Texas Manicurist Written State Board |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Test 2025 exam with correct answers |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements?
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- correct answersFile the nail and apply a new layer of product
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According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing calluses
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using which of the following? - correct answersA credo blade
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According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - correct answersAs a dry
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storage container for clean implements |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? - correct
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answersFDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
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correct answersPolish Remover |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
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powder enhancements? - correct answersApply Primer
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According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? - correct
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answersPrior to each client |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
A nail is composed primarily of - correct answersKeratin
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What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
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client's arm? - correct answersRefer the client to a physician
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,What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - correct answersTo guide where to place the
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nail tip |||\\\
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - correct answersPer manufacturer's
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direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - correct answersNail fungus
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What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? - correct
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answersAntiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - correct answersSafety glasses and gloves
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According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - correct answersOn the
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second anniversary of the issue date |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - correct answersAntiseptic
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According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? - correct
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answersCurrent photograph |||\\\
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
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placed? - correct answersFree edge |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? - correct
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answersDiscard
, What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - correct
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answersSkin iritation |||\\\
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - correct
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answersVigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
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bed? - correct answersHyponychium
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Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - correct answersDark brown patches |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
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immune system? - correct answersNipping their cuticles |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - correct
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answersRecord your observation |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-porous
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surfaces? - correct answersChlorine bleach |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners
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and emptied how often? - correct answersDaily
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According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
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license? - correct answersUnder no circumstances |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will most
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likely happen? - correct answersDisinfectant will be contaminated
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Test 2025 exam with correct answers |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail enhancements?
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
- correct answersFile the nail and apply a new layer of product
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from removing calluses
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using which of the following? - correct answersA credo blade
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According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - correct answersAs a dry
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
storage container for clean implements |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or unsafe? - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answersFDA
Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and lotion? -
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correct answersPolish Remover |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid and polymer
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powder enhancements? - correct answersApply Primer
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According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected? - correct
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answersPrior to each client |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
A nail is composed primarily of - correct answersKeratin
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What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors is visible on a
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
client's arm? - correct answersRefer the client to a physician
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
,What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - correct answersTo guide where to place the
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nail tip |||\\\
How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - correct answersPer manufacturer's
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
direction
A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - correct answersNail fungus
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What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answersAntiseptic
What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - correct answersSafety glasses and gloves
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - correct answersOn the
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second anniversary of the issue date |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - correct answersAntiseptic
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual license? - correct
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answersCurrent photograph |||\\\
In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and polymer be
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
placed? - correct answersFree edge |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service? - correct
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answersDiscard
, What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel products? - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answersSkin iritation |||\\\
What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answersVigorous
Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from infecting the nail
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
bed? - correct answersHyponychium
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - correct answersDark brown patches |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with a lowered
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
immune system? - correct answersNipping their cuticles |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? - correct
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
answersRecord your observation |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements and non-porous
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
surfaces? - correct answersChlorine bleach |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using plastic liners
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
and emptied how often? - correct answersDaily
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with an expired
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
license? - correct answersUnder no circumstances |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following will most
|||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\ |||\\\
likely happen? - correct answersDisinfectant will be contaminated
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