Comprehensive Exam

Beatrice is receiving advice from a more experienced colleague regarding her social media practices, especially as they relate to her day-to-day work and her career as a beauty pro. Which of the following is her colleague LEAST likely to tell her is a "must do" on her social media pages?

"Never use social media to interact with your clients"

After applying the FIRST layer of UV or LED gel, how long should you let the nail cure under the UV lamp?

1 to 2 minutes

When performing a clear dip system nail extension application, keep the resin base coat 1/2" away from the cuticle and ______ away from the lateral fold.

1/4"

The basic pedicure in MOST salons is __________ and does NOT include a leg massage.

30 to 45 minutes

Art that protrudes from the nail is known as:

3D art

All nail enhancements become stronger during the first ____ hours.

48

After placing the nail tip where you want it, it is recommended that you hold it in place for ____ while the adhesive dries.

5 to 10 seconds

Bleach used in the salon or spa must be EPA registered as which of the following?

A disinfectant

If your client requests that you use a solution that is neutral to his skin, which of the following pHs should you be using?

A pH of 5

Which is TRUE about manicuring?

As fashions continuously change, so too do nail trends.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a "whole you" or holistic hint to keep in mind when preparing for a written exam?

Avoid reviewing your notes too early in the semester.

If your boss tells you repeatedly that, in addition to the beauty and wellness aspects of the industry, you should also have a keen business knowledge of it, what is the MOST likely reason why they would be giving you this advice?

Because it will serve you well in managing your professional finances and business practices.

Which is the LEAST important aspect to consider when selecting a chair for the nail technician?

Does it have four wheels or five?

Compared to standard monomer liquid and polymer powder products, odorless products:

Harden more slowly

In the uniform order of the SDS, _________ comes immediately after the first category of "Identification."

Hazard identification

Pressure in massage is usually directed from:

Insertion to origin

Which is the BEST response of the nail technician to a client who has an unhealthy nail condition and is asking for manicure services?

It appears you have an unhealthy nail condition; I will need written clearance from your doctor before I can work on your nails.

In which of the following ways will it benefit you to have studied the beauty and wellness industry and have a thorough understanding of what it is like on the job?

It will help you to promote yourself and build a loyal client base.

When is a good time to send in your machine for service?

Just before you go on vacation.

Everything you can touch and everything you can see is matter EXCEPT for which of the following?

Light and electricity

Which of the following is defined by the processes involved in taking in nutrients and assimilating and utilizing them?

Nutrition

What of the following is NOT a principle of selling in the beauty and wellness industry?

Over-promising what a product can do to generate client interest

Who is credited with saying the following? "All substances are poisons; there is none that is not a poison. Only the dose differentiates a poison and a remedy."

Paracelsus

What is the recommended procedure for heating the acetone when performing a monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancement removal?

Place the bowl of acetone inside a bowl of hot water.

Which of the following should you attempt in trying to overcome a client's objection?

Rewording the objection in a way that addresses the client's need

Services that require more than one appointment are referred to as a:

Series

Some spa manicures target specific results with:

Skin care based methods

Which is TRUE of the length of nail extensions?

The middle, index, and ring fingers should all be the same length.

An EPA-registered disinfectant MUST carry all EXCEPT which of the following on its label?

The word concentrate

Which of the following is MOST important in fulfilling your potential?

To be self-actualized

Which of the following will NOT help you decide which product line to choose?

Use the sales associate as the expert.

A resume is BEST defined as _________.

Written summary of a person's education and work experience.

_________ occurs between the skin cells through hair follicles and sebaceous gland openings.

absorption

All base coats, top coats, nail polishes, and hardeners:

are highly flammable

If you dip and wipe your brush the same way every time, and pick up your polymer powder the same way every time, your beads will:

be more uniform

Which of the following attaches the nail bed to the nail plate?

bed epithelium

A nevus is a __________.

birthmark

Nail resin systems are a group of products that __________.

build strength and structure over the natural nail

Which part of a cell permits soluble substances to enter and leave the cell?

cell membrane

The lymph vascular system is a division of which system?

circulatory

When a client's nail enhancement product must be removed, and her fingertips are soaking in acetone, it is recommended that you cover the container with a __________ as she soaks.

clean terry cloth towel

You will know that someone in your industry has exhibited unethical behavior if they _________.

conceal information about products in order to sell them

Which of the following is NOT a common type of nail tip?

double well

Which of the following is NOT a chemical?

electricity

The pancreas and adrenal and pituitary glands are part of the ________ system.

endocrine

The nail technician's pedicuring stool is usually low to make it ____________ easier for the technician to work on the feet.

ergonomically

UV gels harden when:

exposed to ultraviolet light source

Modern nail polish formulations have evolved to embody chip-resistant and ____________.

fade resistant characteristics

When performing a manicure on a client with thin skin or a lowered immune system, how should you handle the cuticles?

gently push back with a dull-edged curette

Which is NOT a common material from which nail forms are made?

glass

Compared to adults' nails, children's nails_______________.

grow more quickly

The natural nail is composed mainly of the same fiber protein found in_______________.

hair

When a UV or LED gel application cures, it:

hardens

All of the following are examples of soft skills, EXCEPT _________.

having good study habits

Use of a blade on calluses is usually against the law and is a potential cause of:

infection

Which of the following commonly causes onycholysis?

injury or allergic reactions

One of the safe lifting guidelines mentioned in the chapter is to _________.

keep feet about shoulder width apart

A ___ is a tough band of fibrous tissue that connects bones or holds an organ in place.

ligament

When preparing your professional resume, do NOT _________.

make it longer than one page

What is the best tool to help you understand how to safely use and handle your products?

manufacturer SDS

_________ should be your primary concern when planning and constructing the best physical layout for the type of business you envision.

maximum efficiency

A nail technician must decide whether to work in a nail salon, full-service salon, day spa, or a ______________.

medical spa or medical office

The amount of monomer liquid and polymer powder used to create a bead is called the:

mix ratio

Which type of brush is best for applying monomer liquid and polymer powder products?

natural hairbrush

Start with _________, if you want to subtly increase the breadth and scope of your professional contacts.

networking

Allergic reactions are NOT likely to occur _________.

on the nail technician's elbows

When using an electric file for surface work, it is recommended that you start:

on the right side of the nail

Which description best describes the apex of the nail?

oval shaped and in the center of the nail

Which of the following is NOT part of the immune system?

pancreas

What is pH is an abbreviation of?

potential hydrogen

Which of these substances improves adhesion?

primers

Which of the following is NOT necessarily associated with inflammation?

pus

Where are red blood cells produced?

red bone marrow

If a client has a nail bacterial infection, you should_______________.

refuse to provide any type of nail service

If you want to enjoy similar success to that of top professionals in the beauty and wellness industry, you should NOT _________.

rely on others

Which body system is LEAST important for the nail technician to understand?

reproductive

What is NOT a characteristic of healthy skin?

rigid

During the production of polymer powder, the powder forms into tiny ____ beads of slightly varying sizes.

round

Salon management positions include inventory manager, retail sales manager, department head, assistant manager, general manager, and even ________________.

salon owner

Within seven ______, someone will establish eleven ______you .

seconds, impressions

Which of these is NOT a career possibility for a nail technician?

skin care specialist

If lifting is excessive when performing a one-color monomer liquid and polymer powder maintenance service, it is recommended that you:

soak off the enhancement and start fresh with a new nail application

How are resin systems removed?

soak them in acetone

The very first surfactants were _________.

soaps

Implements for manicures and pedicures must be:

stainless steel

_________ is NOT caused by a virus.

strep throat

In a mixed media competition, the nails are NOT usually judged on:

structure

____________ and tiny amounts of oil on the natural nail plate can impair the gel's adhesion.

surface moisture

Diplomacy is BEST defined by _________.

tact

During a UV gel service, keep the brush and all gels away from all of the following EXCEPT:

the dark

Physiology is the study of:

the functions and activities performed by the body's structures

When performing a basic manicure, it is recommended that you start with:

the little finger on the client's left hand

Which of the following does NOT affect the curing power?

the violet light

What is the power of the filing machine or its ability to keep turning when applying pressure during filing called?

torque

Which kind of medications can penetrate through follicles and layers of skin to deliver drugs into our body?

transdermal

Which of the following items will you need to create crystal art on polish using embellishments?

tweezers

The polymer powder in a dip system is ____________.

very different from polymer powders in liquid and powder nail services

_________ make(s) up 50 to 70 percent of the body's weight and is necessary for virtually every function of the cells and body.

water

The hole in the top of the airbrush where drops of paint are placed is known as a:

well or reservoir

Electric filing on foot calluses needs to be done:

when the foot is dry