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42 Cards in this Set
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The permanent tools, other than implements, used to perform nail services are referred to as _____. |
Equipment |
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What is a common length of a manicure table? |
42" |
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When selecting a nail technicians chair you should consider comfort, durability, and _____. |
Resistance to staining |
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn to protect against which specific hazard? |
Bloodborne pathogens |
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How often must you put on a new pair of gloves? |
Every new service |
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Which type of gloves are typically considered the best choice for nail services? |
Nitrile |
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Electric dryers have _____ that help speed the evaporation of nail polish on the client's nails. |
Heaters and fans |
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Paraffin is used to _____ the skin. |
Moisturize |
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Reusable implements are generally made of ______. |
Stainless steel |
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A metal Pusher is designed to ______. |
Scrape cuticle tissue from the nail plate |
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What is used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails? |
Nail nipper |
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If your clients nail plates are long, it is recommended that you use _____ to shorten them before filing. |
Nail clippers |
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It takes approximately _____ minutes to properly clean and disinfect implements after each use. |
20 |
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A brush used for applying nail polish and a brush used for applying dehydrator is considered a _____ type of brush? |
Self disinfecting |
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A _____ is used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, clean under the free edge of the nail, or apply products. |
Wooden Pusher |
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A grit abrasive board is one with a grit of _____. |
180 or lower |
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A fine grit abrasive board is one with a grit of _____. |
240 or higher |
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It is recommended that you use _____ terry cloth towels for personal services. |
White |
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What is recommended for removing products from their containers? |
Metal spatulas |
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Compared to non acetone nail polish removers, acetone removers work more _____. |
Quickly |
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What is designed to absorb into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into the surrounding skin to soften? |
Nail oils |
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Cuticle removers usually contain _____ sodium or potassium hydroxide, along with glycerin or other moisturizing ingredients. |
2 to 5% |
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Nail bleach is designed to apply to the nail plate and _____. |
Under the free edge |
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Nail polish is also commonly known as _____. |
Enamel, lacquer, varnish |
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The _____ prevents polish from imparting a yellowish stain on the nail plate. |
Base coat |
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Formaldehyde hardeners can legally contain how much formaldehyde? |
Up to 5% |
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Nail conditioner should be applied as directed by _____. |
The manufacturer |
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The _____ nail should be slightly tapered and extend just a bit past the fingertip. |
Round |
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The _____ nail is similar to a squoval nail with even more rounded corners. |
Oval |
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The _____ nail is recommended for clients with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds. |
Pointed |
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Generally, _____ shades are recommended for spring and summer. |
Lighter |
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When performing a woman's nail polish application, it is typically recommended that you apply how many coats? |
4 |
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Using multiple layers of nail product when applying nail polish and proves the longevity, the durability, and the _____ of the polish. |
Adhesion |
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Male clients generally prefer which nail shape? |
Round |
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which type of massage involves the use of continuous trembling or shaking movements applied by the hand without leaving contact with the skin? |
Vibration |
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Which type of massage involves lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue? |
Petrissage |
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How long should the brush cleansing of the nails last during a hand washing procedure? |
60 seconds |
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when an implement comes into contact with blood, it must be completely immersed in an EPA-registered hospital disinfectant solution for how long? |
10 minutes |
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When brushing the client's nails after removing them from the soak, you should use _____ strokes. |
Downward |
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If your client feels heat or a sharp burning sensation as you bought her nails, you should _____. |
Buff fewer times between raising the buffer from the surface |
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A client should get a _____ permission for massage if she has high blood pressure, a heart condition, and/or has had a stroke. |
Physicians |
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When performing a paraffin wax service, you should dip the client's hand up to the wrist for about _____ seconds. |
3 |