WV State Law
Where must a West Virginia nail technician display their license?
What is study of healthy skin and skin disorders called?
Dermatology
The formation of the nail occurs in the:
Matrix
What is the result when polymer is mixed with monomer and shaped?
An acrylic nail
What is the initial stage to undertake before providing a client service?
Client consultation
What examinations must West Virginia nail technician applicants pass?
A nail technician should refuse to perform services on a client with:
Ringworm
The cuticle overlapping the lunula is the:
Eponychium
What are artificial nails used for?
Repair bitten nails
What bacteria is responsible for causing disease?
Pathogenic
What is the minimum age to obtain a nail technician license in West Virginia?
18 years old
What is the definition of onychocryptosis?
The small folds of skin overlapping the sides of the nails are called the nail:
Wall
What helps the acrylic adhere to the natural nail when applying acrylic nails?
Primer
What does a disinfectant destroy?
Bacteria
What services fall within a West Virginia nail technician's scope of practice?
Manicures, pedicures, artificial nail application, and nail care
If a client has swelling of the nail, which one of the following conditions is present?
Paronychia
Where is the hyponychium found?
Under the free edge
How does the nail technician dispose of used monomer?
Pour onto absorbent material and bag
What is the technical term for the nail?
Onyx
What is the consequence of practicing as a nail technician in West Virginia without a valid license?
Fines, penalties, and potential legal action
Refers to the white spots or lines on the nail.
Leuconychia
Which one of the following is the part of the nail that extends over the fingertip?
Free edge
Which one of the following is most likely to create an environment for mold growth under artificial nails?
Trapped moisture
Effleurage massage used during a pedicure is:
Smooth, continuous strokes