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-Guarantee passing score -65 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which nail structure contains many nerves and blood vessels for continuous nourishment?
Answer:
Nail bed
Question 2: Onychoptosis refers to ?
Answer:
Shedding or falling off of nails
Question 3: The nail is made of ?
Answer:
Keratin protein
Question 4: The nail bed is attached to the bone by ?
Answer:
Ligaments
Question 5: The lunula is the half moon shape at the base of the nail that appears white due to a reflection of light at the point where the ?
Answer:
Nail matrix and nail bed meet
Question 6: What is the average growth rate of nails in adults?
Answer:
1/8 per month Question 7: Discoloration of the nail may indicate serious problems in which of the following parts of the nail ?
Answer:
Nail bed
Question 8: Any disease disorder or condition of the nail is called
Answer:
Onychosis
Question 9: Blood trapped under nails is a condition referred to as ?
Answer:
Bruised nails
Question 10: The cause of a disease, disorder or condition is known as ?
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Etiology Question 11: The following are all signs of infection in the nails and hands EXCEPT?
Answer:
Bruising
Question 12: Which of the following nail disease is also known as paronychia ?
Answer:
Felon
Question 13: Very thin soft nails caused by either hereditary factors or a nervous condition is known as ?
Answer:
Eggshell nails
Question 14: What id another name for onychauxis ?
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Hypertrophy Question 15: The disorder in which the nail grows onto the edge of the nail droves causing ingrown toenails is called ?
Answer:
Onychocryptosis Question 16: What term describes the whitehead, half-moon shaped area at the base of the nail ?
Answer:
Lunula
Question 17: The cuticle is defined as the ?
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Loose and pliable overlapping skin around the nail Question 18: What is the cuticle that overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail ?
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Eponychium Question 19: The technical name for the disease referred to as ringworm of the nail is ?
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Onychomycosis Question 20: Which of the following conditions does NOT indicate a decreasing rate of nail growth ?
Answer:
Summer
Question 21: What is the pocket like structure that holds the root and matrix of the nail ?
Answer:
Mantle Question 22: Pterygium of the nail can occur at either the hyponychium or at the ?
Answer:
Eponychium
Question 23: Which of the following nail disease is NOT caused by fungus ?
Answer:
Onychatrophia
Question 24: Beau's lines are characterized by indentations that run ?
Answer:
Across the nail Question 25: Jane accidentally closed the car door on her finger. The nail on that finger eventually fell off and one year later that nail grew back distorted. What nail structure has possibly been permanently damaged ?
Answer:
Matrix
Question 26: Improper filing , injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of ?
Answer:
Split nails
Question 27: The loosening or separation of the nail is referred to as?
Answer:
Onycholysis
Question 28: Which of the following conditions is caused by a nervous habit ?
Answer:
Onychophagy