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When hand washing is performed properly, soap removes ____ of pathogenic microbes form the hands.

A

Over 90%

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What is an example of equipment?

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Manicure table

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Reusable or multiuse implements are usually made of which material?

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Steel

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4
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Gel polish can last as long as _____ days.

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21

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Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within _____ before a pedicure.

A

48 hours

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A pledget is a:

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Gauze square

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A _____ is a large, abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus.

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Pedicure paddle

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Acetone is:

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Miscible with water

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Medium-grit abrasives (150 to 180 grit) are used to:

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Smooth and refine surfaces

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How long should you leave callus softener on the callused area of a client’s skin?

A

5 minutes

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Most men prefer which nail shape?

A

Round`

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Which types of curettes are safe and appropriate for use by cosmetologists?

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Rounded or dull-edged

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A(n) _____ is used in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet.

A

foot soak

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Darker shades of nail polish are generally most appropriate for which seasons?

A

fall and winter

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The _____ are slits or furrows on each side of the nail.

A

nail grooves

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16
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Replacement of a natural fingernail takes about:

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4 to 6 months

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17
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Most spa manicures include all of the following EXCEPT:

A

hair treatments

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18
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The rate of nail growth increases dramatically:

A

during the last trimester of pregnancy

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19
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The thin layer of tissue that is attached to the nail plate is the:

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bed epithelium

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20
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Paraffin wax does NOT:

A

seal the pores

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The fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure service is to:

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use a synergistic product line

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A _____ is a small scoop-shaped implement used to remove debris from the nail folds and cuticle area.

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curette

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23
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The cuticle does all of the following EXCEPT:

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nourish the matrix

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23
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During a weekly callus reduction appointment, you should NOT:

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perform a basic pedicure

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24
When using electric foot mitts:
the mask is applied before the feet are placed in the mitts
25
To keep toes apart while polishing the nails, which of the following should be used?
toe separators
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Which type of brush does NOT have to be either cleaned and disinfected or disposed of after each use?
nail polish brush
27
Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating?
clear satin
28
Which of the following should NOT be used to remove calluses?
blade
29
A fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does NOT:
offer portability
30
Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____.
disinfectants
31
If a client has an ingrown nail, you should
refer the client to a podiatrist
32
The living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area is the:
eponychium
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The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is the:
lunula
34
In appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and:
translucent
35
The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the:
nail bed
36
Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending on the shape of the:
matrix
37
What action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?
cleaning
38
Nails will continue to grow provided that there is no damage to the:
matrix
39
By the time you leave school, it should take you no longer than _____ minutes at the most to complete a basic manicure procedure
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What is the purpose of massage in manicuring?
to relax the client
41
Which of the following replaces the chamois and creates a beautiful shine on nails?
three-way buffer
42
In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with which of the following?
The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System
43
When using polish remover, you should saturate a cotton ball, gauze pad, or cotton pad, and hold it on the nail for a count of:
10
44
The _____ is the dead, colorless tissue attached to the nail plate.
cuticle
45
Nail polish drying accelerators are NOT typically applied with a:
cotton swab
46
When disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how long should you leave them immersed in disinfectant solution?
10 minutes
47
When performing the consultation, you should NOT
diagnose the client with a nail disease or disorder
48
A nail nipper is used to:
trim away dead skin around the nails
49
You should NOT remove implements from a disinfectant container with:
your bare hands
50
When performing a hand and arm massage, you should:
relax your posture relax your posture
51
The nail is considered part of the _____ system.
integumentary
52
When should you wash your hands?
before and after each client
53
What product do you apply as the before polishing during a pedicure?
nail dehydrator
54
Nail hardeners should be used on _____ nail plates.
thin
55
Which of the following is designed to absorb into the nail plate?
nail oil
56
Which implement should you use to carefully remove a loose tag of dead skin around a toenail?
toenail nipper
57
Polish is usually applied with:
one base coat, two polish coats, and one top coat
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What should you use to remove nail products from their containers?
a spatula
59
When is the massage performed in a traditional manicure?
between the basic manicure procedures and the polish application
60
What is the accepted time between pedicure appointments?
4 weeks
61
You should NOT perform massage on a client with _____ without the written permission of a physician
varicose veins
62
The _____ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.
free edge
63
What type of abrasive is used for buffing nails?
fine-grit
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What nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds?
pointed
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The nail that grows the fastest is on the:
middle finger
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Discolorations of the nail plate or under the free edge of a nail can be removed using:
nail bleach
67
The _____ is a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate.
hyponychium
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After a polish application, what should you offer to clients who have not worn open-toe shoes to help them avoid smudging the polish?
pedicure slippers
69
A paraffin bath is designed to melt solid paraffin wax and maintain it at a temperature between _____ degrees.
125 and 130
70
Which type of gloves are recommended by OSHA for use in the salon?
nitrile
71
When shaping natural nails during a manicure procedure, the nails should be filed:
from the side to the center of the free edge
72
A(n) _____ nail is completely straight across with no rounding at the outside edges.
square
73
The natural nail is also known as
onyx
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What is the mechanical process in sterilization?
Cleaning
75
Which callus softener ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties?
salicylic acid
76
Which type of massage involves lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue?
pétrissage
77
The trash container should
have a self-closing lid
78
When disinfecting a footbath, you must use a disinfectant that is:
bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
79
A metal pusher is used to:
scrape cuticle tissue from the nail plate
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A metal pusher should be held like a pencil with the flat end held at a _____ angle from the nail plate.
20- to 30-degree
81
A _____ is a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction.
nail rasp
82
Toenail nippers are used to:
trim the toenails
83
The matrix does NOT contain:
melanocytes
84
What is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, extracts, and other beneficial ingredients?
mask
85
With a spa pedicure, massage is performed on the:
foot and lower leg
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The _____ is hardened keratin that sits on and covers the nail bed.
nail plate
87
Which massage technique is used most often during a foot and leg massage?
effleurage
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Which type of massage involves a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?
effleurage
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Which tool is used to quickly and efficiently shorten the free edge?
nail clippers
90
The specialty massage that often employs many of the principles of acupressure and acupuncture is:
reflexology
91
What is the list of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state called?
scope of practice
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The base coat is typically:
colorless
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How long should you allow a client's feet to soak at the beginning of a pedicure?
5 to 10 minutes

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