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Manicuring
What is the art of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails
Scope of practice
The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state is called
You may lose your license
What is a consequence of performing services outside of the scope of practice in your state
The scope of work on your license may be different than the state you live in
Why is it important to know the score of work on your license
Local state board
If you move to another state, where should you check to learn what the laws and regulations are in the state you moved to
36”-48”
What is the average length for a manicure table
40- to 60- watt bulb
What type of bulb should you use for your adjustable lamp when manicuring
manicure table
Which of the following pieces of equipment is usually 36” to 48” in length and 16” to 21” in width
Chair
Which of the following rices of equipment should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance to staining, and ease of cleaning
Finger bowl
Which of the following pieces of equipment is made from plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic
Supply tray
Which of the following pieces of equipment helps maintain a clean, clutter-free appearance to your work area
Autoclave
Which piece of equipment is used to kill microorganisms and their spores on implements and tools
Nail polish dryer
What is designed to speed the evaporation of solvents, allowing them to harden more quickly
Ventilation system
Which of the following is NOT considered a special treatment as an add-on service
Metal pusher
Which of the following multiuse implements should be held at a 20- to 30- degeee angle from the nail plate
Nail nippers
Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to remove dead skin
Tweezers
Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to lift small bits of debris from the nail plate
Disposable application brushes
Which of the following is used to apply nail oils
Nail brush
Which of the following would be used to remove surface debris during a service
Nickel-plated metal
Which of the following materials would corrode during disinfection and sterilization
Metal pusher
Which of the following tools is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate
Lower-grit abrasives
Which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally NOT on natural nails
Gauze squares
Which of the following are also called pledgers and can be used for many things, from product removal to application
Throw out the spatula
Julie is working on a clients manicure and grabs a spatula to use to remove a product from its container. Julie accidentally touches her clients hand with the wooden spatula. What should she do
Gloves
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment
Fine-grit abrasives
Which of the following abrasives is used to buff, polish, and remove very fine scratches
You should use different gloves for each service
How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client
Marielle buffed for too long
Marielle is a new nail tech. During an appointment, her client remarks that the tops of her nails hurt after Marielle buffed them. What might have happened
Liquified cocoa butter
Which of the following is NOT one of the added ingredients that acetone-based and non-acetone-based removers have to prevent drying of the nail plate and surrounding skin
Nail creams
Contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin
Nail oils
Are designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften and moisturize
Collagen
Which of the following is NOT one of the ingredients you may find in a nail hardener
Apply a hand cream
What is your LAST step in creating a finished manicure look as beautiful as possible
10 seconds
How long should you hold cotton saturated with plush remover on the nail
Pointed nail
Which nail type would you recommend to a client who would like a tapered, long nail
Oval nail
Which type of nail would you recommend to a client who has NOT had a manicure before and would like to be conservative in nail shape
She would be disappointed that Paula took so long to complete a manicure
Paula, freshly out of nail school, is in the middle of performing a manicure for her potential employer to see. After she finishes, Paula sees that she spent about 50 minutes on the manicure. What would her potential employer think of this
Consultation
When there is a new client in the salon, the nail technician should take the opportunity to get to know the client and his or her wants and needs. Which step is this in the nail service
Preservice
When considering the three-part nail care procedure, which step would include disinfecting your tools
Cut nails with nail clippers or nippers
If a client comes in with very long nails, what should your first step be in performing a manicure
Marital status
Which of the following is NOT one of the considerations you need to keep in mind when deciding on a nail shape
Check nails and skin
Which of the following is the step of the consultation that would occur first, after the client has filled out the consultation form
The polishing
Which step would determine whether a first-time client returns to you
Two
How many coats of polish color are standard for coverage
Maximum strength
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons to apply thin coats of polish
Do not apply polish close to the eponychium
When polishing the nail, how should you handle the eponychium
Colors to complement a client’s natural nail color
Which of the following is NOT necessary to have in your polish collection
The length of the nail
What typically separates a man’s manicure from a woman’s
Massage
Since a man’s manicure isn’t always as long as a women’s, what service can you extend
Round
Which nail shape do men usually prefer
Buffed nails
Which of the following could you recommend to male clients who do not want a polished look
Massage
What is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body called
Massage
What is often the MOST memorable part of the manicure
Effleurage
What is the succession of strokes called in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact
Pétrissage
What is the kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing of the tissue called
Vibration
What is the continuous trembling or shaking movement applied by the hand without leaving contact with the skin called
Friction
What are the various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another known as
Talking
What would eliminate the relaxation therapy therapy of a massage
Anti-aging manicure
Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. The use of alpha hydroxy acid would correspond with what
Scrub manicure
Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. Exfoliating calluses skin would be included in what type of manicure
Spot-be-gone manicure
A treatment manicure may have names that closely represent their purpose. Lightening age spot treatments might be found in which treatment
Natural resources manicure
Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. What might you name a manicure that uses all natural purposes
You should have chemical-free products on hand to use
What would you do if a client asked for chemical-free products
Themes
Many salons and spas have services based on ____, such as pumpkin spice manicures and pedicures in the fall
Dry
All manicures can be performed using the ____ manicure technique
Paraffin treatment
What treatment increases blood circulation to the skin while also trapping moisture
Paraffin treatment
Senior citizens should bring in a physician’s permission slip prior to having or using this treatment
Painted on
In which application of paraffin treatment would you use a disposable brush
One-times-use gloves
In which application of paraffin treatment would you use commercial gloves
Before a manicure
At what point should you perform a paraffin wax treatment in order to soften callused skin
After a manicure
At what point should you perform a paraffin wax treatment if the goal is to put it over a mask
As a stand alone service; not with a manicure
At what point should you perform a paraffin wax treatment if the client is strictly seeking pain relief for arthritis
Before a manicure
At what point should you AVOID performing a paraffin wax treatment if you are concerned about holding moisture
During the consultation
At what point would you ask clients about their health
Nail polishing
You should take clients’ physical and mental into consideration when performing all of the following, EXCEPT
Support the entire forearm from the elbow to the palm
When providing a manicure service to a client who experiences involuntary movements
Begin to apply lotion to the client just below the elbow and toward the hands
When applying lotion to your client’s hands and arms at the end of the service, where do you begin
Fine grit
Imagine that you are giving a manicure to a woman with special needs. When you decide to choose an abrasive for the nails, which would you choose
Look underneath the nails before clipping
Imagine that you are giving a manicure to a woman with special needs. When you decide to shorten the length of the nail, what do you decide to do
