Oregon State Board Practice Exam: Nail
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water content of nails 15-25%
full replacement of toenails takes 9-12 months
how long?
full replacement of fingernails takes 4-6 months
how long?
agnail another name for hangnail
leukonychia whitish discoloration or white spots caused by
minor injury to the nail matrix
melanocytes pigment cells
onychorrhexis split & brittle nails with a series of lengthwise
ridges and rough appearance: can be caused by
excessive use of cuticle removers
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splinter hemorrhages are where positioned lengthwise in direction of growth
onycholysis lifting of the nail plate from the nail bed without
shedding; can be caused by an allergic reaction of
nail bed
a standard manicure table 36-48" long and 16-21" wide
latex gloves may shred when used to apply certain types of
lotion
trash can with self closing lid one of the best ways to prevent odor & vapor
metal pusher should not be used to push the eponychium; only
used to scrape cuticle from nail plate
nail polish brushes are exempt from the single-use rule
reusing implements without properly illegal in all states
cleaning & disinfecting
appearance of nails can reflect the general health of the body
keratin in nails harder than keratin in skin or hair
nail beds need oxygen, vitamins, & minerals
toenail matrix longer than fingernail matrix
plicatured nails also called a "folded nail" and indicated by a highly
curved nail plate; can often lead to ingrown nails
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