electric filing

A wobbling or bent bit can harm the electric file, damage the clients nails, and

Cause a nail tech to develop a cumulative trauma disorder (CTD)

It is recommended that you use your ____ as the fulcrum finger

Pinky

E files purchased outside of the nail industry are crafts tools and

Can vibrate

When purchasing an e file, which of the following should NOT be a factor

The retail outfit

To reduce the amount of heat generated when using an electric file it is recommended that you

Adjust the speed of the machine higher

It is recommended that you hold your hand piece like a

Pencil

Pedicure bits should be used on

Slow or medium

Which of the following is NOT a common use for a sanding band

Medium-grit

To prepare nail enhancements for a maintenance service, it is recommended that you use a ____ bit to smooth old product in the growth area of the nail

Medium-grit

What is the power of the filing machine or it ability to keep turning when applying pressure during filing called

Torque

What can prolong the life of your machine

Closed casings

If your hand piece creates excessive vibration you should

Have it serviced immediately

Which bit is used on the natural nail at the cuticle area prior to enhancement work

Prepper

Cleaned bits should be immersed in an appropriate disinfection container holding an EPA-registered disinfectant for the required time

10 min

What type of bits are made from either natural or synthetic particles attached to the surface of metal bits

Diamond

When a nail tech structurally corrects the nail to ensure its strength, shape, and durability during maintenance service, it is referred to as a

Rebalance

A handheld micromotor

Has power source and hand piece combined

The ____ should not be to heavy, should be comfortable in your hands, and have virtually no vibration

Handpiece

When aging nail enhancements become brittle and develop tiny cracks, it is called:

Microshattering

A buffering bit and _______ are 2 items you can use to dramatically enhance the shine of nails

Buffing cream

Which how the following is NOT a potential cause of microshattering?

Using bits that are tofine

_____ is measured by the number of abrasive particles per sq. Inch

Grit

When using an electric file for surface work, it is recommended that you start

On the right side of the nail

The speed of an e-file is defined in:

Revolutions per minute

Checking with the manufacturer about handpiece cleaning, replacement of cords,and how often the machine should be serviced are allparts of which machine

Maintenance

Using an e file will help to alleviate the strain on the tech's hand and wrist can reduce risk of:

CTD

What is the term used when a nail enhancement needs to be serviced after z or more weeks from the initial application of the nail enhancement products

Maintenance

Pedicure bits can be used

Anywhere n the foot where there is a callus

Which type of bit has flutes, which shave the surface of the product as they file, reducing dust

Carbide

Buffing oils can enhance your finished work by

Reducing heat and holding dust on the surface of the bit

Filing machines can vary in RPM capacity, between ____ and ____

0; 35,000

Which of the following is true

As you press down, the machine speed increases; as you reduce pressure ,the speed decreases

As you use an electric file, it is important to

Use a dust extractor

A bit that can be used at the cuticle underneath the nail, on top of the nail, and to prep the cuticle area for a fill is the

Tapered barrel

Pedicure bits:

Usually come with longer shanks

Which type of its tends to generate the most dust

Sanders

When disinfecting the metal file bits, it is recommended that you _______ after removing any nail enhancement debris with a clean, disinfected nail brush

Rinse the bit with warm water

When using a less powerful electric file, you will typically____ as you shape the nails

Work at slower speeds and use less pressure

What will extend the life of the motor of the e-file

Working in the middle range

A nail tech who is adept at suing a nail file is likely to avoid

Uneven surface buffing

Which of the following can cause a cumulative trauma disorder for the nail tech

Bit that wobbles

Electric filing on foot calluses needs to be done

When the foot is dry

When is a good time to send your machine in for services

On a Friday

When is reverse option necessary on an e fie

Only if nail tech is left-handed

Which is recommended to avoid ring of fires

Reduce the amount of pressure applied during filing

French bits are made in ____ style only

Diamond

Grooves carved into client’s nail by filing with bits at the incorrect angle are known as

Rings of fire