Manicure

Question 1

What is the difference between implements and equipment ?

Answer 1

Implements are tools used during the procedure, equipment are the tools used that are NOT implements

Question 2

What is meant by Scope of Practice?

Answer 2

The list of services you are legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state

Question 3

What are the possible outcomes if you perform outside of your scope of practice in your state?

Answer 3

You could lose your license and if there is injury to the client, be held personally and professionally liable

Question 4

What are the dimensions of a manicure table?

Answer 4

36” to 48” long and 16” to 21” wide

Question 5

Which bulbs can cure gel polishes to quickly?

Answer 5

Incandescent lightbulbs other than 40-60 watt

Question 6

Why are fluorescent lightbulbs popular?

Answer 6

They emit a cooler light, and can come in true color showing the actual color of skin and polishes in natural light. Also do NOT heat up objects underneath them as do incandescent bulbs

Question 7

What can curing too quickly cause? What causes it?

Answer 7

Undue cracking and lifting, incandescent bulbs can cause this

Question 8

What makes a clients chair comfortable?

Answer 8

No or low arms on the side so it can be moved closer to the table, stationary, has a back

Question 9

What makes a nail techs chair comfortable?

Answer 9

Wheels and hydraulics to maneuver

Question 10

What are some other things to consider about a nail techs chair?

Answer 10

Ergonomics, comfort, durability , resistance to staining and ease of cleaning

Question 11

Finger bowls can be made of what material?

Answer 11

Plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic (as long as it is durable and easy to clean and disinfect after each use on each client)

Question 12

What is important to note about disinfection containers?

Answer 12

Must be large enough to hold sufficient liquid for several sets of implements to be fully immersed, must be kept closed when not in use to prevent contamination and evaporation

Question 13

Clients arm cushion should be how long

Answer 13

8” to 12” also you can use a rolled up towel

Question 14

Should a service cushion be covered?

Answer 14

Yes by a fresh clean towel for each service

Question 15

Should a gauze or cotton wipe container have a lid?

Answer 15

Yes to protect from dust and contaminants

Question 16

Why should the trash can be covered and what is it used for?

Answer 16

To protect from vapors and odors in the salon and used for disposable supplies

Question 17

Does a supply tray need to be disinfected?

Answer 17

Yes after each client

Question 18

Do all nail polish dryers have fans?

Answer 18

NO

Question 19

What wavelength affects the polish designed to cure not dry?

Answer 19

UVA

Question 20

An autoclave heats how high and how does it work?

Answer 20

250 degrees using steam, heat and pressure, for at least 15 minutes to kill harmful microorganisms and spores (highest level or sterilization)

Question 21

Why are sterilizers not approved?

Answer 21

Can spread potentially infectious dieseases

Question 22

What does the warmth of the electronic hand or foot mitts do?

Answer 22

Helps conditioning ingredients penetrate, adds comfort to the service and provides relaxtion

Question 23

When are terry cloth mitts used?

Answer 23

Used over a paraffin treatment to maintain heat for longer or over masks to encourage natural heat from skin to enhance penetration

Question 24

What do all states require of paraffin treatments?

Answer 24

Be removed for single-use in a manner that does not contaminate the rest of the product

Question 25

What is not proper ventilation in a salon?

Answer 25

Fans and open windows

Question 26

What are some acceptable methods of ventilation in a salon setting?

Answer 26

Local source capture ventilation, portable downdraft vent machines, ventilated tables with filters

Question 27

What type of ventilation uses two stage carbon filters?

Answer 27

Portable downdraft vent machines

Question 28

What are some types of multi-use tools?

Answer 28

Metal pusher, Nippers, tweezers, nail clippers

Question 29

What are some types of single use tools?

Answer 29

Brushes and applicators, wooden pusher, nail brushes, disposable product application brushes

Question 30

What are some materials used during service?

Answer 30

Gloves, dust mask, nail files and buffers, two or three way buffer, single use or terry cloth towels, gauze, cotton , pledgers or plastic backed pads, plastic, wood or metal spatulas.

Question 31

What are some professional nail products?

Answer 31

Soap, polish remover, nail creams, lotions, oils, cuticle removers, colored polish, gel polish , base coat, nail hardener, top coat, nail polish dryer products, hand creams and lotions, nail conditioners and sunscreens

Question 32

Soap can remove how much percent of pathogenic microbes from hands?

Answer 32

90 percent

Question 33

Can both acetone and non acetone nail polish removers dry skin?

Answer 33

YES

Question 34

How do you safely dispose of chemicals according to OSHA?

Answer 34

Some have specific disposal requirements, but they must be saved in a fire department approved metal container and disposed of as hazardous waste

Question 35

What is the number one nail product that should be sold to clients?

Answer 35

Nail creams, lotions and oils

Question 36

What is the difference between nail creams and oils?

Answer 36

Creams are barrier products (seal surface and hold in moisture) Oils absorb into nail plate to increase flexibility and to soften and moisturize surrounding skin

Question 37

Nail creams, oils and lotions what has the longest lasting effect ?

Answer 37

Oils and lotions

Question 38

What are cuticle removers made of ?

Answer 38

2-5% sodium or potassium hydroxide plus glycerin or other hydrating ingredients. (Used to counteract skin drying effects due to high ph-caustic)

Question 39

What can repeated exposure to cuticle removers cause?

Answer 39

Live skin and eponychium dryness and hangnails

Question 40

What do all polishes contain?

Answer 40

Acrylic

Question 41

What is special about gel polish?

Answer 41

Does not dry with exposure to air, only cures under UV or LED lamp

Question 42

What is special about hybrid gels?

Answer 42

Can be removed with polish remover

Question 43

Do gel polishes require a light-cured base coat?

Answer 43

YES

Question 44

What do protein hardeners contain?

Answer 44

Collagen, and cannot be absorbed into nail plate

Question 45

Other nail hardeners contain?

Answer 45

Nylon, also cannot be absorbed into the nail plate

Question 46

What is the ingredient in nail hardeners?

Answer 46

Methylene glycol, and is not irritating to the skin

Question 47

When are nail hardeners useful when are they not?

Answer 47

Useful on weak or thin nails, not on already brittle or rigid or hard nails can cause them to split and shatter

Question 48

What is a dimethyl urea hardener?

Answer 48

Use to add cross links to natural nail plate and does not cause adverse skin reaction, does not work as quickly but will not over harden nails

Question 49

What does increased solvent in topcoats do?

Answer 49

Evaporates quickly

Question 50

What are the main ingredients in topcoats?

Answer 50

Methacyrlic or cellulose-type film formers

Question 51

What do nail polish dryer product do?

Answer 51

Pull solvents from the nail polish

Question 52

Are lotions or creams more penetrating?

Answer 52

Lotions

Question 53

What are nail conditioners used for?

Answer 53

Reducing brittleness of the nail, useful when applied during bedtime.

Question 54

UVA rays do what?

Answer 54

Cause age spots (hyperpigmentation)

Question 55

UVB rays do what?

Answer 55

Cause sunburn

Question 56

What rays do broad spectrum protect from?

Answer 56

UVA and UVB

Question 57

What are the three parts to a manicure procedure?

Answer 57

Pre-service / service/ post-service

Question 58

What is involved in the pre-service procedure?

Answer 58

Cleaning, and disinfecting tools, implements, material, setting up and sanitizing table, meeting greeting and escorting client to service area

Question 59

What is involved in the service procedure?

Answer 59

Plan for accomplishing the service the client has requested

Question 60

What is involved in the post-service procedure?

Answer 60

Caring for client after, scheduling and payment and provide info on how to prepare for next client

Question 61

What are the five basic nail shapes?

Answer 61

Square, squaoval, oval, round and pointed

Question 62

Polish applications uses what method?

Answer 62

Three stroke method

Question 63

What is the effleurage massage technique?

Answer 63

Succession of strokes in which the hands glide over he body with varying degrees of contact

Question 64

What is the petrissage technique?

Answer 64

Kneading, lifting squeezing and pressing the tissue

Question 65

What is the tapotement technique?

Answer 65

Rapid tapping or striking motion of hands against the skin

Question 66

What is the Vibration technique?

Answer 66

Continuous trembling or shaking movement without leaving contact with the skin

Question 67

What is the friction technique?

Answer 67

Various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over the other “wringing out a washcloth”