COMP #2 Flashcards
When doctors have determined the nature of a disease, they have ______.
DIAGNOSED IT
What should you apply over the activator to protect the powder application during filing and buffing?
BASE RESIN
Considered an expert in this field, Wilma has worked for the last 22 years at the federal agency that registers all types of disinfectants sold by manufacturers and used by salons, spas, and barbershops nationwide. For which of the following federal agencies does Wilma work?
U.S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
When should a client consultation be performed?
AS PART OF EVERY SINGLE SERVICE
When an individual’s immune system prevents transmission, it ______.
PREVENTS ILLNESS
What usually occurs when clients and nail techs are choosing the service that will be performed?
CLIENTS USUALLY LISTEN TO WHAT NAIL TECHS RECOMMEND
Which of the following is NOT required of disinfectants used in salons, spas, and barbershops?
THEY MUST BE HYPOALLERGENIC
A _______________ is the result of a long chain of monomers that are attached from head to tail.
SIMPLE POLYMER CHAIN
How can clients extend the life and beauty of their nail enhancement?
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
What would be your FIRST step in properly keeping your hands clean?
WASH HANDS WITH SOAP
Alana has always had disinfectant safety tips posted in the back room of their business in clear view of all employees. The poster has two columns: an ALWAYS column and a NEVER column. Alana believes that each beauty pro knows full well what to always do and what to never do when it comes to handling and working with disinfectants. One of Alana’s best professionals, however, has pointed out that a statement in one of the columns should actually be in the other column. If this beauty pro is correct, which of the following is the mistake that Alana made on the poster?
NEVER ADD DISINFECTANT TO WATER WHEN DILUTING
Which of the following is used to apply nail oils?
COTTON PUSHER
How many ways are there to create a nail extension?
TWO
A ______ is contact with nonintact (broken) skin, blood, body fluid, or other infectious materials as a result of the performance of a worker’s duties.
EXPOSURE INCIDENT
If a client forgets to wear open-toed shoes, what should a nail tech provide?
PEDICURE-SLIPPERS
The top, tacky layer on the nail can be rolled off or filed away with what type of abrasive?
MEDIUM-GRIT
The presence of pus is a sign of ______.
BACTERIAL INFECTION
Which of the following is more likely to be governed by state regulatory agencies rather than federal regulatory agencies?
SETTING GUIDELINES FOR LICENSING AND ENFORCING CONDUCT ON THE JOB
Which type of bit has rounded ends for safety and is great for beginners?
SWISS CARBIDE
What is the visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin?
LUNULA
Nail forms are placed under the ___________ of the natural nail and used as a foundation and guide to sculpt liquid and powder.
FREE EDGE
How many applications of color should you put on the nail?
2-3
Shawna is your new client where you work. She has told you that she left the business she previously went to for three years because they were not attentive enough to the needs of her very sensitive skin. Shawna, it seems, has very dry, dehydrated, and irritable skin. Which of the following do you advise Shawna on during her initial consultation visit?
SHE SHOULD USE PRODUCTS THAT ARE SLIGHTLY ALKALINE
Henry has been sick with the flu for more than a week. Although he was certain he was careful during the first half of flu season, he knows he most likely acquired the flu through direct transmission. If this is true, in which of the following ways could Henry have caught the flu?
BY SHAKING A CLIENTS HAND
Which of the following is true about torque, power, and speed?
HIGHER TORQUE=MORE POWER=LOWER SPEED
What part or function of the body would you give as an example of the endocrine glands?
PANCREAS
Often, clients who are just getting sick can be contagious without showing any signs of infection. These clients are considered ______.
ASYMPTOMATIC
What is the relationship between nail cell production and plate growth?
THE FASTER NAIL CELLS ARE PRODUCED, THE FASTER THE PLATE WILL GROW
What is the largest organ of our bodies?
SKIN
There are three versions of monomer used in the nail industry. Which is the industry standard?
ETHYL METHACRYLATE
If there is no time specified or recommended by the manufacturer of the disinfectant, for how long must a tool be left fully submersed in the disinfectant?
10 MINUTES
Joanna, a business owner, is concerned with fire safety at her establishment. Because of this, she has purchased a state-of-the-art fire detection system along with six fire extinguishers, which she has carefully and discreetly stored out of the way inside cupboards. Additionally, she makes sure that her fire extinguishers are checked annually and that all of her employees are well trained in their use. Where, if anywhere, has Joanna gone wrong?
JOANNA SHOULD NOT STORE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS OUT OF SIGHT
When it comes to the spread of infectious disease, beauty professionals must be prepared to deal with all EXCEPT which type of potentially harmful organisms?
GASES
How often should one change gloves?
AFTER EVERY SINGLE USE
During which scenario do nail growth rates increase dramatically?
LAST TRIMESTER OF PREGNANCY
Which of the following destroys all microbial life?
STERILIZATION
Which of the following would the EPA most likely be involved in regulating?
THE SAFE MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS USED IN THE WORKPLACE
________________ contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin.
NAIL CREAMS
Be sure to choose an application brush that has the following qualities EXCEPT what?
SQUARE SHAPE
___________ gets rid of the bacteria and fungi that cause fingernail infections.
SCRUBBING
How can nail techs protect themselves from painful back conditions?
NAIL TECHS SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THEIR BODY’S POSITION AND WORK ERGONOMICALLY
What is your LAST step in creating a finished manicure look as beautiful as possible?
APPLY A HAND CREAM
A ______________ is an ingredient used to keep nail enhancement products flexible.
PLASTICIZER
_________________ are like tiny building blocks.
MOLECULES
Imagine that you are giving a manicure to a woman with special needs. When you decide to choose an abrasive for the nails, which would you choose?
FINE GRIT
Nail technicians are governed under ________________.
COSMOTOLOGY
The new growth of nail is commonly referred to as a ________.
FILL
At what point would you AVOID performing a paraffin wax treatment if you are concerned about holding moisture?
BEFORE A MANICURE
In order to practice good electrical safety, ALWAYS ______.
DISCONNECT APPLIANCES WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN USE
The scope of practice for nail technicians is found under ________________.
DEFINITIONS
Ursula, a beauty professional, has been showing signs and symptoms of a systemic infection. After seeing her doctor, she is now certain that indeed she does have one. What must Ursula’s condition include if she is, in fact, suffering from a systemic infection?
SYMPTOMS SPREAD THROUGHOUT HER BODY
Rules and regulations are ______.
MORE SPECIFIC THAN LAWS
Which of the following would OSHA most likely be involved in regulating?
THE DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS IN THE WORK PLACE
The growth of the nail plate is affected by all of the following EXCEPT:
GENES
Tuberculosis is transmitted through which of the following means?
INHALATION
________________ is a unique method of applying pressure to specific points on the hands or feet with the thumb and index fingers that promotes health benefits to specific parts of the body.
REFLEXOLOGY
What helps provide structure to the nail so that it appears slender on the hand?
C-CURVE
Which of the following is NOT something beauty professionals should do as they interact and communicate with coworkers?
BE WILLING TO SHARE THEIR PRIVATE LIFE
_____________ are specialized acrylic monomers that have excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in seconds; they are used to make wraps and nail adhesives.
CYANOACRYLATES
__________ is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows.
VISCOSITY
To remove hard gels, you can use a carbide bit with a _______ grit.
MEDIUM OR FINE GRIT
What can you do if gel cures on your brush?
NOTHING, IT IS RUINED ):
Which of the following is NOT true of ventilation and air circulation systems inside of salons, spas, and barbershops?
THE VENTS FOR THESE SYSTEMS CAN BE LOCATED ANYWHERE
Which of the following is the grainy layer that consists of cells that look like small, distinct granules?
STRATUM GRANULOSUM
______________ is/are caused by holding barrel bits at the wrong angle and pressing down on the front or top edge of the bit during maintenance services.
RINGS OF FIRE
Which of the following is TRUE of infrared light?
IT PRODUCES HEAT
What is the relationship between dip powder and liquid monomer?
SOME BRANDS OF DIP POWDER CAN BE USED WITH LIQUID MONOMER TO CREATE A NAIL
Which system should you be well aware of in order to protect your clients from exposure to infection and disease in your spa?
LYMPHATIC
Bleach used in the salon, spa, or barbershop must be EPA registered as a ______.
DISINFECTANT
Which of the following is NOT a way to change bits?
SCREW
Which of the following is true about nail extension undersides?
THEY CAN DIP
Jenna and Teresa are beauty professionals at a local establishment. They are discussing how clean their implements are. Their boss, Harvey, has taught them about proper infection control. Jenna feels strongly that the implements have been sterilized. Teresa, however, insists that they have only been cleaned. Which of the following would prove Jenna is RIGHT?
THE USE OF AN AUTOCLAVE IN THE INFECTION CONTROL PROCESS
Chris has begun working in a spa and is watching Laura complete a manicure on a client. He notices that Laura is filing with an abrasive flat instead of at an angle. When Chris asks Laura about it, what explanation might she give him for NOT holding the abrasive at an angle?
IT CAN GOUGE THE NAIL PLATE AND DAMAGE IT
OSHA defines PPEs as ______.
SPECIALIZED CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT WORN BY AN EMPLOYEE FOR PROTECTION AGAINST A HAZARD
A __________________ can be purchased in swatches, rolls, or packages of precut pieces, either with or without adhesive backing.
FABRIC WRAP
