ARIZONA STATE BOARD NAIL TECHNOLOGY EXAM
290 QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
Which agency established universal precautions? - ANSWER-OSHA
Cuticle removers typically contain _______ sodium or potassium plus glycerin
ingredients to counteract drying skin. - ANSWER-5-7%
________ is the nail shape thought to be attractive on most women's hands. -
ANSWER-oval
The pointed nail is tapered and longer than usual to emphasize and enhance
_______. - ANSWER-slender appearance
Cuticle removers are typically caustic which means that they ________. -
ANSWER-have a high pH
A _______ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate. -
ANSWER-metal pusher
An adjustable lamp is attached to the manicuring table and should use ____
incandescent bulb or a fluorescent bulb. - ANSWER-40-60 watt
,After removing the polish from your clients nails, you need to use your _______
to shape the nail. - ANSWER-abrasive file
_______ is a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the
body with varying degrees of pressure or contact. - ANSWER-Effleurage
A finger bowl can be made of plastic, metal, glass, or ______. - ANSWER-ceramic
_________ cannot not accomplished with tweezers. - ANSWER-the trimming of
basic dead cuticle skin
_________ involves manipulation and pressing one layer of tissue over another. -
ANSWER-friction
The ______ nail shape has a square free edge that is rounded at the corners. -
ANSWER-squoval
After applying top coat, use nail dryer for _________. - ANSWER-10 minutes
Results-oriented spa manicures are sometimes called ________. - ANSWER-
treatment manicures
A basic pedicure in a salon is _______ and does not include a leg massage. -
ANSWER-30-45 minutes
_______ is not commonly used in exfoliating scrubs as an abrasive. - ANSWER-
purified lanolin
,_________ are pedicure products assigned for use in pedicure baths. - ANSWER-
foot soaks
A ________ is an implement used in pedicures to trim dead skin tags. - ANSWER-
nipper
When working on the foot, it should be grasped between the thumb and fingers
__________. - ANSWER-at the mid-tarsal area
________ are specifically designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue. -
ANSWER-callus softeners
Disposable pedicure slippers are typically made of _______. - ANSWER-paper or
foam
A _________ is recommended to elderly clients prior to a paraffin wax treatment.
- ANSWER-pre-service wax patch test
A ________ is a small, scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal
of debris from nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas. - ANSWER-curette
Warmth from the _______ aids in penetration of conditioning ingredients of a
foot mask. - ANSWER-paraffin heater
, Massaging the leg is not recommended for clients with severe hypertension or
circulatory problems because it potentially dangerous as it _______. - ANSWER-
increases circulation
When removing nail polish, it is recommended you start with ______. - ANSWER-
the little toe
A foot soak is put in the water of a pedicure bath to _______. - ANSWER-soften
the skin on the feet
Lotions and creams are important to __________. - ANSWER-condition the skin of
the feet
Salons must always use an EPA registered hospital disinfectant that is labeled as a
broad spectrum bactericide, virucide, and _________. - ANSWER-fungicide
When performing a foot massage, you should first _______. - ANSWER-rotate the
entire foot in a circular motion
Calluses exist to _______. - ANSWER-protect the underlying skin from irritation
If you shave the legs within 48 hours of a pedi appointment, you may experience
_________. - ANSWER-increased risk of irritation or infection
Foam, rubber, or rope type materials used to keep the toes apart while polishing
the nails are called ________. - ANSWER-toe separators
290 QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
Which agency established universal precautions? - ANSWER-OSHA
Cuticle removers typically contain _______ sodium or potassium plus glycerin
ingredients to counteract drying skin. - ANSWER-5-7%
________ is the nail shape thought to be attractive on most women's hands. -
ANSWER-oval
The pointed nail is tapered and longer than usual to emphasize and enhance
_______. - ANSWER-slender appearance
Cuticle removers are typically caustic which means that they ________. -
ANSWER-have a high pH
A _______ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate. -
ANSWER-metal pusher
An adjustable lamp is attached to the manicuring table and should use ____
incandescent bulb or a fluorescent bulb. - ANSWER-40-60 watt
,After removing the polish from your clients nails, you need to use your _______
to shape the nail. - ANSWER-abrasive file
_______ is a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the
body with varying degrees of pressure or contact. - ANSWER-Effleurage
A finger bowl can be made of plastic, metal, glass, or ______. - ANSWER-ceramic
_________ cannot not accomplished with tweezers. - ANSWER-the trimming of
basic dead cuticle skin
_________ involves manipulation and pressing one layer of tissue over another. -
ANSWER-friction
The ______ nail shape has a square free edge that is rounded at the corners. -
ANSWER-squoval
After applying top coat, use nail dryer for _________. - ANSWER-10 minutes
Results-oriented spa manicures are sometimes called ________. - ANSWER-
treatment manicures
A basic pedicure in a salon is _______ and does not include a leg massage. -
ANSWER-30-45 minutes
_______ is not commonly used in exfoliating scrubs as an abrasive. - ANSWER-
purified lanolin
,_________ are pedicure products assigned for use in pedicure baths. - ANSWER-
foot soaks
A ________ is an implement used in pedicures to trim dead skin tags. - ANSWER-
nipper
When working on the foot, it should be grasped between the thumb and fingers
__________. - ANSWER-at the mid-tarsal area
________ are specifically designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue. -
ANSWER-callus softeners
Disposable pedicure slippers are typically made of _______. - ANSWER-paper or
foam
A _________ is recommended to elderly clients prior to a paraffin wax treatment.
- ANSWER-pre-service wax patch test
A ________ is a small, scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal
of debris from nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas. - ANSWER-curette
Warmth from the _______ aids in penetration of conditioning ingredients of a
foot mask. - ANSWER-paraffin heater
, Massaging the leg is not recommended for clients with severe hypertension or
circulatory problems because it potentially dangerous as it _______. - ANSWER-
increases circulation
When removing nail polish, it is recommended you start with ______. - ANSWER-
the little toe
A foot soak is put in the water of a pedicure bath to _______. - ANSWER-soften
the skin on the feet
Lotions and creams are important to __________. - ANSWER-condition the skin of
the feet
Salons must always use an EPA registered hospital disinfectant that is labeled as a
broad spectrum bactericide, virucide, and _________. - ANSWER-fungicide
When performing a foot massage, you should first _______. - ANSWER-rotate the
entire foot in a circular motion
Calluses exist to _______. - ANSWER-protect the underlying skin from irritation
If you shave the legs within 48 hours of a pedi appointment, you may experience
_________. - ANSWER-increased risk of irritation or infection
Foam, rubber, or rope type materials used to keep the toes apart while polishing
the nails are called ________. - ANSWER-toe separators
