practice exam 2

depending on state law, the nail tech may cut / trim:

eponychium

primers are designed to:

assist, improve or increase adhesion

nail lacquer / polish base coats are an example of:

primers

how many coats of primer should a nail tech reccomend:

1

nail lacquer base coats are an example of:

primers

fungi / fungus are examples of:

mold

anything that is alive, or was alive, contain:

carbon

all living things contain

hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen

antiseptics are designed:

for use on human hair, skin,, and nails

antiseptics are used to:

sanitize

typical antiseptics include:

soap and shampoo

a fine-grit file would be which of the following:

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branch of chemistry studying substances containing carbon:

organic chemistry

the bones of the fingers and toes are known as:

phalanges

the term “scope of practice” refers to:

the services you are allowed by law to perform in your state

the cutting edge / jaws of toenail clippers are:

straight or pointed

if the nail tech only has one set of tools, what is the minimum time between appointments:

30 minutes

there are _______ bones in the palm of the hand:

5

how many bones are located in the wrist / carpus:

8

oil and water are examples of:

immiscible substances

paryonicia:

inflammation of the tissue / skin / epidermis surrounding the nail

perionychia:

portion of the tissue / skin / epidermis surrounding the entire nail border

epionychium:

extension of the cuticle at the base of the nail, partly overlaps the lunula

hyponychium:

the tissue beneath the free edge of the nail

pterygium:

forward growth of the cuticle over the nail plate of nail body

the tools used to perform a service, whether disposable or multi-use, are referred to as:

implements

used to shorten the nail plate / body quickly and effectively:

clippers

_______ is the massage most often performed during a pedicure:

effleurage

______ is the most performed massage during a manicure:

effleurage

this is the most visible part of the nail:

nail plate and nail body

the ________ regulates cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients:

FDA

disinfectant should be changed _____ or whenever contaminated:

daily

the ______ requires you to perform a P.D. Test:

FDA

how is the speed of electric files used in nail services measured:

RPM

if you do not have the correct sized nail tip, it is best to:

use a larger one

a peice of fabric used to repair a break or crack in the nail:

a stress patch

a silk wrap has a _____ weave:

tight

in discussing nail file grit the lower the grit number the:

the larger the particles

in discussing nail file grit the lower the grit number the more:

agressive the action

which nail grows the fastest:

middle finger

when removing polish / lacquer from nail enhancements use:

non-acetone

when removing artificial nails or a nail enhancement use:

acetone

a 100 grit buffer is a:

rough grit abrasive

how long should the paraffin wax remain on a clients hands:

10-15 minutes

townails grow ___ than fingernails:

slower

the number of abrasive particles on an electric file is known as:

grit

when using an electric file on foot calluses, the foot should be:

dry

the ______ is where the nail tip meets the free edge:

position stop

_______ is not a good fabric wrap material

nylon

when preparing a natural nail to receive a nail enhancement, it is reccomended you use a file with a:

240 grit

the bit of an electric rile moves:

clockwise

in which direction do nail ridges grow

vertically

onychia refers to:

inflammation at the base of the nail

disinfectants must be approved by the:

EPA

ingredients used in cosmetics must be approved by the:

CDC

a 100 watt light bulb will use 100 watts of electricity every:

second

for which of the following is a fine grit abrasive a poor choice:

shortening natural nails

electricity is defined as the flow of _____- along a path:

electrons

requires using of predisposition tests, patch tests, and P.D. tests:

EPA

this nail shape is straight across with no rounding at the corners;

square

this nail shape is straight across with rounding at the corners:

squoval

regulates and enforces health and safety standards in the workplace:

OSHA

sterilization will do which of the following:

kill bacteria spores

sets the requirements for universal precautions

CDC

in a pedicure massage, do not massage over the:

shin bone

the approximate drying time after applying nail lacquer is:

5-10 minutes

antiseptics will do which of the following:

sanitize

requires manufacturers to provide you with a MSDS:

OSHA

uses highly concentrated, non-oily, volatile essential oil:

aromatherapy

a physician specializing in treating the feet is known as a :

podiatrist

the latin, medical, and technical name for our skin is:

cutis

the top layer of the skin is referred to as the:

epidermis

the pH of a typical cuticle remover is:

alkaline

the pH of a typical cuticle remover cream is:

high

________ are designed for use of human hair, skin, and nails:

antiseptics

______ is considered to be the ideal nail shape:

oval

this is a unit of measurement used to measure the resistance of an electrical current:

ohms

in massage, ____ is described as a “kneading movement”:

petrissage

in massage, _____ is described using “long gentle strokes”:

effleurage

liquid pump soap is a good example of a:

antiseptic

_____ coats of nail lacquer are generally applied to female clients:

2

_____ coats of nail lacquer are generally applied to male clients:

1

substance that allows electrical current to pass through it easily:

conductor

a typical, basic, manicure should begin with the:

pinky finer on the left hand

this area is richly supplied with blood vessels and nerve endings:

nail bed

to substantially reduce the number of pathogens (germs, bacteria, microbes) on a surface, or to slow down their growth, is referred to as:

sanitation

on a pH scale, nail polish is:

neutral

brittle nails and dry cuticles are best treated with or by:

hot oil manicure

if you are following OSHA mandated Universal Precautions and you cut your client, what should be your next action:

clean and disinfect the wound

during a massage you should:

talk to the client about topics of interest to the client

during a manicure you should:

talk to the client about topics of interest to them

a device used for turning alternating current into direct current:

rectifier

the area where the natural nail grows beyond the finger tip and becomes the free edge is known as the:

distal point

bacilli bacteria are ______ shaped and move about the use of:

rod, flagella or cillia

a UV light is an effective:

sterilizer

the path an electrical current follows from its source, through its conductors, and back to its source is known as a /an:

closed circut, complete circuit, and a full circuit

there are ______ bones in the fingers and thumb of one hand:

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