NTE CHAPTER 17: MONOMER LIQUID & POLYMER POWDER NAIL ENHANCEMENTS

32. The apex is usually what shape? A. Rectangular B. Round C. Half-moon D. Oval

Oval

50. 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 A. 5-10 minutes B. 20-30 minutes C. 10-20 minutes D. 30-45 minutes

20-30 minutes

35. The C-curve of the nail enhancement depends on the C-curve of the natural nail, which is on average _____ percent A. 20 B. 25 C. 35 D. 30

35

21. When applying to acid-based nail primer, itis recommended that you use _______ A. A light dotting action B. Long, narrow strokes C. Slow, wide strokes D. A circular stroke

A light dotting action

1. All nail enhancement products are based almost entirely on ingredients that come from the ____________ family. A. Synthetic fiber B. Acrylic C. Synthetic textile D. Plastic

Acrylic

31. The apex of the nail is also known as the: A. Stress area B. Arch C. Sidewall D. Lunula

Arch

11. When monomer liquid is picked up by a brush and mixed with polymer powder, it creates what is known as a: A. Gleam B. Curette C. Bead D. Mound

Bead

43. Acid based nail primer will dry to a _________. A. Dark finish B. Dull frost C. Chalky white D. Clear finish

Chalky white

28. When a nail tech files a damaged section fo a monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement and refills it with the appropriate products, it is called a ________. A. Crack repair B. Maintenance service C. Rebalance D. Backfill

Crack repair

25. The special container used to hold the monomer liquid and polymer powder as you work is called a: A. Finger bowl B. Dappen dish C. Liquid vial D. Disposable dish

Dappen dish

42. To perform and two-color monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement with forms, you will need nail dehydrator, nail forms, enhancement product, primer, abrasives, brushes, and ___ A. Cuticle nippers B. Dappen dishes C. Overlay product D. Nail polish

Dappen dishes

18. Nail _____________ remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate. A. Dehydrators B. Moisturizers C. Creams D. Dryers

Dehydrators

10. MMA is a widely used monomer with a long history of safe use in medical and _____________ products. A. Dental B. Implant C. Prosthesis D. Hearing aid

Dental

9. MMA ____ in product removers. A. Softens easily B. Dissolves quickly C. Does not dissolve well D. Requires additional chemicals

Does not dissolve well

5. Ethyl methacrylate monomer liquid is commonly referred to as ______________. A. EMML B. EMM C. EMA D. EML

EMA

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the three versions of monomer liquid used in the nail industry? A. Methyl methacrylate B. Ethyl acrylic C. Ethyl methacrylate D. Odorless monomer liquid

Ethyl Acrylic

16. The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the: A. Mix ratio B. Bead equation C. Mix speed D. Mid-ratio

Mix ratio

23. Nail forms generally are NOT made of: A. Aluminum B. Paper C. Mylar D. Fiberglass

Fiberglass

22. A medium-grit abrasive is not recommended for ________________. A. Initial shaping of the nail B. Refining the overall surface shape of the nail C. Smoothing the surface before buffing D. Finish filing of the nail

Finish filing of the nail

29. A dry mix ratio creates a bead that looks ______________ on the brush. A. Runny B. Frosted C. Glossy D. Dark

Frosted

8. MMA creates the hardest and ____ nail enhancements A. Most flexible B. Most desirable C. Smoothest D. Most rigid

Most rigid

14. Compared to acne treatments, nail powders contain _____. A. The same percentage of benzoyl peroxide B. More benzoyl peroxide C. Less benzoyl peroxide D. No benzoyl peroxide

Less benzoyl peroxide

13. The initiators found in polymer powder, when activated by a catalyst will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into ______________. A. Long polymer chains B. A single monomer C. Polymerized molecules D. Short polymer chains

Long polymer chains

45. After the application of the two-color monomer and polymer enhancement, it is recommended that you file the underside of the nail extensions and then glide the abrasive over the nail with: A. Long, sweeping strokes B. Short, brisk strokes C. A dotting movement D. Small, circular strokes

Long, sweeping strokes

2. The "poly" in polymer means A. Few B. Many C. Units D. One

Many

15. It is recommended that you mix 11 parts monomer liquid with 1 part polymer powder to create a ___ bread A. Damp B. Dry C. Medium D. Wet

Medium

17. In general, _____ beads are the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders A. Medium B. Heavy C. Dry D. Wet

Medium

40. When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement application, it is recommended that the first bead of monomer and polymer applied to the nail be: A. Medium to dry B. Medium to wet C. Wet D. Dry

Medium to dry

41. After applying the first bead of product during a monomer and polymer enhancement application, you should use the ____ of your brush to press and smooth the product A. Base B. Middle portion C. Tip D. Handle

Middle portion

38. When performing a one-color monomer and polymer nail enhancement application, it is recommended that you apply _____ after using a pusher to push back the eponychium and filing to remove the shine A. Nail primer B. Nail oil C. Cuticle remover D. Nail dehydrator

Nail dehydrator

48. Which of the following do you need to perform a crack repair on a monomer and polymer enhancement, but not to perform a standard monomer and polymer maintenance service? A. Nail forms B. Nail primer C. Monomer liquid D. Application brushes

Nail forms

19. Nail dehydrator should be applied liberally to the ______ only A. Nail plate B. Nail bed C. Eponychium D. Free edge

Nail plate

49. When performing a monomer and polymer crack repair, you must apply _____ after applying nail dehydrator A. A dry bead of product B. A medium bead of product C. Nail primer to the entire natural nail and existing enhancement D. Nail primer to any exposed natural nail in the crack

Nail primer to any exposed natural nail in the crack

6. Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) is not recommended for use on nails and is _____ in some states A. Not sold B. Not available C. Not legal D. Extremely expensive

Not legal

30. Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the: A. Dehydrator layer B. Obstruction layer C. Inhibition layer D. Assistance layer

Obstruction layer

24. Which type of nail form can be disinfected? A. Plastic B. Paper C. Silk D. Fiberglass

Plastic

4. Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called: A. Polymerization B. Crystallization C. Excoriation D. Plasticization

Polymerization

27. Unused monomer that has been removed from the original container should be: A. Poured into an absorbent paper towel and placed in a plastic bag B. Poured down in the drain with the cold water running C. Poured back into the original container for use with another client D. Poured down the drain with the hot water running

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

20. Nail _____________ is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion. A. Primer B. Polish C. Base D. Dehydrator

Primer

36. Some manufacturers make a _____ that brushes on to cure the tacky inhibition layer that must be applied immediately after creating the odorless product enhancement A. Dissolver B. Adhesive C. Hydrator D. Resin

Resin

26. The best nail brush to use with monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement products is composed of natural kolinsky, _____, or a blend of both A. Mink B. Sable C. Bristle D. Angora

Sable

7. MMA products do not adhere well to the nail plate requiring the nail technician to _____ the surface of the nail A. Polish or shine B. File or buff C. Smooth or shine D. Shred or etch

Shred or etch

47. When performing a two-color monomer and polymer nail enhancement, use the tip of the brush to push _____ into place and wipe the edge until and crisp rounded line is achieved A. The lunula B. The frown line C. The smile line D. The product

Smile line

46. When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement maintenance service, what should you do if there is excessive, loose nail-enhancement product and lifting? A. Use a nipper to clip it away B. Use scissors to clip it away C. Soak of the enhancement and start fresh with a new application D. Apply a strengthening layer of product over the existing enhancement

Soak of the enhancement and start fresh with a new application

12. A catalyst is an additive designed to ________________ chemical reactions. A. Speed up B. Stabilize C. Neutralize D. Slow down

Speed up

39. when acid-free primer dries on the nail, it will be A. Sticky and dull B. Smooth and dull C. Sticky and shiny D. Smooth and shiny

Sticky and shiny

33. The area where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge is called the: A. Sidewall B. Arch C. Apex D. Stress area

Stress area

34. The length of the nail extensions and enhancements should be the same on: A. All five fingers B. The index and ring fingers C. The index, middle, and ring fingers D. The thumb, middle finger, and pinky

The index finger, middle, and ring fingers

44. When performing a two-color monomer and polymer enhancement application, the application must be _____ at the cuticle line A. Rough B. Flat C. Thick D. Thin

Thin

37. Nail artistry with colored polymer powder is limited only by ______________. A. The client's wishes B. Your pocketbook C. Your imagination D. Your resources

Your imagination