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final exam practice test professor Johnson

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 9hrs 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

If you get sick as a result to overexposure to chemical at the workplace, you have contracted a (n)___.

a)

Parasitic disease

b)

Occupational disease

c)

Pathogenic disease

d)

Diagnosed disease

2.

Many salons and spas have services based on ____, such as pumpkin spice manicures and pedicures in the fall.

a)

Food

b)

Holidays

c)

Smells

d)

Theme

3.

The presence of pus is a sign of ____.

a)

Bacterial infection

b)

Inflammation

c)

Nonpathogenic oorrganisms

d)

Contagious disease

4.

What would eliminate the relaxation therapy of a massage?

a)

Shaking movement

b)

Tapping motions

c)

Squeezing

d)

Talking

5.

Professional nail technicians practice the ____ -stroke method.

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Five

d)

Six

6.

The second step of infection control is ____.

a)

Cleaning

b)

Disinfecting

c)

Sterilization

d)

Elimination

7.

Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?

a)

They all reside in the same places but infect humans in different ways.

b)

They reside in different places, but all infect humans in exactly the same way.

c)

They all reside in the same places and infect humans in exactly the same way.

d)

They all reside in different places and affect humans in different ways.

8.

What is one of the MOST popular services you will do as a nail technician?

a)

Create realistic-looking French manicures

b)

Create longer, stronger nails

c)

Create nail looks that last for multiple weeks

d)

Create clean, healthy-looking nails

9.

What type of bulb should you use for your adjustable lamp when manicuring?

a)

9- to 18-watt bulb

b)

18- to 27-watt bulb

c)

27- to 40-watt bulb

d)

40- to 60- watt bulb

10.

Gustavo uses the highest level of infection control on his tools and implements. Which of the following should Gustavo do?

a)

Gustavo should clean his tools.

b)

Gustavo should sanitize his tools.

c)

Gustavo should disinfect his tools.

d)

Gustavo should sterilize his tools.

11.

Which of the following is the only good practice technique when dealing with nail enhancements?

a)

Use a heavy-grit abrasive.

b)

Use a medium-/fine-grit abrasive.

c)

Use downward pressure when filing.

d)

"Rough up" a client's nails to help nail enhancements stick.

12.

How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client?

a)

You should use different gloves for each service.

b)

You can use the same gloves for each service as long as it's for the same client.

c)

You can use the same gloves for each service as long as you wash the gloves between services.

d)

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.

13.

Since a man's manicure isn't always as long as a woman's, what service can you extend?

a)

Shaping the nail

b)

Free filing tool

c)

Massage

d)

French manicure

14.

OSHA defines PPEs as ______.

a)

specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against a hazard

b)

guidelines that require the employee to assume that any human blood is potentially infectious

c)

precautions that include proper hand washing and wearing of gloves around certain chemicals

d)

items that should be cleaned and disinfected using any of the EPA-registered disinfectants

15.

Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?

a)

Acid-based

b)

Nonacid

c)

Acid-free

d)

Full-acid

16.

What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?

a)

Forms

b)

Nail adhesive

c)

Overlay

d)

Nail tips

17.

Which of the following is TRUE of diseases spread by direct transmission and indirect transmission?

a)

Both diseases spread by direct and indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.

b)

Neither diseases spread by direct nor indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host.

c)

Diseases spread by direct transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by indirect transmission cannot.

d)

Diseases spread by indirect transmission can live for long periods of time away from a host, whereas those spread by direct transmission cannot.

18.

Which of the following abrasives is used to shorten and shape natural nails?

a)

Lower-grit abrasives

b)

Medium-grit abrasives

c)

Fine-grit abrasives

d)

Abrasives should not be used to shape nails.

19.

Which of the following abrasives should be used with caution and generally NOT on natural nails?

a)

Lower-grit abrasives

b)

Medium-grit abrasives

c)

Fine-grit abrasives

d)

Abrasives should not be used on natural nails.

20.

Which of the following destroys all microbial life?

a)

sterilization

b)

disinfection

c)

sanitization

d)

cleaning

21.

You can use ___________________ after a penetrating conditioning product.

a)

a paraffin treatment

b)

hot stones

c)

a pedicure footbath

d)

terry cloth mitts

22.

Which of the following is TRUE of chlorine bleach?

a)

It is not corrosive.

b)

It is safe to use with all plastics.

c)

It is an effective disinfectant.

d)

It cannot be safely used in salons, spas, or barbershops.

23.

Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are ______.

a)

merely cleaners

b)

toxic

c)

useless

d)

sterilizers

24.

For toenails, which grit is best to use in general?

a)

Coarse grit

b)

Medium grit

c)

Fine grit

d)

Buffer only

25.

What is your LAST step in creating a finished manicure look as beautiful as possible?

a)

Apply a fast-drying top coat.

b)

Apply a hand cream.

c)

Use a nail hardener.

d)

Use a nail polish dryer to make sure nails are completely dry and set

26.

What is the biggest consequence that could happen if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service?

a)

You will be personally liable.

b)

You will be professionally liable.

c)

You will be liable, personally and professionally.

d)

You will be protected by the salon's insurance.

27.

At what point would you ask clients about their health?

a)

At the time the appointment is made

b)

During the consultation

c)

While the nails are soaking

d)

During the nail filing

28.

What term is used to describe adding length to the natural nail?

a)

Nail enhancement

b)

Nail tip

c)

Nail Form

d)

Nail extension

29.

What is the kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing of the tissue called?

a)

Effleurage

b)

Pétrissage

c)

Tapotement

d)

Vibration

30.

What keeps supplies organized wherever you are performing pedicuring services?

a)

Pedicure station

b)

Pedicure cart

c)

Pedicure footrest

d)

Pedicure stool

31.

When buffing the nail, be sure to buff down to the ___________.

a)

nail plate

b)

proximal nail fold

c)

ventral floor

d)

lateral folds

32.

A treatment manicure may have names that closely represent their purpose. Lightening age spot treatments might be found in which treatment?

a)

Scrub manicure

b)

Spot-be-gone manicure

c)

Natural resources manicure

d)

Anti-aging manicure

33.

AVOID this treatment on clients who have cuts, burns, rashes, warts, or eczema.

a)

Massage

b)

Paraffin treatment

c)

Heated mitts

d)

Foot mitts

34.

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, Tracy's 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.

35.

How many ways are there to create a nail extension?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

36.

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?

a)

Wet

b)

Dry

c)

Basic

d)

Complex

37.

What is a microorganism?

a)

any infectious organism

b)

any living organism

c)

any plant-based organism

d)

any organism of microscopic size

38.

How long should you hold cotton saturated with polish remover on the nail?

a)

10 seconds

b)

30 seconds

c)

1 minutes

d)

1.5-2 minutes

39.

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

40.

When does a client's impression of a salon, spa, or barbershop begin?

a)

the moment they see the results of their treatment

b)

the moment they meet their beauty pro

c)

the moment they meet the management team

d)

the moment they open the door

41.

The difference between respiratory droplets and airborne transmission is ______.

a)

respiratory droplets are smaller particles and therefore more likely to be transmitted

b)

airborne transmission involves wetter particles, which are therefore less likely to be transmitted

c)

respiratory droplets do not stay in the air as long

d)

only airborne transmission is guaranteed to make individuals ill

42.

What is the rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin called?

a)

Effleurage

b)

Pétrissage

c)

Tapotement

d)

Vibration

43.

Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment?

a)

Lower-grit abrasives

b)

Plastic-backed pads

c)

Gloves

d)

Dust mask

44.

What shape is the apex?

a)

Round

b)

Square

c)

Squoval

d)

Oval

45.

What material is usually NOT used for basin soak baths?

a)

Plastic

b)

Glass

c)

Stainless steel

d)

Ceramic

46.

Which of the following is TRUE of sterilization?

a)

It is usually mandated in the beauty and wellness industry.

b)

It is the first step in defense against the spread of disease.

c)

It destroys all microbial life except for spores.

d)

It destroys all microbial life including spores.

47.

Which of the following would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?

a)

the safe manufacture of chemical products used in the workplace

b)

the safe use of chemical products used in the workplace

c)

the safe mixing of chemical products used in the workplace

d)

the safe storing of chemical products used in the workplace

48.

When an individual’s immune system prevents transmission, it ______.

a)

prevents the spread of disease

b)

spreads disease

c)

prevents illness

d)

causes illness

49.

_______________ is a force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together.

a)

Primer

b)

Adhesion

c)

Adhesive

d)

Acetone

50.

How long after removing surface moisture does it return?

a)

10 minutes

b)

20 minutes

c)

30 minutes

d)

40 minutes

51.

Which tool is shaped like a two-sided nail file and creates shine on nails?

a)

Plastic-backed pads

b)

Medium-grit abrasives

c)

Buffer

d)

Wooden pusher

52.

Most bacteria are ______.

a)

nonpathogenic

b)

pathogenic

c)

contagious

d)

deadly

53.

Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease?

a)

Direct transmission requires contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does not.

b)

Direct transmission does not require contact with another person, whereas indirect transmission does.

c)

Both direct and indirect transmission require contact with another person.

d)

Neither direct nor indirect transmission require contact with another person.

54.

Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ______.

a)

infectious materials

b)

doctors

c)

you

d)

clients

55.

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

56.

HIV is spread 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

57.

There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of what?

a)

pathogenic bacteria

b)

nonpathogenic bacteria

c)

pus

d)

inflammation

58.

When handling disinfectants, NEVER ______.

a)

add them to water to dilute them

b)

place them in unmarked containers

c)

mix them together, even with manufacturer’s recommendations

d)

use them on nonporous surfaces

59.

Monomer liquids form _____________.

a)

vapors

b)

gas

c)

fumes

d)

smoke

60.

What treatment increases blood circulation to the skin while also trapping moisture?

a)

Massage

b)

Paraffin treatment

c)

Heated mitts

d)

Foot mitts

61.

When using inserts in footbaths, how often should the insert be changed?

a)

After each client's service

b)

After each day of service

c)

After each week of service

d)

After each day of service, or sooner if the client who used it last had medical issues

62.

Which of the following is NOT true of disinfectants?

a)

They are pesticides.

b)

They can be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

c)

They must carry an EPA registration number in order to be used in the shop.

d)

They destroy all bacteria.

63.

Which finger would you NOT measure with the others in making sure enhancements are even?

a)

Index

b)

Middle

c)

Ring

d)

Pinkie

64.

Which of the following abrasives is used to buff, polish, and remove very fine scratches?

a)

Lower-grit abrasives

b)

Medium-grit abrasives

c)

Fine-grit abrasives

d)

Abrasives should not be used on buffed nails.

65.

Which of the following is NOT required of disinfectants used in salons, spas, and barbershops?

a)

They must be hypoallergenic.

b)

They must be bactericidal.

c)

They must be virucidal.

d)

They must be fungicidal.

66.

Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?

a)

licensing for working on the job

b)

enforcement of job safety

c)

conduct on the job

d)

sale of chemicals used on the job

67.

Which of the following should be performed after removing one pair of gloves and before putting on a new pair?

a)

change the mask

b)

change clothes

c)

wash hands

d)

nothing

68.

Rules and regulations are ______.

a)

also referred to as statutes

b)

just the same as laws

c)

less specific than laws

d)

more specific than laws

69.

______________ is/are formed when liquids evaporate into the air.

a)

Vapors

b)

Gas

c)

Fumes

d)

Smoke

70.

How often should basin soak baths be cleaned?

a)


After each client's service

b)

After each day of service

c)

After each week of service

d)

After each day of service, or sooner if the client who used it last had medical issues

71.

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

72.

How long does it usually take for quat solutions to disinfect implements?

a)

10 seconds

b)

10 minutes

c)

1 hours

d)

10 hours

73.

Before applying warm or hot water to a client's hair or skin, always test the water temperature on ______.

a)

your hand

b)

your own hair or scalp

c)

the inside of your wrist

d)

the outside of your elbow

74.

A(n) ____________ is also known as a base coat.

a)

primer

b)

adhesion

c)

adhesive

d)

acetone

75.

When was the resurgence of the spa industry?

a)

1960s

b)

1970s

c)

1980s

d)

1990s

76.

Pathogenic bacteria ______.

a)

help the body break down food

b)

cause disease or infection

c)

positively stimulate the immune system

d)

keep the body healthy

77.

When should you shape the nail tip?

a)

Before you blend down the contact area

b)

After you blend down the contact area

c)

Either before or after you blend down the contact area

d)

Blending down the contact area is the very last step.

78.

What is the average length for a manicure table?

a)

24-36"

b)

36-48"

c)

40-55"

d)

50-65"

79.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons to apply thin coats of polish?

a)

Maximum smoothness

b)

Minimum drying time

c)

Shiny look

d)

Maximum strength

80.

Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?

a)

strep throat

b)

HIV

c)

rabies

d)

influenza

81.

Which of the following will NOT necessarily be on the label of an EPA-registered disinfectant?

a)

the word concentrate

b)

efficacy claims

c)

a contact time

d)

a registration number

82.

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?

a)

They were all diabetic.

b)

They were all pregnant.

c)

They all had children with them

d)

They were all on immune-suppressing medications.

83.

What are disease-causing microorganisms that are carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such as hepatitis and HIV, called?

a)

mycobacteria

b)

systemic infections

c)

bloodborne pathogens

d)

bloodborne viruses

84.

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.

85.

For which of the following clients would you AVOID vigorous or strong massage techniques?


a)

Clients with high blood pressure

b)

Clients with arthritis

c)

Clients with diabetes

d)

Clients with circulatory conditions

86.

Which of the following are also called pledgets and can be used for many things, from product removal to application?

a)

Plastic-backed pads

b)

Cotton balls

c)

Cotton rounds

d)

Gauze squares

87.

Which of the following is NOT considered a chemical?

a)

phones

b)

food

c)

vitamins

d)

electricity

88.

Soaking nails in water or acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for how long?

a)

15 minutes

b)

30 minutes

c)

45 minutes

d)

60 minutes

89.

______________ allow(s) incompatible surfaces to be joined, like Scotch tape.

a)

Primer

b)

Adhesion

c)

Adhesive

d)

Acetone

90.

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?

a)

Effeleurage

b)

Pétrissage

c)

Tapotement

d)

Vibration

91.

When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is ______.

a)

unchanged

b)

slightly reduced

c)

greatly reduced

d)

zero

92.

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?

a)

It can increase the well.

b)

It can gouge the nail plate and damage it.

c)

It creates unnatural looking nails.

d)

It would cause a visible line where the natural nail stops and the tip begins.

93.

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?

a)

She must clean them.

b)

She will NOT be able to use them again

c)

She must decontaminate them.

d)

She must disinfect them.

94.

The use of _________________ in the spa is banned in several states.

a)

toenail clippers

b)

toenail nippers

c)

curettes

d)

nail rasps

95.

Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?

a)

sterilization

b)

disinfection

c)

sanitization

d)

cleaning

96.

Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?

a)

It is deadly

b)

It is nonpathogenic

c)

It is communicable

d)

It is systemic

97.

How many coats do you need for the MOST successful nail polish application?

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Five

d)

Six

98.

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

99.

Tuberculosis is transmitted through which of the following means?

a)

inhalation

b)

close contact with an infected person

c)

direct transmission into the bloodstream

d)

touching an infected object

100.

What can be used as a menu expander?

a)

Shorter services

b)

Longer services

c)

Waxing

d)

Expanded specialty pedicures

101.

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

102.

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.