Ch 28 Flashcards
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
_____ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
