Unit N1 E4 Revision trivia quiz Click for Question

Name the contra-indications preventing a nail service Fungal infections Viral infections Bacterial infections Parasitic infections Severe dermatitis Eczema Click for: Answer and next Question

What happens in the matrix of the nail? New cell growth – mitosis Click for: Answer and next Question

What contra-indications restrict a nail service? bruising Click for: Answer and next Question

What does the nail plate do? Protects the nail bed Click for: Answer and next Question

What does the nail bed do Blood supply to matrix Nerve endings for touch Click for: Answer and next Question

Name the contra-indications restricting a nail service Cuts Abrasions Bruising Click for: Answer and next Question

What part of the nail protects against bacteria getting in? Cuticle Click for: Answer and next Question

What does the free edge do? Protects the end of the Finger/toe Helps with sense of touch and picking up Click for: Answer and next Question

List the layers of the epidermis in order bottom to top Stratum germinativum / basel cell layer. Stratum spinosum/prickle layer Stratum granulosum / granular layer. Stratum lucidum / clear layer. Stratum corneum/horney layer Click for: Answer and next Question

Why use a hoof stick? Lift cuticle from nail plate Helps to push back Click for: Answer and next Question

Why should nails be filed in one direction only? Prevents splitting and flaking Click for: Answer and next Question

When would you recommend a nail strengthener ? Weak/brittle nails Following removal of extensions Click for: Answer and next Question

How would you recognise a “wart” raised small skin growth with a rough surface Click for: Answer and next Question

How do you buff a nail & why? With buffing paste&buffer Cuticle to free edge Increase circulation Help with growth Click for: Answer and next Question

What is a “verruca”? Wart caused by a virus Very infectious Click for: Answer and next Question

Name the 3 layers of the skin Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous Click for: Answer and next Question

What product softens cuticles? Cuticle cream Click for: Answer and next Question

What aftercare advice would you give? When to come back What products to use How to use products How to care for nails at home Click for: Answer and next Question

What is a “hangnail”? Dry strips of skin at the sides of the nail Click for: Answer and next Question

What action should you take if a contra-action occurs? Remove product apply a cool compress Click for: Answer and next Question

What common nail shapes might you see? Square Oval Squoval Round Click for: Answer and next Question