State Board Review

What are the primary colors?

The amount of liquid & powder used to create a bead is called a:

To create a zebra strips, you should:

When doing a foiling technique, you begin by applying:

If you smoke a cigarette, what must you do before caring for a client?

What is your sole responsibility toward your clients?

The deepest layer of the dermis is the:

Identify the largest organ of the body:

The usual amount to tip is:

A fuse or breaker does what?

Nails that are brittle, are deeply split, & have vertical ridges should:

All acrylic (methacrylate) nails:

Which of the following should you include in your employment portfolio?

Polished nails should always be ____ before applying nail art.

The ___ nerve and its branches supply the fingers.

Ancient Chinese aristocrats used a tinted mixture of gum arabic, gelatin, beeswax, & egg whites to:

The thickness, width, & curvature of the nail is dependent on the:

____ is the study of the nervous system and its disorders.

To ensure a sanitary service, quick-dry polish products must be sprayed on or applied with a:

Being ____ involves practicing good study habits & time management as part of preparing for a test.

To ensure that your UV gel nails are properly cured, it is important to:

A free-standing, fully plumbed pedicure unit is commonly referred to as a:

Which of the following best describes personal hygiene?

When nail enhancements are not properly maintained, they tend to:

Clients with poor circulation or diabetes should do what before having a pedicure service?

An excoriation is the medical term for a:

When you are finished with an electric appliance, what should you do?

What effect do toxins have on cells?

The 4 color classifications on the color wheel are primary, secondary, tertiary and:

Removing moisture from the nail plate can be done by applying a:

What are the two types of pigment called?

Nail technicians must have a basic understanding of nail chemistry because:

Sensory nerve are most abundant in the:

When applying UV gel over forms, after you have applied & cured the last gel, you should:

What is a solution?

Significantly reducing the number of pathogens by removing debris & using warm, soapy water is called:

____ can unravel simple polymer chains used in wraps & adhesives.

Which glands extract materials from the blood to form new substances?

Flashlights, cellular telephones, & cordless electric drills use:

In order for a tip to be durable, it must have a(n):

The massage step of the manicure should be done:

Which of the following best defines the term inorganic substances?

The bed epithelium does what?

In regards to chemistry, the term gas applies to:

When should you disinfect your foot spa?

The humerus is the:

Even mild dehydration can cause:

Suspensions are:

The ____ nerve & its branches supply the little finger side of the arm & palm of the hand.

In most cases, owning your own business does not mean you own the:

What is the last manicure step before applying base coat?

What is the range of the pH scale?

As part of a salon purchase, what information should be included about the existing clientele?

Up to two pints of liquid are generally excreted daily by the:

The golden rule o human relations stress the importance of knowing the difference between being right & :

When a client has a fungal infection, what should you do?

Nail discoloration can be caused by _____ or external source.

Nail art _____ your income while being a fun & exciting part of your job.

A corporation may limit your ____ when you have unmanageable debt.

You purchase a case of high-end shampoos & conditioners, which you plan to sell to clients. These items are considered:

Buffing creams are used to:

____ make(s) up the majority of the nail plate.

What is onychocryptosis?

What causes reactions to potentially toxic substances?

The sensory & motor nerve fibers that go from the brain & spinal cord to all parts of the body make up which system?

Before you begin writing a response to an essay question, you should:

Which of the following is the most common type of bacteria nail infection?

Define a client intake form.

The first UV gel that is applied is called the:

Nail polishes, top coats, and base coats harden through:

Why is it important to use concentric bits?

Buffing oil:

It is safe to perform nail services when this condition is present:

In a salon situation, you must put your own feelings & desires aside & put the needs of the ____ & ____ first.

A(n) _____ is when you have immunity through inoculation or overcomng a disease.

What makes carbide bits unique?

Before you try to determine where you want to work, you should:

What should you do if you find yourself at a salon that does not have a job descriptions?

Allowing nail adhesive to extend from the nail wrap to the skin causes:

Beau's lines an be caused by:

Which of the following defines onychomycosis?

An airbrush system does not contain a:

Bloodborne pathogens:

After a nail tip application service, you should:

You are ready to practice airbrushing on plastic nails when you can accurately:

Higher-quality diamond bits:

Identify the greatest benefit to setting goals.

You should never:

Which of the following best defines the term ethics?

UV gel nails have:

_____ may be required to properly load your brush when using low-order acrylic:

Carefully examining your client's hands or feet prior to performing a service is important for:

Plasma contains what percentage of water?

The toenail grows from the base of the nail bed to the free edge in about:

Solutions that evaporate very quickly are said to be:

How many muscles are in the human body?

Which of the following accurately describe(s) a local infection?

What should you use to remove nail cosmetics from their containers?

During a 2 week maintenance appointment for nail wraps you should:

What do you call your ability to fight off or resist infections?