Cosmetology Program

Chapter 10: Nail Disorders & Diseases

Common Nail Disorders, Fungal Infections & Contraindications|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep

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Vocabulary Matching

Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition. Write the letter in the blank.

Terms

1.Onychophagy

2.Leukonychia

3.Onycholysis

4.Onychomycosis

5.Paronychia

6.Pseudomonas

7.Eggshell nails

8.Corrugations

9.Pterygium

10.Melanonychia

Definitions

A.Abnormal stretching of cuticle skin over the nail plate

B.Bacterial infection causing green discoloration of the nail

C.Dark streaks or bands within the nail plate

D.Fungal infection of the nail also known as tinea unguium

E.Inflammation and infection of tissue surrounding the nail

F.Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed

G.Technical term for the habit of nail biting

H.Very thin fragile nails that bend and break easily

I.Wavy ridges running across the nail plate

J.White spots on nail typically caused by minor trauma to the matrix

Fill in the Blank

Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.

Question 11Fill in the Blank

Onychophagy is the technical term for .

Question 12Fill in the Blank

Tinea unguium (onychomycosis) is a infection.

Question 13Fill in the Blank

A nail separated from the nail bed is called .

Question 14Fill in the Blank

involves inflammation of tissue around the nail.

Question 15Fill in the Blank

A bacterial infection causing green nails is .

Question 16Fill in the Blank

White spots (leukonychia) are caused by minor to the matrix.

Question 17Fill in the Blank

Very thin fragile nails are called nails.

Question 18Fill in the Blank

Nail diseases require referral.

Multiple Choice

Select the best answer for each board-exam style question.

Question 19Multiple Choice

Nail separated from nail bed is called:

A. Onychomycosis

B. Onycholysis

C. Paronychia

D. Pterygium

Question 20Multiple Choice

Inflammation of tissue around the nail is:

A. Onycholysis

B. Paronychia

C. Onychomycosis

D. Melanonychia

Question 21Multiple Choice

Onychomycosis infected nail appears:

A. Pink and healthy

B. Yellow-brown, thick, brittle

C. White and smooth

D. Green and moist

Question 22Multiple Choice

Leukonychia is most commonly caused by:

A. Calcium deficiency

B. Minor trauma to nail matrix

C. Fungal infection

D. Vitamin D deficiency

Question 23Multiple Choice

Pseudomonas causes which color discoloration?

A. Yellow

B. Black

C. Green

D. White

Question 24Multiple Choice

Refuse nail services when client has:

A. Hangnails

B. Minor ridges

C. Active paronychia

D. Short nails

Question 25Multiple Choice

Key distinction between disorder and disease:

A. Disorders are more painful

B. Diseases require physician referral

C. Disorders always require referral

D. No difference

Question 26Multiple Choice

Wavy ridges across the nail plate are called:

A. Eggshell nails

B. Corrugations

C. Leukonychia

D. Pterygium

True / False

Write T for True or F for False in the blank.

Question 27True / False

Leukonychia is always caused by calcium deficiency.

Question 28True / False

A cosmetologist should perform services with active paronychia.

Question 29True / False

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail.

Question 30True / False

Pseudomonas causes green nail discoloration.

Question 31True / False

A nail disorder is an infectious condition requiring referral.

Question 32True / False

Eggshell nails are very thin and fragile.

Question 33True / False

Onycholysis is the technical term for nail biting.

Question 34True / False

When in doubt, refer the client to a physician.

Short Answer

Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.

Question 35Short Answer

Explain the difference between a nail disorder and a nail disease.

Question 36Short Answer

Describe onychomycosis appearance and why service should be refused.

Question 37Short Answer

Match each nail disease to its cause: onychomycosis, paronychia, tinea unguium, pseudomonas.