final nail exam tx TEST ID A

How long does a basic pedicure take?

30-45 minutes

What could be the problem with a pedicure bath NOT properly cleaned?

A footbath that is not properly cleaned can lead to safety concerns for clients

Abigail has been instructed by her manager to use the PPEs he has purchased and stored in the backroom whenever possible and appropriate. As a new beauty pro, Abigail is not sure what a PPE is. When she walks into the backroom, which of the following should she have in order to show her manager she is following his instructions?

A pair of non latex gloves

a resin ___ assists in speeding up the dry time of the resin

Accelerator

___ is a force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together

Adhesion

Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. The use of alpha hydroxy acid would correspond with what?

Anti-aging manicure

Which is the LAST step in preparing the nail for nail extentions?

Applying nail dehydrator

Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of the routine care you need to provide for your client during a pedicure?

Caring for the clients upper leg

Harold's business requires a strict adherence to proper infection control. He knows that achieving effective infection control is a two-step process. Which of the following two steps is Harold likely to use for the majority of his business?

Cleaning and Disinfecting

what color is men's basic color for manicures?

Clear

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?

Consultation

___ are designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so that the tissue can be more easily and thoroughly removed from nail plate

Cuticle removers

___ is a colorless liquid acrylate monomer that is easily cured and used as a powerful, fast acting adhesive

Cyanoacrylate

A ___ system is a resin- and polymer-based-system in which resin absorbs the powder to create a hard coating over the nail

Dip

Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease

Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not

It is Sunday, and Javier has been working since early this morning. Although his establishment is officially closed for business today, he devotes every Sunday to infection control. He spends the morning on the first step and the afternoon on the second step. It is now 3:00 p.m. What is Javier doing?

Disinfecting

Which of the following issues has been highly discussed and publicized in the media?

Disinfection of pedicure baths

A ___ can be purchased in swatches, rolls, or packages of precut pieces, either with or without adhesive backing

Fabric wrap

a pedicure is a cosmetics service performed on the___ by a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist.

Feet

A bead mix ratio can be described in three ways. which of the following would you NOT classify as one of them

Fine

When should you come in for additional fabric and resin to keep an enhancement strong?

Four weeks

What is a very popular dip system service?

French manicure

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic types of primers

Full-Acid

You should NOT perform services on a client with this issue

Fungus

___ is/are a state of matter consisting of particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape

Gas

What would you recommend to a client who has fragile nails and likes the look of the traditional manicures?

Gel- manicures

When a client complains about polish getting damaged quickly, which service should you recommend:

Gel-manicure

Jamison, a beauty pro, knows the importance of washing hands. He knows that proper hand washing helps greatly to prevent the spread of germs. And because Jamison ______, it is clear that he is aware of the true benefit of hand washing.

He rubs his hands together aggressively, creating great friction

How would you explain to someone why a nail tech might NOT be able to perform some services that a podiatrist might?

If a procedure is listed under a podiatry license, it is prohibited for anyone licensed under cosmetology

why must the hyponychium be treated gently

If the hyponychium is damaged, an infection under the nail plate is possible

Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a client. He notices that Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks Laura about it, what explanation might she give him for NOT holding the abrasive at an angle?

It can Gouge the nail plate and damage it

what is the potential problem of a callus shaver blade

It can cause an infection

It is important to educate your client for the following reasons EXCEPT what?

It empowers your client in his/her own nail chemical abilities

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach

It is an effective disinfectant.

When performing a massage on clients with special consideration, which of the following best describes which part or parts should NOT be bent?

Knees, ankles, or toes

what is NOT included in a basic pedicure?

Leg massage

If your client has this special consideration, move any obstructions or tripping hazards

Limited mobility

Which of the following is NOT one of the added ingredients that acetone-based and non-acetone-based removers that have to prevent drying of the nail plate and surrounding skin?

Liquified Cocoa Butter

Which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally Not on natural nails?

Lower-grit abrasives

Which of the following is often composed of mineral clay, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy, oils, and beneficial extracts

Mask

For toenails, which grit should you use to seal the edges?

Medium grits

Which of the following abrasives is used to shorten and shape natural nails?

Medium-grit abrasives

Which of the following would be used to remove surface debris during a service

Nail Brush

Which of the following should a nail technician use before applying primer or removing moisture?

Nail Cleanser

___ are/is a metal file used in a specific fashion

Nail Rasp

A ___ can be used to repair a nail, as an overlay to strengthen natural nails, or to strengthen a nail tip application

Nail Wrap

which of the following multiuse implements should be used to remove dead skin?

Nail nippers

which of the following is NOT true?

Nail primers etch the nail

Which of the following is NOT true about nail resin systems?

Nail resins are often used alone.

How would you recommend a person make his or her nails grow thicker

Nothing can make the nail plate grow thicker

How many applications of top resin should you put on top of the nail?

One to Two

What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?

Overlay

What can help make it ergonomically easier for the pedicurist to work on the clients feet

Pedicure Stool

Metal or wooden pushers can result in what?

Pitting

Which nail type would you recommend to a client who would like a tapered long, nail?

Pointed nail

___ gels are sometimes referred to as acrygel?

Polymer

when an individual's immune system prevents transmission it ___

Prevents Illness

How would you protect the breathing zone in accordance to OSHA?

Proper ventilation

For which of the following nail types would you allow the forms sides to come straight out from the natural nail grooves and open to a large circle?

Round

Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. Exfoliating callused skin would be included in what type of manicure

Scrub manicure

What would be an idea for a spa or salon to do to increase business?

Sell special themed pedicures for holidays

What can be used as a menu expander?

Shorter services

Sofia is a new nail tech employee. Her manager noticed that Sofia has just taken on a walk-in client when she had only started disinfecting her foot spa a few minutes earlier. What has Sofia likely done?

Sofia has likely rushed through cleaning the foot spa

There are several reasons a small nick could be a problem for a problem for a client with health considerations. which of the following is not?

Some clients have arthiritis

What type of disorder is associated with damage to the capillaries under the nail?

Splinter hemorrhages

Whose responsibility is it that proper disinfection procedures are followed?

The Salon

Considered an expert in this field, Wilma has worked for the last 22 years at the federal agency that registers all types of disinfectants sold by manufacturers and used by salons, spas, and barbershops nationwide. For which of the following federal agencies does Wilma work?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

During one of her classes, Eve listens to a guest speaker discuss safety issues to be aware of while working as a nail tech. The speaker has firsthand experience with an issue that went wrong, and she suffered permanent eye damage. What might have happened to this guest speaker?

The guest speaker probably had an encounter with a corrosive getting in her eye

during which scenario does nail growth increase dramatically?

The last trimester of pregnancy

what is the relationship between water content and the nail?

The lower the water content, the more rigid the nail becomes

Why is it important to know the scope of work on your license?

The scope of work on your license may be different than the state you live in

What should be included in the record of each disinfecting procedure?

The time and date

Which of the following is NOT true of ventilation and air circulation systems inside of salons, spas, and barbershops?

The vents for these systems can be located anywhere

there are ___ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ___

Thousands; two

How often should you come in for wrap maintenance

Two weeks

a ___ is an ingredient that controls color stability and prevents sunlight from causing fading or discoloration

UV stabilizer

what is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers?

Use primer sparingly

A___ is designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses

a foot file

how often should one change gloves

after every single use

If your client has a special consideration, be clear and describe colors to her, giving examples

altered vision

what is a microorganism

any organism of microscopic size

Often, clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection. These clients are considered ______.

asymptomatic

Stiletto nails are similar to what other nail shape

ballerina

which type of file would you use for thinning an enhancement and preparing for a refill?

coarse grit

Resin and ___ are perfect for repairing a crack or break in the natural nail

fabric

When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of containments on the surface is ___

greatly reduced

Tuberculosis is transmitted through which of the following means

inhalation

The tacky layer on top of the nail is called the ___ layer

inhibition

Since a man's manicure isn't always as long as a woman's, what service can you extend?

massage

a normal nail plate grows forward from the ____ and extends over the tip of the finger

matrix

Rules and Regulations

more specific than laws

there are two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon, spa, and barbershop. which of the following is them?

pediculosis capitis

Beauty professionals are permitted and encouraged to

refer customers with infections and abnormal conditions to physicians

It is thought that ___ can initiate positive energy and increase blood flow

relexology

What would eliminate the relaxation therapy of a massage?

talking

Which of the following is TRUE when children accompany a parent to the salon, spa, or barbershop

the children should not be left unattended at any time

which of the following will NOT necessarily be on the label of an EPA- registered disinfectant

the word Concentrate

which of the following is TRUE about pathogens

they all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways

Many nail tips have a shallow depression called a

well