Instruments
What type of bulb is used in an adjustable lamp?
A 100 - 120 watt incandescent bulb or a fluorescent bulb
What is the primary purpose of massage in manicuring?
The inducement of relaxation
What is the function of moisturizing lotion?
To soften and smooth thickened tissue
What should never be placed in the foot bath with a client's feet?
Disinfectant
What is the function of sebaceous glands?
To secrete oil to lubricate the skin
What should be used to prevent contamination when removing nail products?
A single-use plastic or metal spatula
When performing a skin analysis with a magnifying lamp, the first thing the technician should look for is the presence or absence of?
The presence or absence of closed comedones
What is a callus softener used for?
To soften and smooth thickened tissue on the feet
How should electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in liquid be treated?
Wiped clean and disinfected
Which type of muscle is only found in the heart?
Cardiac muscle
What is the standard width of a manicuring table?
16-21 inches
How should one perform a cleanser removal from the eye area?
In an upward and outward movement
What is the purpose of nail enhancements?
To increase strength and beauty of the natural nail
What is contamination in terms of infection control?
The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials
How many bones are in the skeleton system?
206
What is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate?
Cuticle remover
What is the requirement for trash containers in establishments?
They must be emptied daily
What is a disinfectant with capability against tuberculosis?
Phenolic disinfectants
What is the term for a disease that breaks down the body's immune system?
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
What is the layer of skin treated by cosmetologists?
The stratum corneum
What type of towels must be used on each client?
Clean towels
What is exfoliating scrubs typically made of?
Water-based / an abrasive
What is the primary reason practitioners must clean their hands before performing services?
To ensure client health and safety
What are communicable items?
Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person
What is the average rate of nail plate growth in normal adults?
1/10 to 1/8 per month