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chapter 6 Manicuring

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Five

d)

Six

2.

You should take clients' physical and mental disabilities into consideration when performing all of the following, EXCEPT:

a)

paraffin services

b)

massages

c)

cuticle removal

d)

nail polishing

3.

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

a)

Effleurage

b)

Pétrissage

c)

Tapotement

d)

Vibration

4.

In which application of paraffin treatment would you use a disposable brush?

a)

spray

b)

cheesecloth

c)

One-time-use gloves

d)

Painted on

5.

Which nail shape do men usually prefer?

a)

Oval

b)

Round

c)

Pointed

d)

Squoval

6.

What is the continuous trembling or shaking movement applied by the hand without leaving contact with the skin called?

a)

Friction

b)

Pétrissage

c)

Tapotement

d)

Vibration

7.

At what point would you ask clients about their health?

a)

During the consultation

b)

At the time the appointment is made

c)

While the nails are soaking

d)

During the nail filing

8.

What would be your FIRST step in properly keeping your hands clean?

a)

Put on gloves

b)

Use hand sanitizer

c)

Wash your tools

d)

Wash your hands with soap

9.

Which of the following pieces of equipment helps maintain a clean, clutter-free appearance to your work area?

a)

Autoclave

b)

Ventilation system

c)

covered trash containers

d)

Supply tray

10.

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

11.

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

12.

What service could you recommend next to a male client who received a manicure?

a)

Pedicure

b)

French manicure

c)

Massage

d)

New nail shape or polish color

13.

Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment

a)

Lower-grit abrasives

b)

Plastic- backed pads

c)

Gloves

d)

Dust mask

14.

Which of the following materials would corrode during disinfection and sterilization?

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Stainless steel

d)

Nickel-planted metal

15.

The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state is called what?

a)

Stamp of approval

b)

Service set

c)

Scope of practice

d)

Tech services

16.

_______________ are designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so that the tissue can be more easily and thoroughly removed from the nail plate.

a)

Cuticle removers

b)

Acetone polish removers

c)

Non-acetone polish removers

d)

Nail lotions

17.

Which of the following materials is best for a multiuse tool?

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Stainless steel

d)

Nickel-plated metal

18.

Which of the following is the first step in the nail polish application process?

a)

base coat

b)

Polish color

c)

Top coat

d)

Fat-drying top coat

19.

What typically separates a man's manicure from a woman's?

a)

The shaping of the nail

b)

The length of the nail

c)

massage

d)

The use of a colored polish or buffered nails

20.

Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to lift small bits of debris from the nail plate?

a)

Nail nippers

b)

Tweezers

c)

Nail clippers

d)

Metal pusher

21.

Which of the following pieces of equipment is made from plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic?

a)

Autoclave

b)

Finger bowl

c)

Nail polish dryer

d)

Supply tray

22.

Paula, freshly out of school, is in the middle of performing a manicure for her potential employer to see. After she finishes, Paula sees that she spent about 50 minutes on the manicure. What would her potential employer think of this?

a)

She would be disappointed, as that is too quick to complete a manicure and it probably was not done correctly.

b)

She would be satisfied; 50 minutes is well within the standard amount of time a manicure may take.

c)

She would be disappointed that Paula took so long to complete a manicure.

d)

She would be happy as long as the results are satisfactory; there is no correct amount of time that a manicure should take.

23.

Which of the following multiuse implements should be held at a 20- to 30-degree angle from the nail plate?

a)

Nail nippers

b)

Tweezers

c)

Nail clippers

d)

Metal pusher

24.

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

a)

10 seconds

b)

30 seconds

c)

1 minute

d)

1.5 -2 minutes

25.

________________ contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin.

a)

Nail lotions

b)

Nail creams

c)

Nail oils

d)

Nail hardeners

26.

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-to60-watt bulb

27.

All manicures can be performed using the _______ manicure technique.

a)

wet

b)

dry

c)

basic

d)

complex

28.

Which nail type would you recommend to a client who would like a tapered, long nail?

a)

Oval nail

b)

Round nail

c)

Pointed nail

d)

Squoval nail

29.

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.

30.

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

a)

Shaping the nail

b)

Massage

c)

French manicure

d)

Free filing tool

31.

Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. Exfoliating callused skin would be included in what type of manicure?

a)

Scrub manicure

b)

Spot-be-gone manicure

c)

Natural resources manicure

d)

Anti-aging manicure

32.

Which of the following is the step of the consultation that would occur first, after the client has filled out the consultation form?

a)

Discuss the preferred nail shape

b)

Discuss the service

c)

Check nails and skin

d)

Discuss preferred length of nails

33.

Why is it important to know the scope of work on your license?

a)

The scope of work on your license may be different than the state you live in.

b)

The scope of work on your license is the same in every state and country.

c)

The scope of work on your license is the same in every state but varies in other countries.

d)

The scope of work on your license applies to a select set of states.

34.

Which type of nail would you recommend to a client who has NOT had a manicure before and would like to be conservative in nail shape?

a)

Oval nail

b)

Round nail

c)

Pointed nail

d)

Squoval nail

35.

How many coats of polish color are standard for coverage?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

36.

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

a)

Massage

b)

Paraffin treatment

c)

Heated mitts

d)

Foot mitts

37.

There are many places or people where or to whom you can turn to find the list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your state. Which of the following is NOT one of these people or places?

a)

SOP

b)

instructor

c)

Online

d)

Manager

38.

Imagine that you are giving a manicure to a woman with special needs. When you decide to choose an abrasive for the nails, which would you choose?

a)

Coarse grit

b)

Medium grit

c)

Fine grit

d)

Buffer

39.

Senior citizens should bring in a physician's permission slip prior to having or using this treatment.

a)

Massage

b)

Paraffin treatment

c)

Heated mitts

d)

Foot mitts

40.

Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. What might you name a manicure that uses all natural products?

a)

Organic manicure

b)

Waterless manicure

c)

Natural resources manicure

d)

Chemical-free manicure

41.

Marielle is a new nail tech. During an appointment, her client remarks that the tops of her nails hurt after Marielle buffed them. What might have happened?

a)

Marielle buffed for too long.

b)

Marielle used an abrasive too fine in grit.

c)

Marielle soaked the client's nails too long.

d)

Marielle probably clipped the client's nails too low on the side.