NAIL TECHNICIAN EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What action should be taken if an emery board is dropped on the floor? - answers-it
should be discarded
Which of the following is formed when liquids evaporate into the air? - answers-vapors
Which of the following is recommended to remove sculptured nails? - answers-soak the
nails in the approved solvent
Shaping the nails during a plain manicure should be done - answers-before soaking the
fingers
Where should implements be stored after they are disinfected? - answers-in a clean,
closed container
A practitioner who uses effleurage manipulation in a massage treatment is applying -
answers-continuous stroking
Which of the following would indicate that a disinfectant is effective against certain
organism - answers-msds product sheets
Msds - answers-material safety data sheet
What technique can the practitioner use to aid in the removal of old polish? - answers-
press cotton moistened with remover on the nail until the polish begins to soften
What is each individual system for maintaining cleanliness and health? - answers-
personal hygiene
The primary function of an msds is to provide the pracitioner with - answers-knowledge
of first aid procedures
When making a pedicure appointment, what should clients be told not to do the day of
the service - answers-shave their legs
What term describes injury and bleeding in the nail bed? - answers-bruised nail
Sterilization destroys - answers-both harmful and beneficial bacterial
What is the main purpose of a manicure? - answers-improve the appearance of the
hands and nails
The infection control procedures used to protect the client and the practitioner are
referred to as - answers-a germ free environment
, When performing a visual analysis of the hands, what best indicates that an infection is
present? - answers-swelling around the cuticle area
Which of the following should be considered before a client's nails are shaped? -
answers-length and shape of the hands and fingers
What is used to bond a nail tip to the natural nail? - answers-adhesive
What is a highly infectious disease caused by human immunodeficiency virus? -
answers-aids
All of the following supplies are used in a nail wrap service except - answers-acetone
All of the following procedures are included in a plain manicure except - answers-
roughening the nail with an emery board
Nail polish is applied in a manicuring procedure from the - answers-cuticle area, down
to the free edge, right side, left side
How should cleaning under the free edge be done? - answers-use a cotton tipped
orange woodstick that has been dipped in soapy water
Rough edges or cuticle particles are removed during a basic manicure by - answers-
beveling each nail with the fine side of an emery board
When do no-light gels harden - answers-when immersing in cold water for 5 minutes
All the following are needed for a tip application except - answers-primer
A person who is able to fight off infection is said to be - answers-immune
Which of the following describes the proper procedure to file nails? - answers-file from
the right side to the corner left side corner.
Which foot massage movement helps to improve circulation most? - answers-effleurage
What technique can a practitioner use to ensure that an acrylic nail is dry? - answers-
tap the nail with an orange wood stick or handle of an acrylic brush
What product is commonly applied to nails to remove stains? - answers-bleach
What product should be used for a polish change on artificial nails? - answers-acetone
The use of any bar soap should be avoided in a salon - answers-because bacteria will
grow on it
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