Phase 1: Written Final Exam

Nail care is a specialty in which field?

Cosmetology

A tip or a form is used to do what?

Create a nail extension

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

Fabric

A ___________ is made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied.

Fabric wrap

A ________________ is the MOST common way to wrap a nail.

Fabric wrap

Why is it important to break up your long-term goals into smaller pieces?

Because then they don't seem so overwhelming.

What are the three main routes of exposure in an establishment?

Breathing, skin and eye contact, swallowing

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

brush

Participate proactively in your career and in your success by ______.

communicating your desires and interests

A pedicure is a cosmetic service performed on the ________ by a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist.

feet

The tacky layer on top of the nail is called the ____________ layer.

inhibition

What will occur if you contact the skin with beads of gel?

lifting

Gels are NOT as hard as _______ enhancements.

liquid and powder

What does polymer mean?

many units

For toenails, which grit is best to use in general?

medium grit

Which of the following multiuse implements should be held at a 20- to 30-degree angle from the nail plate?

metal-pusher

Acrylic nails are nail enhancements that are based on mixing together:

monomer liquids and polymer powders

What is the best way to apply liquid and powder nail enhancements?

natural hair brush

What does monomer mean?

one unit

______ is the daily maintenance of cleanliness by practicing good healthful habits.

personal hygiene

What is reflective listening?

repeating, in your own words, what you think the client has said

The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state is called what?

scope of practice

Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT what?

square

When should the client intake form be started?

the moment a new client calls to make an appointment

Bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi cause communicable diseases.

true

Carpal tunnel syndrome is not very common among licensees

true

How often should you come in for wrap maintenance?

two weeks

Pedicures are particularly important for all of the following EXCEPT what?

Gardeners

Why is a mission statement important?

It establishes the purpose and values of an institution

Which of the following is NOT true of online communication?

It is a safe form of communication as it requires no etiquette.

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

Lower-grit abrasives

What is important to do when designing your time management system?

Make sure it will work for you.

What is the art of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails?

Manicuring

What term is used to describe any product added to the natural nail to increase strength and beauty?

Nail enhancement

What term is used to describe adding length to the natural nail?

Nail extension

What is an advantage to nail resins?

Nail resins can extend the natural nail

Your portfolio should be prepared in a way that projects ______.

Professionalism

Which of the following is TRUE of the qualities that demonstrate professionalism?

They will become the template through which you shape your career.

Which of the following are ways to reduce chemical hazards?

Use vented Manicure tables Mix chemicals in an area away from one another

__________ is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows.

Viscosity

How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client?

You should use different gloves for each service.

When scheduling a pedicure, advise your client NOT to shave her legs for ____ hours prior to her appointment.

48 hours

How often should basin soak baths be cleaned?

After each client's service

Which of the following will an individual find on an SDS?

All are correct

What is your LAST step in creating a finished manicure look as beautiful as possible?

Apply a hand cream.

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

Applying the nail dehydrator

During which decade did the weekly manicure become popular and affordable?

1940's

Acrylic nails, including the French manicure, were first made popular during which decade?

1970's

How often should gel enhancements be removed?

2-3 weeks

What term describes a type of manicure used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and nail plate without soaking them in water?

dry