Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Manicurist Notes #2 > COMP #1 > Flashcards

COMP #1 Flashcards

1
Q

A __________________ is designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.

A

FOOT FILE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin called?

A

TAPOTEMENT (ta-pote-ment)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Everything you can touch and everything you can see is matter EXCEPT ______.

A

LIGHT & ELECTRICITY

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The highest point in the nail is known as the what?

A

APEX ARCH

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Which of the following is NOT caused by a virus?

A

STREP THROAT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the suggested speed for maintenance?

A

MEDIUM (M)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

When applying a bead of gel, float it TOWARD the ___________. This is NOT the first area to float the gel on.

A

FREE EDGE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

When assisting a client into or out of a hydraulic chair, ______.

A

ALWAYS LOWER THE CHAIR TO ITS LOWEST LEVEL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

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 ______.

A

REPLACE THE DEVICE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Inflammation is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A

PUS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

HIV is spread through which of the following means?

A

FROM PERSON TO PERSON THROUGH BLOOD

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the last step of electric filing for pedicures?

A

CLEAN/DISINFECT BITS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

How often should gel enhancements be removed?

A

2-3 WEEKS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What type of disorder is associated with a dramatically increased nail curvature of the free edge, wherein it might curl in upon itself?

A

PINCER NAIL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What should you NEVER do with a tool or implement?

A

PUT IT IN YOUR POCKET

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is reflective listening?

A

LISTENING TO THE CLIENT THEN, REPEATING IN YOUR OWN WORDS WHAT YOU THINK THE CLIENT IS TELLING YOU

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

The CDC publishes ______, guidelines that employees and employers agree to with the assumption that any human blood or body fluids are potentially infectious.

A

STANDARD PRECAUTIONS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What are the various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another known as?

A

FRICTION

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is the area where the nail grows beyond the finger and becomes the free edge?

A

STRESS AREA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

A ______ is capable of igniting and burning.

A

COMBUSTIBLE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Harriet is attempting to deal with a client who is unhappy after her service. Which of the following should Harriet AVOID in this situation?

A

INSISTING THAT, DESPITE WHAT THE CLIENT THINKS, THE SERVICE WAS EXCEPTIONAL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of all liquids?

A

THEY ARE EITHER MISCIBLE OR IMMISCIBLE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What type of file should you use when you see some lifting of the product around the cuticles and sidewalls?

A

MEDIUM GRIT (M)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

________________ 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.

A

METHACRYLATES

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

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?

A

THE GUEST SPEAKER PROBABLY HAD A NAIL CLIPPING LODGE INTO HER EYE THAT SCRATCHED HER.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

_____________ is an immune response to contact allergies and irritants.

A

CONTACT DERAMTITIS.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

Before applying warm or hot water to a client’s hair or skin, always test the water temperature on ______.

A

THE INSIDE OF YOUR WRIST

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

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?

A

JASON MUST STERILIZE HIS TOOLS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

Which of the following refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another?

A

INFECTION CONTROL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of ultraviolet light?

A

IT IS INVISIBLE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Which of the following would NOT be a way to put on an activator?

A

POWDER

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

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 ______.

A

PLACING A DISINFECTANT INTO AN UNMARKED CONTAINER

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

A ___________ is made from a thin, natural material with a tight weave that becomes transparent when wrap resin is applied.

A

SILK WRAP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

Which of the following is more likely to be governed by federal regulatory agencies rather than state regulatory agencies?

A

SALE OF CHEMICALS USED ON THE JOB

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
35
Q

Indirect transmission of a disease ______.

A

HAPPENS THROUGH CONTACT WITH AN INTERMEDIATE OBJECT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
36
Q

The proximal nail fold is the entire flap of skin that covers what?

A

THE MATRIX

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
37
Q

Keep long hair tied back so that it does NOT get caught in the ______.

A

BIT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
38
Q

What can nail techs use to filter out MOST of the dust from their breathing air?

A

DUST MASKS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
39
Q

How large is the breathing zone?

A

2-FEET SPHERE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
40
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of direct and indirect transmission of disease?

A

DIRECT TRANSMISSION REQUIRES CONTACT WITH ANOTHER PERSON WHEREAS INDIRECT TRANSMISSION DOES NOT

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
41
Q

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?

A

HANDS THAT ARE DRY TO THE POINT OF CRACKING

42
Q

If your client has this special consideration, ensure that the entire leg is supported, including behind the knees and ankles.

A

INVOLUNTARY MOVEMENT

43
Q

Which of the following is NOT true of the service record card?

A

IT IS INTENDED FOR THE CLIENTS USE

44
Q

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.

A

OLIGOMER (O-LIG-O-MER)

45
Q

Turn the client’s hand to ________ along the sides of the product.

A

FILE

46
Q

A pedicure includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A

EXFOLIATING THE TOENAILS

47
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of pathogens?

A

THEY ALL RESIDE IN DIFFERENT PLACES AND AFFECT HUMANS IN DIFFERENT WAYS

48
Q

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.

A

OCCUPATIONAL

49
Q

What tool is designed to NOT put pressure on the nail tip as it is being cut?

A

TIP CUTTER

50
Q

When a surface is properly cleaned, the number of contaminants on the surface is ______.

A

GREATLY REDUCED

51
Q

Which of the following is NOT dangerous to keep near acetone?

A

WATER

52
Q

Most bacteria are ______.

A

NON-PATHOGENIC

53
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the considerations you need to keep in mind when deciding on a nail shape?

A

MARITAL STATUS

54
Q

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

A PAIR OF NON-LATEX GLOVES

55
Q

What is a very popular dip system service?

A

FRENCH MANICURE

56
Q

With proper precautions in place, it is safe to perform a skin service on a client who comes in with a(n) ______.

A

COLD

57
Q

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

A

EXPOSURE; TRANSMISSION OF

58
Q

Which of the following would OSHA
(OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY A HEALTH ADMINISTRATION) most likely be involved in regulating?

A

THE DISPOSAL OF CHEMICALS IN THE WORKPLACE

59
Q

Soaps and other products that do not have the word disinfectant on the label are ______.

A

MERELY CLEANERS

60
Q

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?

A

POLYMER POWDER

61
Q

_____________ 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

A CURETTE

62
Q

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?

A

JUANITA DID NOT CLEAN ANY OF THE IMPLEMENTS SHE WAS ABOUT TO DISINFECT

63
Q

The natural nail unit is which part of the nail?

A

THE TIP TO THE FIRST KNUCKLE

64
Q

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?

A

IT IS CONTAMINATED

65
Q

How would you explain to someone why a nail tech might NOT be able to perform some services that a podiatrist might?

A

IF A PROCEDURE IS LISTED UNDER PODIATRY LICENSE, IT IS PROHIBITED FOR ANYONE LICENSED UNDER COSMOTOLOGY

66
Q

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?

A

LOCATING THE SYSTEMS VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE WORK STATIONS

67
Q

Monomer liquid can be used in four basic ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A

OVER THE SIDEWALL AS A REINFORCEMENT

68
Q

Which of the following will NOT necessarily be on the label of an EPA-registered disinfectant?

A

THE WORD CONCENTRATE

69
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of a disease that spreads from one person to another?

A

IT IS COMMUNICABLE

70
Q

If you get sick as a result to overexposure to chemicals at the workplace, you have contracted a(n) ______.

A

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE

71
Q

What is the scale used to identify a certain color and intensity of light?

A

NANOMATER

72
Q

What will happen to the skin of a person who has a weak respiratory system or is poorly oxygenated?

A

SKIN WILL BE SWALLOW AND GRAY

73
Q

Prevention of the spread of infections begins and ends with ______.

A

YOUUUUU

74
Q

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.

A

RUBS HIS HANDS TOGETHER AGGRESSIVELY, CREATING GREAT FRICTION

75
Q

How would you recommend a person make his or her nail plate grow thicker?

A

NOTHING MAKES THE NAIL PLATE GROW THICKER

76
Q

A _____________ dish holds a minimal amount of product for one service use.

A

DAPPEN

77
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of nonpathogenic and pathogenic bacteria?

A

PATHOGENIC BACTERIA ARE HARMFUL TO HUMANS , WHEREAS NONPATHOGENIC BACTERIA ARE NOT

78
Q

How would you AVOID a heat spike and discomfort for your client when curing?

A

APPLY A THIN LAYER OF GEL

79
Q

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?

A

SHE MUST DECONTAMINATE THEM

80
Q

When would you add a “specialty” aspect of a pedicure?

A

AFTER THE MASSAGE AND BEFORE THE POLISHING

81
Q

Which of the following diseases is associated with fungal infections of the feet, or athlete’s foot?

A

TINEA PEDIS

82
Q

Which type of file would you use for refining and finishing?

A

FINE GRIT

83
Q

What do you need to apply after the applications of dip color on the nail to help the layers dry?

A

ACTIVATOR

84
Q

If a client comes in with very long nails, what should your first step be in performing a manicure?

A

CUT THE NAILS WITH NAIL CLIPPERS

85
Q

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?

A

THE CLIENT FROM WHOM RICHARD GOT HIS COLD FROM WAS ASYMPTOMATIC

86
Q

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

A MORE POWERFUL MACHINE WITH HIGHER RPMS

87
Q

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?

A

THE SURAL NERVE

88
Q

Cuticle moisturizers are designed for all EXCEPT?

A

CUTILCE

89
Q

Preventing the spread of infections is ______.

A

EASY WHEN YOU KNOW THE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW

90
Q

Which of the following is used to enhance the appearance of an individual?

A

BEAUTY SERVICES

91
Q

A ________________ is the MOST common way to wrap a nail.

A

FABRIC WRAP.

92
Q

When polishing the nail, how should you handle the eponychium?

A

DO NOT APPLY POLISH CLOSE TO THE EPONYCHIUM

93
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of how a beauty professional’s appearance, clothing, and other attire should look?

A

WATCHES SHOULD BE WATERPROOF AND SHOCK ABSORBENT

94
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that UV gels improperly cure?

A

TOO LONG A CURE TIME UNDER THE UV/LED LAMP

95
Q

Paracelsus was a famous sixteenth-century physician who discussed what?

A

POISONS AND TOXINS

96
Q

Which type of nail tip covers the entire nail up to the cuticle?

A

FULL COVERAGE

97
Q

When considering the three-part nail care procedure, which step would include disinfecting your tools?

A

PRESERVICE

98
Q

When should you shape the nail tip?

A

BEFORE YOU BLEND DOWN THE CONTACT AREA

99
Q

Which of the following reactions can be expected when using anaphoresis?

A

A STIMULATION OF NERVES

100
Q

A treatment manicure may have names that closely represent their purpose. Lightening age spot treatments might be found in which treatment?

A

SPOT-BE-GONE MANICURE

Manicurist Notes #2 (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions