Workbook Exam Review

All nail enhancement products are based almost entirely on ingredients that come from the ____ family.

acrylic

The “poly” in polymer means ___.

many

Which of the following is not one of the three versions of monomer liquid used in the nail industry?

ethyl acrylic

Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called ____.

polymerization

Ethyl methacrylate monomer liquid is commonly referred to as ____.

EMA

Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is not recommended for use on nails and is ____ in some states.

not legal

MMA nail products do not adhere well to the nail plate requiring the nail technician to ____ the surface of the nail.

shred or etch

MMA creates the hardest and ____ nail enhancements.

most rigid

MMA ____ in product removers.

does not dissolve well

When monomer liquid is picked up by a brush snd mixed with polymer powder, it creates what is known as a ____.

bead

A catalyst is an additive designed to ____ chemical reactions.

speed

The initiators found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into ____.

long polymer chains

Compared to acne treatments, nail powders contain ____.

less benzoyl peroxide

When you mix one and a half parts more monomer liquid than polymer powder, you create a ____ bead.

medium

The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the ____.

mix ratio

In general, _____ beads are the idea mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders.

medium

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of acid-free or nonacid nail primers?

can use less product than acid-based nail primers

Which abrasives should you avoid using on freshly applied enhancement products?

coarse-grit

Nail ___ is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion.

primer

When applying a nail primer, it is recommended that you use ____.

a light dotting action

A medium-grit abrasive is not recommended for ____.

finish filing of the nail

The special container used to hold the monomer liquid and polymer powder as you work is called a ____.

dappen dish

The best nail brush to use with monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement products is composed of natural kolinsky, _____, or a blend of both.

sable

Unused monomer that has been removed from the original container should be ____.

poured into an absorbent paper towel and placed in a plastic bag

When a nail tech files a damaged section of a monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement and refills it with the appropriate products, it is called a ____.

backfill

A dry mix ratio creates a bead that looks ____ on the brush.

frosted

Odorless products harden more slowly and create a tacky layer called the ____.

inhibition layer

Which of the following is NOT a proper way to store or dispose of monomer liquid and polymer powder.

pour unused product directly into a closed waste receptacle

Some manufacturers make a(n) ____ that brushes on to cure the tacky inhibition layer that must be applied immediately after creating the odorless product enhancement.

resin

Nail artistry with colored polymer powder is limited only by ____.

your imagination

When performing a one-color monomer and polymer overlay nail enhancement application, you apply ____ after completing the dry manicure.

nail primer

When acid-free primer dries on the nail, it will be ____.

sticky and shiny

When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement application, the consistency of the bead of monomer and polymer applied to the nail should be ____.

medium

After applying the first bead of product during a monomer and polymer enhancement application, use the _____ of your brush to press and smooth the product.

middle portion

To perform a two-color monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement with forms, you will need nail forms, enhancement product, primer, abrasives, brushes, and ____.

dappen dishes

When performing a two-color monomer and polymer enhancement application, the application must be ____ near the cuticle, free edge, and sidewalls.

thin

What should you do if there is excessive, loose nail-enhancement product and lifting?

soak off the enhancement and start fresh with new application

Which of the following do you need to perform a crack repair on a monomer and polymer enhancement, but not to form a standard monomer and polymer maintenance service?

nail forms

When performing a monomer and polymer crack repair, you must apply ____ after applying nail dehydrator.

nail primer to any exposed natural nail

When removing monomer and polymer enhancements, the client’s nails should soak in the acetone for ____ or as long as needed to remove the enhancement product.

20-30 minutes