State Board Nail Tech Practice Exam

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What is the term for the loose, pliable skin overlapping around the nail?

Matrix
Cuticle
Hangnail
Bed

The correct answer is: Cuticle

The term for the loose, pliable skin overlapping around the nail is known as the cuticle. The cuticle serves as a protective barrier that covers the area where the skin meets the nail plate, helping to prevent bacteria and other harmful pathogens from entering the nail bed. Proper care of the cuticle is important in nail maintenance, and it typically involves moisturizing and not cutting it excessively to avoid injury or infection. Understanding the role and terminology associated with the cuticle is essential for nail technicians, as it plays a significant role in nail health and aesthetics. The other options refer to different parts of the nail anatomy: the matrix is the tissue beneath the base of the nail, a hangnail is a small piece of torn cuticle, and the nail bed is the skin beneath the nail plate itself.