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1
Q

The practice of aromatherapy involves the use of:

A

essential oils

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2
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Medium-grit abrasives (150 to 180 grit) are used to:

A

smooth and refine surfaces

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3
Q

Which type of nail art involves swirling two or more colors together on the nail?

A

marbelizing

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4
Q

Most spa manicures include all of the following EXCEPT:

A

hair treatments

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5
Q

Which tool is used to quickly and efficiently shorten the free edge?

A

nail clippers

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6
Q

Nail hardeners should be used on _____ nail plates.

A

thin

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7
Q

Which of the following replaces the chamois and creates a beautiful shine on nails?

A

three-way buffer

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8
Q

The base coat is typically:

A

colorless

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9
Q

Nail polish drying accelerators are NOT typically applied with a:

A

cotton swab

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10
Q

When hand washing is performed properly, soap removes _____ of pathogenic microbes from the hands.

A

over 90%

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11
Q

Acetone is:

A

miscible with water

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12
Q

Methacrylic or cellulose-type film formers are typically the main ingredients of:

A

top coat

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13
Q

Polish is usually applied with:

A

one base coat, two polish coats, and one top coat

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14
Q

A metal pusher should be held like a pencil with the flat end held at a _____ angle from the nail plate.

A

20- to 30-degree

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15
Q

A metal pusher is used to:

A

scrape cuticle tissue from the nail plate

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16
Q

A(n) _____ nail is completely straight across with no rounding at the outside edges

A

square

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17
Q

Which of the following is designed to absorb into the nail plate?

A

nail oil

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18
Q

Which type of abrasive is used for buffing nails?

A

fine-grit

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19
Q

When performing the consultation, you should NOT:

A

diagnose the client with a nail disease or disorder

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20
Q

A nail nipper is used to:

A

trim away dead skin around the nails

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21
Q

Which type of brush does NOT have to be either cleaned and disinfected or disposed of after each use?

A

nail polish brush

22
Q

Which type of gloves are recommended by OSHA for use in the salon?

A

nitrile

23
Q

Which of the following is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?

A

paraffin

24
Q

A paraffin bath is designed to melt solid paraffin wax and maintain it at a temperature between _____ degrees.

A

125 and 130

25
Q

The adjustable lamp attached to the manicure table should use an incandescent or fluorescent bulb of how many watts?

A

40 to 60

26
Q

Reusable or multiuse implements are usually made of which material?

A

steel

27
Q

When disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how long should you leave them immersed in disinfectant solution?

A

10 minutes

28
Q

When is the massage performed in a traditional manicure?

A

between the basic manicure procedures and the polish application

29
Q

A pledget is a:

A

gauze square

30
Q

When shaping natural nails during a manicure procedure, the nails should be filed:

A

from the side to the center of the free edge

31
Q

Which type of massage involves lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue?

A

pétrissage

32
Q

Discolorations of the nail plate or under the free edge of a nail can be removed using:

A

nail bleach

33
Q

You should NOT remove implements from a disinfectant container with:

A

your bare hands

34
Q

The trash container should:

A

have a self-closing lid

35
Q

The client’s arm cushion must be:

A

covered with a fresh, clean towel for each client

36
Q

When using polish remover, you should saturate a cotton ball, gauze pad, or cotton pad, and hold it on the nail for a count of:

A

10

37
Q

Paraffin wax does NOT:

A

seal the pores

38
Q

Gel polish can last as long as _____ days.

A

21

39
Q

Most men prefer which nail shape?

A

round

40
Q

Which nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds?

A

pointed

41
Q

What is the purpose of massage in manicuring?

A

to relax the client

42
Q

Which of the following is an example of equipment?

A

manicure table

43
Q

Darker shades of nail polish are generally most appropriate for which seasons?

A

fall and winter

44
Q

Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating?

A

clear satin

45
Q

What should you use to remove nail products from their containers?

A

a spatula

46
Q

By the time you leave school, it should take you no longer than _____ minutes at the most to complete a basic manicure procedure.

A

45

47
Q

When performing a hand and arm massage, you should:

A

relax your posture

48
Q

What is the list of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state called?

A

scope of practice

49
Q

Which type of massage involves a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?

A

effleurage

50
Q

When should you wash your hands?

A

before and after each client

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