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MANICURE TERMINOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question 1: Paronychia
Answer:
Bacterial inflammation of the skin surrounding the nail plate
Question 2: Nail Plate
Answer:
Translucent Portion of the Nail, extending from the nail root to the free edge; sometimes referred to as the nail body
Question 3: Metal Pusher
Answer:
Used to gently scrape the cuticle from the natural nail; they are made of stainless steel & can be disinfected & reused
Question 4: Onychomycosis
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Also known as Athlete's Foot, is a fungal infection that can occur on the bottom of the feet, as well as, between the toes, which can spread to the toenails
Question 5: Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP)
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Disinfectant based on a stabilized hydrogen peroxide that is non-toxic to the skin & environment; this type of disinfectant only needs to be changed every 14 days
Question 6: Extensor Muscles
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Aids in the straightening of a joint
Question 7: Onychosis
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General term for any nail disease or deformity
Question 8: Digital Nerve
Answer:
Nerves located in the fingers & toes
Question 9: Ridge Overlay
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Also called, Ridge Filler, is applied under nail color, filling and sealing any ridges and hollows of the nail, resulting in a smooth nail surface,
Question 10: Ulna
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Inner & larger bone on the outside of the forearm; located on the pinky side
Question 11: Metacarpals
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Five long, thin bones between the wrist & fingers, forming the palm of the hand
Question 12: Gastrocnemius
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Muscle located in the calf that pulls the foot down; attached to the lower portion of the heel
Question 13: Nail Psoriasis
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Noninfectious condition that affects the surface of the natural nail; nail will appear pitted and/or have roughness on the surface
Question 14: Quaternary Ammonium Compound
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Also known as Quats, is a standard name for disinfectants
Question 15: Onyx
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Technical Term For Nails
Question 16: Abductor Muscles
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Spread the fingers or toes
Question 17: Nail Grooves
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Slits or Grooves on the sides of the nail that allow growth
Question 18: Opponens Muscles
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Group of Adductor muscles located in the palm that pulls the thumb toward the fingers
Question 19: Square nails
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Provide great support & strength between the width of the nail comprises the entire free edge
Question 20: Gel Polish
Answer:
Nail polish that has an added component that is soft & sticky & needs to be exposed to Ultraviolet light from a UV lamp to make it set & harden or cure
Question 21: Microtrauma
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Causing small unseen openings in the skin that allow for the entry of pathogens
Question 22: Fabric Wraps
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Very thin & tightly woven materials, such as linen, silk, or fiberglass that are used to strengthen the natural nail or are applied over nail tips
Question 23: Athlete's Foot
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Also known as Tinea Pedis, is a fungal infection that can occur on the bottom of the feet, as well as, between the toes, which can spread to the toenails
Question 24: Eponychium
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Living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula
Question 25: Primer
Answer:
Liquid solution, containing methacrylic acid that is applied sparingly to the natural nail plate prior to acrylic product application to assist in adhesion of the enhancement
Question 26: Nail Dehydrator
Answer:
A Liquid Solution applied first to the natural nail to help eliminate moisture, which will ensure proper adhesion of a nail enhancement
Question 27: Stress Area
Answer:
Edge of the nail tip below the contact area that is the most valuable area, accepting everyday wear and tear