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NAIL TECH EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhat is the skin under the free edge of the nail? - Answers-hyponychium
1. How should the form be placed when sculpting nails? - Answers-a. Snugly under the
free edge.
To avoid ingrown toenails, it is BEST to file the nails in which of the following manners?
- Answers-Straight across, rounding slightly at the corners.
1. During a pedicure massage, what muscle is attached to the lower rear surface of the
heel and pulls the foot down? - Answers-a. Gastrocnemius.
1. To prevent the spread of disease, the nail technician should clean up blood spills with
which product? - Answers-a. Hospital grade tuberculocidal disinfectant.
1. Which of the following are white spots on the nails? - Answers-a. Leukonychia
1. What determines the thickness, width, and curvature of the natural nail? - Answers-a.
Matrix
1. Which of the following refers to onychia? - Answers-a. Inflammation of the nails
1. What is the technical term for split or bitten nails? - Answers-a. Onychophagy
1. Nail adhesive (glue) is composed of: - Answers-a. Methacrylate
The toughest layer of the epidermis is the: - Answers-stratum corneum
1. Which type of acrylic brush holds the least amount of liquid? - Answers-angle brush
1. UV gel polish differ from traditional nail polish because it cures by: - Answers-a.
Polymerization
1. Which one of the following refers to split or broken? - Answers-a. Onychorrhexis.
1. What implement is used to apply and shape acrylic nails? - Answers-sable brush
1. Etching the nails involves ___________. - Answers-a. Roughening the nail surface.
1. For which one of the following diseases are animal parasites responsible? - Answers-
scabies
Scabies is an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite
1. What is the substance in the skin that acts like a waterproof coating? - Answers-
keratin
, 1. Normal cuticle around the nail should be ___________. - Answers-pliable
1. How often should a client have their acrylic nails rebalanced? - Answers-a. Every 2 to
3 weeks.
1. Which one of the following helps liquid nail polishes adhere to the nail plate? -
Answers-base coat
1. What is the fold of the skin in which the nail root is embedded? - Answers-mantle
tenia pedis - Answers-Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal skin infection that usually
begins between the toes
leukonychia - Answers-Leukonychia is a condition where white lines or dots appear on
the fingernails or toenails.
1. Which one of the following should be used to repair split nails? - Answers-nail wrap
1. The nail forms should be removed when the sculptured nails ___________. -
Answers-a. Have fully cured.
Agnail - Answers-Also known as Hangnail, is the split cuticle around the nail
1. What is the point of contact on the nail tip with the nail plate? - Answers-tip well
1. Sculptured nails applied thickly near the cuticle can cause the product to
___________. - Answers-lift
1. When buffing over a silk wrap, the technician should use a ___________. - Answers-
block buffer
What is a primer? - Answers-A primer can be used at the very start of your gel nail
manicure to prime the nail. Primers will remove any remaining oils and grease on the
nail plate, which can otherwise lead to your base coat not adhering to the nail. It also
prevents the creation of any air bubbles for better adherence.
1. What is the purpose of a paper wrap? - Answers-a. Quick repairs on natural nails.
1. When performing joint movement on fingers, each finger should be rotated about: -
Answers-3-5 times
1. When preparing the footbath for a pedicure, what should the manicurist add? -
Answers-Antibacterial agent.
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