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1
Q

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

A

Epidermis

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2
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Which organ protects the body from toxins?

A

Skin

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3
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A client has onychophagy and wants a pink and white overlay. How should the form fit?

A

Snug under the hyponychium with no space in between

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4
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When should the practitioner ask the client about their allergies?

A

After check-in, but before service

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5
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Which type of massage is a gliding movement?

A

Effleurage

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6
Q

Which type of massage has rapid striking movements?

A

Tapotement

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7
Q

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

A

Methyl Methacrylate

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8
Q

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

A

Inflammation

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9
Q

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

A

90 degree

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10
Q

Best way to soften client’s foot for pedicure?

A

soak

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11
Q

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

A

Use a larger size and file down to size

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12
Q

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

A

OSHA

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13
Q

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

A

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

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14
Q

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

A

Due to oil on the nail plate

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15
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A client has flat nails, which type of gel should be used to create an arch?

A

Builder gel

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16
Q

Odorless or mild odor monomer is made up of what?

A

Ethyl methacrylate

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17
Q

How should the corner of the toenail be shaped?

A

round

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18
Q

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

A

Curette, nail rasp, or credo blade

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19
Q

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

A

Washing hands

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20
Q

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

A

Cleaned and sterilized

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21
Q

How often should acrylic nails be removed?

A

Never if properly maintained

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22
Q

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?

A

continue soaking in acetone

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23
Q

Where the nail plate ends, it is called the?

A

Free edge

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24
Q

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

A

Clean nail plate with alcohol

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25
Q

Liquid acrylic is a type of

A

monomer

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26
Q

When using an electric file, What is the most important equipment that protects the practitioner?

A

Dusk mask

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27
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What should practitioner do with the towel after service?

A

Replace towel

28
Q

Client says there is a burning sensation after applying primer. This is primarily due to:

A

Primer applied excessively

29
Q

What is NOT done in post service?

A

Sanitize clients’ hands, discard one time use implements, disinfect metal implements

30
Q

When holding the electric file at the wrong angle, this can cause the nails to have?

A

Grooves in the nail

31
Q

Muscle that separates the fingers?

A

Abductors

32
Q

An activator is a ___ used to quicken the time to harden.

A

Catalyst

33
Q

Which is a contraindication for a pedicure service?

A

Tinea pedis

34
Q

What gives gel enhancement its shine?

A

Nitro-cellulose

35
Q

What is the purpose of treatment of the callus during a pedicure service?

A

Smooth and soften

36
Q

When practitioner holds the nail drill, the angle should be _____ to the nail bed

A

Flat

37
Q

Foam toe nail separators must be ____ after use

A

discarded

38
Q

Which of the following tools can be disinfected

A

cuticle nippers

39
Q

What should foot spas be used with after cleaning with soap and water?

A

Hospital grade disinfectant

40
Q

What is not listed on Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

A

cost of the product

41
Q

What is the purpose of nail primer?

A

Improve adhesion

42
Q

why should gel polish be applied in thin layers?

A

Not to block UV light from curing or the gel polish will pool and get thick around the cuticles and nail edge

43
Q

After removing product from disinfectant what should practitioner immediately do?

A

Rinse with water

44
Q

What information can be found on the (SDS) Safety Data Sheet?

A

Hazardous ingredients

45
Q

The nail plate grows from the nail root towards the?

A

Free edge

46
Q

When should practitioner give client a massage?

A

Before applying polish

47
Q

Fungal growth on the nail hands or feet that would be contraindication to a pedicure would be:

A

tinea (ringworm)

48
Q

When working with an electric file, a practitioner should?

A

Keep the file moving

49
Q

Why should trash be placed in a covered waste receptacle?

A

to reduce chemical odors

50
Q

Without the rebalancing (performing a fill) of acrylic, nail will begin to look:

A

unnatural and uneven

51
Q

A practitioner accidentally cuts a client during a manicure, which of the following action should the practitioner take first?

A

stop the service

52
Q

Hard gel enhancement should be properly removed by

A

soaking in acetone

53
Q

The tool used to shape a bead of acrylic on the nail is called:

A

a sable brush

54
Q

Where should implements be stored after cleaning

A

in a closed clean container

55
Q

Which is a benefit of petrissage massage:

A

Stimulation of blood circulation

56
Q

One of the most important ways to avoid skin overexposure is to:

A

wash hands

57
Q

Where to put first bead when performing acrylic service:

A

Free edge

58
Q

An arthritic client has a difficult time separating their fingers, which muscle should the client massage to help with this:

A

abductors

59
Q

The muscle that straightens the wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line

A

extensors

60
Q

What is a technical term for a fingernail

A

Onyx

61
Q

What types of electric files are most often used by nail professionals for nail enhancements?

A

Micro motor machine

62
Q

How often should a practitioner clean a pedicure spa basin?

A

After every client

63
Q

Which is the following is the lowest level of decontamination?

A

Sanitation

64
Q

If a client service only required a nail polish change, what needs to be done:

A

replace paper towel after service

65
Q

What is the bone in the palm of the hand called

A

Metacarpus

66
Q

Inflammation of the tissue around the nail plate is called

A

Paronychia

67
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