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Nail Tech Indiana
Study for the state board exam in Indiana
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What shape is a buffer block? | Rectangle |
| Most common type of skin cancer? | Basal cell carcinoma |
| ____ can be caused by nail psoriasis. | Pits |
| You can lessen hunger by: | drinking a glass of water |
| Pinkish-white skin that will not tan is a sign of: | Albinism |
| The skeletal system includes ____ bones. | 206 |
| Which ions are measured by the pH scale? | those that have naturally ionized into hydrogen ions or hydroxide ions |
| Which part of the cell receives messages from other neurons? | Dendrites |
| Fastest nail growth occurs: | summer |
| Products used to soften cuticles are: | cuticle removers |
| The nerve (and it's branches) that supply the fingers | digital |
| Fascia, ligaments, fat and tendons are what kind of tissue: | Connective Tissue |
| How much margin should be left between a wrap and the sidewalls or eponychium to prevent direct contact? | 1/16th of an inch |
| Metal band that surrounds the brush and helps secure the bristles: | ferrule |
| Incorporating your business helps: | protect your personal assets |
| A client's chair should: | provide back support |
| Over-loaded circuits can cause: | Fires, burns & electrical shock |
| A free-standing, fully plumbed pedicure unit: | pedicure throne |
| Oligomers are between ___ and ___: | a liquid & a solid |
| You should never ___ ___ an electrical cord. | step on |
| An acrylic (methacrylate) bead is made by: | dipping the brush in liquid, then in powder |
| Pulling the brush across the nail creates: | fluid strokes |
| A resume should be ________ in length. | one to two pages |
| Gels are hardened by applying a drop of _____ over the gel nail. | activator |
| 3 types of nail primer: | acid-based, non-acid & acid-free |
| Toe separators: | separate the toes while applying polish |
| How much odor do UV gel nails emit during application? | Very little odor |
| Which type of nail enhancement is best for natural nails? | UV gels |
| What type of current do appliances such as flashlights, cell phones and cordless drills use? | direct current |
| Using a proper mixture of powder and liquid ensures proper set and maximum ______. | durability |
| What determines toxicity? | OVEREXPOSURE |
| Use a ______ grit abrasive when contouring a UV gel nail. | medium |
| What causes the sticky surface on UV gel nails? | Oligomers |
| Involves repeating back what a client says, using different words: | Reflective listening |
| How do you know when UV bulbs need changing? | By the length of time they have been in use |
| When are nail enhancements ready to be filed and shaped? | If they make a clicking sound when tapped with the brush handle |
| How should the stream of paint look when airbrushing properly? | nearly invisible |
| Non-disposable implements should be _____ in disinfectant solution. | fully immersed |
| If the UV gel product is exposed to sunlight, full-spectrum light or UV lamp before you are ready to cure the gel nail, it will: | harden |
| Paraffin wax: | petroleum by-product |
| What are 3 ways to aid adhesion? | Proper technique, high quality products, washing the hands and nail plate |
| The midsection of the brush bristles: | belly |
| Gold leaf sheeting: | Nugget sheet |
| When airbrushing, nozzle should be: | 2-3 inches from the nail |
| Buffing bits: | Chamois, leather or goat's hair |
| Study of anatomy: | structures of the body that can be seen with the naked eye |
| Characteristics of nail psoriasis: | roughness, random pits, ragged free edge, evenly spaced rows of pits, yellow/red spots under the nail plate |
| Significantly reducing the number of pathogens by removing debris and using warm, soapy water: | Sanitization |
| The amount of electricity consumed by UV bulbs | Wattage |
| Any substance that conducts electricity: | conductor |
| Could be caused by the excessive vibration of an electric file | carpal tunnel syndrome |
| The ideal way to clip toenails: | even with the end of the toe |
| Primary colors | red, blue & yellow |
| How do you relieve the pressure caused by an ingrown toenail? | Gently curve the corners of the nail |
| The 4 color classifications of the color wheel are: | Primary, secondary, tertiary & complementary |
| Which fabric nail wrap becomes transparent when adhesive is applied? | silk |
| A keyless chuck feature is beneficial because: | it is easier to change bits |
| Using nippers to pry off acrylic nail enhancements will likely damage the: | Nail plate |
| The first coat of UV gel applied: | base coat gel |
| A preliminary exam of your client's feet or hands is important for: | The safety of the client, those around you and yourself |
| It is possible to contract HIV through: | an accidental needle stick, sharing needles and sexual contact with an infected person |
| All electrical appliances should be inspected: | regularly to ensure they are in safe working order |
| Flakes caused by dryness or dandruff are called: | scales |
| Onychocryptosis | Ingrown nail |
| A polish application leaving 1/16th" margin on each side of the nail plate: | Slimline |
| Leukonychia is characterized by: | white spots not related to poor health |
| What system involves the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries? | Circulatory system |
| Higher quality diamond bits: | are more consistent because the particles are more uniform in size |
| Nail polish hardens through: | evaporation |
| Remove natural oil and shine with: | an abrasive |
| The medical name for foot fungus: | tinea pedis |
| A square nail is filed: | straight across |
| The pulmonary circulation system and the ______ are responsible for carrying blood throughout the body. | systemic circulation system |
| The end of the brush bristles: | the tip |
| Describe cross-linking agents: | rungs of a ladder |
| Killing all organisms on a surface is: | sterilization |
| Artificial nail tips are made of: | Tenite acetate polymer or ABS |
| The right size nail tip will: | cover the nail from sidewall to sidewall |
| Is odorless monomer vapor free? | No |