Nails Exam

1. What is the FIRST step in performing a manicure? View results

• a. Shape the nails
• b. Soften the cuticles
• c. Clean under free edge
• d. Remove old polish

2. Which one of the following is a condition in which the cuticle splits around the nail? View results

• a. Hangnails
• b. Pterygium
• c. Onychophagy
• d. Onychorrhexis

3. Pumice stone is used in manicuring as View results

• a. an abrasive.
• b. a bleach.
• c. a lubricant.
• d. an astringent.

4. Where should all manicuring cosmetic supplies be kept when not being used? View results

• a. On a clean shelf
• b. On the manicuring table
• c. In a clean manicuring kit
• d. In clean, closed containers

5. What is the actively growing part of the nail? View results

• a. Lunula
• b. Matrix
• c. Mantle
• d. Free edge

6. An antiseptic is used in manicuring to View results

• a. bleach the nails.
• b. treat minor cuts.
• c. smooth corrugated nails.
• d. give the nails a high sheen.

7. After each use, manicuring instruments should be View results

• a. wiped with a towel.
• b. wiped with a tissue.
• c. cleansed and disinfected.
• d. placed in dry storage.

8. What should be applied to a split in the nail before wrapping it? View results

• a. Top coat
• b. Base coat
• c. Adhesive glue
• d. Nail hardener

9. Nerves and blood vessels are found in the nail View results

• a. bed.
• b. wall.
• c. plate.
• d. grooves.

10. For which one of the following are oil manicures recommended? View results

• a. Leuconychia
• b. Split nails
• c. Brittle nails
• d. Prevention of infection