Oregon nail technology test

what is not a necessary reason to study anatomy?

to understand infections in a salon

what is the unit of all living things

the cell

what happens during mitosis?

the cells divide into two new identical cells

a collection of cells that perform a similar function

tissue

how many major systems are in the body?

11

how many bones are there in a mature human body?

206

the bones that make up the toe are called

the phalanges

healthy skin is

slightly alkaline

the ______ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skins surface

stratum lucidum

Goosebumps are caused by

arrector pili muscles

a _____ is a closed, abnormally developed sac containing fluid or pus

cyst

an ulcer is

An open lesion on the skin

excessive sweating with no cause is called

hyperhidrosis

What is albinism?

a disorder that causes the skin to lack melanin

what is a mole?

Small brownish spot or blemish on the skin

what is the most avoidable skin disease

contact dermititis

what will prevent irritation or allergic reaction when using UV gel enhancements

following manufacturers instructions

what is the nail plate

hard protective plate

the nail plate is considered an appendage of the

skin

what is the natural nail composed of

keratin

the surface of a healthy nail is

smooth

what is the lunula

the visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin

what is cuticle

dead colorless skin attached to nail plate

what is the living skin that covers the matrix area of the nail

eponychium

when are technicians allowed to cut living skin

never

a normal nail grows_____ from the matrix

forward

the average rate of nail growth in an adult is about_____ per month

1/8" -1/10" of an inch

fingernails grow faster than

toenails

a normal healthy nail should be shiny and slightly pink in color, with more ______ tones in some races

beige/ yellow

what is it called when blood clots form under the nail

bruised nails

who is most likely to have grooves and ridges in their nails

elderly people

what should you use for a client that has ridges of their nails

a ridge filler

What is Beau's lines?

visible depressions running along the width of the nail plate

what causes a hangnail

dry skin

what condition is characterized by a whitish nail discoloration

leukonychia spots

who does melanonychia commonly affect

Asians and African Americans

What do plicatured nails lead to?

ingrown nails

how can a bacterial infection be spotted in its early stages

yellow- green spots on nails

what causes infections

bacteria

what should you do to prevent nail infection

clean and disinfect implements between search client and after each use

what causes onycholysis

physical injury, certain health disorders, allergic reaction of the nail bed

Nail psoriasis causes

pits on surface of the nail

redness, pus and swelling in the skin fold adjacent to the nail plate are signs of:

paronychia

what condition involves severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate

pyogenic granuloma

any substance that occupies space and gas mass is considered

matter

a chemical reaction that releases a significant amount of heat is considered

exothermic reaction

what is the universal solvent

water

when should you apply nail primer to the skin

never

what is the pH of acid free primers

neutral

how do you ensure good adhesion of nail enhancement

start with a clean nail

the thinner the nail plate

the weaker it is

Overfiling will not lead to:

nail growth

products that cover the nail plate with a hardened film are known as

coatings

methyl methacrylate monomer (MMA) is

have in the us

MMA monomer nail products do not adhere to the nail plate without

Shredding the plate

problems related to nail enhancements after typically not caused by

the quality of the product

what should you cover the acetone soaking bowl with when removing nail enhancement

clean terry cloth towel

what is not a good insulator

silver

what uses direct current

cell phone

a standard paraffin heater uses

alternating current

what is a watt

measurement of electric energy

Uv cured nail enhancements use

ultraviolet radiation

where should you store UV products

away from light

what is a circuit breaker

a device that stops the flow of electricity when there is a surge

who certifies safety of electrical appliances

Underwriters Laboratories

What is PPE?

specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard

what are the best gloves for as nail service

nitrile

single use and multi use tools used to perform your service are known as

implements

which implement is designed for trimming away dead skin around the nails

Nail nipper

how long does it take to properly clean and disinfect implement

15-20 minutes

a nail file with 200 grit if considered

medium grit

a fine fruit abrasive is used for

buffing, polishing and removing scratches

it is recommend that you use____ to remove product from their respective containers

a single use plastic spatula

nail oils are designed to

shorten the skin around the nail plate

it's recommended to get your manicure procedure to______ before leaving school

30-45 minutes

the nail that is straight across the free edge with no rounding at the edges

square

the round nail should

be slightly tapered and extend just past the finger tip

how should you mix nail polish

roll in palms

what massage movement involves tapping and striking

tapotememt

what is a by product of petroleum

paraffin wax

soap is most easily rinsed of in

warm water

how many times should you dump hand into paraffin

three to five times

a does not included

treating a foot disease

why is the nail techs stool low

too make it ergonomically easier

a fully plumbed pedicure chair is

Not portable

what implement has jaws and is used for cutting your nails

toenail clippers

the end of a curette is

scoop shaped

implements for manicure and pedicure must be

stainless steel

foot files or paddles are designed

to smooth and reduce dry flaky skin

nail nippers should not be used on clients with diabetes or

psoriasis

what is a for soak used for

to soften the skin on the feet

exfoliating agents found in pedicure scrubs are made of sea sand, ground apricot kernels, pumice, quartz crystal, jojoba beads and

polypropylene beads

callus softeners

are applied directly to callus

what is recommended prior to providing a paraffin wax treatment to elderly clients

a pre service was patch test

when performing a pedicure what is the first step after completing the pre service procedure

check temp of pedicure bath

what is reflexology

A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet

reflexology is based on the principle that areas in the feet and have correspond to all the organs, glands, and

parts of the body

where should you hold the foot during massage

mid tarsal area

what product does not help maintain pedicure between surfaces

paraffin

what toe should you start on when performing a pedicure

pinky toe