Ch. 17 - Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements

Acid based nail primer will dry to a __________________. A. chalky white B. clear finish C. dull frost D. dark finish

a. chalky white

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

A. EMA

When applying an acid-based nail primer, it is recommended that you use ____________________. A. a light dotting action B. long, narrow strokes C. slow, wide strokes D. a circular stroke

A. a light dotting action

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

A. dental

a dry mix ratio creates a bead that looks ________________ on the brush. A. frosted B. runny C. glossy D. dark

A. frosted

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

A. long, sweeping strokes

It is recommended that you mix 1 1/2 parts monomer liquid with 1 part polymer powder to create a _________________ bead. A. medium B. wet C. dry D. damp

A. medium

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. middle portion B. base C. tip D. handle

A. middle portion

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. monomer liquids C. nail primer D. application brushes

A. nail forms

Nail dehydrator should be applied liberally to the _____________________ only. A. nail plate B. nail bed C. eponychium D. free edge

A. nail plate

The apex is usually what shape? A. oval B. half-moon C. round D. rectangular

A. oval

Which type of nail form can be disinfected? A. plastic B. paper C. silk D. fiberglass

A. plastic

Some manufacturers make a ___________________ the brushed on to cure the tacky inhibition layer that must be applied immediately after creating the odorless product enhancement. A. resin B. hydrator C. adhesive D. dissolver

A. resin

The best nail brush used to hold the monomer liquid and polymer powder as you work is called a ____________________. A. sable B. mink C. bristle D. angora

A. sable

MMA nail products do not adhere well to the nail plate requiring the nail technician to ____________________ the surface of the nail. A. shred or etch B. smooth or shine C. file or buff D. polish or shine

A. shred or etch

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

B. 20-30 minutes

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

B. acrylic

To perform a 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

B. dappen dishes

Nail __________________ remove surface moisture and tiny amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate. A. moisturizers B. dehydrators C. creams D. dryers

B. dehydrators

Nail forms generally are not made of __________________. A. mylar B. fiberglass C. paper D. aluminum

B. fiberglass

The length of nail extensions and enhancements should be the same one _____________________. A. all five fingers B. index, middle, and ring fingers C. index and ring fingers D. thumb, middle finger, and pinky

B. index, middle, and ring fingers

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. short polymer chains B. long polymer chains C. a single monomer D. polymerized molecules

B. long polymer chains

MMA creates the hardest and _________________ nail enhancements. A. most flexible B. most rigid C. smoothest D. most desirable

B. most rigid

When acid-free primer dries on the nail, it will be _______________. A. sticky and dull B. sticky and shiny C. smooth and dull D. smooth and shiny

B. sticky and shiny

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 a crisp rounded line is achieved. A. the product B. the smile line C. the frown line D. the lunula

B. the smile line

Nail artistry with colored polymer powder is limited only by ___________________. A. your resources B. your imagination C. your pocketbook D. your client's wishes

B. your imagination

The apex of the nail is also known as the __________________. A. stress area B. sidewall C. arch D. lunula

C. arch

MMA _________________ in product removers. A. softens easily B. dissolves quickly C. does not dissolve well D. requires additional chemicals

C. does not dissolve well

Which of the following is not one of the three versions of monomer liquid used in the nail industry? A. odorless monomer liquid B. ethyl methacrylate C. ethyl acrylic D. methyl methacrylate

C. ethyl acrylic

Odorless products harden more slowly and create a tacky layer called the ___________________. A. dehydrator layer B. obstruction layer C. inhibition layer D. assistance layer

C. inhibition layer

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

C. less benzoyl peroxide

The "poly" in polymer means __________________. A. one B. units C. many D. few

C. many

In general, __________________ beads are the ideal mix ratio for working with monomer liquids and polymer powders. A. wet B. dry C. medium D. heavy

C. medium

When performing a one-color monomer or polymer enhancement application, it is recommended that the first bead of monomer and polymer applied to the nail be ____________________. A. dry B. wet C. medium-to-dry D. medium-to-wet

C. medium-to-dry

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. nail dehydrator D. cuticle remover

C. nail dehydrator

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

C. pouring into an absorbent paper towel and placed in a plastic bag

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 off the enhancement and start fresh with a new application D. apply a strengthening layer of product over the existing enhancement

C. soak off the enhancement and start fresh with a new application

A catalyst is an additive designed to __________________ chemical. A. slow down B. neutralize C. speed up D. stabilize

C. speed up

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. 30 D. 35

D. 35

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. mound D. bead

D. bead

When a nail tech files a damaged section of a monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement and refills its with the appropriate products, it is called a ______________________. A. backfill B. rebalance C. maintenance service D. crack repair

D. crack repair

The special container used to hold the monomer liquid and polymer powder as you work is called a __________________. A. finger bowl B. disposable dish C. liquid vial D. dappen dish

D. dappen dish

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

D. finish filing of the nail

The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the ___________________. A. mid-ratio B. mix speed C. bead equation D. mix ratio

D. mix ratio

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

D. nail primer to any exposed natural nail in the crack

Ethyl methacrylate (MMA) is not recommended for use on nails and is _____________________ in some states. A. not sold B. not available C. extremely expensive D. not legal

D. not legal

Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called ___________________. A. plasticization B. crystallization C. excoriation D. polymerization

D. polymerization

Nail _________________ is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion. A. dehydrator B. base C. polish D. primer

D. primer

The area where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge is known as the __________________. A. sidewall B. arch C. apex D. stress area

D. stress area

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

D. thin