Texas Manicure PSI Exam STUDYGUIDE
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Leukonychia spots - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as white spots; whitish
discolorations of the nails, usually caused by injury to the matrix area; not related to the
body's health or vitamin deficiencies.
Efficacy Claims - CORRECT ANSWER EPA-registered disinfectants must have
________ ; it is the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills specific organisms
when used according to the label instructions
What bacteria grows in clusters? - CORRECT ANSWER staphylococci
The correct way to file nails: - CORRECT ANSWER From corner to center
The correct way to paint nails: - CORRECT ANSWER Side, Side, Center or Center,
side, side
Wheals - CORRECT ANSWER Swollen, itchy bumps on the skin that last for hours
When applying an artificial tip to the nail plate, the point that touches the nails, where the
glue is placed is called the - CORRECT ANSWER Well
scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER Most commonly defined by state law;
outlines the care you are able to provide
Polymer - CORRECT ANSWER A long molecule consisting of many similar or
identical monomers linked together.
, Monomer - CORRECT ANSWER A simple compound whose molecules can join
together to form polymers
UV lamp - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as UV light bulb; special bulb that emits
UV light to cure UV gel nail enhancements.
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER A process that eliminates many or all
microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria spores, from inanimate objects
Sanitization - CORRECT ANSWER removal of pathogens from objects to meet public
health standards
cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other
visible contaminants from a surface.
Acid-based primer - CORRECT ANSWER Is corrosive to the skin and potentially
dangerous to the eyes
Base coat - CORRECT ANSWER A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to
improve the adhesion of polish
top coat - CORRECT ANSWER Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a
glossy, finished appearance is a:
Acrylic nail enhancements are created by combining monomer liquid with: - CORRECT
ANSWER polymer
nail hardener - CORRECT ANSWER product designed to prevent nails from splitting
or peeling
MRSA - CORRECT ANSWER methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Leukonychia spots - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as white spots; whitish
discolorations of the nails, usually caused by injury to the matrix area; not related to the
body's health or vitamin deficiencies.
Efficacy Claims - CORRECT ANSWER EPA-registered disinfectants must have
________ ; it is the effectiveness with which a disinfecting solution kills specific organisms
when used according to the label instructions
What bacteria grows in clusters? - CORRECT ANSWER staphylococci
The correct way to file nails: - CORRECT ANSWER From corner to center
The correct way to paint nails: - CORRECT ANSWER Side, Side, Center or Center,
side, side
Wheals - CORRECT ANSWER Swollen, itchy bumps on the skin that last for hours
When applying an artificial tip to the nail plate, the point that touches the nails, where the
glue is placed is called the - CORRECT ANSWER Well
scope of practice - CORRECT ANSWER Most commonly defined by state law;
outlines the care you are able to provide
Polymer - CORRECT ANSWER A long molecule consisting of many similar or
identical monomers linked together.
, Monomer - CORRECT ANSWER A simple compound whose molecules can join
together to form polymers
UV lamp - CORRECT ANSWER Also known as UV light bulb; special bulb that emits
UV light to cure UV gel nail enhancements.
Disinfection - CORRECT ANSWER A process that eliminates many or all
microorganisms, with the exception of bacteria spores, from inanimate objects
Sanitization - CORRECT ANSWER removal of pathogens from objects to meet public
health standards
cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER The process of removing dirt, dust, blood, or other
visible contaminants from a surface.
Acid-based primer - CORRECT ANSWER Is corrosive to the skin and potentially
dangerous to the eyes
Base coat - CORRECT ANSWER A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to
improve the adhesion of polish
top coat - CORRECT ANSWER Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nails a
glossy, finished appearance is a:
Acrylic nail enhancements are created by combining monomer liquid with: - CORRECT
ANSWER polymer
nail hardener - CORRECT ANSWER product designed to prevent nails from splitting
or peeling
MRSA - CORRECT ANSWER methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus
