Ch 28 Flashcards
Monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements are _____ services.
a. lucrative
b. unpredictable
c. inexpensive
d. not cost-efficient
a. lucrative
Sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid with _____.
a. polymer adhesive
b. polymer resin
c. polymer powder
d. acrylic powder
c. polymer powder
The ingredients in two-part monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement systems belong to a branch of the acrylic family called _____.
a. oxides
b. chlorides
c. sulfates
d. methacrylates
d. methacrylates
Mono means one and mer stands for units, so a monomer is one unit called a(n) _____.
a. atom
b. molecule
c. bond
d. element
b. molecule
What is formed by combining many small molecules (monomers) into very long, chain-like structures?
a. Atom
b. Electron
c. Element
d. Polymer
d. Polymer
As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small _____.
a. bead of product
b. dry catalyst
c. synthetic product
d. positive reaction
a. bead of product
_____ is a widely used monomer with a long history of safe use in medical and dental products, is fine for making bulletproof windows and shatterproof eyeglasses, but is extremely unsuitable for use in artificial nail liquids.
a. GCA
b. NCA
c. RNA
d. MMA
d. MMA
Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called _____, also known as curing or hardening.
a. polymorphic
b. screening
c. polymerization
d. adhesion
c. polymerization
Additives such as _____ are blended with polymer powders to produce a wide range of shade, including pinks, whites, and milky translucent shades, as well as reds, blues, greens, purples, yellows, oranges, browns, and even jet black.
a. polymers
b. pigments
c. crayons
d. dyes
b. pigments
What additives are added to monomer liquid to speed up chemical reaction and control the set or curing time?
a. Catalysts
b. Stabilizers
c. Primers
d. Dehydrators
a. Catalysts
What is the substance found in polymer powder, that when activated by a catalyst, will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into long polymer chains?
a. Catalysts
b. Stabilizers
c. Primers
d. Initiators
d. Initiators
The initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the nail enhancement is _____.
a. hydrogen peroxide
b. benzoyl peroxide
c. synthetic peroxide
d. catalyst booster
b. benzoyl peroxide
The amount of polymer powder and liquid monomer used to create a product bead is called the _____.
a. initiator
b. catalyst
c. positive ratio
d. mix ratio
d. mix ratio
Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become _____.
a. dry and crumbly
b. weak and dry
c. brittle and discolored
d. soft and discolored
c. brittle and discolored
When applying nail enhancements, surface moisture and natural oils left on the nail plate will _____.
a. block adhesion
b. improve adhesion
c. condition nails
d. hydrate skin
a. block adhesion
Which product is used on the natural nail prior to product application to assist in adhesion and serves
to chemically bond the enhancement product to the natural nail?
a. Nail primer
b. Nail polymer
c. Nail polish
d. Acetone
a. Nail primer
_____ primers were developed because acid-based nail primer is corrosive to the skin and potentially dangerous to eyes.
a. Acid-free and nonacid
b. Polymer
c. Acetone
d. Monomer
a. Acid-free and nonacid
_____ are an alternative when a hand washing station is not available, but should not take the place of hand washing.
a. Acetones
b. Soap and water
c. Hand sanitizers
d. Detergents
c. Hand sanitizers
A _____ abrasive is strong enough to thin enhancement product in order to prepare the enhancement for a refill or rebalance.
a. coarse-grit
b. medium-grit
c. fine-grit
d. shiner
a. coarse-grit
A _____ abrasive is used for initial shaping of the perimeter of the nail, refining the overall surface shape of a nail enhancement, or for smoothing the surface before buffing.
a. coarse-grit
b. medium-grit
c. fine-grit
d. shiner
b. medium-grit
A _____ abrasive is used for finish filing, refining, and buffing.
a. coarse-grit
b. medium-grit
c. fine-grit
d. shiner
c. fine-grit
A _____ is a buffer used to create a high shine on a natural nail or a nail enhancement when no polish will be worn.
a. coarse-grit
b. medium-grit
c. fine-grit
d. shiner
d. shiner
What nail supply is placed under the free edge and used as a guide to extend a nail enhancement?
a. Nail extender
b. Silk wrap
c. Nail form
d. Synthetic fiber
c. Nail form
What are pre-formed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic?
a. Nail forms
b. Linen wraps
c. Gel products
d. Nail tips
d. Nail tips
Special containers used to hold monomer liquid and polymer powder that minimize contamination and evaporation are _____.
a. liquid dispensers
b. dappen dishes
c. narrow dishes
d. plastic containers
b. dappen dishes
What brushes should not be used because they hold excessive amounts of liquid and alter the mix ratio of powder and liquid?
a. Small
b. Medium
c. Large
d. Overly large
d. Overly large
Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from _____.
a. vapors
b. filings
c. reactions
d. synthetics
a. vapors
Monomer liquid and polymer powder should be stored separately in covered containers in _____.
a. a regular cabinet
b. the nail technician’s station
c. a cool, dark area
d. well-lit, antiseptic room
c. a cool, dark area
Proper maintenance of nail enhancements should be done every _____.
a. month
b. other month
c. 2 to 3 weeks
d. 4 to 6 weeks
c. 2 to 3 weeks
The _____, also known as the arch, is the area of the nail with the most strength, oval-shaped, and located in the center of the nail.
a. apex
b. free edge
c. cuticle
d. stress area
a. apex
What is the curved line where the pink and white areas meet each other on a French manicured nail?
a. Apex
b. Free edge
c. Smile line
d. Stress area
c. Smile line
The _____ runs straight from the cuticle down the side or wall of the nail to the end of the extension.
a. apex
b. free edge
c. sidewall
d. base
c. sidewall
A _____ C-curve is the average in most salons to ensure the optimal structure and strength to the nail.
a. 15-percent
b. 20-percent
c. 30-percent
d. 35-percent
d. 35-percent
Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the _____.
a. weakened layer
b. inhibition layer
c. softened layer
d. middle layer
b. inhibition layer
What term describes any art or design that protrudes from the nail?
a. 2-D nail art
b. 3-D nail art
c. Graphic nail art
d. Sculptured nail art
b. 3-D nail art
_____ are created when nail art is sandwiched between two layers of product while the nail enhancement is being formed.
a. 2-D nail designs
b. 3-D nail designs
c. Inlaid designs
d. Sculptured nail designs
c. Inlaid designs
When using the brush to shape the enhancement on the free edge area, use _____.
a. the middle portion of the brush
b. the tip of the brush
c. the end of the brush
d. long painting strokes
a. the middle portion of the brush
For natural-looking nails, product application near the eponychium, sidewalls, and free edge must be _____.
a. thin
b. soft
c. thick
d. dry
a. thin
When lightly tapped with the handle of a brush, hard nail enhancements make _____.
a. a hollow sound
b. a thump sound
c. no sound
d. a clicking sound
d. a clicking sound
During removal, monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancements should be soaked for _____.
a. 20 to 30 seconds
b. 5 to 10 minutes
c. 20 to 30 minutes
d. 45 to 60 minutes
c. 20 to 30 minutes
When removing softened nail enhancement products, use a wooden or metal pusher and _____.
a. pry the product off with nippers
b. remove from the acetone or product remover
c. rub into the nail with pressure
d. gently push off the softened nail
d. gently push off the softened nail
Use of a nipper to clip away loosened nail enhancements can _____.
a. accelerate growth
b. damage the nail plate
c. take the place of soaking
d. cause discoloration
b. damage the nail plate
