EXAM
The outermost layer of skin that forms a rotective covering for the body is called:
A. Cutis
B. Dermis
C. Corium
D. Epidermis - ANSWER: D. Epidermis
The humerus is the large bone of the:
A. Forearm
B. Wrist
C. Upper arm
D. Finger - ANSWER: C. Upper arm
All cosmetology, barber, and specialty establishments are inspected AT LEAST once
every
A. 6 Months
B. 12 Months
C. 18 Months
D. 24 Months - ANSWER: D. 24 Months
Which system of the human body is responsible for the blood providing nutrients to
the rest of the body?
A. Circulatory
B. Nervous
C. Intergumentary
D. Endocrine - ANSWER: A. Circulatory
The humerus, ulna and radius are the bones found in the
A. Finger
B. Wrist
C. Palm
D. Arm - ANSWER: D. Arm
The metacarpal are the bone in the
A. Upper arm
B. Fore arm
C. Palm
D. Shoulder - ANSWER: C. Palm
Which of the following steps would come earliest in the procedure when performing
a plain manicure?
A. Softening the cuticles
B Loosening cuticles
,C. Shaping the nails
D. Applying the base coat - ANSWER: C. Shaping the nails
The radius is located in the
A. Fore arm
B. Upper arm
C. Hand
D. Back - ANSWER: A. Fore arm
All of the following are prohibited in the cosmetology industry EXCEPT
A. Practicing under another person's name
B. Committing an act demonstrating incompetence
C. Talking to clients about services needed
D. False advertising - ANSWER: C. Talking to clients about services needed
The portion of the skin in which the nail plate rests is called
A. Nail bed
B. Nail mantle
C. Nail plate
D. Nail matrix - ANSWER: A. Nail bed
The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained entrance and to
resist infection in general is referred to as
A. Immunity
B. Infection
C. Inoculation
D. Sterilization - ANSWER: A. Immunity
Nail plate extends from tip of finger or toe is called:
A. Lunula
B. Nail bed
C. Free-edge
D. Nail matrix - ANSWER: C. Free-edge
Some light-cured gels will harden when they are exposed to
A. An infrared light
B. An ultraviolet light
C. An incandescent light - ANSWER: B. An ultraviolet light
The eponychium is a
A. Living skin that surrounds the base of the nail plate covering the matrix
B. Outside point where the skin overlaps the nail
C. Inside point where the nail enters the entire nail
D. Deep folds of the skin where nail root is embedded - ANSWER: A. Living skin that
surrounds the base of the nail plate covering the matrix
An implement that should be held in the same manner as a pencil is
, A. A cuticle
B. An emery board
C. Nail buffer
D. An orangewood stick - ANSWER: D. An orangewood stick
Tinea (onychomycosis) is a disturbance of the nail growth due to a vegetable fungi
that is
A. Very common
B. Noncontagious
C. Contagious
D. Beneficial - ANSWER: C. Contagious
Which of the following statements is TRUE about disinfections?
A. Disinfections kill all living things
B. Is not a sufficient form of decontamination in salons
C. May not kill bacteria spore
D. Represents a higher level of decontamination than sterilizations - ANSWER: C.
May not kill bacteria spore
Onychocryptosis is the technical name for
A. Ingrown nail
B. Claw nail
C. Ringworm
D. Radius - ANSWER: A. Ingrown nails
A corrective treatment that forms a protective coating for a damaged nail is called
A. Primer
B. An overlay
C. Nail wrap
D. A top coat - ANSWER: C. Nail wrap
Normal skin around the nail is
A. Firm
B. Tear
C. Broken
D. Soft & flexible - ANSWER: D. Soft & flexible
Which of the following illnesses is caused by a Virus?
A. Tetanus
B. Cancer
C. Blood Poisoning
D. Common Cold - ANSWER: D. Common cold
Clients who have acrylic nails should come back to the salon
A. Every week
B. 2-3 Weeks
C. 10 Days