
NAIL DISEASE pretest
Quiz by Diana Delos Santos
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- Q1Paronychia is a skin infection around the fingernails or toenails. It usually affects the skin at the base (cuticle) or up the sides of the nail.Clip the affected portion of the nailReduce activities that traumatise the nail and nailbed.Use nail enamel, enamel remover, solventsAlways keep your hand and feet dry and wear clean rubber gloves.30s
- Q2This is the inflammation of the nail folds (surrounding tissue of the nail plate) of the nail with formation of pus and shedding of the nail known as Onychia.Use nail enamel, enamel remover, solventsClip the affected portion of the nail and keep the nail(s) short with frequent trimming.Maximize activities that traumatise the nail and nailbed.30s
- Q3Ingrown toenails are a common condition in which the corner or side of a toenail grows into the soft flesh.Reduce activities that traumatise the nail and nailbed.Apply warm compresses or soak the finger in warm, soapy water for 10 to 20 minutes, at least twice a day. Cut the nail properlyClip the affected portion of the nail and keep the nail(s) short with frequent trimming.Use nail enamel, enamel remover, solvents30s
- Q4Onychogryphosis, also known as ram's horn nail, is a nail disorder resulting from slow nail plate growth. It is characterised by an opaque, yellow-brown thickening of the nail plate with elongation and increased curvature.Reduce activities that traumatise the nail and nailbed.Apply moisturizing cream every time you wash your hands or feet.Use nail enamel, enamel remover, solventsClip the affected portion of the nail and keep the nail(s) short with frequent trimming.30s
- Q5Onycholysis is a common medical condition characterized by the painless detachment of the nail from the nail bed, usually starting at the tip and/or sides.Use nail enamel, enamel remover, solventsClip the affected portion of the nailAvoid nail polish and keep the nail short.Reduce activities that traumatise the nail and nailbed.30s