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Cosmetology exam question

Total questions: 110

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The practitioner is completing post-services clean-up; in regards to the table towel, the practitioner should :

a)

Replace with a new towel

b)
  1. Should be the same as for other multiuse tool

c)
  1. Corneum

d)
  1. Hand wash

2.

It is important that massage movements are:

a)

Chemistry

b)

Rhythmic

c)
  1. Place in a storage bin

d)
  1. Moisturizer

3.

The portion of skin beneath the nail body that the nail plate rests upon is called the nail :

a)

Bed

b)

Liquid

c)

Sanitation

d)

Corneum

4.

Nail primer effectiveness is reduced dramatically when it is:

a)

Contaminated

b)
  1. Moisturizer

c)
  1. Tapotement

d)

Chemistry

5.

Acrylic monomer is a:

a)

Liquid

b)

Water

c)

Alcohol

d)

Acetone

6.

What should a natural nail be prepared for sculptured nails?

a)

Buff nail plate gently

b)
  1. Should be the same as for other multiuse tools.

c)

Remove dry, flaking skin and smooth calluses

d)

Replace with a new towel

7.

Low-level reduction of surface bacteria is known as:

a)

Sanitation

b)
  1. Should be the same as for other multiuse tools.

c)
  1. Moisturizer

d)
  1. Place in a storage bin

8.

What is the science that deals with composition, structures, and properties of matter?

a)

Chemistry

b)

Math

c)

English

d)

Algebra

9.
  1. Proper disinfection of metals bits for an electric file:

a)
  1. Should be the same as for other multiuse tools.

b)

no need

c)

wash with water

d)

wash with liquid

10.
  1. To BEST prevent dryness of the skin, use a:

a)
  1. Moisturizer

b)

Alcohol

c)

wash with water

d)

bandage

11.
  1. A practitioner experiences skin irritation after coming into contact with an unlabeled product.

a)

EPA

b)

PCC

c)

ABC

d)

NIC

12.
  1. What should be done immediately after removing implements from disinfectant?

a)
  1. Place in a storage bin

b)

Throw it away

c)

unscrew all the implements

d)

Leave it there

13.

A foot file, or foot paddle, is used to:

a)

Remove dry, flaking skin and smooth calluses

b)

Moisturized the skin

c)

file nail

d)

massage

14.
  1. The layer of the epidermis where the process of keratinization is MOST active is the stratum:

a)
  1. Corneum

b)

Upperdermis

c)

Ulna

d)

Handwash

15.
  1. At the completion of a pedicure, the final massage technique performed is:

a)
  1. Tapotement

b)

Hand wash

c)

Ulna

d)

UPSP

16.
  1. What is the MOST important sanitation action to prevent the spread of germs?

a)

Hand Wash

b)

spray acetone

c)

ignore it

d)
  1. Moisturizer

17.
  1. The large bone on the little finger side of the forearm is called the:

a)

Ulna

b)

Hand wash

c)

Epidermis

d)

fingers

18.
  1. When using nail achesive safely, the practitioner should?

a)
  1. Wear eye protection

b)
  1. Keep the file moving

c)
  1. Cause splitting and peeling

d)
  1. Friction

19.
  1. What would be the effect of buffing with a fine/medium abrasive prior to a tip

a)
  1. Removal of natural oils

b)
  1. Asking the client to wash their hands with antibacterial soap

c)
  1. Cause splitting and peeling

d)
  1. The movement is too slow

20.
  1. When working with an electric file, a practitioner should?

a)
  1. Keep the file moving

b)
  1. OSHA regulations.

c)
  1. Pulling

d)
  1. The movement is too slow

21.
  1. Disinfection solution should be changed :

a)
  1. Per manufacturer's instructions

b)
  1. Asking the client to wash their hands with antibacterial soap

c)
  1. Matrix

d)
  1. After disinfecting the table

22.
  1. Dispose of all chemicals properly according to?

a)
  1. OSHA regulations.

b)

EPA

c)

NIC

d)

LSU

23.
  1. Using a back-and-forth motion while filing the natural nail may disrupt the plate layers and :

a)
  1. Cause splitting and peeling

b)
  1. Onychophagy

c)
  1. After every use

d)
  1. Curette

24.
  1. In which of the following conditions do bacteria NOT grow and multiply

a)

Dry

b)

Moist

c)

Warm

d)

Hot

25.
  1. Habitual nail biting is known as:

a)
  1. Onychophagy

b)
  1. Matrix

c)
  1. Monomer

d)

Liquid

26.
  1. Too much force used while pushing back the eponychium may results in damage to the:

a)

Matrix

b)

Monomer

c)

Dry nail

d)

Skin

27.
  1. Which of the following products is BEST to use to clean a sable brush?

a)
  1. Monomer

b)

Brush

c)

Alcohol

d)

Water

28.
  1. How often should removable components on a pipeless foot spa be scrubbed :

a)
  1. After every use

b)

reuse it

c)

3 times

d)

10 times

29.
  1. If the electric tile bogs down, what is the likely cause?

a)
  1. The movement is too slow

b)

movement too fast

c)

no movement

d)

pulling

30.
  1. The PRIMARY massage manipulation performed during a pedicure is:

a)
  1. scrubbing

b)
  1. Friction

c)

painting

d)

pulling

31.
  1. Which of the following implements is used to clean under the free edge:

a)

brush

b)

acohol wipes

c)

pullling

d)
  1. Curette

32.
  1. Which of the following motions should be used when moving joints on the fingers?

a)

chewing

b)

scratching

c)
  1. Pulling

d)

breaking

33.
  1. If the eletric file bogs down, what is the likely cause?

a)
  1. The movement is normal

b)

No movement

c)
  1. The movement is too slow

d)
  1. The movement is too fast

34.
  1. When dispensing euticle cream, the practitioner should use a:

a)
  1. Spatula

b)

Dip their finger in the cream

c)

spoon

d)

fork

35.
  1. When using an electric file, a sanding band is placed onto a bit called a:

a)

Spatula

b)

Mandrel

c)

Infection

d)

band for band

36.
  1. A practitioner finds an unlabeled conainer and believes it is premixed disinfectant solution. The practitioner should:

a)
  1. Identify the primer

b)
  1. Identify the contents

c)
  1. Identify the adhesive

d)
  1. Identify the polish

37.
  1. What should be used to minimize and soften dead cuticle from around the eponychiun:

a)
  1. Cuticle bond

b)
  1. Cuticle remover

c)
  1. Cuticle breaker

d)
  1. Contact dermatitis

38.
  1. Which of the following is the PRIMARY function of a hydrating mask?

a)
  1. Micromotor machine

b)
  1. There is direct natural light in the work area

c)
  1. Condition the skin

d)
  1. An adhesive

39.
  1. Evidence of pus is indicative of :

a)
  1. An condition

b)
  1. An infection

c)
  1. An bonding

d)
  1. An polish adhesion

40.
  1. What should the practitioner avoid when manicuring eggshell nail?

a)
  1. Pushing cuticles with moisture

b)
  1. Pushing cuticles with polish paint

c)
  1. Pushing cuticles with firm pressure

d)
  1. Methacrylie acid primer was applied excessively

41.
  1. A disinfection container should be large enough:

a)
  1. Moisture the skin

b)
  1. Micromotor machine

c)
  1. There is direct natural light in the work area

d)
  1. For complete immersion

42.
  1. What is the function of cuticle nippers?

a)
  1. Condition the skin

b)
  1. Trim excess cuticle and hangnails

c)
  1. Contact dermatitis

d)
  1. Cuticle remover

43.
  1. Which one of the following skin disorders is commonly contracted by nail technicians:

a)
  1. There is direct natural light in the work area

b)
  1. Contact dermatitis

c)
  1. Moisture the skin

d)
  1. Micromotor machine

44.
  1. The owner of the salon has moved the nail station to a room with many windows. While performing a gel service:

a)
  1. An adhesive

b)
  1. Methacrylie acid primer was applied excessively

c)
  1. There is direct natural light in the work area

d)
  1. Aids in polish adhesion

45.
  1. What type of electric file is suitable for artilicial nails?

a)
  1. Pushing cuticles with firm pressure

b)
  1. Trim excess cuticle and hangnails

c)
  1. Micromotor machine

d)

Sanding band

46.
  1. The purpose of performing a paraffin wax treatment is to:

a)
  1. Aids in polish adhesion

b)
  1. Pushing cuticles with firm pressure

c)
  1. Moisture the skin

d)
  1. Trim excess cuticle and hangnails

47.
  1. A chemical that causes two surfaces to stick together is:

a)

An Bonder

b)

An Primer

c)
  1. An adhesive

d)
  1. Micromotor machine

48.
  1. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause for the client to feel a burning sensation?

a)
  1. Aids in polish adhesion

b)
  1. Contact dermatitis

c)
  1. Methacrylic acid primer was applied excessively

d)
  1. The direct natural light in the work area

49.
  1. Why should oil be removed from the nail prior to polish application?

a)
  1. Aids in polish adhesion

b)
  1. Methacrylic acid primer was applied excessively

c)
  1. Moisture the skin

d)

to use glue

50.

Pathogenic bacteria invade living plant or animal tissue and feed on:

a)

Blood pump

b)

Blood tissue

c)

Heart muscle

d)

Skeleton muscle

51.

When curing a UV gel nail, the more bonds that are created when the gel polymerizes, the :

a)

Stronger it will be

b)

Weaker it will be

c)

Doesn't change anything

d)

Liquid

52.

What is the best service to treat dry, split cuticles?

a)

Hot oil manicure

b)

Straight across

c)

Cold pressed oil

d)

Moisturize

53.

What protein makes up the nail plate?

a)

Melanine

b)

Keratin

c)

Enzyme

d)

Carbonhydrate

54.

What is the proper shape to file toe nails?

a)

Straight across

b)

Zig zag motion

c)

Only the sides

d)

Till the customer bleed

55.
  1. Which nerve extends into the finger?

a)
  1. Digital

b)
  1. Put on gloves

c)

Primer

d)

Bonder

56.
  1. The main purpose of a priming agent in acrylic application is to:

a)
  1. First coat of colored polish

b)

Put on gloves

c)
  1. Improve adhesion

d)
  1. Growth slows and becomes more brittle

57.
  1. A practitioner accidentally cuts a client during a manicure. Which of the following action should the practitioner take first?

a)
  1. Put on gloves

b)

Synthetic brush

c)

Spray alcohol

d)

Double it and give it to the next person

58.
  1. l addition to the basic materials on the manicuring table, which of the following would be needed for a gel application?

a)

Stress area

b)
  1. Synthetic brush

c)

Tree brush

d)

Clean and use acetone

59.
  1. What is the second step when applying nail polish?

a)

Use a file or buff

b)

use glue for the base

c)
  1. First coat of colored polish

d)
  1. First coat of colored acrylic

60.
  1. To assess the strength of a nail enhancement, the practitioner should look:

a)
  1. A heart condition

b)

Stress area

c)
  1. Growth slows and becomes more brittle

d)

Scrubs on the sides of the free edge

61.
  1. A foot massage is not recommended for a client with:

a)
  1. Abrasive serubs

b)

Less effective

c)
  1. A heart condition

d)

Stimulation

62.
  1. Sea sand, quartz crystals, and plastics beads are all examples of :

a)
  1. Less effective

b)

Moisturize

c)
  1. Using a file or buffer

d)
  1. Abrasive scrubs

63.
  1. Lotions and oils cause disinfectants to become :

a)

More effective

b)

Does nothing

c)
  1. Less effective

d)

Less moisture

64.
  1. Hard gel enhancement should be properly removed by:

a)

Using a hot tub sauna

b)

Using double top coat

c)
  1. Using a file or buffer

d)

Using alcohol

65.
  1. Which of the following is a characteristic of the aging person's nail?

a)

Scrubs on the sides of the free edge

b)

Grow fast and becomes healthy

c)
  1. Growth slows and becomes more brittle

d)

Stronger and grow fast

66.
  1. Which one of the following products would a practitioner use to exfoliate during a pedicure?

a)

Alcohol

b)

Scrubs on the sides of the free edge

c)

Clean and sanitized

d)

Acetone

67.
  1. Which is a benefit of friction massage:

a)

Bleeding

b)

Pulling

c)
  1. Stimulation

d)

Scratching

68.
  1. Implements that are cleaned with soap and water, dried, and placed in a UV light cabinet

are...

a)

Contamination

b)

Dirty and unsanitary

c)

Double bag and discard

d)

Clean and sanitized

69.
  1. What should happen to blood contaminated, absorbent articles and files?

a)

Break it

b)

Throw in trash can

c)
  1. Double bag and discard

d)

Still can be use

70.
  1. Covering polymer and monomer containers When NOT in use will prevent evaporation and

a)
  1. Digital

b)
  1. Contamination

c)

Onychocryptosis

d)

Traditional

71.

The nail rasp can help control which disorder?

a)

Contamination

b)

Onychocryptosis

c)

Infection

d)

Stimulation

72.
  1. Chelating soaps are used for:

a)
  1. File a "V" into the crack or file flush

b)
  1. To reduce chemical odors

c)
  1. Removing product buildup on surfaces

d)

Heat

73.
  1. The tacky surface left on the nail after a UV gel has cured is called a:

a)

Annually

b)
  1. Inhibition layer

c)
  1. Reusable

d)

Base coat

74.
  1. When should the client health/record form be updated?

a)

Monthly

b)

Weekly

c)

Annually

d)

Semi-annual

75.
  1. Weekly pedicure spa disinfection guidelines require that the disinfectant:

a)

For a day

b)

For an hour

c)
  1. For ten minutes

d)

For a week

76.
  1. When repairing a crack in acrylic, the nail technician should:

a)
  1. Thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand

b)
  1. Hyponychium

c)
  1. File a "V" into the crack or file flush

d)
  1. Heightened sensitivity

77.
  1. When referring to multi-use versus single-lise items, multi-use means the items is: :

a)

Non-reusable

b)

Reusable

c)
  1. Carry oxygen

d)

Discard after one use

78.
  1. The radial artery supplies blood to the:

a)
  1. Oxygen

b)
  1. Thumb side of the arm and the back of the hand

c)

Blood steam

d)

Nervous system

79.
  1. What is the function of red blood cells?

a)

Carry blood tissue

b)

Carry oxygen

c)

Carry heat

d)

Carry cells

80.
  1. Why should trash be placed in a covered waste receptacle?

a)
  1. To increase chemical odors

b)
  1. To reduce chemical odors

c)

For heat

d)

Higher sensitivity

81.
  1. Acrylic applied too thickly near the cuticle can cause acrylic nails to :

a)

Stay longer

b)

Lift

c)

Split

d)

Nothing

82.
  1. Which of the following conditions should be referred to a physician?

a)
  1. Tinea unguium

b)
  1. Regular maintenance salon visits

c)
  1. Hyponychium

d)

Heat

83.
  1. What part of the skin is under the free edge of the nail?

a)
  1. Annually

b)

Heat

c)

Epidermis

d)
  1. Hyponychium

84.
  1. During the bonding of a UV gel, an exothermic reaction may occur resulting in:

a)
  1. Regular maintenance salon visits

b)

Heat

c)
  1. Ensure the feet are dry

d)
  1. Cold

85.
  1. To prevent acrylic nails from lifting or cracking the practitioner should recommend :

a)
  1. Regular maintenance salon visits

b)

Take it off

c)
  1. Come to the salon everyday

d)

Soak off

86.
  1. Without the rebalancing (performing a fill) of acrylic, the nail will begin to look:

a)
  1. Unnatural and even

b)

natural and even

c)
  1. Unnatural and uneven

d)

Crusty musty dusty

87.
  1. To smooth a callus with an electric file during a pedicure service, the practitioner should :

a)
  1. Ensure the feet are oil

b)
  1. Ensure the feet are dry

c)
  1. Ensure the feet are wet

d)
  1. Ensure the feet are moisture

88.
  1. What is the fold of skin around the base of the fingernail?

a)

Skin

b)

Nail bed

c)
  1. Cuticle

d)

Fingernail

89.
  1. When sculpting an acrylic nail, the practitioner should :

a)
  1. Heightened sensitivity

b)
  1. Place form upper free edge

c)
  1. Place form under free edge

d)
  1. Lowered sensitivity

90.
  1. Performing services on a diabetic client may warrant extra precautions due to :

a)

Increase speed

b)
  1. Lowered sensitivity

c)
  1. Heightened sensitivity

d)

Refuse service

91.

Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) can be used to:

a)
  1. Suggest products best suited for the client

b)
  1. Abductors

c)

Nourish the client's skin

d)

Dry out the client's skin

92.

All products on the manicure table should be:

a)

Properly labeled

b)

Break apart before use

c)
  1. Snugly under the free edge

d)
  1. A closed, elean container

93.
  1. A client complains that their nails feel warm and painful while under a UV light. Which of the following MOST likely:

a)
  1. Methyl methacrylate

b)

Proper application

c)
  1. Improper application

d)

No enough application

94.
  1. The tool used to shape a bead of acrylie on the ail is called:

a)
  1. Exposure incident

b)
  1. A sable brush

c)
  1. Into the corners

d)
  1. Onycholysis

95.
  1. Treating all bodily fluids using a consistent infection control procedure is called:

a)
  1. Exposure incident

b)
  1. Abductors

c)
  1. Methyl methacrylate

d)

Unexposed

96.
  1. What is the function of the EPA?

a)
  1. Suggest produets best suited for the client

b)
  1. Asymptomatie

c)
  1. To regulate toxic products

97.
  1. Which muscle separates the fingers?

a)

Exemption

b)
  1. Abductors

c)
  1. Onycholysis

d)

15-20 seconds

98.
  1. Which of the following is NOT a safe ingredient found in some monomers?

a)
  1. Suggest products best suited for the client

b)
  1. Asymptomatie

c)
  1. Methyl methacrylate

d)

Water

99.
  1. When positioning a nail form on the finger of a client, it should fit?

a)
  1. Snugly under the free edge

b)
  1. Into the corners

c)
  1. Improper application

d)

the cuticles

100.
  1. What is the technical term for a fingernail?

a)
  1. A solvent

b)

Fingernail

c)
  1. Onyx

d)

Nails

101.
  1. A client with Hepatitis B or Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), who has no visible signs or symptions

a)
  1. Asymptomatic

b)
  1. Improper application

c)

15-20 seconds

d)
  1. Snugly under the free edge

102.
  1. A substance which dissolves another substance is:

a)
  1. A closed, clean container

b)
  1. A solvent

c)
  1. Onycholysis

d)

A souvenir

103.
  1. When consulting a client on home care products, the practitioner should:

a)

call EPA

b)
  1. Into the corners

c)
  1. Suggest products best suited for the client

d)
  1. A closed, elean container

104.
  1. What is the minimum amount of times hands should be scrubbed together while washing?

a)

15-20 seconds

b)

1-2 seconds

c)

3 minutes

d)

A day

105.
  1. Where should disinfected implements be stored?

a)
  1. A closed, clean container

b)

Anywhere

c)

No need to be store

d)
  1. Onycholysis

106.
  1. Over filing of the nail, exposing the mail bed, could cause:

a)
  1. Asymptomatic

b)

Anylistic

c)
  1. Onycholysis

d)
  1. Asymptomatie

107.
  1. The preservice for an acrylic nail procedure includes greeting the client:

a)
  1. Asking the client to wash their hands with antibacterial soap

b)
  1. Asking the client to wash their hands with water

c)
  1. Asking the client to wash their hands with alcohol

d)

Hand wash are unnecessary

108.
  1. Permanent distortions of a natural nail can occur if what part of the nail is injured?

a)
  1. Matrix

b)

Mavis

c)
  1. Monomer

d)

Liquid

109.
  1. A disinfection container should be large enough:

a)
  1. An adhesive

b)
  1. Aids in polish adhesion

c)
  1. For complete immersion

d)
  1. Trim excess cuticle and hangnails

110.
  1. What is the function of cuticle nippers?

a)
  1. Condition the skin

b)
  1. Micromotor machine

c)
  1. Trim excess cuticle and hangnails

d)
  1. Methacrylie acid primer was applied excessively