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100

What type of bulb is used in an adjustable lamp?

A 100 - 120 watt incandescent bulb or a fluorescent bulb

100

What is the primary purpose of massage in manicuring?

The inducement of relaxation

100

What is the function of moisturizing lotion?

To soften and smooth thickened tissue

100

What should never be placed in the foot bath with a client's feet?

Disinfectant 

100

What is the function of sebaceous glands?

To secrete oil to lubricate the skin

200

What should be used to prevent contamination when removing nail products?

A single-use plastic or metal spatula

200

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

200

What is a callus softener used for?

To soften and smooth thickened tissue on the feet

200

How should electrical equipment that cannot be immersed in liquid be treated?

Wiped clean and disinfected

200

Which type of muscle is only found in the heart?

Cardiac muscle

300

What is the standard width of a manicuring table?

16-21 inches

300

How should one perform a cleanser removal from the eye area?

In an upward and outward movement

300

What is the purpose of nail enhancements?

To increase strength and beauty of the natural nail

300

What is contamination in terms of infection control?

The presence, or the reasonably anticipated presence, of blood or other potentially infectious materials

300

How many bones are in the skeleton system?

206

400

What is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate?

Cuticle remover

400

What is the requirement for trash containers in establishments?

They must be emptied daily

400

What is a disinfectant with capability against tuberculosis?

Phenolic disinfectants

400

What is the term for a disease that breaks down the body's immune system?

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

400

What is the layer of skin treated by cosmetologists?

The stratum corneum

500

What type of towels must be used on each client?

Clean towels

500

What is exfoliating scrubs typically made of?

Water-based / an abrasive

500

What is the primary reason practitioners must clean their hands before performing services?

To ensure client health and safety

500

What are communicable items?

Items that can be cleaned, disinfected, and used on more than one person

500

What is the average rate of nail plate growth in normal adults?

1/10 to 1/8 per month