Which is NOT considered one of the reasons that nail techs must differentiate between healthy and unhealthy client nails

identify conditions that are affected by weather conditions and humidity

What could you tell someone about their nail growth during pregnancy if they think prenatal are helping their nails grow

Nail growth rates accelerate during pregnancy

What is the relationship between UV rays and skin aging?

UVA breaksdown collagen. UVB penetrate the epidermis and affect melanocytes

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

How would you compare fingernail to toenail growth and the matrix?

Toenails get longer,the matrix gets longer then thicker

Why must the hyponychium be treated gently?

If damaged, an infection under the nail plate is possible

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1
Which vitamin enables the body to properly absorb and use calcium?
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
2
___ tissue contracts and moves various parts of the body.
Muscle
Connective
Nerve
Epithelial
3
Which is a condition characterized by increased pigmentation on the skin or dark spots that are NOT elevated?
Leukoderma
Chloasma
Albinism
Lentigines
4
What is the best defense against pollutants?
SPF of at least 50
Limiting exposure to cities where there are more air pollution
A skincare routine
Wide-brimmed hats
5
There are 3 versions of monomer in the nail industry?
Cyanoacrylate
Ethyl methacrylate
Acrylic monomer
Methyl methacrylate
6
The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the __
Nail plate
Onyx
Matrix
Nail cuticle
7
A person who has an issue with blood clotting may have trouble with what vitamin?
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
8
Monomer liquids form ___
Gas
Smoke
Fumes
Vapor
9
Which is NOT considered one of the reasons that nail techs must differentiate between healthy and unhealthy client nails
You may be in a position to see conditions that may signal health condition
Take appropriate steps to protect yourself and your client from diseases
Identify conditions that should not be treated in the salon
identify conditions that are affected by weather conditions and humidity
10
Dramatically increased nail curvature of the free edge, wherein it might curl in upon itself?
Onychophagy
Nail psoriasis
Pincer nail
Splinter hemorrhage
11
What could you tell someone about their nail growth during pregnancy if they think prenatal are helping their nails grow
Nail growth rates accelerate during pregnancy
Certain foods pregnant women eat
Excellent nail growth and is simply noticing what was occurring
Vitamins have biotin in them in order to be making a difference in her nail
12
What type of skin inflammation appears as a silver-white scales?
Cellulitis
Eczema
Psoriasis
Dermatitis
13
What is the relationship between UV rays and skin aging?
UVA and UVB rays penetrate the epidermis and affect melanocytes
UVA and UVB rays break down collagen
UVA breaksdown collagen. UVB penetrate the epidermis and affect melanocytes
UVA penetrate the epidermis and affect melanocyte. UVB breaks down collagen
14
How large is the breathing zone?
1 foot sphere
2 foot sphere
4 foot sphere
3 foot sphere
15
What type of products would most likely be used to create her nail effects?
Methyl methacrylate
Monomer liquid
Ethyl methacrylate
Polymer powder
16
What is the modern-day expression for what Paracelsus learned?
Thermal initiator
Chemical reaction
UV stablizer
Overexposure principle
17
The organs within this system include the esophagus, stomach, gall bladder, liver, and small and large intestine.
Excretory
Circulatory
Digestive
Endocrine
18
Which of the following would be considered a medical condition that should be seen by a physician and NOT a nail tech?
A bruise on the nail bed
Plicatured nails
Paronychia
Hangnails
19
When checking for cancer on the skin, __ is when the mole darkens or changes in color,itches,or hurts, or changes shape
Border irregularity
Asymmetry
Evolution
Diameter
20
How long does it usually take for sensitive clients to show symptoms of allergic reaction?
After the first appointment
4-6 months
6-12 months
2-3 weeks
21
The growth of the nail plate is affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
General health
Nutrition
Genes
Exercise
22
What is the initiator that is added to the polymer powder?
Benzoyl peroxide
Cyanoacrylate
Methacrylic acid
Methyl methacrylate
23
What is the name of the physician engaged in the practice of treating the skin?
Immunologist
Nephrologist
Dermatologist
Endocrinologist
24
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that UV gels improperly cure?
Applying product to thick
Using a UV/LED light unit that was not designed for the gel system
Dirty lamps in the UV/LED lamp unit
Too long a cure time under the UV/LED lamp
25
Nail technicians are governed under ___
Trichology
Cosmetology
Podiatry
Dermatology
26
Nail turning a variety of colors, may indicate surface staining,systemic disorder,or poor blood circulation?
Discolored nail
Beau’s lines
Eggshell nail
Bruised nail bed
27
How would you compare fingernail to toenail growth and the matrix?
Fingernails get longer,the matrix gets longer and then thicker
Toenails get longer,the matrix gets longer then thicker
Fingernails are thicker than toenails, the fingernail matrix is longer
Toenails are thicker than fingernails, the toenail matrix is longer
28
Examples of this type of tissue are bones, ligaments, fascia, and blood.
Nervous
Epithelial
Connective
Muscle
29
In addition to providing the nail services, what else should nail techs do?
Ask about upgrading their appointment for additional services
Schedule the client’s next appointment
Discuss referral programs
Sell nail care products
30
A normal nail plate grows forward from the __ and extends over the tip of the finer
Matrix
Nail bed
Sidewalls
Cuticle
31
The proximal nail fold is the entire flap of the skin that covers what?
The free edge
The sidewall
The matrix
The nail bed
32
What is the largest organ of our bodies?
Heart
Brain
Skin
Liver
33
The lymph is a colorless, watery fluid derived from what?
Platelets
Plasma
Red blood cells
White blood cells
34
The __discharge(s) waste containing bile
Large intestine
Liver
Kidney
Skin
35
The lateral nail fold is also known as ___
Beau’s lines
Th sidewall
The free edge
The eponychium
36
During which scenario do nail growth rates increase dramatically?
First trimester of pregnancy
Second trimester of pregnancy
Last trimester of pregnancy
First three months after delivery
37
Which disorder is associated with Nail surface pitting, roughness, Onycholysis, and nail bed discoloration?
Nail psoriasis
Splinter hemorrhage
Pincer nail
Onycholysis
38
Disease associated with fungal infections of the feet, or athletes foot?
Onycholysis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Paronychia
Tinea pedis
39
Which vitamin helps support the overall health of the skin?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
40
thin,white nail plate that is more flexible than normal, cause by improper diet, heredity,internal disease, etc.
Discolored nail
Bruised nail bed
Beau’s lines
Eggshell nails
41
What does polymer mean?
Many units
Initiator(s)
One unit
Catalyst(s)
42
Continued repeated pressure on any part of the skin can cause it to thicken and develop into what?
Wheal
Vesicle
Callus
Vitiligo
43
What is it called when the skin is irritated by a substance?
Contact dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis
Dermatitis
44
The lymphatic system is made of all the following EXCEPT:
Lymph nodes
Esophagus
Spleen
Thymus gland
45
The integumentary system includes all of the following EXCEPT what?
Skin
Blood
Exocrine glands
Hair
46
A client was complaining about pain on the underside of the toe. Which nerve might you be concerned about?
The common peroneal nerve
The saphenous nerve
The sural nerve
The tibial nerve
47
What color is NOT normal for a healthy nail?
Whitish
Beige
Pinkish
Reddish
48
Why must the hyponychium be treated gently?
If damaged, an infection under the nail plate is possible
If damaged it would mean that any nail service would have to start over
If damaged you would need medical assistant
If damaged it would cause the rest of the service products will not work
49
Which of the following may cause the skin to appear yellowish or grey in color with a dull appearance?
Illicit drugs
Excessive eating
Smoking
Alcohol
50
Which nervous system controls involuntary muscles?
Autonomic
Nonautomatic
Central
Peripheral
51
What is it called when the skin has prolonged exposure to certain ingredients, including a histamine response?
Allergic contact dermatitis
Dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis
52
The organs within this system include the adrenal gland, pituitary gland, and pancreas.
Endocrine
Circulatory
Digestive
Excretory
53
What is the slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate?
Paronychia
Hyponychium
Sidewall
Matrix
54
What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?
Listening to constructive criticism
Continued professional development
Chemical knowledge
Customer service
55
Amino acids are individual molecules called ___
Oilgomers
Polymers
Monomers
Catalysts
56
The integumentary system is made up of all of the following EXCEPT:
Oil glands
Sweat glands
Lymph nodes
Sensory glands
57
The ___ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe
Trumpet nail
Free edge
Natural nail
Plicatured nail
58
What is the average rate of nail plate growth in normal adults per month?
1/10” to 1/8” per month
1/4 to 1/2” per month
1/10” to 1/4” per month
1/8 to 1/4” per month
59
Excessive __ in the body can create a condition called hyponatremia
Keratin
Water
Blood
Vitamin K
60
Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that a client has an issue with their nails “popping off”
Incorrect process of adhesives
Incorrect process of filing
Incorrect process of adhesion
Incorrect process of primers
61
What is the relationship between fumes and vapors?
Fumes are a blend of soot-like particles mixed with vapors
Fumes have neither a defined volume nor defined shape
Vapors are a blend of soot-like particles mixed with fumes
Vapors have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape
62
The __ is the hard protective plate that protects the tip of the fingers or toes
Matrix
The nail plate
Nail cuticle
Natural nail
63
A nail tech sees an infection on a client and tells them how to cure it. Why aren’t nail techs aloud to tell them that?
Nail techs don’t get paid to be doctors
Clients only want their nails taken care of, they don’t want medical advice
Clients can become embarrassed
Nail techs shouldn’t provide any medical advice
64
Why might you confuse the eponychium for?
The natural nail
The matrix
The nail cuticle
The nail plate
65
What is the best way to apply liquid and powder nail enhancements?
Synthetic hair-brush
Natural hair brush
There is not one best way to apply nail enhancement products
The wrap method
66
A __ is a monomer liquid that joins different polymer chains together
Simple polymer chain
UV stabilizer
Plasticizer
Cross-linker
67
The __ eliminate(s) decomposed and undigested food.
Kidney
Large intestines
Skin
Liver
68
Which artery supplies blood to the lower leg and on top of the foot and adjacent side of the 1st and 2nd toes?
Posterior tibial
Anterior tibial
Popliteal
Dorsal is pedis
69
___ tissue is a protective covering on body surfaces.
Epithelial
Muscle
Connective
Nerve
70
___ allow(s) incompatible surfaces to be joined, like scotch tape
Primer
Adhesive
Acetone
Adhesion
71
__ are like tiny building blocks
Molecules
Acetones
Chemicals
Atoms
72
Damaged skin around the nail plate that becomes split or torn?
Melanonychia
Infected finger
Leukonychia
Hangnails
73
The epidermis is the ___ layer of the skin
Most sensitive
Thinnest
Thickest
Callused
74
What would happen if the body were deprived of oxygen?
You will have issues with exhalation
You will die within minutes
You will have unhealthy skin
You will have issues with inhalation
75
What nail disorder is associated with damage o the capillaries under the nail?
Pincer nail
Onychophagy
Nail psoriasis
Splinter hemorrhage
76
What would you say to someone who says that because something is NOT specifically prohibited, it is allowed?
You can perform what’s listed on license and by your salon
You can only perform what is listed on your licenses
You can perform anything that’s not specifically listed on your license
You can perform anything listed on your license or a podiatrist license
77
A __ is an ingredient that controls color stability and prevents sunlight from causing fading or discoloration
Cross-linker
Simple polymer chain
Plasticizer
UV stabilizer
78
The __ is the largest organ of the body
Heart
Brain
Lymph nodes
Skin
79
When checking for cancer on the skin, __ is when half of the mole does NOT match the other half
Border irregularity
Evolution
Asymmetry
Diameter
80
The __ system is also called the gastrointestinal system
Excretory
Endocrine
Digestive
Lymphatic
81
___ tissue is fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body.
Nerve
Connective
Epithelial
Muscle
82
Over-filing can lead to many problems. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Free-edge product separation
Lifting
Free-edge chipping
Poor adhesion
83
What is the most important rule of being a good nail technician?
Always use latex gloves
Constantly apply hand sanitizer, especially between clients
Keep nail enhancement products away from skin
Always wash your hands with harsh disinfecting soap
84
As a nail tech, you will be concerned about supinators. What are they?
Muscles that turn the hand inward so that the palm faces downward
Extensor muscles of the wrist, involved in bending the wrist
Muscles that straighten the wrist,hand,and fingers to form a straight line
Muscles of the forearm that rotates the radius outward and the palm upward
85
What is the MOST likely cause for the nail plate to separate from the nail bed?
Over-filing
Use of catalyst
Overuse of acrylic
Allergic reaction to nail enhancement products
86
As a nail tech, you will be concerned about pronations. What are they?
Muscles that straighten the wrist,hand,and fingers to form a straight line
Muscles of the forearm that rotate the radius outward and palm upward
Muscles that turn the hand inward so that the palm faces downward
Extensor muscles of the wrist, involved in bending the wrist
87
There are 3 versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is NOT recommended and is illegal in most states?
Ethyl methacrylate
Acrylic monomer
Methyl methacrylate
Odorless monomer
88
Which of the following is used to enhance the appearance of an individual?
Beauty services
Drugs
Medical devices
Medical practices
89
Long chains of molecules called ___ can be liquid, but they are usually solid
Polymers
Catalysts
Monomers
Oilgomers
90
Which of the following is the only good practice technique when dealing with nail enhancements?
Use a downward pressure when filing
Use a medium-/fine-grit abrasive
Use a heavy-grit abrasive
“Rough up” a clients nails to help nail enhancements stick
91
Creating polymers can be thought of as a chain reaction. This also is known as what?
Monomerization
Catalyst
Polymerization
Initiator
92
How long after removing surface moisture does it return?
10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
93
What is the relationship between water content and the nail?
The lower the water content, the softer the nail becomes
The lower the water content, the more rigid the nail becomes
The higher the water content, the more rigid the nail becomes
The higher the water content, the more likely infection can occur
94
Which type of glove is recommended for nail techs?
Rubber
Latex
Cotton
Nitrile
95
What type of skin inflammation appears as a swollen red area that feels hot and tender?
Dermatitis
Eczema
Cellulitis
Psoriasis
96
Nail techs need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following EXCEPT what?
It will allow for experimentation in new methods
You are less likely to be fooled by improper claims and advertising
You will have a deeper understanding about professional products
Better equipped to solve problems when things go wrong
97
Into which system would you categorize the hair and nails?
Reproductive
Lymphatic
Excretory
Integumentary
98
How long does it take for fingernail plates to be fully replaced?
12-18 months
4-6 months
6-9 months
9-12 months
99
___ is prolonged, repeated, or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity
Overexposure
Full exposure
Toxicity
Contamination
100
Which nail grows the fastest?
Thumb
Index
Middle
Ring

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