Texas Manicurist State Board Complete Exam
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1. What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? -
ANSWER Vigorous
2. Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from
infecting the nail bed? - ANSWER Hyponychium
3. Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - ANSWER Dark brown
patches
4. When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone
with a lowered immune system? - ANSWER Nipping their cuticles
5. when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? -
ANSWER Record your observation
6. According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect
implements and non-porous surfaces? - ANSWER Chlorine bleach
7. According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or
using plastic liners and emptied how often? - ANSWER Daily
8. According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services
with an expired license? - ANSWER Under no circumstances
,9. If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the
following will most likely happen? - ANSWER Disinfectant will be
contaminated
10.According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be
immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and - ANSWER Disinfected
11.What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? -
ANSWER Refer the client to a physician
12.According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? -
ANSWER Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
13.Safety data sheets explain which of the following? - ANSWER How to
protect yourself when using the product
14.What is important to know about your client prior to performing a massage?
- ANSWER Medical condition
15.Which type of tip does NOT require blending? - ANSWER Well-less
16.How should monomer liquid be disposed - ANSWER Absorbed with a
paper towel and placed in a sealed plastic bag
17.When should a manicure service NOT be performed? - ANSWER
Inflammation around the nail
,18.What implement can cause damage to the eponychium when applying too
much pressure? - ANSWER Pusher
19.For proper decontamination after each use, foot spas must be - ANSWER
Disinfected
20.How is an effective nail polish application achieved? - ANSWER
Removing all traces of oil from the nail plate
21.After paraffin wax has been applied to the feet, which of the following items
can be used to help the wax harden to perform its barrier function? -
ANSWER Terry cloth mitts
22.What is used to remove products from their containers in order to prevent
contamination? - ANSWER Spatulas
23.Primers are used to chemically bond the nail with what product? -
ANSWER Monomer and polymer
24.What tool is commonly used to removing calluses from feet - ANSWER
Foot file
25.Why must a manicurist always check the client's nails prior to service? -
ANSWER Confirm the nails are healthy
26.Which of the following products is designed to absorb into the nail plate to
increase the flexibility of natural nails? - ANSWER Oils
, 27.Which product improves adhesion between acrylic enhancement and the
natural nail surface? - ANSWER Primer
28.Which gel product is known as a soak-off? - ANSWER soft
29.According to TDLR, prior to servicing a client, what should be used to clean
one's own hands? - ANSWER soap and water
30.What will nail tips with a layer of nail enhancement product add to the
natural nail? - ANSWER strength
31.What is used to understand a client's expectations or needs? - ANSWER
intake form
32.According to TDLR, what is prohibited service under the scope of practice
for a manicurist? - ANSWER waxing
33.In a nail enhancement, how is the inhibition layer removed? - ANSWER
acetone
34.What should be used to remove any adhesive residue remaining on the nail
plate after removing the tip? - ANSWER 180 grit file * (medium coarse
grit)
35.What is the shallow depression of a nail tip serving as the point of contact
with the nail plate - ANSWER Well
36.What should be done first when a blood exposure incident has occurred? -
ANSWER Stop the service and put on gloves
Study Questions with Correct Answers Already
Graded A+ | Guarantee Success
1. What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? -
ANSWER Vigorous
2. Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from
infecting the nail bed? - ANSWER Hyponychium
3. Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - ANSWER Dark brown
patches
4. When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone
with a lowered immune system? - ANSWER Nipping their cuticles
5. when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? -
ANSWER Record your observation
6. According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect
implements and non-porous surfaces? - ANSWER Chlorine bleach
7. According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or
using plastic liners and emptied how often? - ANSWER Daily
8. According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services
with an expired license? - ANSWER Under no circumstances
,9. If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the
following will most likely happen? - ANSWER Disinfectant will be
contaminated
10.According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be
immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and - ANSWER Disinfected
11.What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? -
ANSWER Refer the client to a physician
12.According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? -
ANSWER Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
13.Safety data sheets explain which of the following? - ANSWER How to
protect yourself when using the product
14.What is important to know about your client prior to performing a massage?
- ANSWER Medical condition
15.Which type of tip does NOT require blending? - ANSWER Well-less
16.How should monomer liquid be disposed - ANSWER Absorbed with a
paper towel and placed in a sealed plastic bag
17.When should a manicure service NOT be performed? - ANSWER
Inflammation around the nail
,18.What implement can cause damage to the eponychium when applying too
much pressure? - ANSWER Pusher
19.For proper decontamination after each use, foot spas must be - ANSWER
Disinfected
20.How is an effective nail polish application achieved? - ANSWER
Removing all traces of oil from the nail plate
21.After paraffin wax has been applied to the feet, which of the following items
can be used to help the wax harden to perform its barrier function? -
ANSWER Terry cloth mitts
22.What is used to remove products from their containers in order to prevent
contamination? - ANSWER Spatulas
23.Primers are used to chemically bond the nail with what product? -
ANSWER Monomer and polymer
24.What tool is commonly used to removing calluses from feet - ANSWER
Foot file
25.Why must a manicurist always check the client's nails prior to service? -
ANSWER Confirm the nails are healthy
26.Which of the following products is designed to absorb into the nail plate to
increase the flexibility of natural nails? - ANSWER Oils
, 27.Which product improves adhesion between acrylic enhancement and the
natural nail surface? - ANSWER Primer
28.Which gel product is known as a soak-off? - ANSWER soft
29.According to TDLR, prior to servicing a client, what should be used to clean
one's own hands? - ANSWER soap and water
30.What will nail tips with a layer of nail enhancement product add to the
natural nail? - ANSWER strength
31.What is used to understand a client's expectations or needs? - ANSWER
intake form
32.According to TDLR, what is prohibited service under the scope of practice
for a manicurist? - ANSWER waxing
33.In a nail enhancement, how is the inhibition layer removed? - ANSWER
acetone
34.What should be used to remove any adhesive residue remaining on the nail
plate after removing the tip? - ANSWER 180 grit file * (medium coarse
grit)
35.What is the shallow depression of a nail tip serving as the point of contact
with the nail plate - ANSWER Well
36.What should be done first when a blood exposure incident has occurred? -
ANSWER Stop the service and put on gloves
