Chapter 25: Manicuring
Nail Care, Manicure Procedures & Hand/Arm Massage|37 Questions|Board Exam Prep
Vocabulary Matching
Match each numbered term with the correct lettered definition. Write the letter in the blank.
Fill in the Blank
Complete each statement with the correct term or phrase.
The is the area where new nail cells are produced; damage here can cause permanent deformity.
The visible half-moon shape at the base of the nail is called the .
The edge is the part of the nail plate that extends beyond the fingertip.
During a manicure, the cuticle should be gently back, not cut aggressively.
A paraffin wax treatment increases blood and deeply moisturizes the hands and feet.
The plate is the hard, visible portion of the nail that sits on the nail bed.
Nails should be filed in direction only, not back and forth, to prevent splitting.
The standard nail shapes include round, oval, square, squoval, pointed, and .
Multiple Choice
Select the best answer for each board-exam style question.
The matrix is important because it:
The lunula is:
When filing nails, the correct technique is:
Paraffin wax treatment benefits include:
The nail bed is located:
The proper order for a basic manicure is:
The cuticle is:
Which nail shape is a combination of square and oval?
True / False
Write T for True or F for False in the blank.
The matrix is where new nail cells are produced.
Nails should be filed in a back-and-forth sawing motion for efficiency.
The lunula is the visible half-moon shape at the base of the nail.
Paraffin wax treatments are contraindicated for clients with impaired circulation.
The cuticle is living tissue that should be cut deeply during every manicure.
The free edge is the portion of the nail that extends past the fingertip.
Squoval is a combination of square and oval nail shapes.
Damage to the matrix can result in permanent nail deformity.
Short Answer
Answer each question in 2-3 complete sentences.
List and describe the main steps of a basic manicure procedure in the correct order.
Explain the structure of the nail unit, including nail plate, nail bed, matrix, lunula, and free edge.
What contraindications should a nail technician look for before performing a manicure?