What should be done first when setting up a manicure station?

• Arrange the manicure tools

• Sanitize the station with an EPA-registered disinfectant

• Set up the chair for the client

• Place the waste bag on the table

How should the first towel be folded on the manicure table?

• In half vertically

• Not folded at all

• In half horizontally

• In quarters

What is the correct order of using the tools during a manicure?

• Cuticle oil, nail file, cuticle pusher

• Nail file, cuticle pusher, nail brush

• Cuticle pusher, nail file, nail brush

• Nail brush, nail file, cuticle pusher

What should be done after filing the nails?

• Buff the nails

• Sanitize hands

• Apply cuticle oil

• Soak the nails

How long should the nails be soaked in the finger bowl?

• Not specified

• For 5 minutes

• For 10 minutes

• Until the cuticles are soft

What is used to clean under the free edge of the nails?

• A cuticle pusher

• A cotton tipped orange wood stick

• A buffer

• A nail file

What are the options for finishing the nails?

• Buffing or applying a colored nail polish

• Applying a base coat or top coat

• None of the above

• Applying cuticle oil or a clear coat of nail polish

What is the purpose of sanitizing the workstation and chair after the manicure?

• All of the above

• To prevent the spread of infections

• To check for any left items

• To prepare for the next client

How should the towels be disposed of after the manicure?

• Washed and reused

• Disposed of in the waste bag

• Placed in the regular trash

• Recycled for later use

What should be done with the waste bag after the manicure is complete?

• Leave it open on the table

• Leave it for the examiner to inspect

• Reuse it for the next client

• Secure it shut and dispose of it properly