WorksheetsLevel 2 Beauty Therapy Quiz: Nail Disorders – “The Ony Family”
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is onycholysis?
The complete loss of the nail plate
The separation of the nail plate from the nail bed
The splitting of the nail into layers
The thickening of the nail
What is the main cause of onycholysis?
Fungal infection, trauma, or harsh chemicals
Biting the nails
Poor diet
Nail polish remover
What is onychomycosis?
A) A bacterial infection of the nail
B) A fungal infection of the nail plate or nail bed
C) An allergic reaction to nail products
D) The overgrowth of the nail plate
A nail with onychomycosis might appear:
thickened, discolored, and brittle
smooth and shiny
perfectly clear and healthy
thin and flexible
What is onychophagy?
Biting the nails and surrounding skin
Peeling layers from the nail
Thickening of the nail
Lifting of the nail plate
What problems can onychophagy cause?
Stronger nail growth
Damage to nail bed and risk of infection
Longer nails
None – it’s harmless
What is onychoptosis?
The splitting of the nail into layers
The separation of the nail from the bed
The periodic shedding or falling off of one or more nails
The overgrowth of the nail
What can cause onychoptosis?
Fungal infection only
Illness, injury, or side effects of medication
Biting nails
What is onychorrhexis?
Brittle nails with splits or ridges
Nails that fall off completely
Separation from the nail bed
Nails infected with fungus
What can cause onychorrhexis?
Harsh chemicals, overuse of nail files, or ageing
Fungal infection
Biting nails
Eating too much protein
Why is it important for a beauty therapist to recognise these nail disorders?
So they can safely treat or refer the client
To make the nails look better
To recommend new colours
So clients don’t worry unnecessarily
If a client presents with a contagious nail infection, what should you do?
Continue the treatment as normal
Cover it with polish
Refuse the treatment and advise them to see a GP
Use extra cuticle oil
