Ch. 25 Manicuring

Question 1

Succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact:

Answer 1

Effleurage

Question 2

Tiny, often unseen openings in the skin, which can allow microbes to enter the skin, leading to infection:

Answer 2

Microtrauma

Question 3

Used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge of the nail, or to apply products:

Answer 3

Wooden Pusher

Question 4

Stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails:

Answer 4

Nippers

Question 5

Incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another:

Answer 5

Friction

Question 6

Tools used to perform manicure services that are either reusable or disposable:

Answer 6

Implements

Question 7

Involves the use of highly concentrated, non-oily, and volatile essential oils:

Answer 7

Aromatherapy

Question 8

List of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state:

Answer 8

Scope of Practice

Question 9

The relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during the manicure is:

Answer 9

Effleurage

Question 10

Nails that are slightly tapered and extend just past the fingertip are:

Answer 10

Round

Question 11

Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are:

Answer 11

Square

Question 12

Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a glossy, finished appearance is a:

Answer 12

Top coat

Question 13

A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a:

Answer 13

Base coat

Question 14

Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are:

Answer 14

Creams and oils

Question 15

Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps:

Answer 15

Non-acetone

Question 16

Which of the following is shaped like a two-sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two additional grit abrasives and a final shine surface?

Answer 16

Two-way buffer

Question 17

To bevel the nail, hold a medium-grit abrasive board at a:

Answer 17

45-degree angle

Question 18

Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be:

Answer 18

thoroughly cleansed

Question 19

Implements should be removed from a disinfectant solution using:

Answer 19

Tongs

Question 20

Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for implements to be:

Answer 20

Completely immersed

Question 21

During a paraffin wax treatment, do special heating units maintain the wax at a temperature generally between 125 and 130 degrees Fahrenheit?

Answer 21

Yes

Question 22

Do most men tend to go longer between services, and need a little more work than women on nails?

Answer 22

Yes

Question 23

Is the hand massage the last step in a perfect manicure?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

Is it true that nail creams can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer-lasting effects than oils?

Answer 24

No

Question 25

Should a disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for removing products from their respective containers to prevent contamination of the products and the spread of disease?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

Is reusing implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them against the law in every state?

Answer 26

Yes

Question 27

Should brushes used in nail polish must be disposed of after use on one client?

Answer 27

No

Question 28

Is a trash container with a self-closing lid one of the best ways to prevent excessive odors and vapors in the salon?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

Is a standard manicuring table is usually 16 inches to 21 inches long?

Answer 29

No

Question 30

Are manicures and pedicure services the fastest-growing services currently on salon and spa menus?

Answer 30

Yes