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STATE BOARD EXAM STUDY WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (NAIL TECHNICIAN)
GRADED A+
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail?
A) Buffing
B) Bleaching
C) Exfoliation
D) Massage cream
A. Buffing
Which of the following describes the use of acetone when removing nail enhancements?
A) Accelerator
B) Catalyst
C) Inhibitor
D) Solvent
D. Solvent
All of the following are effective prior to caring for a new nail client EXCEPT
A) Listening reflectively
B) Listing outdoor activities
C) Evaluating income level
D) Recognizing any disorders
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C. Evaluating income level
All of the following are functions of the nail EXCEPT
A) Improves dexterity
B) Reflects body health
C) Protects surrounding tissues
D) Decreases sensitivity in fingertips
D. Decreases sensitivity in fingertips.
Which of the following type of UV lamps are most common for nails?
A. Sun lamp
B. Table lamp
C. 9 watt lamp
D. 2 watt lamp
C. 9 watt lamp
What disorder is associated with dark purplish spots, usually due to a small injury to the
nail bed
A) tinea pedis
B) bruised nailbed
C) discolored nail
D) melanonychia
B) bruised nailbed
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Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit?
A) Service time
B) Client's birthdate
C) Directions to salon
D) Suggested retail products
A. Service time
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footbath tub?
A_ Drain and rinse with clean water.
B) Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris.
C) Disinfect the surfaces with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant.
D) Clean the surfaces of the footbath with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and
drain
B. Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris
Which procedure MUST be performed for nail polish to adhere well?
A) Add thinner to polish
B) Omit the cuticle remover
C) Soak fingers in manicure bowl
D) Remove all traces of lotion or oil
D. Remove all traces of lotion or oil
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All of the following can be done to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT
A) Disposing into the trash
B) Disinfecting surfaces.
C) Sterilizing implements
D) Wearing protective clothing
A. Disposing into the trash
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate?
A) 20-30 degree angle
B) 30-45 degree angle
C) 45-70 degree angle
D) 70-90 degree angle
A. 20-30 degree angle
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT
A) Barbicide.
B) Fungicide
C) Allgaecide
D) Germicide
C. Algaecide
Which precaution MUST be taken when applying exfoliating foot scrubs?
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STATE BOARD EXAM STUDY WITH COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (NAIL TECHNICIAN)
GRADED A+
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail?
A) Buffing
B) Bleaching
C) Exfoliation
D) Massage cream
A. Buffing
Which of the following describes the use of acetone when removing nail enhancements?
A) Accelerator
B) Catalyst
C) Inhibitor
D) Solvent
D. Solvent
All of the following are effective prior to caring for a new nail client EXCEPT
A) Listening reflectively
B) Listing outdoor activities
C) Evaluating income level
D) Recognizing any disorders
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C. Evaluating income level
All of the following are functions of the nail EXCEPT
A) Improves dexterity
B) Reflects body health
C) Protects surrounding tissues
D) Decreases sensitivity in fingertips
D. Decreases sensitivity in fingertips.
Which of the following type of UV lamps are most common for nails?
A. Sun lamp
B. Table lamp
C. 9 watt lamp
D. 2 watt lamp
C. 9 watt lamp
What disorder is associated with dark purplish spots, usually due to a small injury to the
nail bed
A) tinea pedis
B) bruised nailbed
C) discolored nail
D) melanonychia
B) bruised nailbed
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Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit?
A) Service time
B) Client's birthdate
C) Directions to salon
D) Suggested retail products
A. Service time
Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleaning a footbath tub?
A_ Drain and rinse with clean water.
B) Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris.
C) Disinfect the surfaces with an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant.
D) Clean the surfaces of the footbath with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and
drain
B. Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris
Which procedure MUST be performed for nail polish to adhere well?
A) Add thinner to polish
B) Omit the cuticle remover
C) Soak fingers in manicure bowl
D) Remove all traces of lotion or oil
D. Remove all traces of lotion or oil
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All of the following can be done to prevent exposure to bloodborne pathogens EXCEPT
A) Disposing into the trash
B) Disinfecting surfaces.
C) Sterilizing implements
D) Wearing protective clothing
A. Disposing into the trash
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate?
A) 20-30 degree angle
B) 30-45 degree angle
C) 45-70 degree angle
D) 70-90 degree angle
A. 20-30 degree angle
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT
A) Barbicide.
B) Fungicide
C) Allgaecide
D) Germicide
C. Algaecide
Which precaution MUST be taken when applying exfoliating foot scrubs?
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