Manicuring State Board Theory #1

What is the most important rule of being a good nail tech?

Angela clips too close to the eponychium. What might Angela have confused the eponychium for?

When using a resin as a top coat it should have a THICKER viscosity.

How would you recommend a person to make his or her nails they grow thicker?

Jessica notices that her client has an infection. She recommends the clients doesn’t see a doctor. Why is this wrong?

Powder is one of many ways to apply an activator.

Acrylic nails were first made popular during which decade?

The organs within this system include the esophagus, stomach, gall bladder, liver, and small an large intestines.

We see both gold and silver nails appear in which period f ancient history?

_____ is a medical term for abnormal skin inflammation.

____ is a colorless liquid acrylate monomer that is easily cured and used as a powerful fast acting adhesive.

The organs within this system include the heart and blood vessels.

Which system removes waste material from the body cells to the blood?

AVOID this treatment on clients to have cuts, burns, rashes, warts, or eczema.

What is the slightly thickened layer of the skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate?

A _____ strip is fabric cut about 1/8” in length and applied across the line where the free edge meets the nail bed.

What is the manipulation of soft tissues of the body called?

What is NOT one of the considerations to keep in mind when deciding a nail shape?

The lymph is a colorless, watery fluid derived from what?

Which of the following might be a scenario where nail resins are an excellent option?

At what point should you perform a paraffin wax treatment if the goal is to put it over a mask?

During which decade did the lunula become popular?

What does monomer mean?

Nail techs should have a thorough understanding of liquid and powder enhancements for all of these reasons EXPECT what?

Why would a client's nails hurting after buffing them?

What is the medical branch of science that deals with the study of skin?

If you had brown eyes, dark hair, olive skin, Greek heritage, and burn moderately. Which Fitzpatrick Scale applies?

What can nail techs use to temporarily remove surface moisture from the nail plate?

The best sources of ______ are eggs, beef liver, carrots, sweet potato, kale, and spinach.

In addition to providing the nail service, what else should nil techs do?

Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?

Nail resins are easily removed.

What equipment should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance to stains, ease of cleaning?

Are specialized acrylic monomers that polymerize in second there used to make wraps and nail adhesive.

How many applications of top resin should you put on the nail?

What change were people MOST likely hoping for in the 90s that delivered in the 2000s?

Which of the following diseases is associated with rapidly growing and contagious bacteria causing yellow green spot?

How long does it take for a toenail plates to be fully replaced?

When you decide to shorten the length of the nail, what should you first do?

What part of the natural nail protects the tips of the fingers and toes?

Macy in a nail tech in 2019, her first client requests a very popular product. What is it likely to be?

How would you use the history of the profession for your current position?

What can affect the shape or thickness of the nail plate?

What should you apply over the activator to protect the powder application during filing and buffering?

What service could you recommend next to a male client who received a manicure?

In which career would you be dedicated to teaching new professionals the tricks of the trade?

Which of the following is NOT one of the aspects of food that help support the health of he skin?

The ____ in the largest organ in the body.

The _____ enzymes are chemicals that change certain kinds of food into a form that can be used by the body.

Neon colors were popular during which decade?

What part or function of the body would you give as an example of the endocrine glands?

What is the relationship between water content in the nail?

Why must the hyponychium be treated gently?

Which disease is associated with the separation of the nail plate and bed due to injury or allergic reactions?

What are flexors?

_____ gets rid of the bacteria that cause infections.

What would happen if the body were deprived of oxygen?

Senior citizen should bring in a physician's permission slip prior to having or using this treatment.

Treatment manicures have names that represent their purpose. The use of alpha hydroxy acid would correspond with what?

What could Charlie, a nail tech, tell Stephanie, her pregnant friend, about her nail growth regarding her vitamins?

How would you classify a sciatic nerve?

Which would be an artificial nail service?

Paracelsus was a famous 16th century physician who discussed what?

What type of skin inflammation appears as silver-white scales?

What color is men's basic color for manicures?

_____ are like tiny building blocks.

Which artery supplies blood to the ankles and the back of the lower leg?

Misha is applying a nail resin and wants it to dry faster. What should she do?

What should you do right after applying the powder?

The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the ____.

Resin systems are easily removed.

What is the relationship between dip powder and liquid monomer?

The _____ are bones in the fingers or toes.

A _____ is made from a very thin synthetic mesh with a loose weave.

What is the relationship between nail cell production and plate growth?

What is one reason a nail tech would need to spend more time on a man's nails than a woman's?

Which of the following is true about nail enhancements?

______ Is a state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape.

_____ are added to the monomer liquid and used to control the set or curing time.

What are the characteristics of a normal, healthy nail?

What is the largest organ of our bodies?

Lightning age spot treatments might be found in which treatment manicure?

What is the modern day expression for what Paracelsus learned?

It is important to educate your client for all of the following reasons EXCEPT what?

What do you need to apply after the applications of dip color on the nail to nail the layers dry?

_____ is an immune response to contact allergies and irritants.

How long is the skin renewal process?

What is the name of the physician engaged in the practice of treating the skin?

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons to apply thin coats of polish?

Which type of disorder is associated with damage skin around the nail plate to become split which one?

Since a man's manicure isn't always as long as a woman's what service can you extend?

Which of the following would be a feature of BOTH a basic manicure and a spa manicure?

A person who has an issue with blood clotting may have trouble with what vitamin?

What would you do if a client asked for chemical free products?

The natural nail unit is which part of the nail?

You may want to cool down the heat for this treatment for clients who are sensitive to heat.

What does polymer mean?

What is a lamp unit called that contains four 9watt lamps?

What equipment helps maintain a clean clutter-free appearance to your work area?

How long after removing surface moisture doesn’t return?