Nail Disorders and Diseases Quiz

Performing a nail service on infected, inflamed, broken, or swollen skin can lead to further complications and should be avoided for the safety of the client.

To avoid infection, it is crucial to follow proper sanitation and disinfection procedures, as well as maintain good personal hygiene practices such as washing hands regularly. Consuming expired food or beverages can also contribute to infections, while taking shortcuts or omitting sanitation procedures can increase the risk of infection.

Onychocryptosis specifically refers to the condition of ingrown toenails where the nail grows into the sides of the tissue. Paronychia is an infection around the nail, onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail, and onychophagia is the habit of nail biting.

The correct term for fungal infections of the feet is tinea pedis, commonly known as athlete's foot. Candida albicans is a type of yeast infection, eczema is a skin condition unrelated to fungal infections, and ringworm is a fungal infection that typically affects the skin.

Leukonychia is the correct term for whitish discoloration of nails, while onycholysis refers to separation of the nail from the nail bed, paronychia is an infection of the skin around the nail, and koilonychia is a condition where the nails are spoon-shaped.

Melanonychia is the correct term for darkening of nails due to an increase of pigment cells. Leukonychia refers to white spots or lines on the nails, koilonychia is the abnormal shape of the nails where they curve inward, and onycholysis is the separation of the nail from the nail bed.

The correct term for the habit of biting nails is onychophagy. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail, onycholysis is the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, and onychocryptosis is the medical term for an ingrown nail.

Nail psoriasis causes tiny pits and roughness on the surface of the nail, along with red spots. Fungal nail infection, ingrown toenail, and nail melanoma present with different symptoms and are not associated with the described characteristics.

Fungal organisms thrive in dark, warm, and moist environments as these conditions promote their growth and reproduction.

Eggshell nails refer to nails that are thin and more flexible than normal, resembling the fragility of an eggshell. Onycholysis is the separation of the nail from the nail bed, koilonychia is the spooning of the nails, and onychoschizia is the splitting of the nails.

Vertical ridges down the length of a surface are commonly known as 'ridges' and are typically caused by uneven growth or development. The terms 'Valleys', 'Furrows', and 'Crests' do not accurately describe this specific feature.

Onycholysis is a condition where the nail plate separates from the nail bed without shedding. Onychia, paronychia, and onychomycosis are different nail-related conditions that do not involve the lifting of the nail plate from the bed.

The question is asking for a word related to 'tri'. The correct answer is 'hair', as 'trichology' is the study of hair. The incorrect answers have no direct correlation to the prefix 'tri'.

The term 'ony' is commonly associated with nails, such as in the word 'onychomycosis' which refers to a fungal infection of the nails.

A blood clot under the nail is commonly known as a bruised nail, which occurs due to blunt trauma to the nail bed.

Onychorrhexis specifically refers to the condition of split or brittle nails with lengthwise ridges, making it the correct answer.

The suffix 'osis' is commonly used in medical terminology to indicate a diseased or abnormal condition.

Onycholysis is the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed. Common causes include injury or allergic reactions, but hormonal imbalances, poor nail hygiene, and genetic factors are not typically associated with onycholysis.

A hangnail or agnail refers to the condition where living skin splits around the nail. Hot oil manicures can help to prevent or treat this issue. The incorrect options are not synonymous with the specific condition of hangnail or agnail.

Paronychia is the correct term for bacterial inflammation surrounding the nail, while onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail, psoriasis is a chronic skin condition, and cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection.

Onychosis is the correct term for a disease of the nails, while dermatosis refers more broadly to skin diseases, onychomycosis specifically indicates a fungal infection of the nails, and paronychia is an infection of the skin around the nail.

Beau's lines are indentations that can occur across the nails and are typically caused by the temporary disruption in the growth of the nail plate. Cuticles, hangnails, and nail ridges are different nail conditions with distinct characteristics.

Pyogenic granuloma is a common type of nail tumor that appears as a noncancerous growth. It is important to differentiate it from other conditions such as fungal infections, ingrown toenails, or nail melanoma.

Onychomadesis specifically refers to the separation or falling off of a nail from the nail bed, while the incorrect answers have different meanings related to nail disorders.

A plicatured nail is a term used to describe a highly curved nail plate often caused by injury to the matrix, which can lead to ingrown toenails. Clubbing of the nail, subungual hematoma, and koilonychia (spoon-shaped nail) are different nail conditions with distinct characteristics.

Pterygium is the correct answer as it refers to the abnormal condition of skin being stretched by the nail plate. Onycholysis, paronychia, and koilonychia are all different nail conditions that are not specifically related to skin being stretched by the nail plate.

Whitish patches that can be scraped off the surface are characteristic of onychomycosis, a fungal nail infection. Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. Eczema is a condition where patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Lichen planus is a condition that causes itchy, flat-topped, and shiny pink or purple raised patches on the skin.

Onychia is the correct term for inflammation of the nail matrix with pus and shedding of the nail. Paronychia is an infection of the skin around the nail. Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail. Onychoptosis is the medical term for shedding of the nail.

Occupational infections can be caused by a variety of factors, including improper hand washing, unsafe needle handling, and working with sick patients. However, one common cause is exposure to harsh cleaning solutions that can irritate the skin or respiratory system, making individuals more susceptible to infections.

While moisture can contribute to the growth of infections, the primary cause is often contaminated implements such as tools, surfaces, or equipment that come in contact with the skin or body.