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Acetone Colorless,inflammable liquid, miscible with water alcohol and ether and it has a sweetish odor or burning taste it is used as solvent
Aromatherapy The practice involves the use of highly concentrated nonoily and volatile essential oils that are extracted using various forms of distillation from seeds bark roots leaves wood and or resin
Dimethyl Urea Hardener (DMU) add cross-links to the natural nail plate DMU does not cause adverse skin reactions
Effleurage A succession of strokes in which the hands glide over the area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact
Essential oils Oils extracted from seeds bark roots leaves wood and or resin using various forms of distillation
Fine grit abrasives Abrasive that is 240 grit and higher designed for buffing polishing and removing fine scratches
Friction And massage various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another
Implements Tools used to perform nail services that are multiple use or disposable
Light Emitting Diode lamps (LED) A type of ultraviolet energy releasing lamp use to polymerize UV curable gel nail enhancements
Lower grit Abrasives Boards and buffers less than 180 grit that quickly reduce the thickness of any surface
Manicure A cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping,painting, removal of the cuticles and softening of the skin
Massage The manipulation of the soft tissues of the body
Medium grit Abrasives 180- to 240- grit Abrasives that are used to smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails
Metal pusher A stainless steel reusable implement used to push back the eponychium that can also be used to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate
Multi use implements For usable items that can be cleaned disinfected and used a more than one person even if the item is exposed to blood or body fluid
Nail clippers A reusable implement used to shorten the nail plate quickly and efficiently
Nail creams Barrier products that contain ingredients design to steal the surface and hold in the sub dermal moisture in the skin
Nail nipper Is stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails
Nail oils Design to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into surrounding skin to soften and moisturize
Oval nail A conservative nail shape that is thought to be attractive on most women's hands it's similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners
Paraffin A petroleum byproducts that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin
Pointed nail A tapered and longer than usual nail to emphasize and enhance the slender appearance of the hand
Protein hardener A combination of clear polish and protein also known as collagen
Round nail A slightly tapered nail usually extending just a bit past the fingertip
Scope of practice (SOP) The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty in your state
Service sets Sets of all the tools that will be used in a service
Single use implement Disposable
Square nails And they'll completely straight across the free edge with no rounding at the outside edges
Squoval nails Female with a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges
UV lamps A special bulb that emits UV light to cure UV gel nail enhancements
Woodenpusher A wood stick used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, clean up under the free edge or to apply products
Pedicure A cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed nail technician and that includes trimming, shaping, exfoliating skin, and polishing toenails as well as foot massage
Pedicure peddle Also known as the foot file, a large abrasive file used to sooty and reduce thicker areas of calluses
Nail rasp A metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in only one direction
Microtrauma The acts of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that may allow entry by pathogenic microbes
Mask A concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten,tone, hydrate and nourish the skin
Callus softener products Helps to soften and smooth calluses, especially on heels and over pressure points
Foot soaks Products containing gentle soaps and moisturizers that are used in a pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the barrier of the skin
Foot files A large abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of calluses
Exfoliating scrubs Water-based lotions that contain a mild, gritty like abrasive and moisturizers to help in removing dry flaky skin and reducing calluses
Curette A small, spoon shaped instrument used for cleaning debris from the edges of the nail plate
Reflexology A unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet, and demonstrates health benefits
The list of special services that you are legally allowed to preform in your specialty as set forth by the regulatory agency in your state is known as your____. Scope of practice
It is recommended that you use a ____ bulb in the lamp attached to your manicure table. 40- to 60-watt incandescent
The universal precautions include guidelines in the use of gloves, masks and eyewear when contact with blood or _____ is a possibility. Body secretions
The fingerbowl is used for soaking the clients fingers in warm water to soften the skin and can be made of plastic,____ and glass. Metal
Disinfection containers must _____ to ensure disinfected solution does not become contaminated. Have a lid
What should you use to cover a clients arm cushion? A clean towel
Electric mitts are used to_____. Provide the ultimate relaxation of the client
Multiple use and single use tools used to preform nail services are called ____. Implements
Disposable implements _____. Must be thrown away after a single use
Tweezers are multitask implements that can be used to ____. Lift small bits of debris from the nail plate
Which of the following is used to shorten the nail plate quickly and effectively? Nail clippers
How many sets of implements should a professional nail technician have on hand? 3
The rule of thumb with nail files is ____. The lower the grit, the more aggressive it's action
A buffer with a grit of 180 is considered to be a ____. Medium-grit abrasive
Fine grit Abrasives are recommended for all but which of the following? Shortening of the nail
Soap acts as an infection-control tool during the preservice hand washing procedure and is known to remove over ___ percent of pathogenic microbes from the hands, if preformed correctly. 90
What are the two basic type of polish removers? Acetone and non-acetone
Nail creams are designed to _____. Hold subdermal moisture in the skin
Which of the following is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so it can be more easily and thoroughly removed from the nail plate? Cuticle remover
Protein hardener is commonly composed of what two ingredients? Clear polish and collagen
Nail plate gardeners contain methylene glycol, an ingredient that creates ____ between the keratin strands that make up the natural nail Bridges or cross links
Compared to methylene glycol hardeners, dimethyl urea hardeners ____. Work more slowly
A base coat creates a colorless layer on the natural nail and nail enhancement that promotes ____. Adhesion of the polish
It is recommended that you work to get your basic manicure procedure down to ____ before you leave your school enviroment. 30-45 minutes
What is the recommended method for mixing nail polish in the bottle? Rolling the bottle from side to side
The most successful nail polish application is achieved by applying how many coats? Three
A mans manicure is preformed using the same procedures as described in the basic manicure, though you omit the colored polish and _____. Buff with a high shine buffer
The manipulation of the soft tissues of the body is called ____. Massage
Which types of massage is known as kneading? Petrissage
Results-oriented spa manicures are sometimes called Treatment manicures
Which of the following involves the use of highly concentrated,non oily, and volatile essential oils? Aromatherapy
Paraffin wax treatments are designed to trap moisture in the skin while the ___ encourages skin pores to accept its benefits. Heat
Avoid paraffin treatments on anyone who has ____ or skin irritations such as cuts, burns, rashes,warts, or eczema. Impaired circulation
_______ is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin. Paraffin
When preforming a basic manicure is it important that you start with _____. Little finger on the clients left hand
The second step in the preservice procedure is to____. Rinse implements and wash with soap, a nail brush, and warm water
I'n preparation for a hand massage, Apply massage lotion or cream distribute enough to allow movement across the skin without resistance or ___. Skin drag
The third step in the post service procedure is to ____. Escort client to front desk and schedule next appointment
The drying time after a nail polish application should be ____ minimum. 10 minutes
How long should you allow the paraffin to remain on the clients hands during a paraffin wax treatment? 5-10 minutes
Cosmetic services preformed on the feet by a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist that include trimming, shaping, exfoliating, polishing toenails, and a massage are called ____. Pedicure
Pedicures create client loyalty, produce considerable income, and can be important _____ for many clients. Preventive health services
Shaving the legs within 24 hours of having a pedicure increases the risk of ____, which causes tony unseen openings in the skin that may allow entry by pathogenic microbes. Microtrauma
Which term refers to all the permanent tools used to preform nail services that are not implements? Equiptment
When preparing the foot bath, it is recommended that you fill it with ____ water. Warm
Some fully plumbed whirlpool baths are ___ and connected to a drain. Permanently plumbed to hot and cold water
Electric foot mitts are designed to ____. Add a special touch to a pedicure
Toenail clippers have a ___ space between the jaws, allowing them to cut thicker nails Wider
Which implement has a small, scoop-shaped end? Currette
Only curettes with ___ are safe and appropriate for nail technicians to use. Dull edges
For most clients, a _____ nail file is recommended for pedicures. Medium-grit
Foot files or paddles are designed to reduce and smooth ____. Thicker foot calluses
Which implement is used to trim tags of dead skin? Nipper
A chemical process used to reduce the number of disease-causing germs on surfaces to a safe level is known as ____ Sanitizing
A chemical process that uses specific products to destroy organisms on nonporous surfaces is known as Disinfecting
As part of the SDS categories, first aid measures include important symptoms and effects as well as Required treatment
As part of SDS categories, toxicology info includes routes of exposure, related symptoms and Acute and chronic effects
It is against federal law to use any disinfecting product contrary to its Labeling
To determine the nature of a disease, such as a nail disease, from its symptoms it to ____ it Diagnose
All of the following is true about bacteria except They can exist everywhere
Different bacteria move in different ways and self-movement is known as Motility
Certain fungi and bacteria coat themselves with wax outer shells that are able to withstand long periods of famine, ___, and unsuitable temperatures Dryness
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