State Board

Question 1

Nail psoriasis can cause the nail bed to develop yellowish to reddish spots underneath the nail plate, called:
A. mold spores
B. bleach blotches
C. Nickle bruises
D. salmon patches

Answer 1

D. Salmon Patches

Question 2

The nail of which finger grows the slowest?
A. Index finger
B. Middle Finger
C. Pinkie Finger
D. Thumb

Answer 2

D. Thumb

Question 3

It is recommended that you use ____ to remove products from their respective containers
A. One or more fingers
B. Cotton balls
C. A single-use plastic spatula
D. A wooden pusher

Answer 3

D. A wooden pusher

Question 4

Pedicure bits are used:
A. in one direction only
B. in any direction
C. at high speed
D. at any speed

Question 5

The standards set by OSHA regulates and enforces ____ to protect employees in the workplace
A. Employee exposure to toxic substances
B. Service pricing of substances
C. Licensee conduct at the salon
D. Posting of establishment laws

Answer 5

A. Employee exposure to toxic substances

Question 6

Problems related to nail enhancements are typically not caused by:
A. improper nail plate preparation
B. improper application
C. improper maintenece
D. the quality of product

Answer 6

D. Quality of product

Question 7

Tinea pedis most often strikes between which 2 toes?
A. 1st and 2nd
B. 2nd and 3rd
C. 3rd and 4th
D. 4th and 5th

Answer 7

D. 4th and 5th

Question 8

Based on the recommendation from the Mayo Clinic, men should drink how many cups of water a day?
A. 4
B. 9
C. 16
D. 12

Answer 8

C. 16

Question 9

Disinfectants should never be allowed to:
A. Fully cover implements
B. Be reused
C. Remain clear
D. Come in contact with the skin

Answer 9

D. Come in contact with the skin

Question 10

Bleach can be corrosive to metals and plastics and can cause skin irritation and ____.
A. hearing damage
B. distorted sense of smell
C. sensitivity to touch
D. eye damage

Answer 10

D. Eye Damage

Question 11

Overfiling will not lead to:
A. Lifting
B. Breaking
C. Free-edge chipping
D. Nail growth

Answer 11

D. Nail growth

Question 12

Compared to arteries, veins are:
A. not at all elastic
B. Equally as elastic
C. More elastic
D. Less flexible

Question 13

A licensed nail technician who has taken advanced education to learn to perform safe pedicures on at risk patients is a(n)
A. medical nail technician
B. Cosemtologist
C. Podiatrist
D. Emergency medical technician

Answer 13

A. Medical Nail Technician

Question 14

The final movement of a massage is called:
A. Petrissage
B. Trailing
C. Feathering off
D. Thumbing

Answer 14

C. Feathering Off

Question 15

Which of the following does not apply to bruised nails?
A. They can be covered with nail polish
B. They can be compflaged with an opaque nail enhancement
C. Do not automatically necessitate a referral to a physician
D. Can be covered with clear nail coat

Answer 15

C. Do not automatically necessitate a referral to a physician

Question 16

Nail dehydrator is recommended before applying nail wraps to:
A. Keep the nail moist
B. Remove surface mositure
C. Eliminate the need for separate adhesives
D. Blend the natural oils

Answer 16

B. Remove surface moisture

Question 17

Fungal infections are much more common on the ____ than hands.
A. Face
B. Feet
C. Elbows
D. Knees

Answer 17

B. Feet

Question 18

Bits used to perform the maintenance procedure are commonly marketed and referred to as ____ bits.
A. Backfill
B. UNC
C. Football-shaped
D. Concetric

Answer 18

A. Backfill

Question 19

Dip powder and adhesive enhancements:
A. Can be used to further strengthen a fabric wrap
B. Do not strengthen a fabric wrap
C. Require the application of only one layer of polymer powder
D. Never use an activator for drying

Answer 19

A. Can be used to further strengthen a fabric wrap