Nails Exam

1. Which of the following is prohibited for use in a manicure: View results

• a. Antiseptic lotion
• b. Germicidal solution
• c. Powdered alum
• d. Lump alum

2. To smooth out wavy ridges and add shine to the nail, you should use a: View results

• a. Nail brush
• b. Chamois buffer
• c. Block buffer
• d. Black beauty file

3. A manicurist's license entitles the licensee to do all except which one of the following: View results

• a. Give a pedicure
• b. Remove arm hair with wax
• c. Manicure in a salon
• d. Manicure in barbershop

4. Pushing back the cuticles will: View results

• a. Loosen the eponychium
• b. Cause fungus on nails
• c. Not do any good
• d. Slow down the nail growth

5. Manicure implements when not in use should be sanitized and stored: View results

• a. On an exposed shelf
• b. In an open cabinet
• c. On the manicure table
• d. In a closed container

6. Thick nail polish may be thinned by adding: View results

• a. More nail polish
• b. Base coat
• c. Acetone, thinner
• d. Sealer

7. Who is liable for implements and maintaining the sanitary requirements in a licensed establishment? View results

• a. The holder of the establish license
• b. The person in charge
• c. The licensed person working on permission
• d. All of the above jointly

8. The abductor muscle are necessary for: View results

• a. Bonding the wrist
• b. Straightening the wrist
• c. Separate the fingers
• d. Bending the elbow

9. Nails in an adult grow at an average rate of: View results

• a. 1/8” a week
• b. 1/8” a month
• c. 1/16” a week
• d. 1/16” a month

10. Implements used with excessive pressure at the root of the nail might: View results

• a. Remove excessive cuticle
• b. Stimulate the nail to more rapid growth
• c. Make the lunula visible
• d. Injure live tissues

11. During a manicure, it would not be wise to: View results

• a. File deeply into the corner of the free edge
• b. Remove old polish before filing
• c. Soak fingertips before using the nail polish
• d. Use the pusher before the nipper

12. Drying nail polish with artificial heat is cause: View results

• a. Add more shine to the finish
• b. Cause the polish to run
• c. Make air bubbles
• d. Lessen the completion time

13. The state board rule for handling emery board says that you should: View results

• a. Wipe with 99% isopropyl alcohol
• b. Discard after use on each client
• c. Store in plastic bag after use
• d. Keep in dust-proof cabinet

14. Polish remover may dry the cuticle if it is: View results

• a. Used undiluted
• b. Washed off
• c. Mixed with liquid polish
• d. Applied with a brush

15. All manicure instruments must be disinfected before: View results

• a. Putting them in a drawer
• b. Leaving the salon
• c. Using them on another patron
• d. The patron arrives

16. The manicure nippers are used for cutting dead cuticle and proper use of the cuticle nippers will : View results

• a. Not ruff up more cuticle
• b. Leave cuticle free of snags
• c. Leave skin unbroken
• d. All of the above

17. If not properly cared for, hangnails may: View results

• a. Become spotted
• b. Turn yellow
• c. Become infected
• d. Become congenital

18. If a slight cut occurs while giving a manicure, you should use: View results

• a. An astringent
• b. Styptic pencil
• c. Pumice stone
• d. Lysol

19. The use of fingers to remove materials from a container is acceptable for client application if: View results

• a. Container is not contaminated
• b. Container contains semi-solids product
• c. If the fingers are covered with clean cotton
• d. Both " b " and "c"

20. When buffing the nail, you should stroke from: View results

• a. Side to side
• b. Crisp, hard strokes, back and forth
• c. Front to back of nail
• d. Back to front of nail