Manicurist Written Exam: Questions/Answers (Graded
A+)
White spots on the nails are known as Right Ans - Leukonychia
Tuberculosis can be transmitted through Right Ans - Coughing
What is an efficacy claim? Right Ans - A list of specific germs on a product
label, which has been proven to kill
Which of the following bacteria that grows in clusters? Right Ans -
Staphylococcus
Lifting, stretching, or squeezing movement Right Ans - Petrissage
A light or deep stroking or gliding movement Right Ans - Effleurage
When finishing a pedicure massage, one should Right Ans - Light feather
strokes
The correct way to file a nail is Right Ans - Corner to center
What should you do after you shape the nail? Right Ans - Soak nails
A blister containing water fluid is called Right Ans - Bulla
Swollen, itchy bumps on the skin that last for several hours are: Right Ans -
Wheals
When applying an artificial tip to the nail plate, the point of contact is called
the: Right Ans - Well
What is the technical term for any nail disease? Right Ans - Onychosis
Sanintizer used on the skin is called Right Ans - Antiseptic
The outermost layer of skin that forms a protective covering for the body is
called Right Ans - Epidermis
, All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are inspected at least
once every Right Ans - 24 months/2 years
Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood providing
nutrients to the rest of the body? Right Ans - Circulatory
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the procedure when
performing a plain manicure? Right Ans - Softening the cuticles
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry except Right
Ans - Talking to clients about services needed
The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained entrance and
to resist infection in general is referred to as: Right Ans - Immunity
Some light-cure gels will harden when the are exposed to: Right Ans -
Ultraviolet light
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a pencil is Right
Ans - An orange wood stick
Which of the following statements is true about disinfection? Right Ans -
Disinfection may not kill bacterial spores
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a damaged nail is
called: Right Ans - A nail wrap
Which of the following illness is caused by a virus? Right Ans - Common
cold
When used on nail tips, an acetone polish remover will Right Ans - Dissolve
the tips
The proper way to shape a nail is to file: Right Ans - From each corner of
the nail to the center
To complete a foot massage, one should use: Right Ans - Percussion
movement
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