disinfection and sanitation
Which of the following destroys most microbial life excluding the spores?
a. sanitization
b. sterilization
c. disinfection
d. cleaning
c. Disinfection
How many coats do you need for the MOST successful nail polish application?
Four
What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?
Overlay
Pathogenic bacteria ______.
cause disease or infection
The ___________________ is the hard protective plate that protects the tips of the fingers or toes.
nail plate
Which of the following destroys all microbial life
a. sterilization
b. disinfection
c. sanitization
d. cleaning
a. sterilization
Which of the following would you NOT find at a pedicure station
a. Comfortable chair for client
b. Ergonomic chair for nail tech
c. Finger bowl
d. Footbath
c. Finger bowl
A tip or a form is used to do what?
Create a nail extension
Which of the following would be considered a medical condition that should be seen by a physician and NOT a nail tech?
a. Hangnails
b. A bruise on the nail bed
c. Paronychia
d. Plicatured nails
c. Paronychia
Nails are part of ________________________. (what system of the body)
the integumentary system
Which of the following is mainly used to remove visible dirt?
a. sterilization
b. disinfection
c. sanitization
d. cleaning
cleaning
What is the art of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails
Manicuring
Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?
Full coverage
You should NOT perform services on a client with this issue.
Fungus
What is the largest organ of the body?
skin
What would be your FIRST step in properly keeping your hands clean
Wash your hands with soap
Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes for nail technicians to have an understanding of manicuring?
a. To stay on top of trends
b. To help clients who cannot do their own nails
c. To provide clients with pampering
d. To provide clients with emotional support
d. To provide clients with emotional support
What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut?
Tip cutter
Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with
you
Where does the nail plate grow from
The Matrix
How often should basin soak baths be cleaned
After each client's servic
A pedicure includes all of the following EXCEPT:
a. trimming the toenails.
b. shaping the toenails.
c. exfoliating the toenails.
d. polishing the toenails.
c. exfoliating the toenails
The highest point in the nail is known as the what?
Apex arch
The second step of infection control is ______.
disinfecting
What is the "cuticle"
Dead skin on the nail plate