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The disease AIDS is caused by a Virus? What is the hazard of using nail bleach? It will irritate the client's cuticle if it touches it What does it mean if an acrylic liquid is odor-less? It has no odor What is the most common infection spread in the salon? Fungus Which sanitizing agent cannot be used on skin and nails? Disinfectant According to the regulations, where should you store sanitized implements? In an air tight cabinet Who is responsible for obeying the State Law about sanitizing? Every nail technician Acrylic nails can be done on? Natural nails, Tips, and Nail form The basic chemistry of acrylic nails is? A liquid called Monomer What is made up of tiny fiber and liquid polish? Liquid nail wrap A 1/8 of a fabric that can be used to strengthen a weak point on the nail is called? A Stress Strip
Can we apply acrylic on wet nails? No, it's a perfect breeder environment for mold and fungus How are paper wraps different? They are glued both on top of the nail and under the free edge How can you remove tips? Soak the nails in acetone When gluing a tip on, what should you do if an air bubble appears? Reapply the tip What is the metatarsal scissors? A permissive massage movement, kneading metatarsal bond Antiseptic foot spray and antibacterial soap are examples of what? Anti-fungal agents What is the relaxer movement? You bend the client's wrist and move it back and forth What's the difference between a men's and a women's manicures? Man like a clear liquid polish or no polish at all How should you apply cuticle oil and lotion? Rub it in with the thumb in a circular motion When doing a manicure, what hand should we start with? The unflavored hand, because the favored hand needs to be soaked longer Why shouldn't you file the client's nails after they've been soaked in water? They can easily break (They are fragile) If bleeding occurs during, manicure what should you do? Use Powdered Alum What does it mean when the primer is cloudy? The bacteria are present What should you ask when you're having a consultation with your client? Discuss the client's general health Why are bacteria dangerous to us? They reproduce very fast
The blood supplied to the nails comes from? The nail bed and matrix The protein of the nails is the same as? Skin and Hair What are Eponychium, Perionychium and Hyponychium? The skin surrounding the nail What should you do if your client has Athlete's foot? Do not perform a pedicure and refer the client to a physician What is the most common infection that people with acrylic nails get? Mold How can you treat Leukonychia nails? Let them grow out Can you perform a pedicure on a client who has ingrown toenails? Yes, if the tissue around the nail is not infected and if the nail is not too deeply imbedded into the skin. What is Onychauxis or Hypertrophy? Overgrowth of the nails What should you do if your client has fortified nails? Rub on vitamin E cream What do you spend more time on when using odder-less acrylic? Shaping The drawers of the manicuring table should be used to store what? Disposable supplies What should you do in order to remove a hand callus? Use pumice powder and a chamois buffer Which of the following statements is correct about sanitation in the nail salon? Sanitation process is used to kill all germs in the nail salon Which statement is correct in describing paper wrap nail applications? The paper becomes transparent as glue is applied What is the best shape for a man's nails? Round
What is the purpose of the nail antiseptic? To kill all germs on the nail plate before service What should be done if air bubbles appear after a nail tip is positioned with adhesive? Reapply the nail tip What are Metatarsal scissors? Kneading massage movement along the metatarsal bones Why are pedicure services important to a salon? To serve clients who wear shoes that expose more of the feet If the client has athlete's foot, the nail technician should? Not give the client a pedicure Acrylic removal is done? After an acetone soak of the nail Which of these processes is used to make an acrylic nail? Polymerization Which statement is correct about all type of artificial nail application? They can be coated with nail polish Which of these is true about buffing in an acrylic nail? The buffing dulls the nail so that it can be polished How is a plastic sheet used in a nail wrap procedure? To press the fabric smoothly in to the nail Which of these is the best way to repair a deeply furrowed nail? Use ridge filler to even the nail What is the purpose of the nail wrap? To mend a damaged nail What part of a man's manicure generally takes more time than a woman's? Cuticle shaping Nails should not be filed after soaking because? They are softer and therefore can easily break or split What is the main reason the fingers are placed in a soak bath during a manicure? To soften the cuticles
Sanitizing the work area and implements is the responsibility of? The nail technician The best way for a nail technician to prevent infection is to? Follow sanitation procedures carefully Onychaxis or Hypertrophy is? The overgrowth of the nail Which of these is a first sign of a possible fungus infection under the acrylic layer of a sculptured nail? A change in color Where does bacteria grow and multiply best? In places that are warm, dark, damp, or dirty Antiseptic is used to destroy or limit the growth of what? Only bacteria that could cause disease What should you do with a client who has an infectious disease? They shouldn't receive any services in the salon The most important reason for keeping all containers capped is to? Prevent spilling and vapor loss Chemical containers should be kept? Labeled The best way to identify chemicals in the salon is? Keep all of them properly labeled After using an orangewood stick with a cotton tip, the nail technician should? Change the cotton tip for the next use What is the major disadvantage of using QUATS? It is quite costly How is AIDS most likely to be transmitted in a salon? Through unsanitized implements When using a disinfectant in the salon, you should? Follow the manufacturer's instructions It is important to sanitized a client's nails before applying acrylic nails because the antiseptic will Help prevent fungus from forming
The deep fold of skin is which Mary's nail root is lodged is called the Nail fold or mantle The ulnar nerve supplies the Little finger side of the arm Tinea pedis is another name for Athlete's foot Mark is applying a form of nail art that uses very fragile leafing. This type of nail art is Foil Mai uses quats to disinfect her implements. Another name for quats is Quaternary ammonium compound The nail technician should file Tony's fingernails From each corner to the center When using quaternary ammonium compound, one important step is to Measure it carefully While performing a pedicure, Anita should use _________ to separate her client's toes Toe separators The radial artery supplies the Thumb side of the arm The type of polish remover to use on clients who have artificial nails is Non-acetone Darryl's hangnails are caused by Dry cuticles Poor-fitting shoes may cause Ingrown nails Juan's wrist bone is called Carpus Kay has a nail problem that was caused when moisture got trapped between her un-satirized natural nails and her artificial nails. This condition was a yellow-green color that has now turned black.Given Kay's situation, the nail technician should Not work on Kay's nail
Hangnails are treated by softening the cuticle with Oil The purpose of buffing the nail before applying an acrylic nail is to Remove natural oil In most states, instruments sanitized with hospital-grade disinfectant should be immersed for __________ minutes 20 An infected nail should be treated by a Physician In the matrix are found blood vessels and Nerves Nails of adults grow at an average of 1/8 of an inch per month The nail service where acrylic is added to Karen's new growth area is called Rebalancing The following four clients have entered your nail salon. Kim, in for a manicure, has white spots on her nail plate. Dick's feet have ringworm, and he would like a pedicure today. Mary has bitten, deformed nails and would like nail tips applied to her natural nails. Peter's nails severely curve over his nail tip/free edge, and he has an appointment for a manicure. The nail technician should refuse to perform a nail service on Dick The following four clients have entered your nail salon. Kim, in for a manicure, has white spots on her nail plate. Dick's feet have ringworm, and he would like a pedicure today. Mary has bitten, deformed nails and would like nail tips applied to her natural nails. Peter's nails severely curve over his nail tip/free edge, and he has an appointment for a manicure. Peter's nail condition is called Onychogryposis Situation: The following four clients have entered your nail salon. Kim, in for a manicure, has white spots on her nail plate. Dick's feet have ringworm, and he would like a pedicure today. Mary has bitten, deformed nails and would like nail tips applied to her natural nails. Peter's nails
severely curve over his nail tip/free edge, and he has an appointment for a manicure. Kim’s condition is called Leukonychia The hair-like projections by which bacteria move are called Flagella Monique's acrylic nails are curing. This means that they are Hardening Becca's Nail Salon has installed new ventilation. This ventilation is important for nail technicians and clients because nail products Enter the body through inhalation An example of a vegetable parasite is Ringworm During a pedicure procedure, the feet are soaked At the beginning of the pedicure service Debbie, a salon owner, is adding the money she has spent on equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Debbie is totaling her Expenses Mai uses odorless acrylic nails. A difference between odorless and traditional acrylics is that odorless nails Are self-leveling The finished acrylic nail on Laura is a/an Polymer Catherine is performing a hand massage on her client Jacquie. The two layers of Jacquie's skin are Dermis and epidermis Tim is studying mycology, which is the study of Muscles Polish will not stain the nails if the nail technician applies A base coat
