WGU C180
Psi Texas State Board Nail Tech Exam 2026
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end with?
effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper?
trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails?
hot oil treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail?
buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit?
service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure?
foot soak
What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails?
thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish?
Stroking motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes?
cone
What result from completely removing the former toenail polish?
discoloration vanishes.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel?
red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners?
cuticle.
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, WGU C180
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection?
To not use bar soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail?
trims length
Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure?
Callus remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services?
paraffin mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand?
Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate?
paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate?
20-30 degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed?
Base coat
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT
abrasive board.
All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners EXCEPT
cuticle
Which is the term for friction in a massage movement?
Various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another.
Which are beneficial when applying toenail polish?
one coat of color.
Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on the feet?
Reflexology
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Psi Texas State Board Nail Tech Exam 2026
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end with?
effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper?
trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails?
hot oil treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail?
buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit?
service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure?
foot soak
What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails?
thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish?
Stroking motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes?
cone
What result from completely removing the former toenail polish?
discoloration vanishes.
Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel?
red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners?
cuticle.
1|Pagέ
, WGU C180
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection?
To not use bar soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail?
trims length
Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure?
Callus remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services?
paraffin mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand?
Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate?
paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate?
20-30 degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed?
Base coat
All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail services EXCEPT
abrasive board.
All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners EXCEPT
cuticle
Which is the term for friction in a massage movement?
Various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another.
Which are beneficial when applying toenail polish?
one coat of color.
Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on the feet?
Reflexology
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