OHIO STATE BOARD NAIL TECHNICIAN
EXAM 2025/2026 – 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS WITH
CONFIDENCE AND EARN YOUR LICENSE!
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER -one-celled microscopic organisms
Nonpathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER -Harmless microorganisms
that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact
with since they do not cause disease or harm.
pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER -Bacteria that are harmful and
cause disease
indirect transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -Transmission of blood or
body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated
object such as tweezers, metal pushers, nippers, or an
environmental surface.
infection - CORRECT ANSWER -the invasion of body tissue by
disease-causing pathogens
Germs - CORRECT ANSWER -Nonscientific synonym for disease-
producing organisms
parasite - CORRECT ANSWER -an organism that lives in or on
another organism; one who lives off another person
,Virus - CORRECT ANSWER -A parasitic submicroscopic particle that
infects and resides in cells of biological organisms.
Cocci - CORRECT ANSWER -round shaped bacteria that appear
singly
Staphylococci - CORRECT ANSWER -Pus-forming bacteria that grow
in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause abscesses,
pustules, and boils.
STREPtococci - CORRECT ANSWER -Pus-forming bacteria arranged
in curved lines resembling a string of beads. They cause infections
such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci - CORRECT ANSWER -Spherical bacteria that grow in
pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
Exposure incident - CORRECT ANSWER -Contact with non-intact
skin, blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious materials that
results from performance of an employees duties.
HPV virus - CORRECT ANSWER -highly contagious, difficult to kill,
passable from pedicure client to pedicure client by dirty
implements and foot baths.
Bloodborne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER -Disease-causing
microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such
as hepatitis and HIV.
Hepititis - CORRECT ANSWER -A bloodborne virus that causes
disease and can damage the liver.
, hepatitis B and C - CORRECT ANSWER -Two types of hepatitis that
are of concern within the salon
HIV - CORRECT ANSWER -a virus that causes AIDS; can be
determined if a person is in infected within six months after
exposure to the virus
Fungi - CORRECT ANSWER -Single-cell organisms that grow in
irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can
produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWER -contagious skin parasitic disease that
is caused by the itch mite
immunity - CORRECT ANSWER -Ability of the body to destroy and
resist infection; it is either natural or acquired.
natural immunity - CORRECT ANSWER -Immunity that is partly
inherited and partly developed through healthy living.
acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER -immunity that the body
develops after it overcomes a disease, or through inoculation
(such as vaccination)
cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER -The process of removing dirt, dust,
blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface. (first level)
EXAM 2025/2026 – 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS | PASS WITH
CONFIDENCE AND EARN YOUR LICENSE!
Bacteria - CORRECT ANSWER -one-celled microscopic organisms
Nonpathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER -Harmless microorganisms
that may perform useful functions and are safe to come in contact
with since they do not cause disease or harm.
pathogenic - CORRECT ANSWER -Bacteria that are harmful and
cause disease
indirect transmission - CORRECT ANSWER -Transmission of blood or
body fluids through contact with an intermediate contaminated
object such as tweezers, metal pushers, nippers, or an
environmental surface.
infection - CORRECT ANSWER -the invasion of body tissue by
disease-causing pathogens
Germs - CORRECT ANSWER -Nonscientific synonym for disease-
producing organisms
parasite - CORRECT ANSWER -an organism that lives in or on
another organism; one who lives off another person
,Virus - CORRECT ANSWER -A parasitic submicroscopic particle that
infects and resides in cells of biological organisms.
Cocci - CORRECT ANSWER -round shaped bacteria that appear
singly
Staphylococci - CORRECT ANSWER -Pus-forming bacteria that grow
in clusters like a bunch of grapes. They cause abscesses,
pustules, and boils.
STREPtococci - CORRECT ANSWER -Pus-forming bacteria arranged
in curved lines resembling a string of beads. They cause infections
such as strep throat and blood poisoning.
Diplococci - CORRECT ANSWER -Spherical bacteria that grow in
pairs and cause diseases such as pneumonia.
Exposure incident - CORRECT ANSWER -Contact with non-intact
skin, blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious materials that
results from performance of an employees duties.
HPV virus - CORRECT ANSWER -highly contagious, difficult to kill,
passable from pedicure client to pedicure client by dirty
implements and foot baths.
Bloodborne pathogens - CORRECT ANSWER -Disease-causing
microorganisms carried in the body by blood or body fluids, such
as hepatitis and HIV.
Hepititis - CORRECT ANSWER -A bloodborne virus that causes
disease and can damage the liver.
, hepatitis B and C - CORRECT ANSWER -Two types of hepatitis that
are of concern within the salon
HIV - CORRECT ANSWER -a virus that causes AIDS; can be
determined if a person is in infected within six months after
exposure to the virus
Fungi - CORRECT ANSWER -Single-cell organisms that grow in
irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeasts; can
produce contagious diseases such as ringworm.
Scabies - CORRECT ANSWER -contagious skin parasitic disease that
is caused by the itch mite
immunity - CORRECT ANSWER -Ability of the body to destroy and
resist infection; it is either natural or acquired.
natural immunity - CORRECT ANSWER -Immunity that is partly
inherited and partly developed through healthy living.
acquired immunity - CORRECT ANSWER -immunity that the body
develops after it overcomes a disease, or through inoculation
(such as vaccination)
cleaning - CORRECT ANSWER -The process of removing dirt, dust,
blood, or other visible contaminants from a surface. (first level)
