Diagnostic Test – Second

Quarter
TLE 8 - H.E. -
BEAUTY/NAIL CARE
DIRECTIONS: Select the correct
answer and write it in a ¼ sheet of
paper.

1. Free edge is the part of the nail

that can be filed and shaped. It is
an extension of the __ that
overlaps the hyponychium.
A. nail wall C. nail plate
B. lunula D. nail bed

2. These are folds of skin that

overlap the sides of the nail. It
holds your nail in place and
protects the nail plate edges.
A. nail wall C. nail plate
B. lunula D. nail bed

3. It is the part of the nail that the

nail plate rest on, also a
continuation of the matrix. It is
abundantly supplied with blood
vessels and nerves, having
numerous parallel ridges which
dovetail exactly with the ridges on
the under surface of the nail plate.

A. nail wall C. nail plate

B. lunula D. nail bed
4. Matrix is the only living
reproducing part of the nail; this is
situated directly below the___.
A. cuticle C. nail plate
B. lunula D. nail bed
5. It is a visible nail that rests on
the nail bed up to the free edge.
This is made up from dead cells
and minimum amount of
moisture.

A. cuticle C. nail plate

B. lunula D. nail bed
6. A classic nail shape and easy to
maintain, it looks great paired
with famous French manicure.

A. round C. oval
B. square D. pointed
7. This is common among people
with long, perfect nail beds. It may
be styled slightly rounded at the
base and slightly pointed at the
fingertips.
A. round C. oval
B. square D. pointed
8. Which of the basic nail shapes
easily breaks?

A. round C. oval
B. square D. pointed
9. How do you characterize a
healthy nail?

A. smooth and consistent in color

B. rough with ridges

C. white and smooth
D. well shape and long
10. Nails are constantly growing,
but what causes the growth rate
to slow down?

A. internal problem
B. lack of vitamin intake
C. poor circulation and aging

D. strenuous activity done

11. These are long ridges that run
either lengthwise or across the
nail.

A. blue nail C. hangnail

B. furrows D. brittle nail
12. A term applicable to chronic
inflammation of the nail fold and
nail bed.

A. blue nail C. hangnail

B. furrows D. brittle nail
13. It pertains to extreme
thickening curvature of the nails;
usually it is caused by varying
degree of hyperkeratosis.

A. Onychogryphosis
B. Furrows
C. onychoptosis
D. onychia
14. A nail disease characterized by
periodic shedding of one or more
nails, either in the whole or in
part.

A. Onychogryphosis
B. Furrows
C. onychoptosis
D. onychia
15. Ridges are caused by ____
growth of the nails, usually
resulting from illness.

A. Abnormal
B. Uneven
C. deformed
D. infected
16. This nail disorder is bluish in
color, may be attributed to poor
blood circulation or heart disorder.

A. brittle nail
B. blue nail
C. bruised nail
D. bitten nail
17. What nail disorder is caused by
an accident during manicure
service?

A. treating cuts
B. Hangnail
C. bruised nail
D. bitten nail
18. It is a condition in which the
cuticle splits around the nail.

A. treating cuts
B. Hangnail
C. bruised nail
D. bitten nail
19. It separates from the nail-bed
and curves at the free edge.

A. treating cuts
B. Hangnail
C. bruised nail
D. bitten nail
20. Onycholysis refers to the ___
of the nail from the nail bed,
starting at its distal and/or lateral
attachment.

A. Attachment
B. Separation
C. discoloration
D. detachment
21. Listed below are the nail
structures EXCEPT one ___.

A. Lunula
B. Cuticle
C. keratin
D. free edge
22. Why is it important to have a
free edge of the nail?

A. to break off under pressure

B. this ensures that all nail is
covered and protected
C. to act as a shock absorber
D. to distinguish touch, pain, and
temperature
23. Choose the appropriate
definition of a nail bed.
A. the most visible and functional
part of the nail unit
B. the part of the nail plate that
extends over the tip finger or
toe
23. Choose the appropriate
definition of a nail bed.

C. the portion of living skin that

supports the nail plate as it grows
through the free edge

D. the area where the nail plate

cells are formed
24. How would you remove your
artificial nails?
A. use a cuticle remover
B. use a nipper in removing it
C. remove it carefully and
according to the
manufacturers’ instructions
D. use cotton with acetone
ANSWER KEY:

1. C
2. B
3. D
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. C
ANSWER KEY:

8. A
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. D
13. A
14. C
ANSWER KEY:

15. B
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. C
20. D
21. C
ANSWER KEY:

22. B
23. C
24. C