As a nail tech, you will be concerned about extensors. What are they?

Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line

Which is NOT considered one of the reason that nail tech must differentiate between healthy and unhealthy clients nails?

You must be able to identify weather conditions affected by humidity

Suppose you could only afford an inexpensive efile. What should you do?

Purchase a less expensive machine, invest in a high-quality machine later.

Erin's client is choosing a polish and asks for help. Erin places the client's hand in true light. How might this help?

It helps show which color will complement the clients skin tone.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that UV gels improperly cure?

Too long a cure time under the UV/LED lamp

Nail techs need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following reasons, EXCEPT what?

It will allow for experimentation in new methods

How would you compare the relationship between the matrix and the plate?

The length, width, and curvature of the matrix determines thickness, width

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1
Which is the disease associated with the separation of the nail plate and bed due to injury or allergic reaction?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Tinea pedis
Paronychia
Onycholysis
2
What would be you FIRST step in properly keeping your hands clean?
Put on gloves.
Use hand sanitizer.
Wash your hands with soap.
Wash your tools.
3
When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the ______
Ventral floor
Nail plate
Proximal Nail Fold
Lateral folds
4
As a nail tech, you will be concerned about extensors. What are they?
Muscles that turn the hand inward so that the palm faces downward
Are muscles of the forearm that rotate the radius outward and the palm upwa
Extensors are extensor muscles of the wrist, involved in bending the wrist
Muscles that straighten the wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line
5
What is NOT a likely cause of safety concerns for salon clients with regard to pedicure baths?
Careless cleaning
Rushed cleaning
Scheduled cleaning
Improper cleaning
6
Which of the following may cause the skin to appear yellowish or gray in color with a dull appearance?
Excessive eating
Alcohol
Illicit drugs
Smoking
7
Which is multiuse implement that should be used from each side of a clients nail to prevent stress damage to the sides
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Metal pushers
Nail nippers
8
Macy wants to purchase her first nail brush. Which one should she choose, as the MOST common and versitale?
Round brush
Flat brush
Spotter brush
Liner brush
9
Soaking nails in water or acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for how long?
30 minutes
45 minutes
15 minutes
60 minutes
10
________ allow(s) incompatible surfaces to be joined, like Scotch tape.
Adhesion
Acetone
Primer
Adhesive
11
Nail _____ describes an evolution of products, tools, and techniques.
Darwinism
Technology
Education
History
12
Which layer of the skin is home to oil glands and elastin?
Subcutaneous
Papillary
Secretory
Reticular
13
A two - week maintenance service is known as what?
Viscosity
Dip system
Backfill
Overlaying
14
Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?
Nonacid
Acid-based
Acid-free
Full-acid
15
Which is NOT considered one of the reason that nail tech must differentiate between healthy and unhealthy clients nails?
Able to see conditions that may signal mild to serious health problems
You must be able to identify weather conditions affected by humidity
Taking appropriate steps to protect yourself and your client from diseases
Being able to identify conditions that should not be treated in the salon
16
Sponge cores are used in ____ files.
medium-grit
buffer
fine-grit
coarse-grit
17
What can help make it ergonomically easier for the pedicurist to work on the clients feet?
Pedicure cart
Pedicure footrest
Pedicure stool
Pedicure station
18
The _________ system is a group of specialized glands that affect the growth, development, and sexual activities.
Endocrine
Lymphatic
Excretory
Digestive
19
Make sure to keep the ______ parallel to the nail.
Flute
Handpiece
File
Bit
20
Which of the following is NOT part of the dip system?
Base resin
Liquid monomer
Top resin
Activator
21
How large is the breathing zone?
4-foot sphere
3-foot sphere
2-foot sphere
1-foot sphere
22
The integumentary system is made up of all the following EXCEPT:
oil glands
sweat glands
lymph nodes
sensory receptors
23
What type of skin inflammation appears as a swollen red area that feels hot and tender?
Psoriasis
Cellulitis
Dermatitis
Eczema
24
What can nail techs use to temporarily remove surface moisture from the nail plate?
Dehydrator
Primer
Adhesives
Filing
25
Resin and __________ are perfect for repairing a crack or break in the natural nail.
gel
acrylic
polish
fabric
26
We see symbols of eagles and sun gods on the nails in which period of ancient history?
Ancient China
Ancient Inca
Ancient Babylonia
Ancient Egypt
27
How would you handle a client who is a "problem lifter"?
Dehydrate one hand at a time
Use a higher quality adhesive
"Rough up" the nail before applying enhancements
Allow clients to wait longer in between appts to allow for nail healing
28
There are several reasons a small nick can be a problem for a client with health considerations. Which is NOT one?
Some clients have lowered immune systems.
Some clients have thinner skin.
Some clients have difficulty clotting.
Some clients have arthritis.
29
Nail forms are placed under the ______ of the natural nail and used as a foundation and guide to sculpt liquid and powde
Matrix
Nail bed
Free edge
Sidewall
30
The ______ eliminates decomposed and undigested food.
skin
liver
large intestines
kidneys
31
Which of the following tools is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate?
Nail brush
Metal pusher
Tweezers
Wooden pusher
32
In which career would you hold training sessions for other nail techs, including interpersonal relationship training?
Editorial nail technician
Salon educator
Distributor sales consultant
Beauty school instructor
33
Suppose you could only afford an inexpensive efile. What should you do?
Do not waste your money until you are able to buy a high-quality machine.
If you cannot afford a high-quality machine, borrow one
Buy whatever machine you can afford; they all basically work the same.
Purchase a less expensive machine, invest in a high-quality machine later.
34
Which of the following is used to apply nail oils?
Nail nipper
Wooden pusher
Disposable application brushes
Synthetic hair brushes
35
What is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers?
Make sure to file the nail quite a bit in order to help primers work best
Make sure to fully saturate the nail plate
Primers can be used to cover up nail plate prep that may have been rushed
Use primer sparingly
36
Marielle is a new nail tech. Her client remarks that the tops of her nails hurt after they were buffed. What happened?
Marielle soaked the clients nails too long.
Marielle probably clipped the clients nails too low on the side.
Marielle buffed for too long.
Marielle used an abrasive too fine in grit.
37
Which implement is best to use around the edges of the big toenail plate?
Toenail clippers
Nail rasp
Toenail nippers
Curette
38
What is the average length of the manicure table?
40-55"
50-65"
24-36"
36-48"
39
Erin's client is choosing a polish and asks for help. Erin places the client's hand in true light. How might this help?
It helps show how dark or light the clients natural nails are.
It helps show which color will complement the clients skin tone.
It helps determine which colors will look good under harsh lights.
It helps determine which colors will look nice outside.
40
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that UV gels improperly cure?
Dirty lamps in the UV/LED lamp unit
Applying product to thick
Too long a cure time under the UV/LED lamp
Using a UV/LED light unit that is not designed for the gel system used
41
What type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?
Partial well
Full coverage
Full well
French tip
42
Nail techs need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following reasons, EXCEPT what?
It will allow for experimentation in new methods
You will be better equipped to solve problems when things go wrong
You are less likely to be fooled by improper claims and advertising
You will have a deeper understanding about how pros products work
43
__________ tissue is a protective covering on body surfaces.
Nerve
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
44
Which of the following is not a way to change bits?
Pin
Chuck
Screw
Key
45
What should you do right after applying the powder?
Dust off the excess powder.
Apply another base coat.
Apply an activator.
Wipe your brush on a lint-free towel.
46
Which type of file would you use for removing scratches in the surface of the nail?
Buffer
Medium grit
Fine grit
Coarse grit
47
How would you compare the relationship between the matrix and the plate?
The texture of the matrix determines the texture of the plate
The length of the matrix determines the length of the plate
The length, width and curvature of the plate determines thickness, width
The length, width, and curvature of the matrix determines thickness, width
48
A ________ is an ingredient that controls color stability and prevents sunlight from causing fading or discoloration
Plasticizer
Simple polymer chain
UV stabilizer
Cross-linker
49
What is a lamp unit called that contains four 9-watt lamps?
18 watt lamp unit
36-watt lamp unit
9-watt lamp unit
27-watt lamp unit
50
Which nail shape do men usually prefer?
Squoval
Round
Oval
Pointed
51
Which implement is best to use around the edges of the big toenail plate?
Curette
Nail rasp
Toenail clippers
Toenail nippers
52
Skin care products formulated with Vitamins A and C are related to which function of the skin?
Secretion
Absorption
Excretion
Heat regulation
53
Which implement is considered to be invaluable and time-saving as well as an importat preventative tool for ingrowns?
Curette
Nail rasp
Toenail clippers
Toenail nippers
54
What brush is MOST often used for monomer liquids?
Square
Squoval
Round
Oval
55
When should you shape the nail tip?
After you blend down the contact area
Before you blend down the contact area.
Either before or after you blend down the contact area
Blending down the contact area is the very last step.
56
What type of bulb should you use for your adjustable lamp when manicuring?
27- to 40- watt bulb
18- to 27- watt bulb
9- to 18- watt bulb
40- to 60-watt bulb
57
Senior citizens should bring in a physician's permission slip prior to having or using this treatment.
Heated mitts
Massage
Foot mitts
Paraffin treatment
58
What change was people MOST likely hoping for in the 90s that was delivered in the 2000s?
Chip-resistant polish
Half-moon manicure
Juliette wrap
Acrylic dip powder
59
Which of the following would you recommend to a client who wants a special color to match her prom dress?
Gel manicure
Traditional polish
Juliette wrap
Half-moon manicure
60
The outermost layer of the epidermis is covered with ______, a mixture of water, salts, minerals, and fatty lipids.
Melanin
Sebum
Collagen
Elastin
61
Which of the following is true about torque, power, and speed?
High torque=more power= lower speed
Lower torque=less power= lower speed
High torque= less power=higher speed
Lower torque= more power= higher speed
62
What is NOT included in a basic pedicure?
Callus softening or foot filing
Nail filing
Leg massage
Polish
63
____________ is milky-white spots of the skin, they are hereditary
Nevus
Port-wine stain
Leukoderma
Vitiligo
64
Curing lamp LED bulbs have wavelengths of __________
365-405 nm
256-365 nm
150-250 nm
405- 515 nm
65
How might you help a client remove dry and flaky skin from the feet?
Put on a foot lotion.
Give the client a mask.
Give the client a foot soak.
Give the client an exfoliating scrub.
66
A __________ can be purchased in swatches, rolls, or packages of precut pieces, either with or without adhesive backing.
Nail wrap
Silk wrap
Fiberglass wrap
Fabric wrap
67
The top, tacky layer on the nail can be rolled off or filed off or filed away with what type of abrasive?
Coarse grit
Buffer
Medium grit
Fine grit
68
What should a nail tech do if the client does NOT want her gel enhancement anymore?
Fill it.
Rebalance it.
Remove it.
Repair it.
69
To remove hard gels, you can use a diamond bit with a _____ grit?
medium or fine
hard
fine
medium
70
Which of the following is a muscular wall that separates the chest from the abdominal region and helps control breathing
Diaphragm
Lungs
Thorax
Abductor
71
The day spa business took hold during which decade?
1970s
1990s
1960s
1980s
72
What is the biggest consequence that could happen if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service?
You will be protected by the salons insurance.
You will be liable, personally and professionally.
You will be professionally liable.
You will be personally liable.
73
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes for nail tech to have an undertstanding of manicuring?
To stay on top of trends
To provide clients with pampering
To provide clients with emotional support
To help clients who cannot do their own nails
74
You can use embellishments on top of the nail to create what type of nail effect?
Inlaid designs
Ombre
Color blocking
3-D
75
When giving a pedicure to this client with special consideration be sure to check for sign of infectionsbetween the toes
Altered vision
Painful joints
Limited mobility
Involuntary movement
76
You can use ______ after a penetrating conditioning product.
hot stones
terry cloth mitts
pedicure footbath
a paraffin treatment
77
How would you make sure that a nail enhancement is comfortable to wear?
Make the nail enhancement pliable.
Make sure the nail enhancement is short.
Make the nail enhancement thin.
Round the nail enhancement.
78
To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a _____ grit.
medium or fine
fine
medium
hard
79
What nail grows the slowest?
Thumb
Ring
Index
Middle
80
What type of skin inflammation appears as silver-white scales?
Dermatitis
Eczema
Psoriasis
Cellulitis
81
Which of the following disorders are depressions running across the width of the nail plate due to slowing production?
Bruised nail bed
Beaus lines
Eggshell nail
Discolored nail
82
The scope of practice for nail techs is found under __________.
Summary
Outline
Reports
Definitions
83
While Josie was giving a client a manicure, the client was complaining about pain in her little finger. Which nerve?
The radial nerve
The ulnar nerve
The median nerve
The digital nerve

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