Chapter 25: Manicuring

Question 1

An adjustable lamp is attached to the manicuring table and should use a ________ incandescent bulb or a florescent bulb.

A. 10-to 30-watt
B. 40-to 60-watt
C. 70-to 90-watt
D. 100-to 120-watt

Answer 1

B. 40-to 60-watt

Question 2

Fine-grit abrasives are designed for removing very fine scratches and _________.

A. Buffing and polishing
B. Smoothing and refining
C. Aggressive buffing
D. Shortening and shaping

Answer 2

A. Buffing and polishing

Question 3

Protein hardener is a combination of what two ingredients?

A. Collagen and elastin
B. Clear polish and protein
C. Clear polish and formaldehyde
D. Colored polish and elastin

Answer 3

B. Clear polish and protein

Question 4

Nail products should be removed from their respective containers using a ___________ to prevent contamination of the products and the spread of disease.

A. Wooden pusher
B. Finger
C. Single-use plastic metal or spatula
D. Cotton swab

Answer 4

C. Single-use plastic metal or spatula

Question 5

Which of the following products is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate?

A. Moisturizing lotion
B. Non-acetone remover
C. Acetone remover
D. Cuticle remover

Answer 5

D. Cuticle remover

Question 6

The most successful nail polish application is achieved by using four coats including __________.

A. Two coats of polish color and top coats
B. Two base coats, one coat of polish color, and one top coat
C. One base coat, two coats of polish color, and one top coat
D. One base coat, one coat of polish color, and two top coats

Answer 6

C. One base coat, two coats of polish color, and one top coat

Question 7

A standard manicuring table _________.

A. Is usually 16 to 21 inches wide
B. Is usually 24 to 36 inches long
C. Has no drawers or shelves
D. Does not require cleaning and disinfection

Answer 7

A. Is usually 16 to 21 inches wide

Question 8

If a single client is going to receive both a manicure and a pedicure, how many sets of gloves will the cosmetologist need?
A. None
B. One
C. Two
D. Three

Answer 8

C. Two

Question 9

Disinfection containers come in shapes, sizes and materials and must have ___________.

A. A drain
B. A tray
C. A timer
D. A lid

Answer 9

D. A lid

Question 10

Which of the following products or supplies are kept in a place other than the supply tray?

A. Polishes
B. Electric nail polish dryer
C. Creams
D. Polish removers

Answer 10

B. Electric nail polish dryer

Question 11

Tiny, often unseen openings in the skin, which can allow microbes to enter the skin, leading to infection, are known as ____________.

A. Microscopic injury
B. Macro trauma
C. Mini-damage
D. Micro trauma

Answer 11

D. Micro trauma

Question 12

The best terry cloth towels for use in a personal service are ________.

A. White
B. Gray
C. Yellow
D. Black

Answer 12

A. White

Question 13

Soap is known to remove ________ of pathogenic microbes from the hands when hand washing is performed properly.

A. Nerly 50 percent
B. About 75 percent
C. Over 80 percent
D. Over 90 percent

Answer 13

D. Over 90 percent

Question 14

Compared to non-acetone removers, acetone-based removers _________.

A. Work faster but are poorer solvents
B. Work slower but are poorer solvents
C. Work faster removing polish and evaporate rapidly
D. Work slower but are better solvents

Answer 14

C. Work faster removing polish and evaporate rapidly

Question 15

Which of the following is designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nail?

A. Nail oil
B. Nail cream
C. Nail lotion
D. Acetone

Answer 15

B. Nail cream