Texas Manicurist Written State Board Test
1. What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail
enhancements?: File the nail and apply a new layer of product
2. According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing
calluses using which of the following?: A credo blade
3. According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used?: As a dry storage
container for clean implements
4. According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe?:
FDA
5. Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion?:
Polish Remover
6. What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and
polymer powder enhancements?: Apply Primer
7. According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disin-fected?: Prior to
each client
8. A nail is composed primarily of: Keratin
9. What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is
visible on a client's arm?: Refer the client to a physician
10. What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop?: To guide where to place the nail tip
11. How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp?: Per manufacturer's direction
12. A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with: Nail fungus
,13. What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure
incident?: Antiseptic
14. What should be worn when mixing disinfectants?: Safety glasses and gloves
15. According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued?: On the second
anniversary of the issue date
16. Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts?: Antiseptic
17. According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual
license?: Current photograph
18. In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of
monomer and polymer be placed?: Free edge
19. What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure
service?: Discard
20. What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel
products?: Skin iritation
21. What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis?: Vigorous
22. Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from
infecting the nail bed?: Hyponychium
23. Malignant melanoma is often characterized by: Dark brown patches
24. When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a
lowered immune system?: Nipping their cuticles
25. when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do?:
Record your observation
, 26. According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect imple-ments
and non-porous surfaces?: Chlorine bleach
27. According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using
plastic liners and emptied how often?: Daily
28. According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an
expired license?: Under no circumstances
29. If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the
following will most likely happen?: Disinfectant will be contaminated
30. According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be
immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and: Disinfected
31. What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease?: Refer the
client to a physician
32. According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon?: -
Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
33. Safety data sheets explain which of the following?: How to protect yourself when using the
product
34. What is important to know about your client prior to performing a mas-sage?:
Medical condition
35. Which type of tip does NOT require blending?: Well-less
36. How should monomer liquid be disposed: Absorbed with a paper towel and placed in a sealed
plastic bag
37. When should a manicure service NOT be performed?: Inflammation around the nail
1. What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail
enhancements?: File the nail and apply a new layer of product
2. According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing
calluses using which of the following?: A credo blade
3. According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used?: As a dry storage
container for clean implements
4. According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe?:
FDA
5. Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion?:
Polish Remover
6. What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and
polymer powder enhancements?: Apply Primer
7. According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disin-fected?: Prior to
each client
8. A nail is composed primarily of: Keratin
9. What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is
visible on a client's arm?: Refer the client to a physician
10. What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop?: To guide where to place the nail tip
11. How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp?: Per manufacturer's direction
12. A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with: Nail fungus
,13. What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure
incident?: Antiseptic
14. What should be worn when mixing disinfectants?: Safety glasses and gloves
15. According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued?: On the second
anniversary of the issue date
16. Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts?: Antiseptic
17. According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual
license?: Current photograph
18. In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of
monomer and polymer be placed?: Free edge
19. What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure
service?: Discard
20. What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel
products?: Skin iritation
21. What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis?: Vigorous
22. Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from
infecting the nail bed?: Hyponychium
23. Malignant melanoma is often characterized by: Dark brown patches
24. When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a
lowered immune system?: Nipping their cuticles
25. when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do?:
Record your observation
, 26. According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect imple-ments
and non-porous surfaces?: Chlorine bleach
27. According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using
plastic liners and emptied how often?: Daily
28. According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an
expired license?: Under no circumstances
29. If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the
following will most likely happen?: Disinfectant will be contaminated
30. According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be
immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and: Disinfected
31. What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease?: Refer the
client to a physician
32. According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon?: -
Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
33. Safety data sheets explain which of the following?: How to protect yourself when using the
product
34. What is important to know about your client prior to performing a mas-sage?:
Medical condition
35. Which type of tip does NOT require blending?: Well-less
36. How should monomer liquid be disposed: Absorbed with a paper towel and placed in a sealed
plastic bag
37. When should a manicure service NOT be performed?: Inflammation around the nail
