Basics
What is the list of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state called?
What is scope of practice
The adjustable lamp attached to the manicure table should use an incandescent or fluorescent bulb of how many watts?
What is 40 to 60
Which of the following is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?
What is paraffin
A(n) _____ nail is completely straight across with no rounding at the outside edges.
What is square
Which type of nail art involves swirling two or more colors together on the nail?
what is marbleizing
What should you use to remove nail products from their containers?
What is a spatula
You should NOT remove implements from a disinfectant container with:
What is your bare hands
Which of the following replaces the chamois and creates a beautiful shine on nails?
What is 3 way buffer
Most men prefer which nail shape?
What is round
Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating?
What is clear satin
When hand washing is performed properly, soap removes _____ of pathogenic microbes from the hands.
What is over 90%
Reusable or multiuse implements are usually made of which material?
What is steel
Medium-grit abrasives (150 to 180 grit) are used to:
What is to smooth and refine surfaces
When shaping natural nails during a manicure procedure, the nails should be filed:
What is from the side to the center of the free edge.
Darker shades of nail polish are generally most appropriate for which seasons?
What is fall and winter
Methacrylic or cellulose-type film formers are typically the main ingredients of:
What is top coat
A metal pusher should be held like a pencil with the flat end held at a _____ angle from the nail plate.
What is 20 to 30 degrees
Which type of abrasive is used for buffing nails?
What is fine-grit
Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds?
What is pointed
When performing the consultation, you should NOT:
What is diagnose the client with a nail disease or disorder
When disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how long should you leave them immersed in disinfectant solution?
What is 10 minutes
Which tool is used to quickly and efficiently shorten the free edge?
What is nail clippers
Discolorations of the nail plate or under the free edge of a nail can be removed using:
What is nail bleach
Nail hardeners should be used on _____ nail plates.
What is thin
Nail polish drying accelerators are NOT typically applied with a:
What is cotton swab