A normal, healthy nail is firm but flexible and should be ____________
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smooth and unspotted
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If a client has ridges running vertically down the length of the natural nail plate, it is recommended that you ___________
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carefully buff the nail plate
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The medical term for fungal infections of the feet is ____________
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tinea pedis
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A typical pseudomonal bacterial infection on the nail plate can be identified in the early stages as a ____________ spot that becomes darker in its advanced stages
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light-green
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The separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed is ___________
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onychomadesis
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Onychorrhexis is caused by injury to the matrix, excessive use of cuticle removes, harsh cleaning agents, aggressive filling techniques, or _________
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heredity
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Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate are signs of which condition?
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Nail psoriasis
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The term ___________ refers to a condition caused by injury, heredity, or previous disease of the nail unit
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nail disorder
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Splinter hemorrhages are caused by physical trauma or injury to the ___________
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nail bed
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Nail fungi are contagious and can be transmitted through _____________ instruments
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contaminated
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onychomadesis can usually be traced to a localized infection, injuries to the matrix, or ____________
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a severe systemic illness
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Any deformity or disease of the natural nail is known as _____________
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onychosis
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Which condition is characterized by nail plates that are noticeably thin, white, and more flexible than normal?
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Eggshell nails
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Which of the following is a common cause of surface stains on nails?
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smoking
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The condition in which a blood clot forms under the nail plate, causing a dark purplish spot, is _____________
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bruised nail beds
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The condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears is _____________
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a hangnail
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The lifting of the nail plate from the bed without shedding is ___________
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onycholysis
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The term ___________ refers to darkening of the fingernails or toenails
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melanonychia
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When increased crosswise curvature throughout the nail plate results in the free edge pinching the sidewalls into a deep curve, it is known as pincer nail or ____________
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trumpet nail
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Visible depressions running across the width of the natural nail plate are known as ____________
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Beau's lines
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Blue fingernails are usually caused by a lack of _________ in the red blood cells
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circulating oxygen
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Koilonychia are soft spoon nails with a __________ shape
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concave
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The technical term for white spots, or whitish discolorations of the nails is ____________
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leukonychia spots
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The technical term for bitten nails is ________
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onychophagy
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An abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by the nail plate is __________
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nail pterygium
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A fungal infection of the natural nail plate is known as _______________
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onychomycosis
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A severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate is known as ______________
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pyogenic granuloma
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The technical term for ingrown nail is _____________
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onychocryptosis
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A proper hand analysis will allow you to identify disease, disorders, and conditions, including signs of infection, which may be identified through pain, redness, swelling throbbing, and _____________
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pus
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After performing the nail examination, you should identify any form of onychosis, note the apparent cause, suggest the proper service or refer the client to a physician, and __________
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discuss home maintenance and a future service plan
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