Nail Theory Flashcards
Which layer of the skin has the MOST dead skin cells?
Epidermis
Which organ protects the body from toxins?
Skin
A client has onychophagy and wants a pink and white overlay. How should the form fit?
Snug under the hyponychium with no space in between
When should the practitioner ask the client about their allergies?
After check-in, but before service
Which type of massage is a gliding movement?
Effleurage
Which type of massage has rapid striking movements?
Tapotement
Which of the following is banned by the FDA to be used in salons?
Methyl Methacrylate
A client bruised their nail after slamming it in the cupboard. This is an example of:
Inflammation
What using an electric file to shorten a nail enhancement what angle should the file be?
90 degree
Best way to soften client’s foot for pedicure?
soak
When applying tips for nail enhancement, the practitioner notices that a couple of nail beds are in between sizes. What should the practitioner do?
Use a larger size and file down to size
The practitioner should contact which agency to know more information about hazardous ingredients?
OSHA
Client has acrylic nail enhancement, they broke one fingernail, it is now red and sore. How should the practitioner proceed?
Apply nail strengthener, sculpt the nail, leave it alone, or remove the rest of the sculpture
The client returns and says that their nails are lifting. Which describes the lack of nail adhesion?
Due to oil on the nail plate
A client has flat nails, which type of gel should be used to create an arch?
Builder gel
Odorless or mild odor monomer is made up of what?
Ethyl methacrylate
How should the corner of the toenail be shaped?
round
The trimmed toenails are rough, what should be used to file them?
Curette, nail rasp, or credo blade
Which of the following should the practitioner do to prevent the spread of germs?
Washing hands
Implements that are washed and dry with soap then put in UV cabinet are considered?
Cleaned and sterilized
How often should acrylic nails be removed?
Never if properly maintained
After soaking the acrylic nails in acetone, the client rushes the practitioner to use the nipper to remove the acrylic off. What should the practitioner do?
continue soaking in acetone
Where the nail plate ends, it is called the?
Free edge
When doing a gel enhancement, there is a sticky later. What should practitioner do to remove the sticky layer?
Clean nail plate with alcohol
Liquid acrylic is a type of
monomer
When using an electric file, What is the most important equipment that protects the practitioner?
Dusk mask
What should practitioner do with the towel after service?
Replace towel
Client says there is a burning sensation after applying primer. This is primarily due to:
Primer applied excessively
What is NOT done in post service?
Sanitize clients’ hands, discard one time use implements, disinfect metal implements
When holding the electric file at the wrong angle, this can cause the nails to have?
Grooves in the nail
Muscle that separates the fingers?
Abductors
An activator is a ___ used to quicken the time to harden.
Catalyst
Which is a contraindication for a pedicure service?
Tinea pedis
What gives gel enhancement its shine?
Nitro-cellulose
What is the purpose of treatment of the callus during a pedicure service?
Smooth and soften
When practitioner holds the nail drill, the angle should be _____ to the nail bed
Flat
Foam toe nail separators must be ____ after use
discarded
Which of the following tools can be disinfected
cuticle nippers
What should foot spas be used with after cleaning with soap and water?
Hospital grade disinfectant
What is not listed on Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
cost of the product
What is the purpose of nail primer?
Improve adhesion
why should gel polish be applied in thin layers?
Not to block UV light from curing or the gel polish will pool and get thick around the cuticles and nail edge
After removing product from disinfectant what should practitioner immediately do?
Rinse with water
What information can be found on the (SDS) Safety Data Sheet?
Hazardous ingredients
The nail plate grows from the nail root towards the?
Free edge
When should practitioner give client a massage?
Before applying polish
Fungal growth on the nail hands or feet that would be contraindication to a pedicure would be:
tinea (ringworm)
When working with an electric file, a practitioner should?
Keep the file moving
Why should trash be placed in a covered waste receptacle?
to reduce chemical odors
Without the rebalancing (performing a fill) of acrylic, nail will begin to look:
unnatural and uneven
A practitioner accidentally cuts a client during a manicure, which of the following action should the practitioner take first?
stop the service
Hard gel enhancement should be properly removed by
soaking in acetone
The tool used to shape a bead of acrylic on the nail is called:
a sable brush
Where should implements be stored after cleaning
in a closed clean container
Which is a benefit of petrissage massage:
Stimulation of blood circulation
One of the most important ways to avoid skin overexposure is to:
wash hands
Where to put first bead when performing acrylic service:
Free edge
An arthritic client has a difficult time separating their fingers, which muscle should the client massage to help with this:
abductors
The muscle that straightens the wrist, hand and fingers to form a straight line
extensors
What is a technical term for a fingernail
Onyx
What types of electric files are most often used by nail professionals for nail enhancements?
Micro motor machine
How often should a practitioner clean a pedicure spa basin?
After every client
Which is the following is the lowest level of decontamination?
Sanitation
If a client service only required a nail polish change, what needs to be done:
replace paper towel after service
What is the bone in the palm of the hand called
Metacarpus
Inflammation of the tissue around the nail plate is called
Paronychia
