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1
In general, _______ beads are the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders.
medium
damp
wet
dry
2
Electric files are also known as
Speed machines
Manrel Machines
Torque Machines
Micromotor Machines
3
How long does it take for a toenail to be fully replaced?
9 to 12 months
6 to 8 weeks
9 to 12 weeks
6 to 8 months
4
The area under the nail plate typically has a ____ appearance in the area that extends from the lunula
whitish
bluish
grayish
pinkish
5
Sensory nerve endings called _____ are located close to the skin.
afferents
motor nerves
reflexes
receptors
6
Matter is made up of what
liquids
corn
water
elements
7
What is a direct current?
The waves in your pool.
A current that only goes in one direction.
A current that charges your car.
8
Generally, when you are performing a foot massage, the foot should be grasped between the thumb and fingers:
at the mid-tarsal area
around the toes
at the ankle
at the heel
9
What does the client cushion on the manicure table need to be covered with?
nothing
A clean towel or disposable towel
plastic wrap
dirty towel
10
Alternating current _________.
is produced by chemical means
is a rapid, interrupted current
is most often found in batteries
travels in only one direction
11
Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with _________.
clients
doctors
teachers
you
12
The surface of a normal, healthy nail _______________.
is spotted
has hollows
is rough
has no grooves
13
Enhancement product application near the eponychium, sidewall, and free edge:
can be thick or thin
must be thick
must be thin
should be of medium thickness
14
What is vibration
friction
shaking movement
wringing
tapping
15
_____ is any methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another
Sterilization
Sanitization
Infection control
Standard precaution
16
Compared to standard monomer liquid and polymer powder products, odorless products:
harden more slowly
harden more quickly
harden at about the same speed
do not harden
17
The ____ is the portion of living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge.
nail groove
nail unit
nail fold
nail bed
18
A persons nail color in B.C represented
social status
if they were close to dying
how much food they had
how many kids they had
19
What services can you offer a client with ingrown toenails?
no services
clear polish only
massage only
a special pedicure
20
How long does the complete replacement of a fingernail take?
6 to 8 weeks
9 to 12 months
4 to 6 months
2 to 3 months
21
A type of massage method that involves using pressure on specific points of the hand and feet is known as
exfoliation
reflexology
tapotment
aromatherapy
22
According to OSHA, PPE is defined as _________.
specialized clothing or equipment
precautions that include proper hand washing
guidelines
items that should be cleaned and disinfected
23
What are two or more atoms joined together by a chemical bond
compounds
proteins
hydrogen atoms
molecule
24
Which of the following is a general term for any deformity or disease of the nails?
onychomadesis
melanonychia
onychosis
onychia
25
Disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV, are
bloodborne pathogens
bloodborne viruses
mycobacteria
systemic infections
26
Shaving the legs within 48 hours of receiving a pedicure can have what result?
significant heat sensitivity
exfoliating scrub not working effectively
increased risk of irritation or infection
decreased circulation in the legs
27
The appearance of the nails is said to reflect the _____ of the body.
height
weight
age
general health
28
A _____ is a metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction.
foot file
nipper
toenail rasp
toenail clipper
29
The natural nail is composed mainly of the same fiber protein found in_______________.
hair
the lining of the stomach
blood
neurons
30
What is the term called when you are ending the massage?
Ending
Feathering off
Tappotment
friction
31
The nail plate is_______________.
relatively porous to water
completely waterproof
relatively resistant to water
very water absorbent
32
How much space should be left between the client's nail enhancement and their living skin?
1/12
1/16
1/8
1/2
33
Blood supplies ____ to the skin.
nutrients and alkali
nutrients and oxygen
oxygen and oil
oil and lymph
34
The EPA most likely be involved in regulating _________.
the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe mixing of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe use of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe storing of chemical products used in the workplace
35
Compared to the fingernail matrix, the toenail matrix is_______________.
medium
longer
shorter
same length
36
Compared to adults' nails, children's nails_______________.
grow slightly slower
Children's nails grow more rapidly than adults' nails.
grow much more slowly
grow at the same rate
37
Do NOT begin to apply nail enhancement product to the nail unless the primer:
is completely dry
has cured
has polymerized
is still moist
38
Nails typically grow FASTEST during which season?
winter
spring
fall
summer
39
Over the next 24 hours after removing monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements, the client's nails will:
become more rigid
appear darker in color
become more flexible
absorb more moisture
40
The tacky layer created on the nail when using odorless products is called the ____ layer.
inhibition
rough
enhancement
adhesive
41
If a client has a nail bacterial infection, you should
make sure she washes her hands well after the service
wear gloves during the service
refuse to provide any type of nail service
make sure she washes her hands well before the service
42
Fluorescent light _________.
is cooler than natural sunlight
is a type of incandescent light
is warmer than natural sunlight
is a yellow-gold light
43
As a nail professional, when are you are allowed to cut a client's skin?
when the client gives you written permission to do so
when the client gives you verbal permission to do so
when the client signs a waiver releasing you from liability
Never
44
A ____ is a substance formed by combining many small molecules in extremely long chainlike structures.
monomer
cross-linker
polymer
oligomer
45
Which of the following are beauty and wellness professionals permitted and encouraged to do?
Recommend treatments for infections and abnormal conditions
Refer customers with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians
Treat abnormal conditions
Treat infections
46
Which type of tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body?
muscular
connective
nerve
epithelial
47
Massage given during pedicures is meant primarily for:
relaxation
cosmetic purposes
deep massage
slowing blood circulation
48
Bone is composed of about ____ minerals.
1/2
2/4
2/3
4/5
49
It is recommended that you use a ______ to remove any loose debris from the nail plate during a pedicure.
curette
clipper
rasp
nail nipper
50
_________ is a good example of an insulator.
Copper
Tap water
Steel
Wood
51
Clients should be encouraged to schedule regular pedicure appointments every:
month
week
6 weeks
2 weeks
52
What is friction
circular or wringing
shaking
long strokes
tapping
53
The nail on which finger typically grows fastest?
middle finger
index finger
thumb
ring finger
54
The nail is an appendage of the_______________.
hair
organ
nails
skin
55
clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection, they are considered to be
asymptomatic
sanitized
precautious
antiseptic
56
The nail plate
sits on the free edge
slowly slides across the nail bed as it grows
protects the matrix
sits on the nail matrix
57
A paraffin bath:
inhibits hydration
increases inflammation
slows circulation
promotes moisturizing
58
Which of the following is NOT true of staphylococci?
They are routinely found in our environment.
They can be picked up on doorknobs or through skin-to-skin contact.
They are in pimples
Most strains make us very ill.
59
In general, a _____ file is MOST appropriate to shorten the toenails.
plastic
grit-free
fine-grit
medium-grit
60
Which of the following is TRUE of the indirect transmission of a disease?
It cannot make an individual sick.
It occurs by kissing another person.
It happens through contact with an intermediate object.
It occurs by shaking hands with another person.
61
If lifting is excessive when performing a monomer liquid and polymer powder maintenance service it is recommended that
you use drops of nail adhesive to secure the enhancement
you add a thick layer of product to try to seal the enhancement
you use a nail nipper to clip away loose nail enhancement product
you soak off the enhancement and start fresh with a new nail application
62
A bacterial infection on the nail plate progresses from a yellow-green spot and_______________.
gets darker in color
gets lighter in color
spreads in a vertical direction
spreads in a horizontal direction
63
If you drop a tool or implement on the floor during a service, you should _________.
immediately throw the implement or tool in the garbage
replace the tool immediately/disinfect the tool prior to continuing service
immediately stop the service and ask your client to come back the next day
pick it up and continue if the client does not see that it was dropped
64
Which type of brush is best for applying monomer liquid and polymer powder products?
plastic nail brush
natural hairbrush
nail polish brush
synthetic hair brush
65
A ___ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place.
ligament
nail plate
matrix
lunula
66
Which type of nail primer is used often in salons?
acid-based
alkaline
acid-free
all-naturalFeedback:
67
The lunula is the visible part of the_______________.
matrix
fiber
cuticle
ligament
68
The hardened keratin plate covering the nail bed is called the_______________.
nail plate
cuticle
bed epithelium
natural nail unit
69
A "plicatured" nail figuratively means_______________.
rounded nail
twisted nail
excessively thick nail
folded nail
70
Almost everything that you do depends on _________.
chemistry
education
organisms
laws
71
How many types of tissue are there in the body?
15
24
1
4
72
A normal adult's nails grow about ___ inch per month.
[1/8]
[1/2]
[1/12]
[1/6]
73
What are supplies
Materials you discard after each use
materials you disinfect
materials you can re-use
materials you clean
74
The principal functions of the skin are sensation, heat regulation, excretion, absorption, secretion, and _____________.
support
nourishment
rehabilitation
protection
75
The arch of the nail is also known as the ______
apex
sidewall
C-curve
stress area
76
OSHA would most likely be involved in regulating _________.
the sale of chemical products used in the workplace
the registration of chemical products used in the workplace
the manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
77
______________ is a molecule composed of two or more different kinds of atoms joined together
compound
physical change
matter
molecule
78
Which of the following is TRUE of most bacteria?
They are pathogenic.
They are contagious.
They are nonpathogenic.
They are deadly.
79
Which of the following is NOT recommended for use on nails?
methyl ethacrylate
odorless monomer liquid
ethyl methacrylate
methyl methacrylate
80
Which nail shape is sometimes referred to as a soft square?
squoval
stiletto
almond
ballerina
81
What is a chair, foot basin, and foot rest all in one called
pedicure unit
pedicure throne
portable pedicure
unit
82
Where are nail extensions MOST likely to break?
sidewall
underside
stress area
apex
83
Reusable nail forms
are harder to work with than disposable nail forms
must be disinfected between clients
are made of glass
do not create natural-looking extensions
84
The natural nail is part of the ___________ system.
integumentary
circulatory
circulatory
endocrine
85
Foot massage induces a high degree of relaxation and:1.
reduces blood pressure
slows blood flow
stresses the client out
stimulates blood flow
86
The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the:
chain reaction
rebalance
mix ratio
combination equation
87
If you are using a pinkandwhite product application during a nail maintenance, what color product should you apply FIRST
pink acrylic
soft white acrylic
pink polymer powder
white acrylic
88
The act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that may let in pathogenic microbes is called:
microtrauma
pore opening
follicle entry
macrotrauma
89
After removing the nail tip from the natural nail, it is recommended that you ______ to remove any adhesive residue.
have the client wash their hands with soap and warm water
immerse the nail in acetone polish remover
gently buff the nail with a fine buffer
gently buff the nail with a medium buffer
90
Nail technicians are governed under _____.
state cosmetology laws
professional code of conduct
client customer satisfaction
national boards
91
Which of the following attaches the nail bed to the nail plate?
hyponychium
matrix
eponychium
bed epithelium
92
What is the medical term for fungal infections of the feet?
tinea corporis
onychosis
cuticle
tinea pedis
93
Hydrogen peroxide should never be mixed with bleach because _________.
it dries out hair excessively
it “discolors” more than lightens the hair
they become unpredictable in their use
it creates a potentially deadly gas
94
When performing a basic pedicure, it is recommended that you start by removing the polish from the:
little toe
big toe
second toe
middle toe
95
Bleach used in the salon or spa must be EPA registered as which of the following?
A carcinogen
A disinfectant
A pathogen
A sterilizer
96
The two ways to create a nail extension are ______ and ______.
wraps; tips
tips; squovals
wraps; forms
tips; forms
97
The end of a curette is:
flat and dull
flat and sharp
scoop-shaped
spear shaped
98
What is effleurage
friction
stroking or circular movement
kneading
tapping
99
Many nail tips have a shallow depression called a ____ that serves as the point of contact with the nail plate
divot
button
well
dip
100
Which of the following is a condition in which the living skin around the nail splits and tears?
onychophagy
infected finger
hangnail
french tip
