The nail of which finger

typically grows the

slowest?

Staph bacteria are normally

carried by about ___

of the population?

Evaluations are commonly

scheduled ______

after hiring?

3 MONTHS

Inorganic chemistry is the study

of substances that?

do not contain carbon

but may contain

hydrogen

Which of these is not a standard grit

colorof a rubber synthetic

natural nail bit?

yellow

red

black

green

RED

The extensor digitorum longus is

the muscle that?

bends the foot up and

extends the toes

Nail oils are designed to?

soften the skin around the nail plate

Belt driven electric files were originally

used in salons in?

the 1970s and 1980s

Before escorting the client to the

front desk, you should?

recommend retail products

If you combine equal parts

blue and red you get?

VIOLET

Cuticle tissue is incredibly?

STICKY

Nail polish is?

an inorganic substance

Which style of nail tip

came into Vogue

in the 1970's?

square-shaped nail tips

Electrons are?

Negatively charged particles

The chemical reaction that

creates polymers is called?

polmerization

curing

hardening

all of these are correct

All are correct

Being tactful means being?

straightforward

A ___________ is a closed,

abnormally developed

sac containing pus?

Cyst

A standard paraffin heater uses?

alternating current

Which of the following is not a

common use for a sanding band?

prepping the natural nail for enhancement work

filing calluses

shaping the top surface of the nail

removing a gel sealant

prepping the natural nail for enhancement work

Who wrote that a woman without paint is like food without salt?

Plautus

Terry cloth mitts are routinely used

over paraffin to?

encourge conditioning of the feet

A ______ is a short chain of monomers

that has had its growth halted before

it could become a ploymer?

Oligomer

To prepare nail enhancements for a maintenance

service, it is recommended that you use

a _____ bit to smooth old product

in the area of the nail?

medium-grit

If you touch the primed area of the nail with your

application brush before you apply

enhancement product

on the area:

the enhancement may become discolored

and

it can lead to lifting

(both are correct)

The path of an electric current from the generating source through conductors and back to its

original source is called?

complete circut

The first mass-market nail lacquers

were made available in a variety of

colors during which decade?

the 1930's

During the fourth year of being in

business, it is MOST likley that

you will be primarily focused on?

working to grow and expand the

business to make it

profitable

Which part of the muscle

does not move?

origin

The "oligo" in oligomer means?

FEW

The products in evaporation coatings?

contain volatile ingredients

When performing a one-color monomer liquid and

polymer powder maintenance service, you remove

the polish and then use a ______ to smooth

down the ledge of the existing product?

medium-course abrasive

Which of the following can cause UV

gels to cure improperly?

applying product thinly

dirty lamps in the light

too much time under the light

all of the above

Dirty lamps in the light unit

The sweat glands?

help eliminate waste product

Nail tips that are pre-beveled require?

less filing on the natural nail

after application

What is an alternate term

for an insulator?

nonconductor

The nail bed is supplied with many:

blood vessels

nerves

both are correct

both

The human body is made?

entirely of chemicals

In acient Rome, what color

did middle-class women

color their hair?

BLONDE

Glycerin is?

used as a solvent in body creams

To enhance your creativity,

it is recommended

that you?

change your vocabulary

Which part of the nervous system

controls involuntary

muscles?

autonomic nervous system

When performing a nail tip application,

it is recommended that

you begin with?

the little finger on the

clients left hand

Carpal tunnel syndrome is an

example of a ______

disorder?

musculoskeletal

Most pedicure spas hold

how much water?

5 gallons

Acid-free primer dries?

sticky and shiney

A handheld micrometer?

has the power sorce and hand

piece combined

It is recommended that you use a ____

grit abrasive or buffer to remove

the surface shine before

applying a nail product?

240

Nail psoriasis causes?

pits on the surface of the nail

Which of the following sets of color are

complementary colors?

orange and yellow

violet and red

blue and green

red and green

red and green

because they are located opposite

each other on the color wheel

Melanonychia may be sen as a ____

band within the nail plate.

black

Melanonychia is darkening of the nails

The more hydrogen ions a substance has,

the _____ it will be.

Who wrote that a woman without paint is

like food without salt?

Gel nail tip adhesives are?

sometimes referred to as a resin

the thickest type of nail tip adhesive

slower to dry than thinner adhesives

all are correct

Disinfection removes ____ microorganisms

on nonliving surfaces?

How many molecules must react to

make one sculptured nail?

When do you send a client a birthday

card with a special offer?

The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate

as it grows is called the?

Which of the following is NOT a common use for a sanding band?

prepping the natural nail

filing calluses

shaping the top surface of the nail

removing a gel sealant

During the Middle Ages, women wore colored makeup on their?

Which of the following is an example of a polymer?

nylon

hair

wood

all are correct

How many bones are there in the human body?

The saphenous nerve supplies impulses to the:

Which of the following is NOT a muscle of the foot?

What is the basic unit of all living things?

The pancreas secretes enzyme-producing cells that:

control the body’s fight-or-flight response.

regulate blood calcium levels.

aid in the digestion of proteins

All of these answers are correct

After blood flows into the right atrium, it flows next to the:

right ventricle

left ventricle

left atrium

lungs.

What are the two phases of metabolism?

The lymph vascular system acts as an aid to which system?

Specialized organs that remove certain elements from the blood to convert them into new compounds are called:

What does the B in the ABCD Cancer Checklist stand for?

A hair follicle filled with keratin and sebum is called:

Goose pimples are caused by the:

The reticular layer contains:

A(n) ____ is a chemical released by the blood to enlarge the vessels around an injury.

Healthy skin is:

Very  moist

slightly alkaline

ideally fine-grained

all are correct

The itchy bump caused by a mosquito bite is an example of a:

How long does replacement of the natural fingernail normally take?

Nail technicians are permitted to ___ the eponychium.

The slits or furrows on the sides of the nail are called the:

nail folds

nail grooves

papules

secretory glands

The _____ includes all of the anatomical parts of the fingernail necessary to produce the natural nail plate.

Which term refers to the living skin at the base of the nail plate covering the matrix area?

The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the nail plate is the:

Using an oil-based nail conditioner to coat the plate can:

What is the outermost layer of the skin?

The ____ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface. stratum granulosum stratum lucidum stratum corneum stratum germinativum

stratum granulosum

stratum lucidum

stratum corneum

stratum germinativum

Which of these terms refers to a greatly increased or exaggerated allergic sensitivity to products?

excoriation

sensitization

corium

overexposure

A nevus is a:

When manicuring a client with ridges, you should:

What causes onychophagy?

What should you do for a client with a moderate case of pincer nail?

Which of the following conditions is characterized by a whitish nail discoloration?

Which of the following is a common cause of Beau’s lines?

Which of the following is an inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail plate?

may cause:

Redness, pus, and swelling in the skin fold adjacent to the nail plate are signs of:

Onychorrhexis can be corrected by:

Which of the following is a common cause of onychorrhexis?

Plicatured nail often leads to:

darkening of the fingernails

ingrown nails

hangnail

split nails

Which of these conditions involves severe inflammation of the nail in which a lump of red tissue grows up from the nail bed to the nail plate?