Chapter 17: Monomer Liquid And Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements

Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the 3 versions of monomer liquid used in the nail industry

A.) Odorless monomer liquid
B.) Ethyl methacrylate
C.) ethyl acrylic
D.) methyl methacrylate

Answer 1

C.) ethyl acrylic

Question 2

Ethyl methacrylate monomer liquid is commonly referred to as _________

Answer 2

A.) EMA

Question 3

MMA is a widely used monomer with a long history of safe use in medical and _______ products

Answer 3

A.) Dental

Question 4

The initiators found in polymer powder , when activated by a catalyst will spring into action and cause monomer molecules to permanently link together into _______

Answer 4

B.) Long polymer chains

Question 5

Compared to acne treatments, nail powders contain _______

Answer 5

C.) less benzoyl peroxide

Question 6

It is recommended that you mix 1.5 parts monomer liquid with 1 part polymer powder to create a _______ bead

Answer 6

A.) medium

Question 7

When applying an acid based nail primer, it is recommended that you use _______

Answer 7

A.) a light dotting action

Question 8

A medium-grit abrasive is not recommended for _______

Answer 8

D.) finish filing off the nail

Question 9

Nail forms generally are not made of _______

Answer 9

B.) fiberglass

Question 10

Which type of nail form can be disinfected?

Answer 10

A.) plastic

Question 11

The best nail brush to use with monomer liquid and polymer powder enhancement products is composed of natural kolinsky, _______, or a blend of both

Answer 11

A.) sable

Question 12

Unused monomer that has been removed from the original container should be _______

Answer 12

C.) poured into an absorbent paper towel and placed in a plastic bag

Question 13

The apex of the nail is also known as the _______

Answer 13

C.) arch

Question 14

The apex is usually what shape?

Answer 14

A.) oval

Question 15

The C-curve of the nail enhancement depends on the C-curve of the natural nail, which is on average _______%

Answer 15

D.) 35

Question 16

Some manufacturers make a _______ that brushes on to cute the tacky inhibition layer that must be applied immediately after creating the odorless products enhancement

Answer 16

A.) resin

Question 17

When acid-free primer dries on the nail it will be _________

Answer 17

B.) sticky and shiny

Question 18

When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement application it is recommended that the first bead or monomer and polymer applied to the nail be _________

Answer 18

C.) medium to dry

Question 19

Acid based nail primer will dry to a _________

Answer 19

A.) chalky white

Question 20

After the application of the two color monomer and polymer enhancement it is recommended that you file the underside of the nail extensions and then glide the abrasive over the nail with _________

Answer 20

A.) long sweeping strokes

Question 21

When performing a one-color monomer and polymer enhancement maintenance service what should you do if there is excessive loose nail-enhancement product and lifting?

Answer 21

C.) soak off the enhancement and start fresh with a new application

Question 22

When removing monomer and polymer enhancements the clients nails should soak in acetone for _________ or as long as needed to remove the enhancement product

Answer 22

B.) 20-30 minutes