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Nail Tech Indiana
Study for the state board exam in Indiana
Question | Answer |
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What shape is a buffer block? | Rectangle |
Most common type of skin cancer? | Basal cell carcinoma |
____ can be caused by nail psoriasis. | Pits |
You can lessen hunger by: | drinking a glass of water |
Pinkish-white skin that will not tan is a sign of: | Albinism |
The skeletal system includes ____ bones. | 206 |
Which ions are measured by the pH scale? | those that have naturally ionized into hydrogen ions or hydroxide ions |
Which part of the cell receives messages from other neurons? | Dendrites |
Fastest nail growth occurs: | summer |
Products used to soften cuticles are: | cuticle removers |
The nerve (and it's branches) that supply the fingers | digital |
Fascia, ligaments, fat and tendons are what kind of tissue: | Connective Tissue |
How much margin should be left between a wrap and the sidewalls or eponychium to prevent direct contact? | 1/16th of an inch |
Metal band that surrounds the brush and helps secure the bristles: | ferrule |
Incorporating your business helps: | protect your personal assets |
A client's chair should: | provide back support |
Over-loaded circuits can cause: | Fires, burns & electrical shock |
A free-standing, fully plumbed pedicure unit: | pedicure throne |
Oligomers are between ___ and ___: | a liquid & a solid |
You should never ___ ___ an electrical cord. | step on |
An acrylic (methacrylate) bead is made by: | dipping the brush in liquid, then in powder |
Pulling the brush across the nail creates: | fluid strokes |
A resume should be ________ in length. | one to two pages |
Gels are hardened by applying a drop of _____ over the gel nail. | activator |
3 types of nail primer: | acid-based, non-acid & acid-free |
Toe separators: | separate the toes while applying polish |
How much odor do UV gel nails emit during application? | Very little odor |
Which type of nail enhancement is best for natural nails? | UV gels |
What type of current do appliances such as flashlights, cell phones and cordless drills use? | direct current |
Using a proper mixture of powder and liquid ensures proper set and maximum ______. | durability |
What determines toxicity? | OVEREXPOSURE |
Use a ______ grit abrasive when contouring a UV gel nail. | medium |
What causes the sticky surface on UV gel nails? | Oligomers |
Involves repeating back what a client says, using different words: | Reflective listening |
How do you know when UV bulbs need changing? | By the length of time they have been in use |
When are nail enhancements ready to be filed and shaped? | If they make a clicking sound when tapped with the brush handle |
How should the stream of paint look when airbrushing properly? | nearly invisible |
Non-disposable implements should be _____ in disinfectant solution. | fully immersed |
If the UV gel product is exposed to sunlight, full-spectrum light or UV lamp before you are ready to cure the gel nail, it will: | harden |
Paraffin wax: | petroleum by-product |
What are 3 ways to aid adhesion? | Proper technique, high quality products, washing the hands and nail plate |
The midsection of the brush bristles: | belly |
Gold leaf sheeting: | Nugget sheet |
When airbrushing, nozzle should be: | 2-3 inches from the nail |
Buffing bits: | Chamois, leather or goat's hair |
Study of anatomy: | structures of the body that can be seen with the naked eye |
Characteristics of nail psoriasis: | roughness, random pits, ragged free edge, evenly spaced rows of pits, yellow/red spots under the nail plate |
Significantly reducing the number of pathogens by removing debris and using warm, soapy water: | Sanitization |
The amount of electricity consumed by UV bulbs | Wattage |
Any substance that conducts electricity: | conductor |
Could be caused by the excessive vibration of an electric file | carpal tunnel syndrome |
The ideal way to clip toenails: | even with the end of the toe |
Primary colors | red, blue & yellow |
How do you relieve the pressure caused by an ingrown toenail? | Gently curve the corners of the nail |
The 4 color classifications of the color wheel are: | Primary, secondary, tertiary & complementary |
Which fabric nail wrap becomes transparent when adhesive is applied? | silk |
A keyless chuck feature is beneficial because: | it is easier to change bits |
Using nippers to pry off acrylic nail enhancements will likely damage the: | Nail plate |
The first coat of UV gel applied: | base coat gel |
A preliminary exam of your client's feet or hands is important for: | The safety of the client, those around you and yourself |
It is possible to contract HIV through: | an accidental needle stick, sharing needles and sexual contact with an infected person |
All electrical appliances should be inspected: | regularly to ensure they are in safe working order |
Flakes caused by dryness or dandruff are called: | scales |
Onychocryptosis | Ingrown nail |
A polish application leaving 1/16th" margin on each side of the nail plate: | Slimline |
Leukonychia is characterized by: | white spots not related to poor health |
What system involves the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries? | Circulatory system |
Higher quality diamond bits: | are more consistent because the particles are more uniform in size |
Nail polish hardens through: | evaporation |
Remove natural oil and shine with: | an abrasive |
The medical name for foot fungus: | tinea pedis |
A square nail is filed: | straight across |
The pulmonary circulation system and the ______ are responsible for carrying blood throughout the body. | systemic circulation system |
The end of the brush bristles: | the tip |
Describe cross-linking agents: | rungs of a ladder |
Killing all organisms on a surface is: | sterilization |
Artificial nail tips are made of: | Tenite acetate polymer or ABS |
The right size nail tip will: | cover the nail from sidewall to sidewall |
Is odorless monomer vapor free? | No |