Nail Pterygium and Splinter Hemorrhages Quiz

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What is the main cause of Nail Pterygium?

  • Physical trauma (correct)
  • Fungal infection
  • Burns
  • Ingrown nails

Why should the words 'cuticle' and 'pterygium' not be used interchangeably?

  • Because they refer to different nail diseases
  • Because they have the same treatment options
  • Because 'cuticle' is related to skin, while 'pterygium' is related to nails (correct)
  • Because their meanings are synonymous with each other

What is another name for Onychocryptosis?

  • Onychomycosis
  • Onycholysis
  • Ingrown nails (correct)
  • Onychia

What causes Splinter Hemorrhages in nails?

<p>Physical trauma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Onycholysis from Onychomadesis based on their symptoms?

<p>Sloughing of the nail plate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Onychomadesis among the listed nail diseases?

<p>Falls off from the nail bed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to advise clients experiencing Nail Pterygium or Splinter Hemorrhages to see a doctor?

<p>To receive proper medical diagnosis and treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Nail Pterygium from Splinter Hemorrhages?

<p>Nail Pterygium is caused by burns, while Splinter Hemorrhages are caused by capillary damage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should clients with Nail Pterygium and Splinter Hemorrhages seek medical advice according to the text?

<p>To identify the root causes of the nail conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is Onychomadesis different from Onychia based on the symptoms described in the text?

<p>Onychomadesis leads to sloughing of the nail plate, while Onychia causes inflammation of the matrix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Onycholysis among the listed nail diseases mentioned in the text?

<p>It causes the nail plate to separate from the bed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should 'cuticle' and 'pterygium' not be used interchangeably according to the text?

<p>'Pterygium' relates to nail bed damage, while 'cuticle' is related to nail plate separation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes Onychocryptosis, as described in the text?

<p>Physical trauma or negative reactions to chemicals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Splinter Hemorrhages' are primarily caused by:

<p>'Capillary damage' due to physical trauma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Nail Diseases

  • The main cause of Nail Pterygium is a genetic predisposition or trauma.

Cuticle vs. Pterygium

  • The words 'cuticle' and 'pterygium' should not be used interchangeably because they refer to different anatomical structures.

Onychocryptosis

  • Onychocryptosis is also known as ingrown toenail.

Splinter Hemorrhages

  • Splinter Hemorrhages are caused by trauma to the nail bed, which leads to bleeding underneath the nail plate.
  • They are characterized by thin, longitudinal blood channels underneath the nail.
  • The primary cause of Splinter Hemorrhages is physical trauma to the nail.

Onycholysis vs. Onychomadesis

  • Onycholysis is distinguished from Onychomadesis by the presence of a gap between the nail plate and the nail bed.
  • Onychomadesis is characterized by a spontaneous separation of the nail plate from the nail bed.
  • The key difference between Onycholysis and Onychomadesis lies in their symptoms.

Importance of Medical Advice

  • It is essential to advise clients experiencing Nail Pterygium or Splinter Hemorrhages to see a doctor to rule out underlying health conditions.
  • Clients with Nail Pterygium and Splinter Hemorrhages should seek medical advice because these conditions may be indicative of underlying health issues.

Nail Diseases Comparison

  • Nail Pterygium is distinguished from Splinter Hemorrhages by the presence of a wing-like projection of skin on the nail.
  • Onychomadesis is different from Onychia in that it involves a spontaneous separation of the nail plate from the nail bed.
  • Onycholysis is characterized by a gap between the nail plate and the nail bed.
  • Onychocryptosis is characterized by the growth of the nail into the surrounding skin, leading to pain and inflammation.

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