Question | Answer | |
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1 |
A normal, healthy nail is firm but flexible and should be ____________ |
smooth and unspotted |
2 |
If a client has ridges running vertically down the length of the natural nail plate, it is recommended that you ___________ |
carefully buff the nail plate |
3 |
The medical term for fungal infections of the feet is ____________ |
tinea pedis |
4 |
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 |
light-green |
5 |
The separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed is ___________ |
onychomadesis |
6 |
Onychorrhexis is caused by injury to the matrix, excessive use of cuticle removes, harsh cleaning agents, aggressive filling techniques, or _________ |
heredity |
7 |
Tiny pits or severe roughness on the surface of the nail plate are signs of which condition? |
Nail psoriasis |
8 |
The term ___________ refers to a condition caused by injury, heredity, or previous disease of the nail unit |
nail disorder |
9 |
Splinter hemorrhages are caused by physical trauma or injury to the ___________ |
nail bed |
10 |
Nail fungi are contagious and can be transmitted through _____________ instruments |
contaminated |