COMP #1 Flashcards
A __________________ is designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.
FOOT FILE
What is the rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin called?
TAPOTEMENT (ta-pote-ment)
Everything you can touch and everything you can see is matter EXCEPT ______.
LIGHT & ELECTRICITY
The highest point in the nail is known as the what?
APEX ARCH
Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?
STREP THROAT
What is the suggested speed for maintenance?
MEDIUM (M)
When applying a bead of gel, float it TOWARD the ___________. This is NOT the first area to float the gel on.
FREE EDGE
When assisting a client into or out of a hydraulic chair, ______.
ALWAYS LOWER THE CHAIR TO ITS LOWEST LEVEL
Olga just noticed that the electrical cord on her electrical device is worn and even cracking. Because she is a responsible beauty professional, Olga immediately ______.
REPLACE THE DEVICE
Inflammation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ______.
PUS
HIV is spread through which of the following means?
FROM PERSON TO PERSON THROUGH BLOOD
What is the last step of electric filing for pedicures?
CLEAN/DISINFECT BITS
How often should gel enhancements be removed?
2-3 WEEKS
What type of disorder is associated with a dramatically increased nail curvature of the free edge, wherein it might curl in upon itself?
PINCER NAIL
What should you NEVER do with a tool or implement?
PUT IT IN YOUR POCKET
What is reflective listening?
LISTENING TO THE CLIENT THEN, REPEATING IN YOUR OWN WORDS WHAT YOU THINK THE CLIENT IS TELLING YOU
The CDC publishes ______, guidelines that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infectious.
STANDARD PRECAUTIONS
What are the various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another known as?
FRICTION
What is the area where the nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge?
STRESS AREA
A ______ is capable of igniting and burning.
COMBUSTIBLE
Harriet is attempting to deal with a client who is unhappy after her service. Which of the following should Harriet AVOID in this situation?
INSISTING THAT, DESPITE WHAT THE CLIENT THINKS, THE SERVICE WAS EXCEPTIONAL
Which of the following is TRUE of all liquids?
THEY ARE EITHER MISCIBLE OR IMMISCIBLE
What type of file should you use when you see some lifting of the product around the cuticles and sidewalls?
MEDIUM GRIT (M)
________________ are a type of acrylic monomer that has very good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in minutes; they are used to make all liquid/powder systems and at least one type of UV gel.
METHACRYLATES
During one of her classes, Eve listens to a guest speaker discuss safety issues to be aware of while working as a nail tech. The speaker has firsthand experience with an issue that went wrong, and she suffered permanent eye damage. What might have happened to this guest speaker?
THE GUEST SPEAKER PROBABLY HAD A NAIL CLIPPING LODGE INTO HER EYE THAT SCRATCHED HER.
_____________ is an immune response to contact allergies and irritants.
CONTACT DERAMTITIS.
Before applying warm or hot water to a client’s hair or skin, always test the water temperature on ______.
THE INSIDE OF YOUR WRIST
Jason has decided to take the most drastic and sweeping measure to rid his tools of all microbial life. Which of the following steps must Jason take to effectively do this?
JASON MUST STERILIZE HIS TOOLS
Which of the following refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another?
INFECTION CONTROL
Which of the following is TRUE of ultraviolet light?
IT IS INVISIBLE
Which of the following would NOT be a way to put on an activator?
POWDER
Because Neil, a manager, posts disinfectant tips and safety posters and makes sure all of his employees are familiar with all of the important disinfectant tips, he knows that he will NEVER see one of them ______.
PLACING A DISINFECTANT INTO AN UNMARKED CONTAINER
A ___________ is made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied.
SILK WRAP
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?
SALE OF CHEMICALS USED ON THE JOB
Indirect transmission of a disease ______.
HAPPENS THROUGH CONTACT WITH AN INTERMEDIATE OBJECT
The proximal nail fold is the entire flap of skin that covers what?
THE MATRIX
Keep long hair tied back so that it does NOT get caught in the ______.
BIT
What can nail techs use to filter out MOST of the dust from their breathing air?
DUST MASKS
How large is the breathing zone?
2-FEET SPHERE
Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease?
DIRECT TRANSMISSION REQUIRES CONTACT WITH ANOTHER PERSON WHEREAS INDIRECT TRANSMISSION DOES NOT
Brenda works long hours, and because she comes into close contact with so many clients, she is careful to keep her hands clean throughout the day. As her schedule is always quite full, this often means using hand sanitizer instead of soap and water. Which of the following is an issue Brenda is MOST LIKELY to face as a result of this?
HANDS THAT ARE DRY TO THE POINT OF CRACKING
If your client has this special consideration, ensure that the entire leg is supported, including behind the knees and ankles.
INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT
Which of the following is NOT true of the service record card?
IT IS INTENDED FOR THE CLIENTS USE
A(n) ________________ is also known as a pre-polymer and is a thick, gel-like, sticky acrylate that is between a liquid and a solid.
OLIGOMER (O-LIG-O-MER)
Turn the client’s hand to ________ along the sides of the product.
FILE
A pedicure includes all of the following EXCEPT:
EXFOLIATING THE TOENAILS
Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?
THEY ALL RESIDE IN DIFFERENT PLACES AND AFFECT HUMANS IN DIFFERENT WAYS
Colleen has been a devoted beauty professional for more than 15 years. In that time, she has been employed at the same establishment. Over time, Colleen has developed a serious skin condition as a result of repeated exposure to the chemicals used on the job. Colleen’s skin condition is a(n) ______ disease.
OCCUPATIONAL
What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut?
TIP CUTTER
When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is ______.
GREATLY REDUCED
Which of the following is NOT dangerous to keep near acetone?
WATER
Most bacteria are ______.
NON-PATHOGENIC
Which of the following is NOT one of the considerations you need to keep in mind when deciding on a nail shape?
MARITAL STATUS
Abigail has been instructed by her manager to use the PPEs he has purchased and stored in the backroom whenever possible and appropriate. As a new beauty pro, Abigail is not sure what a PPE is. When she walks into the backroom, which of the following should she have in order to show her manager she is following his instructions?
A PAIR OF NON-LATEX GLOVES
What is a very popular dip system service?
FRENCH MANICURE
With proper precautions in place, it is safe to perform a skin service on a client who comes in with a(n) ______.
COLD
Yasmine worries a lot about getting sick because she deals with so many clients on a day-to-day basis. She knows, however, that even though she cannot prevent ______, she can strive to prevent ______ disease while she’s at work
EXPOSURE; TRANSMISSION OF
Which of the following would OSHA
(OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY A HEALTH ADMINISTRATION) most likely be involved in regulating?
THE DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE
Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are ______.
MERELY CLEANERS
Sophia is very artistic and has been told by her instructor to practice her talents on clients’ nails. What type of product will Sophia MOST likely use to create her nail effects?
POLYMER POWDER
_____________ are/is an implement with a small scoop-shaped end that allows for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium.
A CURETTE
It is the end of the workday, and Juanita is about to begin disinfecting all of the implements she has used throughout the day. Just before she submerges the implements in a disinfectant, however, her boss, Julia, runs over to stop her. “Juanita,” Julia says, “you cannot disinfect those implements.” Assuming Julia is RIGHT, which of the following would explain her outburst?
JUANITA DID NOT CLEAN ANY OF THE IMPLEMENTS SHE WAS ABOUT TO DISINFECT
The natural nail unit is which part of the nail?
THE TIP TO THE FIRST KNUCKLE
Omar has asked his client to please sit and wait while he tends to one of his tools. He didn’t want to alarm the client, but he noticed that there was a small amount of blood on the tool from a cut on his finger. Which of the following is TRUE of Omar’s implement?
IT IS CONTAMINATED
How would you explain to someone why a nail tech might NOT be able to perform some services that a podiatrist might?
IF A PROCEDURE IS LISTED UNDER PODIATRY LICENSE, IT IS PROHIBITED FOR ANYONE LICENSED UNDER COSMOTOLOGY
James is quite excited because he is having a sophisticated heating and air-conditioning system installed at his business. In order to keep his heating and cooling system working properly and effectively, which of the following should James AVOID doing?
LOCATING THE SYSTEMS VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WORK STATIONS
Monomer liquid can be used in four basic ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
OVER THE SIDEWALL AS A REINFORCEMENT
Which of the following will NOT necessarily be on the label of an EPA-registered disinfectant?
THE WORD CONCENTRATE
Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?
IT IS COMMUNICABLE
If you get sick as a result to overexposure to chemicals at the workplace, you have contracted a(n) ______.
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE
What is the scale used to identify a certain color and intensity of light?
NANOMATER
What will happen to the skin of a person who has a weak respiratory system or is poorly oxygenated?
SKIN WILL BE SWALLOW AND GRAY
Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ______.
YOUUUUU
Jamison, a beauty pro, knows the importance of washing hands. He knows that proper hand washing helps greatly to prevent the spread of germs. And because Jamison ______, it is clear that he is aware of the true benefit of hand washing.
RUBS HIS HANDS TOGETHER AGGRESSIVELY, CREATING GREAT FRICTION
How would you recommend a person make his or her nail plate grow thicker?
NOTHING MAKES THE NAIL PLATE GROW THICKER
A _____________ dish holds a minimal amount of product for one service use.
DAPPEN
Which of the following is TRUE of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria?
PATHOGENIC BACTERIA ARE HARMFUL TO HUMANS , WHEREAS NONPATHOGENIC BACTERIA ARE NOT
How would you AVOID a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?
APPLY A THIN LAYER OF GEL
Angie has just noticed that the nippers she will need to use on her client have a small amount of blood on them. What will Angie need to do to be able to use the nippers again?
SHE MUST DECONTAMINATE THEM
When would you add a “specialty” aspect of a pedicure?
AFTER THE MASSAGE AND BEFORE THE POLISHING
Which of the following diseases is associated with fungal infections of the feet, or athlete’s foot?
TINEA PEDIS
Which type of file would you use for refining and finishing?
FINE GRIT
What do you need to apply after the applications of dip color on the nail to help the layers dry?
ACTIVATOR
If a client comes in with very long nails, what should your first step be in performing a manicure?
CUT THE NAILS WITH NAIL CLIPPERS
Richard saw 16 clients on a busy Friday. Every single client appeared to be in perfect health, showing no signs of any disease. Although Richard is always careful, he is much more so when clients obviously appear to be sick. On Monday, Richard came down with a bad cold. If it is TRUE that he caught this cold from one of the clients he saw on Friday, what else must also be true?
THE CLIENT FROM WHOM RICHARD GOT HIS COLD FROM WAS ASYMPTOMATIC
What should you be looking for in your machine when you use MOSTLY enhancement products such as liquid and powder systems or UV/LED hard gel products?
A MORE POWERFUL MACHINE WITH HIGHER RPMS
What nerves in the lower leg and foot would you be concerned about if a client were complaining about pain on the outer side and back of the foot and leg?
THE SURAL NERVE
Cuticle moisturizers are designed for all EXCEPT?
CUTILCE
Preventing the spread of infections is ______.
EASY WHEN YOU KNOW THE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW
Which of the following is used to enhance the appearance of an individual?
BEAUTY SERVICES
A ________________ is the MOST common way to wrap a nail.
FABRIC WRAP.
When polishing the nail, how should you handle the eponychium?
DO NOT APPLY POLISH CLOSE TO THE EPONYCHIUM
Which of the following is TRUE of how a beauty professional’s appearance, clothing, and other attire should look?
WATCHES SHOULD BE WATERPROOF AND SHOCK ABSORBENT
Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that UV gels improperly cure?
TOO LONG A CURE TIME UNDER THE UV/LED LAMP
Paracelsus was a famous sixteenth-century physician who discussed what?
POISONS AND TOXINS
Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?
FULL COVERAGE
When considering the three-part nail care procedure, which step would include disinfecting your tools?
PRESERVICE
When should you shape the nail tip?
BEFORE YOU BLEND DOWN THE CONTACT AREA
Which of the following reactions can be expected when using anaphoresis?
A STIMULATION OF NERVES
A treatment manicure may have names that closely represent their purpose. Lightening age spot treatments might be found in which treatment?
SPOT-BE-GONE MANICURE
