When selecting a chair for ergonomics, what should it allow you to do?

Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the groun

What is the primary cause of leukonychia?

Trauma to the matrix; a "bruised nail"

When should you change gloves?

Between services or step away from your station

Why do you need to remove the shine of the nail plate when applying product?

Because an oily, smooth surface will cause lifting

What is the service set?

The set of implements you need to perform a service

What is the proper procedure to correct a hangnail?

Using nippers, gently nip away the dead skin

What does OSHA stand for?

Occupational and Safety Health Administration

What does the EPA regulate?

The proper manufacturing of chemicals for salon use

Why shouldn't you allow liquid/polymer product to touch your client's skin?

It can cause lifting or skin reactions

Why should client chairs have no wheels?

This prevents the client from accidentally rolling away from you

How should nail clippers be used?

Beginning with the corner of the nail and working toward the center

Which of the following is considered an enhancement?

Any sort of product added to beautify a nail

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1
Which phase of metabolism is the "building up" phase?
Catabolism
Metabolism is all building
Anabolism
Pseudobolism
2
Which of the following is entirely cosmetic and safe to work on?
Onychomycosis
Onychomadesis
Melanonychia
Onychocryptosis
3
How does acid primer dry?
Sticky
It never dries
Chalky
Runny
4
Muscles have ______ parts.
2
1
4
3
5
When selecting a chair for ergonomics, what should it allow you to do?
Roll to grab supplies as needed
Sit further away from your client
Sit with your back straight and your feet flat on the groun
Sit in your client's lap
6
What is the primary cause of leukonychia?
Trauma to the matrix; a "bruised nail"
Cancer
B12 deficiency
Not enough sun exposure
7
When should you change gloves?
Only if they seem dirty
Whenever you feel like
Never
Between services or step away from your station
8
How many tarsal bones are there?
206
7
15
8
9
Which product is designed to cleanse the foot during a pedicure?
The massage butter
The soak
The scrub
The cuticle remover
10
Which massage movement is considered the most relaxing?
Pettrisage
Friction
Effleurage
Tapotement
11
Why do you need to remove the shine of the nail plate when applying product?
Because you're bored
Because the client looked at you funny
No one really knows
Because an oily, smooth surface will cause lifting
12
Which tool may be illegal in some states?
Nylon Brush
Nail Nippers
Cuticle Pusher
Nail Rasp
13
Which body system is of most importance to a nail tech?
Endocrine
Integumentary
Nervous
Reproductive
14
Where on the pH scale do nails fall?
5.5; slightly acidic
3.3; highly acidic
7; true neutral
12.7; highly akaline
15
What increases adhesion for artificial enhancement services?
Alcohol
Nylon Nail Brush
Primer
Hopes and Dreams
16
This layer of skin is known as "true skin".
Subcutaneous
Epidermis
Dermis
Adipose
17
What does "mer" mean?
Many
Unit
Three
One
18
What is the larger bone of the forearm?
Humerus
Ulna
Radius
Tibia
19
What is the service set?
Your table and lamps
All of your client paperwork
A single metal pusher
The set of implements you need to perform a service
20
What is the proper procedure to correct a hangnail?
Apply lotion 15 times a day at home
Using nippers, gently nip away the dead skin
Trim away the broken nail with clippers
There is no cure; your client should begin making final preparations
21
Which bones are found in both the hands and the feet?
Tibials
Carpus
Phalanges
Lumbar
22
What forms the seal under the edge of the onyx?
PNF
Eponychium
Hyponychium
Lateral Folds
23
What does OSHA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
Occupational and Safety Health Administration
Occupational and Safety Health Agency
United States Department of Agriculture
24
Which five letters can be used to remember the signs of cancer?
ZYXWV
MKLNO
ABCDE
FIHGJ
25
Which gland controls protein creation?
Adrenal
Pancreas
Thyroid
Parathyroids
26
Which part of a 3-part service would come first?
Massage
Consultation
Soak
Rebooking
27
Lucas-cide and Barbicide are examples of what type of disinfectant?
Phenolics
Household Cleaners
Liquid Gold
Quarternary Ammonium Compounds
28
How should you test the temperature of paraffin wax?
On yourself
On your client
With a thermometer
Ask the stars
29
Sun exposure is responsible for what percent of visible aging?
30 - 50%
80 - 85%
75 - 76%
99%
30
What does the EPA regulate?
The guidelines, rules, and regulations for cleaning a salon space
The list of salon names considered luxury
The proper storing and handling of chemicals in the workplace
The proper manufacturing of chemicals for salon use
31
What must a disinfectant be capable of for salon use?
Fungicidal
All of the above
Bactericidal
Virucidal
32
Which of the following can impact your skin's health?
Proper Maintenance and Genetics
All of the above
Diet and Water
Excercise and Sun Exposure
33
Which of the following is an extension?
A fiberglass wrap
A gel manicure
A sculpted gel nail
A natural nail acrylic overlay
34
Which glands produce oil and sweat?
Exocrine
Dermal
Adipose
Endocrine
35
Which device helps dry regular polish faster?
Mini-fan
UV gel lamp
Electric nail polish dryer
Adjustable table lamp
36
Which of the following can be a sign of a major life interruption?
Nail Grooves
Beau's Lines
Leukonychia
Onycholysis
37
Unless otherwise stated, how long should implements remain in a disinfectant?
15 minutes
7 and a half minutes
10 minutes
24 hours
38
Why shouldn't you allow liquid/polymer product to touch your client's skin?
It can cause lifting or skin reactions
It smells bad
It will look bad
It is hard to file
39
Which of the following is an example of a theme manicure?
Resurfacing Manicure
Dry Manicure
Spot-Be-Gone Manicure
Pumpkin Spice Manicure
40
Which of the following is usually a hard gel?
Soak-off Builder Gel
Pigment / Color Gel
Polymer Gels
Gel Polish
41
What section of living skin is often confused for cuticle?
Lateral Grooves
Proximal Nail Fold
Nail Bed
Hyponichium
42
How many layers of skin are there?
2
3
5
4
43
Which protein is found throughout your integumentary system?
Elastyroil
Corenocytes
Keratin
Fibrolaise
44
Why should client chairs have no wheels?
This prevents the chair from ever moving once installed
The sends the message that you want your client to stay a long time
This prevents the client from accidentally rolling away from you
This prevents your client from running away without paying
45
Why should you never buff away the grooves in a nail?
It is completely fine to do
Clients will get angry
It makes the nail look worse
It weakens the nail plate
46
Cuticle softener is intended for use on the _______.
Elbow
Hyponychium
Cuticle
Proximal Nail Fold
47
How should nail clippers be used?
Beginning with the corner of the nail and working toward the center
To open stubborn packages
Trim the entire nail plate in one movement
Nip away dead skin
48
How many strokes of color polish should you use?
2
4
1
3
49
Which of the following is considered an enhancement?
Only acrylic nails
Only a gel pedicure
Fiberglass wraps and gel polish
Any sort of product added to beautify a nail
50
Light-cured gels and monomer/polymer systems belong to which group fo products?
Psuedoacrylates
Styrenes
Cyanoacrylates
Methacrylates
51
What is the scientific name for the nail plate?
Keratoid Maxilla
Platorius
Onyx
Nail Plate
52
How many coats of polish should you apply?
7
3
4
2
53
If your client arrives with uncontrolled onychomycosis, how should you proceed?
Stop the service and laugh
Continue the service but tell the entire salon
Continue the service; this is fine
Stop the service and refer your client to a physician
54
Which of the following is illegal for use in nail services?
Odorless Monomer
Cyanoacrylate
Ethyl Methacrylate
Methyl Methacrylate
55
Nails are considered an accessory to this organ.
Heart
Lungs
Skin
Hair
56
The nail plate is ________ layers thick.
33.3 - 47.9
50 - 100
Over 300
17 - 25
57
Who is responsible for staying up-to-date about sanitation laws?
The county comptroller
You
Your parents
The government
58
What binds the onyx and the nail bed together?
Blood and Fascia
Specialized Ligaments
Bed Epithelium
Corneocytes
59
What is the most common size of acrylic brush?
6 or 7
2 or 4
8 or 10
15
60
Which nerve is found in the leg?
Cranial
Radial
Sciatic
Flexor Maximus
61
Which of the following uses cyanoacrylate as a main ingredient?
Soft Gel
Monomer and Polymer Nails
Nail Resin
Hard Gel
62
In the event your client is concerned about UV exposure during a gel manicure, what is the best option for them?
They shouldn't receive a gel manicure
Reassure them that the lights are known to be harmless
SPF
A physical covering, like a glove
63
Which of these is an example of an efficacy claim?
The term has no meaning
This product smells like fresh lilies
This product is available in 3 different shades
This product kills 99% of bacteria in 10 minutes or less
64
Which part of men's manicures often takes longer?
Discussing the news
Massage
Deciding on a nail shape
Arguing over polish colors
65
A healthy nail is _______.
Completely Blue
Slightly Moist
Brittle
Deeply Grooved
66
Where are initiators found in a liquid/powder system?
The liquid
The brush
The powder
You add them separately
67
Your client's nail is beginning to separate at the free edge; this is an example of _______.
Onychia
Onychomadesis
Onychomycosis
Onycholysis
68
Which of the following is considered a sculpted nail?
Acrylic on forms
Gel polish on natural nails
A soft gel overlay
Fiberlgass on a blended tip
69
Which of the following is considered a primary skin lesion?
Wheal
Keloid
Fissure
Scab
70
What information do you gather in a consultation?
Shape and color
What service your client is receiving
All of the above
Allergies and health concerns
71
Which of the following will increase adhesion in light-cured gels?
Base Gel
Soak-off Building Gel
Gel Polish
Finishing Gel
72
As water content in a nail increases, the nail becomes more ______.
Brittle
Transluscent
Beige
Flexible
73
What are the key features of onychorrhexis?
Healthy, moist nails
Rough, brittle nails
Nails with lots of white spots
Nails that bend easily
74
Which of the following is a medical condition?
Beau's Lines
Onychocryptosis
Onychophagy
Pincer Nails
75
Your client has recently developed melanonychia and it is rapidly spreading; why should you refer to a physician?
This can be a sign of cancer
They are beginning to lose their nails due to harsh chemicals
They have developed a fungus and it must be treated
They are likely pregnant
76
What is an oligomer?
Long chains of polymers with tight cross-linking
The sticky layer that is wiped off after gel is cured
"Pre-polymers"; polymers that have been stopped during polymerization.
Single molecules used to link polymers
77
Which client may be a bad candidate for massage?
A client with limited vision
A client with uncontrolled hypertension
A client with extensive burns
A client with paronychia
78
Which type of bulb is considered best for table lamps?
LED
Flourescent
Incandescent
UV
79
How should materials such as gauze, cotton, and wooden sticks be stored?
In open containers
Where your clients cant reach them
In their original packaging until needed
In closed, labeled containers
80
What piece of equipment is used to soak client's fingers?
Towel
Finger Bowl
Electric File
Basin
81
What is polymerization?
The initial process of sculpting a nail
Catalysts halting the chemical reaction
When the solvents in polish evaporate and it dries
Polymers forming links
82
What material is best for multi-use implements?
Wood
Stainless Steel
Nickle-Plated Metal
Plastic
83
How should you approach a nail exhibiting signs of leukonychia?
Prescribe your client a round of B12 supplements
Stop the service and completely disinfect everything
Ignore it; this is entirely cosmetic
Avoid that nail but continue service on the others
84
What is the first step of proper sanitation?
Manual cleaning to remove surface contaminants
Immediately submerging implements into disinfectant
Sweeping and dusting around your station
Leaving the problem until someone else does it
85
Which trimester of pregnancy sees the most nail growth?
Fourth
First
Third
Second
86
Which of the following is considered PPE?
Gloves
Tweezers
Quat Solutions
Metal Pushers
87
How many possible massage routines are there?
2
17
5
Infinite
88
What does a catalyst do?
Break down polymers into monomers
Generate heat to make clients uncomfortable
Increase adhesion in liquid/powder nail enhancements
Activate the initiators to begin polymerization
89
Which client may be a bad candidate for paraffin?
A client with extensive burns
A teenage football player
A client with altered vision
A client with limited mobility
90
Which protein protects us from UV radiation and is responsible for our skin tone?
Elastin
Keratin
Collagen
Melanin
91
What is the purpose of the matrix?
It sounds cool
To seal the nail and protect it
It has no purpose
It grows and nourishes the nail
92
The best source of vitaims and minerals is _________.
Sun Exposure
Whole Food
Vitamin Supplements
Water
93
How is the inhibition layer for an odorless liquid/powder nail removed?
It will go away after 24 hours
With alcohol or acetone
By filing
It dissolves in gel polish
94
The process of polymerization is often called a ______ reaction.
Speedy
Ladder-rung
Linking
Chain
95
Which implement is used to gently scrape away dead tissue?
Cotton
Metal Pusher
Nylon Brush
Buffer
96
What is the easiest way to groom and beautify the hands?
Pedicure
Gel Set
Polish
Manicure
97
What is the single best recommendation for home nail maintance?
Add cuticle oil to your nails regularly
Avoid water
Don't trim your own nails
Always wear fiberglass wraps
98
When holding your client's foot during a massage, where should your thumb sit?
On the top of the foot
To the side of the foot in the arch
On the bottom of the foot
In between the toes
99
What is cross linking?
A weak joining of polymers only found in nail glue
The term has no meaning
When monomers circle around each other but never join
A very strong joining of polymers; the reason acrylates are strong
100
What are the key features of onychophagy?
Pus, inflammed skin, dark spots on joints
Naturally brittle, broken nails
Short, bitten nails and damaged skin
Bright purple spots along the free edge

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