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study guide nail specialty

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 3570secs

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Class
Date
1.

during which decade did metallic strips and jewels become popular nail art

a)

1920s

b)

1940s

c)

1960s

d)

1980s

2.

The mission statement often becomes the _______ of an organization

a)

Long term goal

b)

Short term goal

c)

cultural pulse

d)

creative capability

3.

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

a)

because then they become short term goals

b)

because then they don’t seem so overwhelming

c)

because then they are guaranteed to happen

d)

because then they are more professional

4.

which of the following qualities should you embody in order to be considered an ethical person?

a)

integrity

b)

drive

c)

motivation

d)

savviness

5.

which of the following is the best term to explain diplomacy

a)

aggressiveness

b)

tact

c)

assertiveness

d)

truthfulness

6.

why is it important to practice diplomacy in your career in beauty and wellness

a)

Because it shows you are motivated and driven to be successful

b)

Because it shows you are aggressive and assertive

c)

Because it shows you can deliver messages in a kind way

d)

Because it shows you are emotionally stable

7.

David is studying for a career in beauty and wellness. Which of the following will David need to achieve self actualization

a)

A degree from a university

b)

A lifelong commitment

c)

A letter from the school owner

d)

As or Bs in all of his classes

8.

Jacquie is feeling overwhelmed. She has just been told that her work is subpar compared with that of other students in her class and she is facing a major project. She must turn into the instructor by the end of the next week. What she is really feeling is a lack of inner strength and confidence she knows that to turn the corner in this class and impress her instructor. She must overcome these feelings you are jacquie’s close friend which of the following would you do for her?

a)

help build her self-esteem by reading positive affirmations that remind her to trust herself

b)

Assist her in creating an impressive and comprehensive mission statement

c)

guide her in following more ethical practices and beliefs in her studies

d)

demonstrate to her how to set and realize both short term goals in long-term goals

9.

Gertrude runs her beauty and wellness business exactly the way she wants to run it. When an adviser told her that she should carefully write out the purpose and values by which her business would operate and post it for her employees and clients to see and know, she ignored him. When employees and customers asked her to treat them with more respect and dignity she ignored that too. When it became obvious to all around her that she wasn’t managing the balance between her personal time and the business well, she told everyone concerned that it was none of their business what she did outside of work and when customers and clients began to take their business elsewhere and employees left for jobs at neighboring businesses because of Gertrude’s complete lack of self-care integrity, discretion and effective communication she insisted it was their problem, not hers or her business businesses in all of this Where did Gertrude go wrong at ethically

a)

by not writing down her company’s purpose and values

b)

By not managing the balance between her personal and work time better

c)

By not adhering to self-care integrity, discretion, and effective communication

d)

By being honest with her employees and customers on her true feelings

10.

which of the following would be considered a medical condition that should be seen by a physician and NOT a nail tech

a)

hang nails

b)

A bruise on the nail bed

c)

paronychia

d)

plicatured nails

11.

The natural nail itself is technically referred to as the ______

a)

Nail plate

b)

Nail cuticle

c)

matrix

d)

onyx

12.

during which decade did the weekly manicure become popular and affordable

a)

1920s

b)

1940s

c)

1960s

d)

1980s

13.

what are the characteristics of a normal and healthy nail

a)

Soft and flexible

b)

Firm and rigid

c)

Firm and flexible

d)

soft with ridges

14.

which of the following is not a part of the natural nail unit?

a)

The nail plates

b)

The nail cuticle

c)

the matrix

d)

the onyx

15.

The proximal nail fold is the entire flap of skin that covers what?

a)

The side wall

b)

The nail bed

c)

The matrix

d)

the free edge

16.

what helps guide the nail plate along the nail bed as it grows?

a)

The free edge

b)

the Side walls

c)

The cuticle

d)

the epithelium

17.

what is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows towards the free edge?

a)

free edge

b)

sidewalls

c)

nail bed

d)

matrix

18.

A normal nail plate grows forward from the_______ And extends over the tip of the finger

a)

nail bed

b)

sidewalls

c)

cuticle

d)

matrix

19.

what is the average rate of nail plate growth in normal adults per month?

a)

1/10” to 1/8” per month

b)

1/8” to 1/4” per month

c)

1/10” to 1/4” per month

d)

1/4” to 1/2” per month

20.

which nail grows the slowest

a)

thumb

b)

index

c)

middle

d)

ring

21.

how long does it take for toenail plates to be fully replaced

a)

4 to 6 months

b)

6 to 9 months

c)

9 to 12 months

d)

12 to 18 months

22.

during which scenario do nail growth rates increase dramatically

a)

First trimester of pregnancy

b)

Second trimester of pregnancy

c)

last trimester of pregnancy

d)

first three months after delivery

23.

what can affect the shape or thickness of the nail plate?

a)

damage to the matrix will affect the shape and thickness of the nail plate

b)

Increased levels of vitamin C can increase the thickness of the matrix

c)

Post pregnancy can decrease the thickness and shape of the nail plate

d)

Children have thicker nail plates than adults

24.

which of the following disorders is associated with depressions, running across the width of the nail plate due to a slowing production of matrix cells, which causes the nail plate to grow thinner, and is usually the result of serious illness or injury

a)

Bruised nail bed

b)

Beau’s lines

c)

egg shell nail

d)

Discolored nail

25.

which of the following disorders is associated with the nail turning a variety of colors which may indicate surface staining a systematic disorder or poor blood circulation

a)

Bruised nail bed

b)

Beau’s lines

c)

eggshell nail

d)

discolored nail

26.

which type of disorder is associated with visible redness, pain, swelling, broken skin, or pus

a)

Hangnails

b)

Infected finger

c)

leukonychia

d)

melanonychia

27.

the scope of practice for nail technicians is found under ______

a)

reports

b)

summary

c)

outline

d)

definitions

28.

how would you explain to someone why a nail tech might not be able to perform some services that a podiatrist might

a)

podiatrists know how to do certain things that nail technicians dont

b)

if a procedure is listed under a podiatry license it is prohibited for anyone licensed under cosmetology

c)

each salon and spa has its own set of rules for the services it provides some are restricted and a client would have to see a podiatrist instead

d)

nail techs and podiatrists work together to help serve clients therefore there are services that nail techs do and others that podiatrists perform

29.

what would you say to someone who says that because something is NOT specifically prohibited it is allowed

a)

you can only perform what is listed specifically on your license

b)

you can perform anything that is not specifically prohibited on your license

c)

you can perform anything that is listed on your license or a podiatrists license

d)

you can only perform what is listed on your license and what is accepted by your salon or spa

30.

which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating

a)

the manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace

b)

the sale of chemical products used in the workplace

c)

the disposal of chemical products in the workplace

d)

the registration of chemical products used in the workplace

31.

prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with

a)

infectious materials

b)

doctors

c)

you

d)

clients

32.

what is a microorganism

a)

any infectious organism

b)

any living organism

c)

any plant based organism

d)

any organism of microscopic size

33.

pathogenic bacteria

a)

Help the body breakdown food

b)

Cause disease or infection

c)

Positively stimulate the immune system

d)

Keep the body healthy

34.

there can be no bacterial infection without the presence of what

a)

pathogenic bacteria

b)

nonpathogenic bacteria

c)

pus

d)

inflammation

35.

if you get sick as a result of overexposure to chemicals at the workplace, you have contracted___________

a)

Parasitic disease

b)

occupational disease

c)

Pathogenic disease

d)

diagnosed disease

36.

HIV is spread it through which of the following means

a)

From person to person through the blood

b)

From person to person through the air

c)

Indirectly through the touching of objects

d)

HIV is not contagious

37.

there are two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon spa barbershop which of the following is one of them

a)

HIV

b)

pediculosis capitis

c)

pus

d)

mycobacteria

38.

The first step in infection control is

a)

Cleaning

b)

disenfecting

c)

Sterilization

d)

elimination

39.

which of the following is true of the process of disinfection

a)

it eliminates no microorganisms

b)

it eliminates a small number of microorganisms

c)

it eliminates most microorganisms

d)

it eliminates all microorganisms

40.

soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are

a)

merely cleaners

b)

toxic

c)

useless

d)

sterilizers

41.

how often should one change gloves?

a)

after every single use.

b)

After every other use

c)

In between each client.

d)

every single day

42.

with proper precautions in place it is safe to perform a skin service on a client who comes in with a

a)

cold

b)

open wound

c)

rash

d)

abrasion

43.

A(n) _________ is contact with nonintact (broken) skin blood body fluid or other infectious materials as a result of the performance of a workers duties

a)

efficiency

b)

standard precaution

c)

PPE

d)

exposure incident

44.

which of the following is NOT true of ventilation and air circulation systems inside of salons, spas, and barbershops

a)

the dust from them is capable of causing allergic reaction reactions

b)

their vents should be vacuumed and cleaned regularly

c)

the filters within these systems should be changed regularly

d)

the vents for these systems can be located anywhere

45.

when assisting a client into or out of a hydraulic chair ______

a)

always lower the chair to its lowest level

b)

always rise the chair to its highest level

c)

never change the height of the chair from where it will be or was during the treatment

d)

Never turn the chair away from facing the station

46.

Yasmine worries a lot about getting sick because she deals with so many clients on a day-to-day basis she knows, however, that even though she cannot prevent_______ She can strive to prevent______ Disease while she’s at work

a)

transmission; exposure to

b)

exposure; transmission of

c)

infection; the source of

d)

bacteria; infection from

47.

Heidi has been extremely careful on the job this week in an effort to avoid catching the virus (which is not an airborne virus) running through nearly every other employees immune system as a part of her efforts she has not had any physical contact with any of her coworkers. If she has in fact avoided all contact with others, which of the following is TRUE

a)

Heidi will catch the virus

b)

Heidi cannot catch the virus

c)

if Heidi catches the virus, it will only have been through direct transmission

d)

if Heidi catches the virus, it will only have been through indirect transmission

48.

Nancy just got off the phone with her manager. She told him she would be unable to come into work for the next three days because her doctor told her she could likely pass her disease on to her coworkers and clients Nancy’s disease is ________

a)

occupational

b)

Toxic

c)

Noncommunicable

d)

contagious

49.

Chloe spent a better part of an hour, cleaning her tools and implements before her shift started. She was therefore upset when her instructor janine told her, she’d have to do it all again because she had not followed one of the three acceptable methods in which of the following ways was Chloe MOST LIKELY cleaning her tools and implements

a)

Chloe was washing them with soap and water, and then scrubbing them with a disinfected nail brush

b)

Chloe was thoroughly wiping them down with sanitary wipes

c)

Chloe was using a chemical cleaner

d)

Chloe was using an ultrasonic unit

50.

Jamison, a beauty pro knows the importance of washing hands. He knows that proper handwashing helps greatly to prevent the spread of germs and because Jamison _____ it is clear that he is aware of the true benefit of handwashing

a)

rubs, his hands together aggressively creating great friction

b)

exclusively uses antibacterial, soaps, and hand sanitizers

c)

Washes his hands at least once per day

d)

uses only intensely hot water

51.

it is the end of the workday and Juanita is about to begin disinfecting all of the implements she has used throughout the day just before she submerged the implements in a disinfectant however, her boss Julia runs over to her. Juanita. Julia says you cannot disinfect those implements assuming Julia is RIGHT which of the following would explain her outburst.

a)

Juanita is not licensed to disinfect her implements

b)

Juanita’s implements are fairly new so they need no disinfecting

c)

Juanita has not cleaned any of the implements she was about to disinfect

d)

Juanita’s implements have been used on several clients during the day who were suffering from colds

52.

nail technicians need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following reasons EXCEPT what?

a)

you will be better equipped to solve problems when things go wrong

b)

it will allow for experimentation in new methods

c)

you will have a deeper understanding about how professional products work

d)

you are less likely to be fooled by improper claims and advertising

53.

________ are Like tiny building blocks

a)

atoms

b)

molecules

c)

chemicals

d)

acetones

54.

which of the following is NOT a possible combination that can be made with a rearrangement of chemicals

a)

petroleum oil can be chemically converted into vitamin A

b)

acetone can be changed into water or oxygen

c)

paper can be made into sugar

d)

lead can be changed to gold

55.

Tracy is a nail tech and is out with a group of friends. A few of her friends are very into natural ways of living one friend in particular makes her own natural skin care using some of the items she grows in her backyard. Tracy feels inclined to say something to warn her friend who does not have any background in skin care ingredients why might Tracy want to say something?

a)

Tracy could assist her friend in the creation of her products and potentially sell them in the spa where Tracy works

b)

Tracy’s friend will need to get a lawyer before she makes any products to sell

c)

Without a medical background Tracys friend could be making claims about a product that does not deliver results

d)

Just because an ingredient is natural does not mean it is safe for skin care

56.

what is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers

a)

make sure to file the nail quite a bit in order to help primers work their best

b)

Make sure to fully saturate the nail plate with primer

c)

Primers can be used to cover up nail plate preparation that may have been rushed

d)

use primer sparingly

57.

over filing can lead to many problems which of the following is not one of them

a)

lifting

b)

free edge chipping

c)

Free edge product separation

d)

poor adhesion

58.

what is the most likely cause for the nail plate to separate from the nail bed?

a)

over- filling

b)

overuse of acrylics

c)

allergic reaction to nail enhancement products

d)

use of catalysts

59.

________ are substances that speed up a chemical reaction by making initiators work more efficiently or by helping chemical reactions happen more easily

a)

catalysts

b)

polymers

c)

oligomers

d)

monomers

60.

________ can be joined quickly and easily into long chains and are important ingredients in UV gels and are what give the gels their sticky consistency

a)

catalysts

b)

polymers

c)

oligomers

d)

monomers

61.

________ is prolonged repeated or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity

a)

overexposure

b)

toxicity

c)

full exposure

d)

contamination

62.

which of the following is NOT dangerous to keep near acetone

a)

excessive heat

b)

Open flames

c)

Sparks

d)

water

63.

how large is the breathing zone?

a)

1-foot sphere

b)

2-foot sphere

c)

3-foot sphere

d)

4-foot sphere

64.

what is a consequence of performing services outside of the scope of practice in your state

a)

you may be fined

b)

you will damage your reputation

c)

you will be asked to leave the salon or spa

d)

you may lose your license

65.

if you move to another state, where should you check to learn where the laws and regulations are in the state you moved to?

a)

local state board

b)

the salon owner

c)

your coworkers

d)

your license

66.

which of the following pieces of equipment is usually 36” to 48” in length and 16” to 21” in width

a)

manicure table

b)

pedicure table

c)

chair

d)

supply tray

67.

which of the following multiuse implements should be used to remove dead skin

a)

nail nippers

b)

tweezers

c)

nail clippers

d)

metal pusher

68.

which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally NOT on the natural nail

a)

lower-grit abrasives

b)

medium-grit abrasives

c)

fine-grit abrasives

d)

abrasives should not be used on natural nails

69.

which of the following is NOT one of the ingredients you may find in a nail hardener

a)

collagen

b)

methylene glycol

c)

nylon

d)

formaldehyde

70.

which step could determine whether a first time client returns to you

a)

The consultation

b)

The polishing

c)

The nail shaping

d)

The pampering

71.

when polishing the nail how should you handle the eponychium

a)

Polish over the eponychium

b)

do not apply polish close to the eponychium

c)

apply only the topcoat to the eponychium

d)

Do not polish the eponychium unless a client is coming in for another appointment in a week or two

72.

which nail shape do men usually prefer

a)

oval

b)

round

c)

pointed

d)

squoval

73.

at what point would you AVOID performing a paraffin wax treatment if you are concerned about holding moisture

a)

before a manicure

b)

during a manicure

c)

after a manicure

d)

as a stand alone service; not with a manicure

74.

when providing a manicure service to a client who experiences involuntary movements:

a)

support the palm

b)

support the elbow

c)

support the entire forearm from the elbow to the palm

d)

let the arm move freely

75.

A ______ is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clay, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and so on

a)

paraffin treatment

b)

mask

c)

soak

d)

lotion

76.

which of the following would you NOT find at a pedicure station?

a)

comfortable chair for the client

b)

ergonomic chair for nail tech

c)

finger bowl

d)

footbath

77.

how can nail techs protect themselves from painful back conditions

a)

nail techs should receive regular massages

b)

nail techs should pay attention to their body position and work ergonomically

c)

nail techs should sit high enough so that they are parallel to the client

d)

nail techs should always use a back brace

78.

the use of_______ in the spa is banned in several states

a)

toenail clippers

b)

toenail nippers

c)

curettes

d)

nail rasps

79.

which of the following sets the stage for the rest of the pedicure

a)

foot soak

b)

mask

c)

foot lotion

d)

exfoliating scrub

80.

what is the potential problem of a callus shaver blade?

a)

it can cause infection

b)

it is difficult to clean

c)

It can cause a stress area

d)

It is fragile and breaks easily

81.

how long does a spa pedicure take?

a)

15 to 30 minutes

b)

30 to 45 minutes

c)

45 minutes to 1 hour

d)

1 to 1.5 hours

82.

invisible shaving scrapes are known as what

a)

staphylococcus aureus

b)

microtrauma

c)

catalysts

d)

chipping

83.

what should be included in the record of each disinfecting procedure?

a)

The date and state

b)

The time and date

c)

The time and state

d)

The person who performed the cleaning

84.

Who’s responsibility is it that proper disinfection procedures are followed

a)

the federal government

b)

the state

c)

the county

d)

the salon

85.

which of the following issues has been highly discussed and publicized in the media

a)

improper training of employees

b)

too much control of the government over salon pedicures

c)

disinfection of pedicure baths

d)

leniency on the part of salon owners in keeping salons clean

86.

who informs salons about regulations concerning the required disinfection protocol for foot spas

a)

the federal government

b)

the state

c)

the county

d)

the salon

87.

hobby tools should NOT be used on which of the following

a)

glass

b)

metal

c)

wood

d)

nails

88.

which size is intended for professional nail bits?

a)

1/8”

b)

1/16”

c)

1/24”

d)

1/32”

89.

which type of bit feels like a pencil eraser with grits ranging from course to fine

a)

silicone

b)

diamond

c)

swiss carbide

d)

carbide

90.

what is the last step of electric filing for pedicures?

a)

Clean the feet and inspect for cuts or unhealthy conditions

b)

dry the feet

c)

use a medium-grit bit and run over callused areas

d)

clean and disinfect bits

91.

_______ is/are caused by holding barrel bits at the wrong angle and pressing down on the front or top edge of the bit during maintenance services

a)

microshattering

b)

grabbing

c)

heat buildup

d)

rings of fire

92.

_______ Can be caused by aggressive filing with or without an electric file

a)

microshattering

b)

grabbing

c)

heat buildup

d)

rings of fire

93.

make sure to keep the_______ parallel to the nail

a)

flute

b)

bit

c)

handpiece

d)

file

94.

a tip or form is used to do what

a)

create a nail enhancement

b)

create a nail extension

c)

create a nail shape

d)

create a dry manicure

95.

many nail tips have a shallow depression called a _______

a)

well

b)

dip

c)

crack

d)

divot

96.

_______ are /is placed under the free edge of the natural nail and used as a guide to extend the nail enhancement product beyond the fingertip to add additional length

a)

forms

b)

nail adhesive

c)

overlay

d)

nail tips

97.

how many basic types of forms are there?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

98.

which type of nail form is sold in 100 or 500 count

a)

disposable

b)

Reusable

c)

natural

d)

recycled

99.

which type of nail form is usually sold in a 10 piece container

a)

disposable

b)

reusable

c)

natural

d)

recycled

100.

Which of the following is true about nail extension undersides

a)

they can be thick

b)

they can be rough

c)

they can curve up

d)

they can dip

101.

what is the area where the nail grows beyond the finger becomes the free edge

a)

undersides

b)

apex arch

c)

stress area

d)

c-curve

102.

which finger would NOT measure up with the others in making sure enhancements are even

a)

index

b)

middle

c)

ring

d)

pinkie

103.

resin and ______ are perfect for repairing a crack or break in the natural nail

a)

gel

b)

polish

c)

acrylic

d)

fabric

104.

_______ refers to the thickness of the resin liquid

a)

backfill

b)

viscosity

c)

dip system

d)

overlaying

105.

misha is applying a nail resin and would like to speed up the time it takes to dry. What should she do?

a)

Misha should use a resin with a thick viscosity

b)

misha should use a resin with a thin viscosity

c)

misha should put the resin on in one thick coat

d)

misha should use the resin as a topcoat

106.

a _______ can be purchased in swatches rolls or packages of pre-cut pieces either with or without adhesive backing

a)

silk wrap

b)

fabric wrap

c)

nail wrap

d)

fiberglass wrap

107.

how long is it MOST likely to take to determine and complete all the aspects of starting your business

a)

10 years

b)

1 year

c)

6 months

d)

1 month

108.

the only way to guarantee that you will stay in business is to_______

a)

advertise

b)

take care of your clients

c)

pay yourself well

d)

research emerging trends

109.

Kendra is considering opening her own full service establishment. She has just begin taking preliminary steps in that direction. What she knows for certain at this early stage is that she wants to be in charge of making her own rules and is more than responsible enough to meet all of the duties and obligations of running a business, which of the following business models would most likely be the best for Kendra

a)

sole proprietorship

b)

partnership

c)

franchise

d)

corporation

110.

creating polymers can be thought of as a chain reaction. This is also known as what

a)

polymerization

b)

monomerization

c)

initiator

d)

catalysts

111.

sponge cores are used in _______ files

a)

Coarse-grit

b)

medium-grit

c)

fine-grit

d)

buffer

112.

how can clients extend the life and beauty of their nail enhance?

a)

regular maintenance

b)

quality products

c)

client upkeep at home

d)

nail soaks

113.

How often should clients come in for maintenance?

a)

Every 1 - 2 weeks

b)

every 2 - 3 weeks

c)

every 3 - 4 weeks

d)

every 4 - 6 weeks

114.

what should you do when a client wants a nail enhancement removed?

a)

file down the nail enhancement

b)

soak the nails in acetone

c)

lift off the nail enhancement

d)

let the nails grow out