Chapter 28 - Monomer Liquid & Polymer Powder Enhancements Flashcards

1
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Acrylic (methacrylate) nail enhancements are created by combining monomer liquid with:

a. monomer powder
b. polymer powder
c. liquid powder
d. molecular powder

A

b. polymer powder

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2
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As monomer liquid absorbs a polymer powder, the product formed at the tip of the brush is referred to as a:

a. cup
b. bead
c. dot
d. pledget

A

b. bead

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3
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The initiator added to polymer powder is:

a. benzoyl peroxide
b. catalyst peroxide
c. sodium peroxide
d. hydrogen peroxide

A

a. benzoyl peroxide

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4
Q

TO prevent product contamination, a dappen dish should have

a. a loosely fitted lid
b. a large opening
c. a tightly fitted lid
d. an evaporation lid

A

c. a tightly fitted lid

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5
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The type of glove recommended for a nail salon services is:

a. nylon polymer
b. hard plastic
c. latex polymer
d. nitrile polymer

A

d. nitrile polymer

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6
Q

The bead of product for shaping the free edge should have a:

a. wet consistency
b. dry consistency
c. medium consistency
d. moist consistency

A

c. medium consistency

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7
Q

Which types of primers are most often used today?

a. acid based and acid free primers
b. acid based and nonacid primers
c. acid based and dual acid primers
d. acid free and nonacid primers

A

d. acid free and nonacid primers

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8
Q

When applying nail primer, the brush should hold enough product to treat how many nails?

a. one or two
b. two or three
c. three or four
d. four or five

A

b. two or three

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9
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After a service, what should you do with used monomer liquid that has been removed from the original container?

a. pour it back into the container
b. pour it directly into a plastic bag
c. pour it into a paper towel
d. pour it down the drain

A

c. pour it into a paper towel

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10
Q

The ____ is the area of the nail that has all of the strength.

a. apex
b. stress area
c. sidewall
d. eponychium

A

a. apex

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11
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A properly worn dust mask will protect you from:

a. dust only
b. vapors only
c. dust and vapors
d. neither dust or vapors

A

a. dust only

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12
Q

In the maintenance service:

a. the nail is made thicker
b. the entire nail enhancement is made thicker
c. the apex of the nail is removed
d. the entire nail enhancement is removed

A

c. the apex of the nail is removed

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13
Q

Which of these statements about catalysts is correct?

a. Catalysts slow down the chemical reactions between monomer liquid and polymer powder
b. Catalysts are added to monomer liquid to control the set time
c. Monomer liquid is added to a catalyst to control the set time
d. Catalysts work by preventing the initiators from activating

A

b. Catalysts are added to monomer liquid to control the set time

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14
Q

Polymer powder is available:

a. only in clear form
b. only in white
c. in white and pink forms
d. in many colors

A

d. in many colors

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15
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Which of these refers to one unit called a molecule?

a. polymer
b. monomer
c. initiator
d. catalyst

A

b. monomer

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16
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Which of these is a substance formed by combining many small molecules into very long chain-like structures?

a. apex
b. bead
c. monomer
d. polymer

A

d. polymer

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17
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A(n) _________is a substance that starts the chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains.

a. initiators
b. catalyst
c. reactor
d. concentrator

A

a. initiators

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18
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A _________ is a bead created using equal amounts of liquid and powder.

a. wet bead
b. dry bead
c. damp bead
d. medium bead

A

b. dry bead

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19
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A ______ is a bead created using twice as much liquid as powder.

a. damp bead
b. medium bead
c. dry bead
d. wet bead

A

d. wet bead

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20
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A __________ is a bead created using one-and-a-half times more liquid than powder.

a. medium bead
b. damp bead
c. wet bead
d. dry bead

A

a. medium bead

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21
Q

Which of these is placed under the free edge and is used to extend the nail enhancements beyond the fingertip for additional length?

a. sidewall
b. monomer brush
c. nail form
d. curling strut

A

c. nail form

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22
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The area where the natural nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge is called the:

a. stress area
b. nail form
c. apex
d. lunula

A

a. stress area

23
Q

The area on the side of the nail plate that grows free of its attachment to the nail fold is called:

a. lunula
b. sidewall
c. free edge
d. apex

A

b. sidewall

24
Q

The term _______ refers to an entire family of thousands of different substances, all of which share important, closely related features.

a. nylon
b. polymer
c. polypeptide
d. acrylic

A

d. acrylic

25
Q

Polymerization is also known as:

a. applying
b. resolving
c. hardening
d. maintaining

A

c. hardening

26
Q

Which of these abrasives would be MOST appropriate for final buffing?

a. 120 grit
b. 200 grit
c. 320 grit
d. 360 grit

A

d. 360 grit

27
Q

After a monomer liquid and polymer powder service, you should wipe the dappen dish with ________ before storing it in a dust-free location.

a. acetone
b. hydrogen peroxide
c. hot water
d. cold water

A

a. acetone

28
Q

Nail extension undersides should:

a. always just straight out
b. always dip
c. match in length from nail to nail
d. have a rough texture

A

c. match in length from nail to nail

29
Q

The apex is usually:

a. oval shaped and located on the thumb-side of the nail
b. oval shaped and located in the center of the nail
c. rectangular and located at the base of the nail
d. round and located beneath the nail

A

b. oval shaped and located in the center of the nail

30
Q

Odorless products must generally be used with a ________ mix ratio.

a. dry
b. wet
c. damp
d. medium

A

a. dry

31
Q

Acid based nail primer is corrosive to the skin and potentially dangerous to eyes.
T or F

A

True

32
Q

Hand sanitizers can be used in place for hand washing.

T or F

A

False

33
Q

Overly large brushes can hold excessive amounts of liquid and alter the mix ratio of the powder and liquid.
T or F

A

True

34
Q

Monomer liquid an polymer powder nail enhancements are lucrative services.
T or F

A

True

35
Q

Primers and liquids should be stored together in a cool, well lit place.
T or F

A

False

36
Q

Catalysts are added to the polymer powder and used to control the set or curing time.
T or F

A

False

37
Q

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

A

c. brittle and discolored

38
Q

Pre-formed nail extensions made for ABS or tenite acetate plastic are:

a. nail forms
b. linen wraps
c. gel products
d. nail tips

A

d. nail tips

39
Q

When lightly tapped with the handle of a brush, hark nail enhancements make:

a. a hollow sound
b. a thump sound
c. no sound
d. a clicking sound

A

d. a clicking sound

40
Q

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

a. the middle portion of the brush

41
Q

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

A

b. benzoyl peroxide

42
Q

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

a. block adhesion

43
Q

Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the:

a. weakened layer
b. inhibition layer
c. softened layer
d. middle layer

A

b. inhibition layer

44
Q

Sculptured nails are created by combining monomer liquid with:

a. polymer adhesive
b. polymer resin
c. polymer powder
d. acrylic powder

A

c. polymer powder

45
Q

Proper maintenance of nail enhancements should be done every:

a. month
b. other month
c. 2-3 weeks
d. 4-6 weeks

A

c. 2-3 weeks

46
Q

For natural-looking nails, product application near the eponychium, sidewalls and free edge must be:

a. thin
b. soft
c. thick
d. dry

A

a. thin

47
Q
Additives designed to speed up the chemical reactions of monomers are:
a.  catalysts
b.  stabilizers
c.  primers
d,  dehydrators
A

a. catalysts

48
Q

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

A

d. mix ratio

49
Q

As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small:

a. bead of product
b. dry catalyst
c. synthetic product
d. positive product

A

a. bead of product

50
Q

A nail supply that is placed under the free edge to extend a nail enhancement is a:

a. nail extender
b. silk wrap
c. nail form
d. synthetic fiber

A

c. nail form

51
Q

One unit called a molecule

a. arch
b. monomer
c. stress area
d. initiators

A

b. monomer

52
Q

Where the natural nail frows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge

a. arch
b. monomer
c. stress area
d. initiators

A

c. stress area

53
Q

Area of the nail that has the strength

a. arch
b. monomer
c. stress area
d. initiators

A

a. arch

54
Q

Starts a chain reaction that leads to the creation of very long polymer chains

a. arch
b. monomer
c. stress area
d. initiators

A

d. initiators