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COMP #3 Flashcards

1
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Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to remove dead skin?

A

NAIL NIPPERS

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2
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Which of the following is NOT true of biofilms?

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THEY ARE HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE BODYS DEFENSE MECHANISMS

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Which of the following sets the stage for the rest of the pedicure?

A

FOOT SOAK

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4
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Which of the following is a type of fungi?

A

MILDEW

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5
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A client would need a strong product, such as a liquid or powder, when the extension is:

A

LONGER THAN THE NAIL BED

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6
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Which of the following abrasives is used to shorten and shape natural nails?

A

MEDIUM-GRIT

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7
Q

________________ can be caused by aggressive filing with or without an electric file.

A

MICROSHATTERING

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Beauty professionals should study and have a thorough understanding of communicating for success for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

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GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS, ALTHOUGH INCREASING WORKPLACE CONFLICT, BETTER PREPARE WORKERS TO DEAL WITH IT

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9
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Which of the following would the EPA (ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY) most likely be involved in regulating?

A

THE SAFE MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS USED IN THE WORKPLACE

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10
Q

Which of the following is a solution to get more shine?

A

GRADUATE GRITS FROM COARSEST TO FINEST

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Nancy just got off the phone with her manager. She told him she would be unable to come in to work for the next three days because her doctor told her she could easily pass her disease on to her coworkers and clients. Nancy’s disease is ______.

A

CONTAGIOUS

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12
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Which of the following is NOT one of the basic types of primers?

A

FULL-ACID

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__________ are specialized acrylic monomers that have good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize in minutes; they are used to make UV gels.

A

Acrylates

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14
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For which of the following clients would you AVOID vigorous or strong massage techniques?

A

CLIENTS WITH ARTHRITIS

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15
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Which of the following is TRUE about resin systems?

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NAIL RESINS ARE EASILY REMOVED

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16
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_____________ tissue is fibrous tissue that binds together, protects, and supports the various parts of the body.

A

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

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17
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Beauty professionals are permitted and encouraged to ______.

A

REFER CUSTOMERS WITH INFECTIOUS AND ABNORMAL CONDITIONS TO PHYSICIANS

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18
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When should the client intake form be started?

A

THE MOMENT A NEW CLIENT CALLS TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

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Tony has been working hard to reduce not only his risk of infection and disease but also the risk for all of his coworkers. Which of the following would be the LEAST effective measure for Tony to take?

A

CONSISTENT PRACTICE OF ONLY BRIEF HAND SHAKING WITH CLIENTS

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20
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The presence of pus is a sign of ______.

A

BACTERIAL INFECTION

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21
Q

How often should gel enhancements be removed?

A

2-3 WEEKS

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22
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What would you use to provide strength, structure, and support to a nail?

A

OVERLAY

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23
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A ___________ strip is a strip of fabric cut about 1/8” in length and applied across the line where the free edge of the nail meets the nail bed.

A

STRESS

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24
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Justine, a business owner, is watching her newly hired beauty pro, Johan, as he works on a client. While Johan is in the middle of the treatment, he accidently drops a tool that he was using on the floor. Immediately after that, Justine is forced to quickly, yet discreetly, walk over to Johan’s station to correct him before he makes an error in judgment. Which of the following did Justine MOST LIKELY witness?

A

JOHAN CONTINUING THE SERVICE WITH THE DROPPED TOOL

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25
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What is the initiator that is added to the polymer powder?

A

BENZOYL PEROXIDE

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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

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27
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How many basic types of forms are there?

A

3

28
Q

Steph is complaining about dust getting inside her file. What should you tell her?

A

TELL HER TO LOOK INTO CLOSED-CASINGS HANDPIECE

29
Q

Daniel is talking with his coworker Horatio about his busy morning. He tells Horatio it was especially hectic because three of his appointments were with high-risk clients, for which extra care must be taken. Which of the following, if true, would mean that Daniel is INCORRECT in his belief that his clients were high risk?

A

THEY ALL HAD CHILDREN WITH THEM

30
Q

How could a salon or spa get clients to come for services for a year?

A

SELL CLIENTS 12 SERVICES AT A DISCOUNT

31
Q

Which of the following is TRUE of phenolic disinfectants?

A

THEY ARE KNOWN CARCINOGENS

32
Q

Which of the following should a nail technician use to contour and shape the nail?

A

MEDIUM GRIT

33
Q

Nails are part of ________________________.

A

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM

34
Q

What does polymer mean?

A

MANY UNITS

35
Q

How might you help a client remove dry and flaky skin from the feet?

A

GIVE THE CLIENT AN EXFOLIATING SCRUB

36
Q

Juan has not been feeling well for about a week and goes to see the doctor. Juan, it turns out, has pediculosis capitis. Which of the following MOST LIKELY caused this?

A

HEAD LICE FROM A CLIENT, CLOSE ASSOCIATE OR RELATIVE

37
Q

Which of the following is NOT true about nail resin systems?

A

NAIL RESINS ARE OFTEN USED ALONE

38
Q

There are two types of parasites commonly encountered in the salon, spa, and barbershop. Which of the following is one of them?

A

PEDICULOSIS CAPITIS (LICE)

39
Q

What is the average rate of nail plate growth in normal adults per month?

A

1/10” TO 1/8” PER MONTH

40
Q

For toenails, which grit is best to use in general?

A

MEDIUM GRIT

41
Q

What is the living skin that supports the nail plate as it grows toward the free edge?

A

NAIL BED

42
Q

Julie is working on a client’s manicure and grabs a spatula to use to remove a product from its container. Julie accidently touches her client’s hand with the wooden spatula. What should she do?

A

THROW OUT THE SPATULA

43
Q

Which type of disorder is associated with significant darkening of the fingernails or toenails caused by increased pigment cells?

A

MELANONYCHIA
(BLACK/BROWN FINGERNAILS)

44
Q

In the uniform order of the SDS, which of the following comes immediately after the first category of “Identification”?

A

HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

45
Q

Which of the following diseases is associated with rapidly growing and contagious bacteria that can cause an infection, and which in early stages is associated with a yellow-green spot?

A

PSEUDOMONAS AERUGINOSA
(YELLOW/GREEN NAILS)

46
Q

Which percentage of natural sunlight is visible, making up the visible spectrum of light?

A

35%

47
Q

Make sure to keep the _________ parallel to the nail.

A

HANDPIECE

48
Q

There are ______ of different kinds of bacteria, which fall into ______ primary type(s).

A

THOUSANDS; TWO

49
Q

A ____________ is a monomer that joins different polymer chains together.

A

CROSS-LINKER

50
Q

Creating polymers can be thought of as a chain reaction. This is also known as what?

A

POLYMERIZATION

51
Q

What is an advantage to nail resins?

A

CAN EXTEND THE NATURAL NAIL FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION

52
Q

Which of the following is NOT one of the cautionary tips to consider when handling disinfectants?

A

USE DISINFECTANTS DIRECTLY ON DIRTY, SOFT, POROUS SURFACES

53
Q

When handling disinfectants, NEVER ______.

A

PLACE THEM IN UNMARKED CONTAINERS

54
Q

Which is LEAST likely to be used with electric foot mitts?

A

SOAK

55
Q

The scope of practice for nail technicians is found under ________________.

A

DEFINITIONS

56
Q

__________ is the measurement of the thickness or thinness of a liquid and affects how that fluid flows.

A

VISCOSITY

57
Q

________________ contain ingredients designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nails and hold in the subdermal moisture in the skin.

A

NAIL CREAMS

58
Q

Which tool is shaped like a two-sided nail file and creates shine on nails?

A

BUFFER

59
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

60
Q

What should you do if clients arrive late and you have the time to take the appointment without jeopardizing other appointments?

A

POLITELY ADVISE THE CLIENT OF THE LATE POLICY

61
Q

For months, Xavier has been accumulating a collection of used sharp implements that he has tossed inside a drawer at his workstation. Recently, he has come to you, as his coworker, asking your opinion on what he should do with these, adding that many of them have small amounts of blood on them. When you look at the collection, you can see that virtually all of the pieces are no longer usable. Which of the following is the BEST advice to give Xavier?

A

DISPOSE OF THE COLLECTION IN A SHARPS CONTANER

62
Q

When considering the three-part nail care procedure, which step would be second?

A

SERVICE

63
Q

Chloe spent the better part of an hour cleaning her tools and implements before her shift started. She was, therefore, upset when her instructor, Janine, told her she’d have to do it all again because she had not followed the acceptable cleaning methods. In which of the following ways was Chloe MOST LIKELY cleaning her tools and implements?

A

CHLOE WAS THOROUGHLY WIPING THEM DOWN WITH A TOWEL

64
Q

What speed should you put your machine on when removing gel polish from hard gel or acrylic product?

A

LOW TO MEDIUM

65
Q

Which of the following diseases is associated with bacterial inflammation of the tissues around the nail plate, causing pus, swelling, and redness?

A

PARONYCHIA
(RED/PUS FINGERNAILS)

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