Nail tech state boards Exam/241
Questions and Answers
What is the golden rule for dealing with nail disorders? - -You have to refuse
the service if the nail is infected or swollen
-Before the service, who determines the shape of the nail? - -The nail tech
and the client
-What two other things are found in the matrix besides blood vessels? - -
Lymph and nerves
-What does the matrix control? - -How fast the nail grows.
-What is the first sign of possible fungus growth under the acrylic layer of a
sculptured nail? - -A change in color of the natural nail.
-If you have a client with a fortify nail, what should you do? - -Rub vitamin e
oil on it.
-Under what condition of the nail should you use ridge filler and pumice
powder? - -Furrows/corrugations due to lack of zinc
-What is onychauxis/hypertrophy? - -Over growth of the nails
-When is it ok for the nail tech to work on an ingrown nail? - -If it is not
infected or if the nail is not grown too deeply
-How can you treat a nail with leukonychia? - -It can't be corrected. You
have to wait for the nail to grow out.
-What is the most common thing to happen to people with acrylic nails? - -
Mold/fungus
-What do you do when you have a client with athletes foot (tinea pedis)? - -
Should not perform services; refer to physician.
-What are the eponychium, perinychium, and hyponichium? - -The skin
surrounding the nail
-What is the disadvantage of using QUATS? - -It can damage/corrode
implements
, -When using primer, does the client and the tech both use safety glasses? -
-No, only the client
-What is the metatarsal scissors? - -It is a petrissage massage movement; a
kneading technique done on the feet
-What part of the nail controls how fast the nail grows? - -The matrix
-What part of the nail grows the fastest? - -The matrix.
-What can be used to treat nail stain? - -Peroxide
-What is a symptom of having Eggshell nails? - -Thin, white, and curved
-What is the difference between odorless and traditional acrylic nails? - -
Odorless are tacky and leave residue
-Which condition is the best for treatment of an oil manicure? - -Brittle and
dry cuticles
-What kind of wrap can be used with ridge filler? - -Paper wrap
-What is the purpose of using artificial nails? - -To strengthen, repair, and
lengthen nails
-What is the proper time for a nail technician's be disinfected? - -After each
service and after each client
-The technical term for a nail is what? - -An onyx.
-A nail disorder that involves a deformed nail is called what? - -
Onychophagy
-The most common bacterial disease that occurs in salons is what? - -
Fungus
-Most of the infectious diseases that occur in salons are caused by what? - -
Unsanitized implements
-An MSDS can be obtained from who? - -A distributor
-The best way to identify the chemicals in a salon is to what? - -Label the
containers
-What is immediately done to the implements taken out of disinfection? - -
They are rinsed with water
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