NIC National Cosmetology Theory Exam — Practice Exam
Nail disorders: practice questions
Our NIC Cosmetology Theory bank has 9 questions on this topic. Here are 3 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
What is onychomycosis?
- Horizontal ridges
- A bacterial infection around the nail
- A fungal infection of the nail
- A spoon-shaped nail
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C. A fungal infection of the nail — Refer clients with infections to a physician.
Question 2
A green or yellow-green spot under a lifted nail enhancement most likely shows:
- Fresh mold that can be painted over
- Normal discoloration from polish
- A sign of good adhesion
- A bacterial infection, often Pseudomonas
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D. A bacterial infection, often Pseudomonas — Remove the enhancement and refer to a physician; don't cover it.
Question 3
What is onycholysis?
- Ingrown toenail
- Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed
- White spots on the nail
- Nail biting
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B. Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed — Avoid enhancements until the cause is addressed.