Manicurist license Exam Prep #3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ridges are MOST likely to occur in _____ clients.
Select the correct response:
a. Caucasian
b. African American
c. older
d. younger -
correct answer ✅c. older
The _____ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface.
Select the correct response:
a. stratum granulosum
b. stratum corneum
c. stratum germinativum
d. stratum lucidum -
correct answer ✅d. stratum lucidum
As a nail technician, you should understand the underlying
structure of the skin, its functions, and ________
,Manicurist license Exam Prep #3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Select the correct response:
a. its basic needs
b. how to diagnose simple diseases
c. advanced infection control
d. advanced skin technology -
correct answer ✅a. its basic needs
Which of the following is an infectious condition?
Select the correct response:
a. nail psoriasis
b. skin psoriasis
c. tinea pedis
d. onycholysis -
correct answer ✅c. tinea pedis
The lower the water content in the nail, the
______ it becomes.
Select the correct response:
a. lighter in color
b. less rigid
,Manicurist license Exam Prep #3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
c. more rigid
d. darker in color -
correct answer ✅c. more rigid
What is NOT a characteristic of healthy skin?
Select the correct response:
a. rigid
b. flexible
c. fine grained
d. slightly moist -
correct answer ✅a. rigid
Which is the BEST way to avoid contact dermatitis?
Select the correct response:
a. Never use UV gels on clients.
b. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with ingredients that you
are either allergic to or irritated by.
c. Never touch brushes with bare fingers.
d. Take an antihistamine before working with polymers or
monomers. -
, Manicurist license Exam Prep #3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅b. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
ingredients that you are either allergic to or irritated by.
Which is the best response of the nail technician to a client who has
an unhealthy nail condition and is asking for manicure services?
Select the correct response:
a. You definitely have cellulitis; I can't work on you.
b. I'll work on your nails today, but you need to see a doctor before
our next appointment.
c. It appears you have an unhealthy nail condition; I will need
written clearance from your doctor before I can work on your nails.
d. Looks like you've got an infection here! If you use some antibiotic
ointment for the next few days, then come baok and I can work on
your nails. -
correct answer ✅c. It appears you have an unhealthy nail
condition; I will need written clearance from your doctor before I
can work on your nails.
The area under the nail plate typically has a ______ appearance in
the area that extends from the lunula to the area just before the
free edge of the nail.
Select the correct response:
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Ridges are MOST likely to occur in _____ clients.
Select the correct response:
a. Caucasian
b. African American
c. older
d. younger -
correct answer ✅c. older
The _____ is the clear, transparent layer just under the skin surface.
Select the correct response:
a. stratum granulosum
b. stratum corneum
c. stratum germinativum
d. stratum lucidum -
correct answer ✅d. stratum lucidum
As a nail technician, you should understand the underlying
structure of the skin, its functions, and ________
,Manicurist license Exam Prep #3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Select the correct response:
a. its basic needs
b. how to diagnose simple diseases
c. advanced infection control
d. advanced skin technology -
correct answer ✅a. its basic needs
Which of the following is an infectious condition?
Select the correct response:
a. nail psoriasis
b. skin psoriasis
c. tinea pedis
d. onycholysis -
correct answer ✅c. tinea pedis
The lower the water content in the nail, the
______ it becomes.
Select the correct response:
a. lighter in color
b. less rigid
,Manicurist license Exam Prep #3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
c. more rigid
d. darker in color -
correct answer ✅c. more rigid
What is NOT a characteristic of healthy skin?
Select the correct response:
a. rigid
b. flexible
c. fine grained
d. slightly moist -
correct answer ✅a. rigid
Which is the BEST way to avoid contact dermatitis?
Select the correct response:
a. Never use UV gels on clients.
b. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with ingredients that you
are either allergic to or irritated by.
c. Never touch brushes with bare fingers.
d. Take an antihistamine before working with polymers or
monomers. -
, Manicurist license Exam Prep #3
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
correct answer ✅b. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
ingredients that you are either allergic to or irritated by.
Which is the best response of the nail technician to a client who has
an unhealthy nail condition and is asking for manicure services?
Select the correct response:
a. You definitely have cellulitis; I can't work on you.
b. I'll work on your nails today, but you need to see a doctor before
our next appointment.
c. It appears you have an unhealthy nail condition; I will need
written clearance from your doctor before I can work on your nails.
d. Looks like you've got an infection here! If you use some antibiotic
ointment for the next few days, then come baok and I can work on
your nails. -
correct answer ✅c. It appears you have an unhealthy nail
condition; I will need written clearance from your doctor before I
can work on your nails.
The area under the nail plate typically has a ______ appearance in
the area that extends from the lunula to the area just before the
free edge of the nail.
Select the correct response:
