hair
motor nerves
The nail is part of the ___ system.
respiratory
circulatory
integumentary
endocrine
The nail plates protect:
the tips of the fingers and toes
the entirety of the fingers and toes
the palms and soles
the face
The natural nail is technically referred to as the:
obsidian
onyx
calcitrate
matrix
The natural nail is composed mainly of:
keratin
sebum
keloid
elastin
The keratin in nails is ___ than the keratin in hair or skin.
more flexible
much darker in color
more durable
softer
A normal healthy nail is slightly ___ in color.
blue
orange
green
pink
The service of a normal, healthy nail:
is spotted
has hollows
is smooth
has grooves
A healthy nail has a water content of between ___ percent.
5 and 10
10 and 20
15 and 25
25 and 35
Using an oil-based nail conditioner to coat the plate can:
reduce water loss and reduce flexibility
reduce water loss and improve flexibility
increase water loss and reduce flexibility
increase water loss and increase flexibility
The ___ includes all of the anatomical parts of the fingernail necessary to produce the natural nail plate.
natural nail unit
nail bed
matrix
cuticle
The ___ is the portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grow toward the free edge.
lunula
ligament
hyponychium
nail bed
The nail bed is supplied with many blood vessels and:
sticky tissue
nerves
muscles
matrix cells
The bed epithelium:
helps guide the nail plate as it grows
is composed of matrix cells
extends over the tip of the finger or toe
forms the nail plate cells
The matrix area contains nerves, lymph, and:
muscles
sticky tissue
blood vessels
hardened skin
The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is called the:
lunula
nail plate
nail groove
cuticle
Who has a lunula?
Only young children
Everyone
Only adults
Only females
Growth of the nails is not effected if a person:
is in poor health
has a nail disorder or disease
has a matrix that has been injured
is in good health
What is the most visible and functional part of the nail unit?
The same thing as the cuticle
The nail fold
The nail plte
The lunula
What is the purpose of the matrix cells?
To create nail plate cells
To give color to the nail plate
To attach the nail to the skin
To guide the nail as it grows
The nail plate is constructed of about ___ layers of nail cells.
10
30
60
100
The free edge is the part of the nail plate:
on the left and right sides
that attaches t the bed epithelium
that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
directly over the lunula
The ___ is the dead, colorless tissue attached to nail plate.
hyponychium
cuticle
eponychium
nail fold
The slits or furrows on the sides of the nail are:
dark in color
easy to remove from the nail plate
sticky
dry
Which of the following is the living skin at the base of the nail plate that covers the matrix area?
Matrix
Nail unit
Hyponychium
Eponychium
The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate is the:
hyponychium
eponychium
cuticle
ligament
Cuticle tissue:
does not adhere directly to the nail plate
is nonliving
is very thick
will bleed if you cut deep enough into it
Nail technicians are permitted to ___ the eponychium.
push back
trim
reshape
remove
Nail technicians are allowed to cut living skin:
anytime they deem it necessary for service
only with the client's verbal permission
only with the client's written permission
never
Cuticle moisturizers are not designed for use on the:
eponychium
lateral sidewalls
cuticle
hyponychium
A ligament is a band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or:
unites a muscle with a bone
holds an organ in place
carries nerve impulses
produces motion
The furrows on the side of the nail are called the:
nail folds
nail grooves
papules
secretory coils
A normal nail grows ___ from the matrix.
forward
backward
leftward
rightward
Normal, healthy nails:
always grow in oval shape
always grow in squoval shape
always grow in a pointed shape
can grow in a variety of shapes
The ___, width, and curvature of the matrix determine the thickness, width and curvature of the natural nail plate.
length
age
color
density
Which of the following can make the nail plate grow thicker?
a good cuticle moisturizer
binding the finger with cotton strips
soaking the finger in warm salt water
a longer matrix
The average rate of nail growth in adult is about ___ per month.
1/8"
1/4"
1/12"
1/2"
Nails grow fastest during which season?
Summer
Winter
Spring
Autumn
The nails of which of the following people grows fastest?
an elderly person
a child
a teenager
an adult
The nail of which finger typically grows the slowest?
index finger
middle finger
pinkie finger
thumb
During the last trimester of pregnancy, nail growth:
increases dramatically
increases slightly
decreases dramatically
stops altogether
After a pregnant woman delivers a baby, the woman's nail growth rate:
increases dramatically
increases slightly
decreases dramatically
stops altogether
Compared to fingernails, toenails:
grow much faster
grow slower
grow at about the same rate
grow slightly faster
How long does replacement of the natural fingernail normally take?
4 to 6 months
2 to 3 months
8 to 10 months
about 1 year
A normal, healthy nail should be shiny and slightly pink in color, with more ___ tones in some races.
blue
beige/yellow
beige/orange
green
It is common for ___ of your clients to have experienced one or more types of nail disorders in their lives.
none
very few
most
about half
Knowing whether to refer a client to a physician or to cosmetically improve a nail plate condition if the problem is cosmetic is your professional responsibility and:
a personal choice
a requirement of your license
a professional choice
a nice thing to do
Which of the following is a condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate?
Bruised nails
Discolored nails
Hangnail
Onychophagy
Which of the following does not apply to bruised nails?
They can be covered with nail polish
They can be camouflaged with opaque nail enhancements
do not automatically necessitate a referral to a physician
can be covered with clear polish
Which of the following people is most likely to have ridges or grooves?
An elderly person
A teenaged femaile
A middle-aged man
A man in his 20s
When manicuring a client with ridges, you should:
thin the nail plate as much as possible
buff the nails aggressively
avid filing the nail to any degree
use a ridge filler
Eggshell nails:
are typically stronger than normal nails
always grow straight over the free edge
are normally weaker than normal nails
stop growing so there is no free edge
Which of the following is not a common cause of eggshell nails?
Improper diet
Hereditary factors
Medication
Injury
What condition is characterized by visible depressions running along the width of the natural nail plate?
Melanonychia
Beau's line
Pincer nails
Nail pterygium
Which of the following is not a common cause of Beau's lines?
Adverse drug reaction
Pneumonia
Heart failure
Nail biting
Which of the following is a cause of hangnail?
Dryness of the skin
Hot oil manicures
Regular basic manicures
A healthy diet
When are you allowed to cut the living skin around the natural nail plate for a client with a hangnail?
Always
Only when it is dry and appears dead
When removing dead cuticle tissue
Never
Which of the following is not a sign of infection?
A white blotch
Pain
Swelling
Pus
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a whitish nail discoloration?
Nail psoriasis
Onychophagy
Leukonychia
Nail pterygium
Melanonychia may be seen as a ___ band within the nail plate.
bright white
black
bright red
blue
Melanonychia is fairly common occurrence and considered normal in Asian and:
American Indians
Caucasians
African Americans
Latinos
What causes onychophagy?
Biting the nails
Poor circulation
Normal aging
Injury to the matrix
How should you treat the bitten, damaged skin that often accompanies onychophagy?
Administer a series of hot oil treatments
Massage an antibiotic ointment into the skin
Apply warm paraffin wax
You should not treat it
Which of the following is not a common cause of onychorrhexis?
Injury to the matrix
Harsh cleaning agents
Hereditary causes biting
Biting the nails
Onychorrhexis can be corrected by:
softening the nails with conditioner
applying opaque nail polish
aggressive buffing of the healthy nail plate
using penetrating oil once a month
Plicatured nail leads to:
darkening of the fingernails
ingrown nails
hangnail
split nails
Nail ___ is an abnormal condition that occurs when skin is stretched by the nail plate.
ridging
psoriasis
pterygium
discoloration
The greater the curvature of the matrix:
the less the curvature of the free edge
the greater the curvature of the free edge
the straighter the nail plate
has no effect on the shape of the nail plate
What should you do for a client with a moderate case of pincer nail?
Perform a hot oil treatment
Refer her to a physician
Aggressively file the nail to reduce the appearance of bumps
Carefully trim and file the nail
Fungi:
can spread from nail to nail on the client's feet
often spread from the client's toenails to her fingernails
are very unlikely to spread from one nail to another
cannot contaminate your nail implements
Fungi prefer to grow in warm, most, and ___ conditions.
cool
dry
dark
well-lit
Discolorations of the nail plate between the plate and artificial enhancements are usually:
mold
bacterial infections
stains caused by the artificial enhancement
trapped blood clots
A typical bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified in the early stages as a ___ spot that becomes darker in its advanced stages.
blue-green
orange-red
yellow-green
brown-black
Which of the following causes infections?
Water
Bacteria
Cold weather
Warm weather
Which of the following causes infections?
Water
Bacteria
Cold weather
Warm weather
To help prevent nail infections, you should always ___ after each procedure.
clean and disinfect all metal implements
disinfect sing-use nail files
dispose of linens
dispose of all implements
Which of the following people is most likely to be prone to nail infections?
an actor
a janitor
a computer programmer
a receptionist
Which of the following is an inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail plate?
Paronychia
Onychomycosis
Onychia
Onychocryptosis
What can you do for a client with onychocryptosis if the tissue around the nail plate is not infected and the nail is not embedded in the flesh?
Trim the corner of the nail in a curved shape
Trim the flesh around the nail to relieve pressure
File the nail aggressively to thin the nail plate
Nothing- you should not perform any service on a client with onychocryptosis
Which of the following will not cause onycholysis?
Physical injury
Allergic reaction of the nail bed
Certain health disorders
Nail biting
The separation and falling off of a nail plate from the bed is called:
paronychia
tinea pedis
onychomadesis
onychocryptosis
Nail psoriasis causes:
extreme smoothing of the nail service
pits on the surface of the nail
curling of the nail plate
splitting of the nail plate
Nail psoriasis can cause the nail bed to develop yellowish to reddish spots underneath the nail plate, called:
mold spores
bleach spots
nickel bruises
salmon patches
Redness, pus, and swelling in the skin fold adjacent to the nail plate are signs of:
Pyogenic granuloma
Onychomycosis
Melanonychia
Onychophagy
Tinea pedis most often strikes between which two toes?
The first and second
The second and third
The third and fourth
The fourth and fifth
Clients with tinea pedis should be advised to:
wear wool socks
change their socks at least twice a day
avoid wearing socks
wear the same pair of socks until the symptoms pass
Onychomycosis will not cause:
whitish patches that can be scraped off the surface of the nail
long, whitish or pale yellow streaks within the nail plate
the free edge of the nail to crumble
redness in the skin fold adjacent to the nail plate
