1. Unit N1 E4 Revision trivia quiz
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2. Name the contra-indications preventing a nail service
Fungal infections
Viral infections
Bacterial infections
Parasitic infections
Severe dermatitis
Eczema
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3. What happens in the matrix of the nail?
New cell growth –
mitosis
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4. What contra-indications restrict a nail service?
bruising
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5. What does the nail plate do?
Protects the nail bed
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6. What does the nail bed do
Blood supply to matrix
Nerve endings for touch
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7. Name the contra-indications restricting a nail service
Cuts
Abrasions
Bruising
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8. What part of the nail protects against bacteria getting in?
Cuticle
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9. What does the free edge do?
Protects the end of the
Finger/toe
Helps with sense of touch
and picking up
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10. 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
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11. Why use a hoof stick? Lift cuticle from nail plate Helps to push back
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12. Why should nails be filed in one direction only?
Prevents splitting
and flaking
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13. When would you recommend a nail strengthener ?
Weak/brittle nails
Following removal
of extensions
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14. How would you recognise a “wart”
raised small skin growth
with a rough surface
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15. How do you buff a nail & why?
With buffing paste&buffer
Cuticle to free edge
Increase circulation
Help with growth
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16. What is a “verruca”? Wart caused by a virus Very infectious
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17. Name the 3 layers of the skin
Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous
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18. What product softens cuticles?
Cuticle cream
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19. 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
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20. What is a “hangnail”? Dry strips of skin at the sides of the nail
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21. What action should you take if a contra-action occurs?
Remove product
apply a cool compress
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22. What common nail shapes might you see?
Square
Oval
Squoval
Round
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