Nails Exam

1. Using powdered alum to stop bleeding is: View results

• a. Recommended
• b. Not used
• c. Prohibited
• d. Required

2. Manicurists are allowed to massage: View results

• a. Neck & Head
• b. Back & Shoulder
• c. Leg & Back
• d. Hands & Legs

3. If the patron has a skin disease, the manicurist should: View results

• a. Treat it with medicine
• b. Refer that patron to a physician
• c. Overlook it
• d. Suggest self treatment

4. Which one of the following will not destroy bacteria: View results

• a. Boiling
• b. Baking
• c. Germicides
• d. Styptics

5. After each manicure emery boards are: View results

• a. Placed in a tightly closed cabinet
• b. Immersed in disinfectant solution
• c. Wiped off with 70% alcohol
• d. Discarded immediately

6. Using an antiseptic spray for pedicuring has a/an: View results

• a. Antibacterial soap
• b. Zinc oxide
• c. Antifungal agent
• d. Athlete's foot

7. To prevent the rusting of instruments when disinfect manicuring equipment you should add which of the following to the disinfection solution? View results

• a. 0.5 % of sodium nitrite
• b. 70% alcohol
• c. Either of the above
• d. Neither of the above

8. The longest and largest bone of the upper arm is the: View results

• a. Ulna
• b. Radius
• c. Humerus
• d. Clavicle

9. The portion of the nail that extends over the "finger tips is called the: View results

• a. Free edge
• b. Matrix
• c. Nail root
• d. Nail bed

10. The skin covering the body is: View results

• a. Rigid and inflexible
• b. Elastic and flexible
• c. Dry and slightly rough
• d. Tight and inelastic

11. No light gel. What do you use to harden the gel after applying on client's nails? View results

• a. Acetone
• b. Water
• c. Quick dry nail polish
• d. Top coat

12. Polish will last longer if the manicurist: View results

• a. Does not take off hairline tip after each coat of polish
• b. Takes off the hairline tip after each coat of polish
• c. Takes off the hairline tip after applying the top coat
• d. Takes off the hairline tip of the base coat

13. The main purpose of the nail wraps is to: View results

• a. Extend nail length
• b. Smooth nail surface
• c. Reduce rough free edge
• d. Strengthen the nail

14. Which one of the following is not a division of the nail: View results

• a. Free edge
• b. Cuticle
• c. Nail body
• d. Nail root

15. Every beauty salon establishments should have a: View results

• a. Wet sanitizer
• b. Dry sanitizer
• c. Cabinet sterilizer
• d. All of the above

16. In manicuring, the nail buffer covered with a removable cover that can be disinfected is used to: View results

• a. Polish the nails
• b. Scrub the nails
• c. Remove eponychium
• d. Remove rough nail edges

17. The eight carpal bones are classified as: View results

• a. Round
• b. Flat
• c. Irregular
• d. Long

18. Hangnail may be corrected by trimming the hangnail and softening the surrounding skin with: View results

• a. Naphtha soap
• b. Cuticle oil
• c. Boric acid
• d. Polish remover

19. The dermis is also known as the corium, cutis, derma or: View results

• a. Cuticle
• b. False skin
• c. True skin
• d. Fatty tissue

20. The skin is lubricated by an oily substance known as: View results

• a. Sweat
• b. Oil
• c. Enzyme
• d. Sebum