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Worksheetsfinal exam practice test professor Johnson
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 9hrs 30mins
If you get sick as a result to overexposure to chemical at the workplace, you have contracted a (n)___.
Parasitic disease
Occupational disease
Pathogenic disease
Diagnosed disease
Many salons and spas have services based on ____, such as pumpkin spice manicures and pedicures in the fall.
Food
Holidays
Smells
Theme
The presence of pus is a sign of ____.
Bacterial infection
Inflammation
Nonpathogenic oorrganisms
Contagious disease
What would eliminate the relaxation therapy of a massage?
Shaking movement
Tapping motions
Squeezing
Talking
Professional nail technicians practice the ____ -stroke method.
Three
Four
Five
Six
The second step of infection control is ____.
Cleaning
Disinfecting
Sterilization
Elimination
Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?
They all reside in the same places but infect humans in different ways.
They reside in different places, but all infect humans in exactly the same way.
They all reside in the same places and infect humans in exactly the same way.
They all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways.
What is one of the MOST popular services you will do as a nail technician?
Create realistic-looking French manicures
Create longer, stronger nails
Create nail looks that last for multiple weeks
Create clean, healthy-looking nails
What type of bulb should you use for your adjustable lamp when manicuring?
9- to 18-watt bulb
18- to 27-watt bulb
27- to 40-watt bulb
40- to 60- watt bulb
Gustavo uses the highest level of infection control on his tools and implements. Which of the following should Gustavo do?
Gustavo should clean his tools.
Gustavo should sanitize his tools.
Gustavo should disinfect his tools.
Gustavo should sterilize his tools.
Which of the following is the only good practice technique when dealing with nail enhancements?
Use a heavy-grit abrasive.
Use a medium-/fine-grit abrasive.
Use downward pressure when filing.
"Rough up" a client's nails to help nail enhancements stick.
How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client?
You should use different gloves for each service.
You can use the same gloves for each service as long as it's for the same client.
You can use the same gloves for each service as long as you wash the gloves between services.
Wearing gloves for two services in a row would be drying for a nail tech's hand; in this case, wash your hands thoroughly, but there is no need to wear gloves for each service.
Since a man's manicure isn't always as long as a woman's, what service can you extend?
Shaping the nail
Free filing tool
Massage
French manicure
OSHA defines PPEs as ______.
specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard
guidelines that require the employee to assume that any human blood is potentially infectious
precautions that include proper hand washing and wearing of gloves around certain chemicals
items that should be cleaned and disinfected using any of the EPA-registered disinfectants
Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?
Acid-based
Nonacid
Acid-free
Full-acid
What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?
Forms
Nail adhesive
Overlay
Nail tips
Which of the following is TRUE of diseases spread by direct transmission and indirect transmission?
Both diseases spread by direct and indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.
Neither diseases spread by direct nor indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.
Diseases spread by direct transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by indirect transmission cannot.
Diseases spread by indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission cannot.
Which of the following abrasives is used to shorten and shape natural nails?
Lower-grit abrasives
Medium-grit abrasives
Fine-grit abrasives
Abrasives should not be used to shape nails.
Which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally NOT on natural nails?
Lower-grit abrasives
Medium-grit abrasives
Fine-grit abrasives
Abrasives should not be used on natural nails.
Which of the following destroys all microbial life?
sterilization
disinfection
sanitization
cleaning
You can use ___________________ after a penetrating conditioning product.
a paraffin treatment
hot stones
a pedicure footbath
terry cloth mitts
Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach?
It is not corrosive.
It is safe to use with all plastics.
It is an effective disinfectant.
It cannot be safely used in salons, spas, or barbershops.
Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are ______.
merely cleaners
toxic
useless
sterilizers
For toenails, which grit is best to use in general?
Coarse grit
Medium grit
Fine grit
Buffer only
What is your LAST step in creating a finished manicure look as beautiful as possible?
Apply a fast-drying top coat.
Apply a hand cream.
Use a nail hardener.
Use a nail polish dryer to make sure nails are completely dry and set
What is the biggest consequence that could happen if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service?
You will be personally liable.
You will be professionally liable.
You will be liable, personally and professionally.
You will be protected by the salon's insurance.
At what point would you ask clients about their health?
At the time the appointment is made
During the consultation
While the nails are soaking
During the nail filing
What term is used to describe adding length to the natural nail?
Nail enhancement
Nail tip
Nail Form
Nail extension
What is the kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing of the tissue called?
Effleurage
Pétrissage
Tapotement
Vibration
What keeps supplies organized wherever you are performing pedicuring services?
Pedicure station
Pedicure cart
Pedicure footrest
Pedicure stool
When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the ___________.
nail plate
proximal nail fold
ventral floor
lateral folds
A treatment manicure may have names that closely represent their purpose. Lightening age spot treatments might be found in which treatment?
Scrub manicure
Spot-be-gone manicure
Natural resources manicure
Anti-aging manicure
AVOID this treatment on clients who have cuts, burns, rashes, warts, or eczema.
Massage
Paraffin treatment
Heated mitts
Foot mitts
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?
Tracy could assist her friend in the creation of her products and potentially sell them in the spa where Tracy works.
Tracy's friend will need to get a lawyer before she makes any products to sell.
Without a medical background, Tracy's friend could be making claims about a product that does not deliver results.
Just because an ingredient is natural does not mean it is safe for skin care.
How many ways are there to create a nail extension?
one
two
three
four
What term describes a type of manicure used prior to an enhancement service to prepare the cuticle and nail plate without soaking them in water?
Wet
Dry
Basic
Complex
What is a microorganism?
any infectious organism
any living organism
any plant-based organism
any organism of microscopic size
How long should you hold cotton saturated with polish remover on the nail?
10 seconds
30 seconds
1 minutes
1.5-2 minutes
Which step could determine whether a first-time client returns to you?
The consultation
The polishing
The nail shaping
The pampering
When does a client's impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin?
the moment they see the results of their treatment
the moment they meet their beauty pro
the moment they meet the management team
the moment they open the door
The difference between respiratory droplets and airborne transmission is ______.
respiratory droplets are smaller particles and therefore more likely to be transmitted
airborne transmission involves wetter particles, which are therefore less likely to be transmitted
respiratory droplets do not stay in the air as long
only airborne transmission is guaranteed to make individuals ill
What is the rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin called?
Effleurage
Pétrissage
Tapotement
Vibration
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment?
Lower-grit abrasives
Plastic-backed pads
Gloves
Dust mask
What shape is the apex?
Round
Square
Squoval
Oval
What material is usually NOT used for basin soak baths?
Plastic
Glass
Stainless steel
Ceramic
Which of the following is TRUE of sterilization?
It is usually mandated in the beauty and wellness industry.
It is the first step in defense against the spread of disease.
It destroys all microbial life except for spores.
It destroys all microbial life including spores.
Which of the following would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?
the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe use of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe mixing of chemical products used in the workplace
the safe storing of chemical products used in the workplace
When an individual’s immune system prevents transmission, it ______.
prevents the spread of disease
spreads disease
prevents illness
causes illness
_______________ is a force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together.
Primer
Adhesion
Adhesive
Acetone
How long after removing surface moisture does it return?
10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
Which tool is shaped like a two-sided nail file and creates shine on nails?
Plastic-backed pads
Medium-grit abrasives
Buffer
Wooden pusher
Most bacteria are ______.
nonpathogenic
pathogenic
contagious
deadly
Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease?
Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not.
Direct transmission does not require contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does.
Both direct and indirect transmission require contact with another person.
Neither direct nor indirect transmission require contact with another person.
Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ______.
infectious materials
doctors
you
clients
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
the manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace
the sale of chemical products used in the workplace
the disposal of chemical products in the workplace
the registration of chemical products used in the workplace
HIV is spread through which of the following means?
from person to person through the blood
from person to person through the air
indirectly through the touching of objects
HIV is not contagious
There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of what?
pathogenic bacteria
nonpathogenic bacteria
pus
inflammation
When handling disinfectants, NEVER ______.
add them to water to dilute them
place them in unmarked containers
mix them together, even with manufacturer’s recommendations
use them on nonporous surfaces
Monomer liquids form _____________.
vapors
gas
fumes
smoke
What treatment increases blood circulation to the skin while also trapping moisture?
Massage
Paraffin treatment
Heated mitts
Foot mitts
When using inserts in footbaths, how often should the insert be changed?
After each client's service
After each day of service
After each week of service
After each day of service, or sooner if the client who used it last had medical issues
Which of the following is NOT true of disinfectants?
They are pesticides.
They can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
They must carry an EPA registration number in order to be used in the shop.
They destroy all bacteria.
Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements are even?
Index
Middle
Ring
Pinkie
Which of the following abrasives is used to buff, polish, and remove very fine scratches?
Lower-grit abrasives
Medium-grit abrasives
Fine-grit abrasives
Abrasives should not be used on buffed nails.
Which of the following is NOT required of disinfectants used in salons, spas, and barbershops?
They must be hypoallergenic.
They must be bactericidal.
They must be virucidal.
They must be fungicidal.
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?
licensing for working on the job
enforcement of job safety
conduct on the job
sale of chemicals used on the job
Which of the following should be performed after removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair?
change the mask
change clothes
wash hands
nothing
Rules and regulations are ______.
also referred to as statutes
just the same as laws
less specific than laws
more specific than laws
______________ is/are formed when liquids evaporate into the air.
Vapors
Gas
Fumes
Smoke
How often should basin soak baths be cleaned?
After each client's service
After each day of service
After each week of service
After each day of service, or sooner if the client who used it last had medical issues
Which of the following is NOT one of the ingredients you may find in a nail hardener?
Collagen
Methylene glycol
Nylon
Formaldehyde
How long does it usually take for quat solutions to disinfect implements?
10 seconds
10 minutes
1 hours
10 hours
Before applying warm or hot water to a client's hair or skin, always test the water temperature on ______.
your hand
your own hair or scalp
the inside of your wrist
the outside of your elbow
A(n) ____________ is also known as a base coat.
primer
adhesion
adhesive
acetone
When was the resurgence of the spa industry?
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
Pathogenic bacteria ______.
help the body break down food
cause disease or infection
positively stimulate the immune system
keep the body healthy
When should you shape the nail tip?
Before you blend down the contact area
After you blend down the contact area
Either before or after you blend down the contact area
Blending down the contact area is the very last step.
What is the average length for a manicure table?
24-36"
36-48"
40-55"
50-65"
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons to apply thin coats of polish?
Maximum smoothness
Minimum drying time
Shiny look
Maximum strength
Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?
strep throat
HIV
rabies
influenza
Which of the following will NOT necessarily be on the label of an EPA-registered disinfectant?
the word concentrate
efficacy claims
a contact time
a registration number
Daniel is talking with his coworker Horatio about his busy morning. He tells Horatio it was especially hectic because three of his appointments were with high-risk clients, for which extra care must be taken. Which of the following, if true, would mean that Daniel is INCORRECT in his belief that his clients were high risk?
They were all diabetic.
They were all pregnant.
They all had children with them
They were all on immune-suppressing medications.
What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV, called?
mycobacteria
systemic infections
bloodborne pathogens
bloodborne viruses
What is a consequence of performing services outside of the scope of practice in your state?
You may be fined.
You will damage your reputation.
You will be asked to leave the salon or spa.
You may lose your license.
For which of the following clients would you AVOID vigorous or strong massage techniques?
Clients with high blood pressure
Clients with arthritis
Clients with diabetes
Clients with circulatory conditions
Which of the following are also called pledgets and can be used for many things, from product removal to application?
Plastic-backed pads
Cotton balls
Cotton rounds
Gauze squares
Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical?
phones
food
vitamins
electricity
Soaking nails in water or acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for how long?
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
______________ allow(s) incompatible surfaces to be joined, like Scotch tape.
Primer
Adhesion
Adhesive
Acetone
What is the succession of strokes called in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?
Effeleurage
Pétrissage
Tapotement
Vibration
When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is ______.
unchanged
slightly reduced
greatly reduced
zero
Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a client. He notices that Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks Laura about it, what explanation might she give him for NOT holding the abrasive at an angle?
It can increase the well.
It can gouge the nail plate and damage it.
It creates unnatural looking nails.
It would cause a visible line where the natural nail stops and the tip begins.
Angie has just noticed that the nippers she will need to use on her client have a small amount of blood on them. What will Angie need to do to be able to use the nippers again?
She must clean them.
She will NOT be able to use them again
She must decontaminate them.
She must disinfect them.
The use of _________________ in the spa is banned in several states.
toenail clippers
toenail nippers
curettes
nail rasps
Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
sterilization
disinfection
sanitization
cleaning
Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?
It is deadly
It is nonpathogenic
It is communicable
It is systemic
How many coats do you need for the MOST successful nail polish application?
Three
Four
Five
Six
How often should one change gloves?
after every single use
after every other use
in between each client
every single day
Tuberculosis is transmitted through which of the following means?
inhalation
close contact with an infected person
direct transmission into the bloodstream
touching an infected object
What can be used as a menu expander?
Shorter services
Longer services
Waxing
Expanded specialty pedicures
Over-filing can lead to many problems. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
Lifting
Free-edge chipping
Free-edge product separation
Poor adhesion
What is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers?
Make sure to file the nail quite a bit in order to help primers work their best.
Make sure to fully saturate the nail plate with primer.
Primers can be used to cover up nail plate preparation that may have been rushed.
Use primer sparingly.
