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1
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Which layer of the skin has the MOST dead skin cells?

A

Epidermis

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Which organ protects the body from toxins?

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Skin

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A client has onychophagy and wants a pink and white overlay. How should the form fit?

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Snug under the hyponychium with no space in between

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When should the practitioner ask the client about their allergies?

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After check-in, but before service

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Which type of massage is a gliding movement?

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Effleurage

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Which type of massage has rapid striking movements?

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Tapotement

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Which of the following is banned by the FDA to be used in salons?

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Methyl Methacrylate

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A client bruised their nail after slamming it in the cupboard. This is an example of:

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Inflammation

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What using an electric file to shorten a nail enhancement what angle should the file be?

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90 degree

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Best way to soften client’s foot for pedicure?

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soak

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When applying tips for nail enhancement, the practitioner notices that a couple of nail beds are in between sizes. What should the practitioner do?

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Use a larger size and file down to size

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The practitioner should contact which agency to know more information about hazardous ingredients?

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OSHA

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Client has acrylic nail enhancement, they broke one fingernail, it is now red and sore. How should the practitioner proceed?

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Apply nail strengthener, sculpt the nail, leave it alone, or remove the rest of the sculpture

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The client returns and says that their nails are lifting. Which describes the lack of nail adhesion?

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Due to oil on the nail plate

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A client has flat nails, which type of gel should be used to create an arch?

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Builder gel

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Odorless or mild odor monomer is made up of what?

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Ethyl methacrylate

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17
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How should the corner of the toenail be shaped?

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round

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The trimmed toenails are rough, what should be used to file them?

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Curette, nail rasp, or credo blade

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Which of the following should the practitioner do to prevent the spread of germs?

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Washing hands

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Implements that are washed and dry with soap then put in UV cabinet are considered?

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Cleaned and sterilized

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How often should acrylic nails be removed?

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Never if properly maintained

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After soaking the acrylic nails in acetone, the client rushes the practitioner to use the nipper to remove the acrylic off. What should the practitioner do?

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continue soaking in acetone

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Where the nail plate ends, it is called the?

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Free edge

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When doing a gel enhancement, there is a sticky later. What should practitioner do to remove the sticky layer?

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Clean nail plate with alcohol

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Liquid acrylic is a type of
monomer
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When using an electric file, What is the most important equipment that protects the practitioner?
Dusk mask
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What should practitioner do with the towel after service?
Replace towel
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Client says there is a burning sensation after applying primer. This is primarily due to:
Primer applied excessively
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What is NOT done in post service?
Sanitize clients' hands, discard one time use implements, disinfect metal implements
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When holding the electric file at the wrong angle, this can cause the nails to have?
Grooves in the nail
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Muscle that separates the fingers?
Abductors
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An activator is a ___ used to quicken the time to harden.
Catalyst
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Which is a contraindication for a pedicure service?
Tinea pedis
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What gives gel enhancement its shine?
Nitro-cellulose
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What is the purpose of treatment of the callus during a pedicure service?
Smooth and soften
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When practitioner holds the nail drill, the angle should be _____ to the nail bed
Flat
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Foam toe nail separators must be ____ after use
discarded
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Which of the following tools can be disinfected
cuticle nippers
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What should foot spas be used with after cleaning with soap and water?
Hospital grade disinfectant
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What is not listed on Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
cost of the product
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What is the purpose of nail primer?
Improve adhesion
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why should gel polish be applied in thin layers?
Not to block UV light from curing or the gel polish will pool and get thick around the cuticles and nail edge
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After removing product from disinfectant what should practitioner immediately do?
Rinse with water
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What information can be found on the (SDS) Safety Data Sheet?
Hazardous ingredients
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The nail plate grows from the nail root towards the?
Free edge
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When should practitioner give client a massage?
Before applying polish
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Fungal growth on the nail hands or feet that would be contraindication to a pedicure would be:
tinea (ringworm)
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When working with an electric file, a practitioner should?
Keep the file moving
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Why should trash be placed in a covered waste receptacle?
to reduce chemical odors
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Without the rebalancing (performing a fill) of acrylic, nail will begin to look:
unnatural and uneven
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A practitioner accidentally cuts a client during a manicure, which of the following action should the practitioner take first?
stop the service
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Hard gel enhancement should be properly removed by
soaking in acetone
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The tool used to shape a bead of acrylic on the nail is called:
a sable brush
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Where should implements be stored after cleaning
in a closed clean container
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Which is a benefit of petrissage massage:
Stimulation of blood circulation
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One of the most important ways to avoid skin overexposure is to:
wash hands
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Where to put first bead when performing acrylic service:
Free edge
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An arthritic client has a difficult time separating their fingers, which muscle should the client massage to help with this:
abductors
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The muscle that straightens the wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line
extensors
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What is a technical term for a fingernail
Onyx
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What types of electric files are most often used by nail professionals for nail enhancements?
Micro motor machine
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How often should a practitioner clean a pedicure spa basin?
After every client
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Which is the following is the lowest level of decontamination?
Sanitation
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If a client service only required a nail polish change, what needs to be done:
replace paper towel after service
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What is the bone in the palm of the hand called
Metacarpus
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Inflammation of the tissue around the nail plate is called
Paronychia
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