Question 1

What are the bones in-between the arm and fingers are called?

Accepted Answer

Carpals

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Metacarpals

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Tarsals

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Phalanges

Question 2

The matrix is also called known as what?

Accepted Answer

The nail root

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The keratin

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The nail groove

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The epidermis

Question 3

What is the function of the hyponychium?

Accepted Answer

To protect the nail bed from infection.

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To protect the nail plate from infection.

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To protect the nail grooves from infection.

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To protect the free edge from infection.

Question 4

In which part of the nail structure do the cells divide to form the nail?

Accepted Answer

The Matrix

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The Perionychium

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The Eponychium

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The Basal

Question 5

What is the process by which the cells harden as they move forward?

Accepted Answer

Keratinisation

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Fertilisation

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Folliculisation

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Localisation

Question 6

What are the bones called, that form the ankle?

Accepted Answer

Tarsals

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Metacarpals

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Phalanges

Answer

Carpals

Question 7

What are the bone of the toes called?

Accepted Answer

Phalanges

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Bunions

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Toes

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Digits

Question 8

What type of lighting should be used in the salon?

Accepted Answer

Suitable lighting for the treatment.

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Fluorescent lighting.

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Dimmed lighting.

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Halo lighting.

Question 9

What should be the working temperature of the salon, at least within one hour of opening?

Accepted Answer

16 degrees Celsius

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18 degrees Celsius

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17 degrees Celsius

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19-20 degrees Celsius

Question 10

What does  Contra-indication mean?

Accepted Answer

A symptom or condition that prevents or restricts the treatment from progressing.

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A symptom or condition that should be ignored.

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A symptom or condition that allow the treatment to progress

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A symptom or condition that allows the nails to grow.

Question 11

How would you recognise a fungal infection of the nail plate?

Accepted Answer

It is yellowish-grey and may separate from the nail bed.

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It is yellowish-grey with healthy supply of blood.

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It is dull and grey and has flakey skin.

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It is dull and grey and has a minor blemish.

Question 12

The nail condition Paronychia, is what type of infection?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial

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Parasitic

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Fungal

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Viral

Question 13

What could happen to the nail, if it is vigorously over- buffed?

Accepted Answer

Dry and split cuticles occur.

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Promotes growth.

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The therapist will get tired.

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Produces a super shine.

Question 14

Skin that appears dry, red and flakey is known as what type of condition?

Accepted Answer

Eczema.

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Erythema.

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Dermatitis.

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Scabies.

Question 15

What is the purpose of applying a base coat on the nail prior to the nail colour?

Accepted Answer

To protect the nail from becoming stained from the nail colours used.

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To make the nail look healthy.

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To protect the free-edge from splitting.

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To ensure that the nail colour stays on the nail.

Question 16

Which product would you recommend your client purchase in order to soften the cuticles?

Accepted Answer

Cuticle cream or oil.

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Nail polish remover.

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Cuticle remover.

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Buffing paste.

Question 17

What does the term Onychophagy mean?

Accepted Answer

It is when the nails are severely bitten.

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It is when the nails have poor circulation.

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It is when there is a lack of cuticle.

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It is when the nails are very long.

Question 18

Why should the cuticle remover be cleaned from the cuticles and skin?

Accepted Answer

To prevent damage and irritation .

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To get the client to purchase for home use instead.

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To get the client to return for another manicure service.

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To avoid cross-infection.

Question 19

What are your responsibilities as a therapist, under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974?

Accepted Answer

To keep everyone safe and healthy.

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To keep yourself safe and healthy.

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To keep your colleagues safe and healthy.

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To keep the clients safe and healthy.

Question 20

What would be the most ideal ventilation within the salon?

Accepted Answer

One where stale air is replace and interchanged with fresh air.

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One where excess oxygen is removed from the salon.

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One where carbon dioxide is increased.

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One where the working temperature is 13 degrees Celsius.

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