Cosmo Review Exam

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1.

The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as:
- A.
  
  Histeology
- B.
  
  Nail etiology
- C.
  
  Onyxology
- D.
  
  Osteology
Correct Answer
C. Onyxology
2.

Etiology is the study of:
- A.
  
  A disease
- B.
  
  The likely progression of a disease
- C.
  
  The cause of a disease
- D.
  
  The pathology of a disease
Correct Answer
C. The cause of a disease
3.

Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail:
- A.
  
  Eponychium
- B.
  
  Perionychium
- C.
  
  Hyponychium
- D.
  
  Pterygium
Correct Answer
A. Eponychium
4.

Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail:
- A.
  
  Leuconychia
- B.
  
  Leucoderma
- C.
  
  Onychophagy
- D.
  
  Onychia
Correct Answer
D. Onychia
5.

Onychophagy refers to:
- A.
  
  Bitten nails
- B.
  
  Split nails
- C.
  
  Club nails
- D.
  
  Brittle nails
Correct Answer
A. Bitten nails
6.

Onychia refers to a condition where:
- A.
  
  The nail hardens and thickens
- B.
  
  The nail softens and falls off
- C.
  
  Pus at the nail base is usually present
- D.
  
  White spots or streaks in the nail
Correct Answer
C. Pus at the nail base is usually present
7.

The technical term for bitten nails is:
- A.
  
  Pterygium
- B.
  
  Leucoderma
- C.
  
  Onychia
- D.
  
  Onychophagy
Correct Answer
D. Onychophagy
8.

Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in:
- A.
  
  Athlete's foot
- B.
  
  Onychophagy
- C.
  
  Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-nails
- D.
  
  Perionychium
Correct Answer
C. Onychocryptosis/ingrown toe-nails
9.

Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from:
- A.
  
  Excessively tight shoes
- B.
  
  Mold found in public showers
- C.
  
  Damage to the onychophagy
- D.
  
  Plantar warts
Correct Answer
A. Excessively tight shoes
10.

A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is:
- A.
  
  Fiberglass
- B.
  
  Acrylic
- C.
  
  Nylon
- D.
  
  Ridge filler
Correct Answer
D. Ridge filler
11.

The nail is composed of a substance known as:
- A.
  
  Calcium
- B.
  
  Keratin
- C.
  
  Sulphur
- D.
  
  Sodium
Correct Answer
B. Keratin
12.

The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves:
- A.
  
  Nail plate
- B.
  
  Nail bed
- C.
  
  Nail body
- D.
  
  Nail plate and Nail body
Correct Answer
D. Nail plate and Nail body
13.

Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:
- A.
  
  Nail plate
- B.
  
  Nail bed
- C.
  
  Nail body
- D.
  
  Nail plate and Nail body
Correct Answer
B. Nail bed
14.

The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the:
- A.
  
  Eponychium
- B.
  
  Hyponychium
- C.
  
  Perionychium
- D.
  
  Nail groove
Correct Answer
A. Eponychium
15.

The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail/distal edge, is known as:
- A.
  
  Eponychium
- B.
  
  Hyponychiym
- C.
  
  Perionychium
- D.
  
  Pterygium
Correct Answer
B. Hyponychiym

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Cosmo Review Exam

The study of the growth and structure of nails is known as:

Etiology is the study of:

Often referred to as the cuticle, it overlaps the lunula at the base of the nail:

Infection at the nail base, usually with pus, untreated can cause loss of the nail:

Onychophagy refers to:

Onychia refers to a condition where:

The technical term for bitten nails is:

Tight shoes, or improper trimming of the toe-nails, may result in:

Onychocryptosis is a condition that may result from:

A nail product used to smooth out and fill in minor depressions in a client's nails is:

The nail is composed of a substance known as:

The area from the nail root to the free edge, contains no blood vessels/nerves:

Portion of the nail assembly where the nail plate rests, contains blood vessels & nerves:

The point where the nail enters the skin at the nail base is referred to as the:

The tissue beneath the free edge of the nail/distal edge, is known as: