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Written Exam State Board Flashcards

1
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what is made up of a cell body, dendrites, and axon, and axon terminal?

A

neuron

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2
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parasite

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tiny multi-cell plant/animal organism which lives off a live host without providing any benefit to the host

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3
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uppermost layer of dermis and is intertwined with and connected to the epidermis

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papillary

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4
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another name for onychomycosis

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tines unguium

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5
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bone cells that make up hard connective tissue that bone is composed of

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osteocytes

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6
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the term oligo means

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“few”

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7
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temperature of soft wax

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86-104 degrees

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8
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temperature of hard wax

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130 degrees

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9
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twinning means

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threading

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10
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what is depilatory

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chemical hair remover (nair)

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11
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what is a cross linker

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monomer joins together with different polymer chains

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12
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traditional UV gels rely on an acrylate known as

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urethane acrylate

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13
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what does bacilli produce?

A

-tatanus
-typhoid fever
-tuberculosis
-diptheria

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14
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healthy nail must be

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flexible, translucent, pinkish color, smooth without hollows or ridges

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15
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what muscle separates the fingers and toes?

A

abductor

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16
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best method to remove hard gel

A

file and buff

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17
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best method to remove soft gel

A

soak in 100% acetone

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18
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chemical reaction resulting in two surfaces sticking together

A

adhesion

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19
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what are nail enhancements mainly used for?

A

strength and durability

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20
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with acrylic application, where is the catalyst found?

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in the monomer

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21
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once an implement has been washed, dried and placed in a UV cabinet, it is…

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free of bacteria

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22
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a client comes in with purplish spots and states they closed a cabinet on their finger. what is this disorder called?

A

bruised nail

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23
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what is the process called when a monomer joins together with different polymer chains?

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cross-linking

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24
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during a massage, which method involved gliding the hands over the area with pressure?

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effleurage

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25
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a client comes in with “eggshell nails”. how do you service/care for the natural nail?

A

orange wood stick wrapped with cotton

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26
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how do you clip toenails?

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straight across

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27
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what bone covers the shin?

A

tibia

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28
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what bone covers the kneecap?

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patella

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29
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what evaporates with air?

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vapors

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30
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which organ aids in removing toxins?

A

intestines

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31
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skin that covers the matrix

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eponychium

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32
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thick layer of skin that forms a protective barrier between the fingernail and the free edge

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hyponychium

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33
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SDS falls under what agency?

A

OSHA

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34
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an EPL must have a minimum of how many years of experience?

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3 years

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35
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average minimum of square footage of a salon

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350 sq. feet

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36
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after prep and prime, a client complains of burning and soreness while under UV lamp. why?

A

overfilling or too much product

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37
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70% of bacteria is what?

A

non-pathogenic

38
Q

one color gel maintenance should be applied over…

A

the entire nail

39
Q

the curing of UV gels is a process called

A

photo initiator

40
Q

the point of the free edge where the natural nail meets the tip

A

position stop

41
Q

sodium hypochlorite

A

household bleach

42
Q

a client wants an overlay that can be easily removed. what do you recommend?

A

soft UV gel

43
Q

which gel is best for building, forming an arch?

A

UV building gels

44
Q

verruca

A

wart

45
Q

what muscle bends the foot up and extends the toes?

A

extensor digitorum longus

46
Q

adhesion is best when the nail is…

A

clean and dry

47
Q

bacteria cannot grow in areas that are…

A

dry

48
Q

which nail shape is the weakest?

A

pointed

49
Q

during a massage, this movement consists of a rapping, tapping or striking g motion

A

tapotement

50
Q

sea sands, quarts crystals, and plastic beads are agents used for what?

A

scrubs

51
Q

when should you notify state board of an address change?

A

immediately or within 30 days

52
Q

when should acrylic be changed?

A

never if applied correctly

53
Q

what muscle pulls the heel down?

A

gastrocnemius

54
Q

when a customer comes in with onychophagy, how should you apply a nail form?

A

build the nail

55
Q

when shortening nail enhancements with an e-file, how should you hold the nail bit?

A

90 degrees

56
Q

what is another name for hypertrophy?

A

overgrowth or onychauxis

57
Q

what motion should be used on your fingers?

A

circular motion

58
Q

what nerve branches to the finger?

A

digital nerve

59
Q

when a customer comes in with onychophagy, when applying the tip, which part should be blended?

A

position stop

60
Q

what temporarily removes hair?

A

wax

61
Q

after waxing, what do you apply to the eyebrows?

A

antiseptic

62
Q

when a customer comes in and notices lifting right after you applied primer and the customer complains it hurts, what is most likely the problem?

A

used too much primer and too close to the cuticle

63
Q

when a client comes in with a bandage on their finger, what should you do?

A

reschedule

64
Q

why should you work in the middle RPM range with an e-file?

A

prolongs the life of the file

65
Q

parasites found in animals and plants feed on…

A

blood and living matter

66
Q

what should you do with the towel covering the manicuring table after a service?

A

replace the towel

67
Q

how should you treat someone with pyogenic granuloma?

A

refer to a physician

68
Q

sac like gland attached to hair follicles

A

sebaceous gland

69
Q

which bones are in the palm of the hand?

A

metacarpals

70
Q

if a client comes in with a broken finger, which bone is broken?

A

phalanges

71
Q

5 long slender bones extending from the heel

A

metatarsals

72
Q

what are furrows?

A

depressions in the nail

73
Q

when should you ask a client if they have allergies?

A

before the service

74
Q

if a client cannot use hand soap, what is another way to to cleanse the hands?

A

liquid sanitizer

75
Q

to treat a client with calluses, what should you do during. pedicure?

A

smooth and soften calluses

76
Q

3 parts of decontamination

A

-sanitization
-disinfection
-sterilization

77
Q

what muscle pulls the heel down?

A

gastrocnemius

78
Q

percentage of nonpathogenic bacteria

A

70%

79
Q

process of curing UV gel is called what?

A

photo initiator

80
Q

another name for wart

A

verruca

81
Q

what does OSHA stand for

A

occupational safety health administration

82
Q

how many bones in the hand?

A

27

83
Q

how many bones in the palm?

A

5

84
Q

how many bones in the ankle?

A

7

85
Q

how many bones in the wrist?

A

8

86
Q

how many bones in the foot?

A

26

87
Q

how many metatarsals?

A

5

88
Q

what 3 bones make up the ankle joint?

A

talus, tibia, fibula

89
Q

what are striated muscles attached to?

A

bone

90
Q

what nerves are found in the arm?

A

radial, digital, ulnar

91
Q

first step in performing a manicure?

A

remove old polish

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