MNT Ingrown Toenail Management 2

Question 1

Nail bracing (orthonyxia) for ingrown toenails works by:

Accepted Answer

Using a flexible composite or wire brace to flatten and realign nail curvature over time

Answer

Nail braces apply outward force along the nail plate edges, gradually correcting involution and relieving pressure on the nail folds without surgery.

Question 2

The BS (Basis) brace system for ingrown nails requires the nail to be:

Accepted Answer

Clean, dry, and filed smooth on the dorsal surface to ensure adhesion

Answer

The BS brace (a composite adhesive brace) requires the nail surface to be clean, dry, and gently filed to maximize adhesion and treatment efficacy.

Question 3

A patient with recurrent bilateral ingrown toenails despite conservative care is best managed by:

Accepted Answer

Referral to a podiatrist for nail matrix phenolization or wedge resection

Answer

Chronic or recurring ingrown toenails that fail conservative management require definitive treatment such as partial matrix destruction (phenolization) by a qualified clinician.

Question 4

Hypergranulation tissue at the lateral nail fold of an ingrown toenail should be:

Accepted Answer

Documented, managed with silver nitrate or compression if within scope, and referred if extensive

Answer

Hypergranulation tissue can be reduced with silver nitrate application or compression within the technician's scope; extensive or non-resolving cases require medical referral.

Question 5

Post-procedure instructions after nail edge elevation should include:

Accepted Answer

Keep the area clean and dry, change dressing daily, wear wide-toe footwear, and return if signs of infection develop

Answer

Proper aftercare prevents infection and promotes healing; breathable dressings, daily inspection, appropriate footwear, and clear infection warning signs optimize outcomes.

(MNT) Certified Medical Nail Technician Practice Test

(MNT) Certified Medical Nail Technician Practice Test

MNT Ingrown Toenail Management 2