Basic Nail Terminology Quiz
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What should a practitioner apply if they are cut while filing a client's nails?

  • Moisturizer
  • Water
  • Antiseptic (correct)
  • First aid ointment
  • Which shape should the corners of the toenails be filed?

  • Round
  • Pointed
  • Oval
  • Square (correct)
  • What is the primary characteristic of a tuberculocidal disinfectant?

  • It is often used in hospitals. (correct)
  • It is non-toxic.
  • It requires dilution before use.
  • It is effective against all viruses.
  • What is the role of initiators in nail products?

    <p>To reduce drying time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What classification refers to bacteria that are not disease-causing?

    <p>Nonpathogenic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should you respond if an unlabeled premixed disinfectant solution is found?

    <p>Identify the contents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ in the body is responsible for eliminating waste products through sweat?

    <p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does OSHA require in professional skincare products used in the salon?

    <p>Safety Data Sheets (SDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface?

    <p>Decontamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which massage technique is primarily used during a pedicure?

    <p>Friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the angle of the drill bit when shortening acrylic nails with an electric file?

    <p>90 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structure is defined as the portion of the skin beneath the nail body?

    <p>Bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a practitioner do immediately after cutting a client during a manicure?

    <p>Put on gloves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chemical triggers curing when exposed to UV or LED light in nail products?

    <p>Photoinitiator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for nail polish to chip sooner than expected?

    <p>Oil was left on the nail plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the context of nail care?

    <p>To regulate toxic products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of red blood cells?

    <p>To carry oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of water is specifically suited for use with chelating detergents?

    <p>Hard water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nail shape is most commonly associated with the apex?

    <p>Oval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a nail drill be angled during use?

    <p>Parallel to the nail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of clients are likely to experience a nail disorder?

    <p>Most</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended cleaning method for metal manicuring implements?

    <p>Wipes thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can lead to a nail disorder?

    <p>Injury or disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the historical purpose of bloodletting?

    <p>To strengthen the immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the location to place a finger when soaking during a pink and white sculpture nail application?

    <p>Hyponychium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which monomer has been banned by the FDA?

    <p>Methyl methacrylate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action should a practitioner take when the acrylic bead on a free edge becomes translucent?

    <p>Remove the bead and apply a new one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of cuticle nippers?

    <p>To trim excess cuticle and hangnails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a nail primer in acrylic nail enhancement?

    <p>To prepare the nail surface for bonding with acrylic material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'exposure incident' refer to in a nail service context?

    <p>Treating all bodily fluids using a consistent infection control procedure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition requires a physician's approval before massages can be performed?

    <p>High blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tinea pedis?

    <p>A bacterial infection transmitted through a contaminated pedicure tub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of removing oil from the nail before polish application?

    <p>Aids in polish adhesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a pink and white sculptured nail application, where should the finger be placed while soaking?

    <p>In the hyponychium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended time period for disinfectants to remain in contact with surfaces during weekly spa disinfection?

    <p>10 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which monomer is specifically banned by the FDA?

    <p>Methyl methacrylate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done immediately after removing implements from disinfectant?

    <p>Rinse with water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should toenails be properly filed?

    <p>Straight across</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action taken when the acrylic bead on a free edge is translucent and not holding form?

    <p>Remove the bead and apply a new one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fold of skin around the base of the fingernail called?

    <p>Cuticle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Basic Nail Terminology

    • Insulator: A substance that does not easily transmit electricity.
    • Direct current: A constant, even-flowing electrical current traveling in one direction.
    • Orange wood stick: Used to clean the free edge of the nail.
    • Nail bed: Keratinized cells that bond together to form the nail body.
    • Eponychium: The skin that covers the matrix of the nail.
    • Oval: The usual shape of the apex of a nail.
    • Chromophore: A color component within the skin, such as blood or melanin.
    • Dull edges: Only curettes with dull edges are safe for nail technicians to use.
    • Wipes thoroughly with 70% isopropyl alcohol: The correct method for disinfecting metal manicuring implements.
    • Foot soaks: A product added to the water in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet.
    • Hard water: Chelating detergents are cleansers designed specifically for use in hard water.
    • Wart: Another name for verruca.
    • Drawing the fingers together: The function of adductor muscles.
    • Self-leveling gel: The type of UV gel that helps reduce filling and contouring.
    • Antiseptics: Substances that help to stop the growth of microorganisms on the skin.
    • Sculpt the nail: The action a practitioner should take when a client's nail is broken.
    • Curete: The implement used to clean under the free edge during a pedicure.
    • Friction: The primary massage technique performed during a pedicure.
    • Flagella: Hair-like extensions that enable bacteria to move.
    • Gastrocnemius: The muscle that pulls the foot downward.
    • Decontamination: The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on a item's surface and visible debris such as dust, hair, and skin.
    • Inflammation of the nails: The definition of onychia.
    • Free edge: The part of the nail that should be examined when performing a stress test.
    • To regulate toxic products: The purpose of the EPA.
    • After it has been sterilized: When metal implements can be used on the next client.
    • Metacarpus: The bone in the palm of the hand.
    • Massage: The action a practitioner should take before performing a paraffin treatment.
    • Before soaking: The appropriate time to fill the natural nail.
    • Parrafin wax: A service that traps moisture in the skin and opens pores.
    • Bed: The portion of the skin beneath the nail body.
    • Acetone: A chemical found in nail products that when exposed to a UV or LED light triggers curing.
    • Photoinitiator: The chemical found in nail products that when exposed to a UV or LED light triggers curing.
    • Contact area: The area of the tip that should be blended during a fill-in service.
    • To the new growth tips: The location where the fill-in product should be added to the sculpture nail.
    • Liquid: Acrylic monomer is in this state.
    • Oil was left on the nail plate: The most likely reason for nail polish to chip sooner than usual.
    • Manicuring tables, hands, finger bowl, and client cushion: Examples of equipment.
    • Equipment: The category that a client complaining that their nail feel warm and painful falls into.
    • Avoid eating in the work area: The action a practitioner should take if they are cut while filing the client's nails.
    • Antiseptic: The appropriate product to apply when a practitioner is cut while filing a client's nails.
    • Initiators: The catalyst used to reduce drying time, is energized by this.
    • Contact dermatitis: The disease that a practitioner should refer a client to a physician for.
    • Absorbent material: Porous is defined or made or constructed of this.
    • A spatula: The implement used to remove nail cosmetics from their containers.
    • Tapotement: The massage movement that involves light tapping or slapping.
    • At the time the appointment is made: When a client should be asked about allergies.
    • Identify the contents: The action a practitioner should take if they find an unlabeled premixed disinfectant solution.
    • Square: The shape the corners of the toenails should be filed.
    • Melanoma: This is a type of skin cancer.
    • Flat: The type of acrylic brush that holds the least amount of liquid.
    • Thrown away: The appropriate action to take after a service when the toenail separators cannot be cleaned or disinfected.
    • Anabolism: The process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones.
    • Digital: The nerve that supplies the fingers.
    • A few minutes: The time a person can live deprived of oxygen.
    • Skin tag: A small flesh-colored outgrowth of skin.
    • Asymptomatic: The term for having symptoms but not showing no symptoms or signs of infection.
    • Tapotement: The muscle technique that involves rapid striking movements.
    • Tuberculocidal: A type of disinfectant often used in hospitals.
    • The manufacturer's recommendations: What a practitioner should follow to enhance the effectiveness of products.
    • 1/20: The amount of the body's total weight that blood comprises.
    • Metacarpus: The bones of the palm are called this.
    • Sanitation: The lowest level of decontamination.
    • Skin: The organ that eliminates sweat containing waste products.
    • Keratin: The protein that forms the nail plate.
    • Nonpathogenic: The classification that refers to bacteria that are not disease-causing.
    • Patella: The bond that forms the cap of the knee.
    • Hyponychium: The location where to place a finger when soaking during a pink and white sculpture nail application.
    • Remove the bead and apply a new one: The action to take when the acrylic bead on a free edge is translucent and not holding form.
    • Methyl methacrylate: The monomer that has been banned by the FDA.
    • Keeps the file moving: The action that a practitioner should take when working with an electric file.
    • Tinea pedis: A bacterial infection transmitted through soaking in a contaminated pedicure tub.
    • Removing product build up on surfaces: The purpose of chelating soaps.
    • Chemistry: The science that deals with composition, structure, and properties of matter.
    • Trim excess cuticle and hangnails: The function of cuticle nippers.
    • Skin: The organ that helps protect the body from toxins.
    • Exposure incident: The term for treating all bodily fluids using a consistent infection control procedure.
    • Snugly on top of the nail over the free edge: The way a nail form should fit on a client's finger.
    • Contaminated: The condition that reduces the effectiveness of nail primer.
    • Liquid monomer: The substance needed for an acrylic nail enhancement service.
    • Orange wood stick: The implement used for cleaning the free-edge when preparing for an acrylic nail service.
    • Dehydrator: The product used to remove residual oil from the nail plate before nail tip application.
    • Greeting the client and beginning the removal of nail polish immediately: The steps included in the preservice for an acrylic nail enhancement.
    • Sanitation: The low-level reduction of surface bacteria.
    • Flexor: The muscle that straightens the wrist, hand, and fingers.
    • Flat on top of the nail: The position a bit should be used when using an electric file.
    • High blood pressure: The condition requiring a physician's approval before massages can be performed.
    • Leukonychia: The term for white spots on the nails.
    • Household bleach: Another name for sodium hypochlorite.
    • Washing hands: The action that can help to prevent product overexposure.
    • Prepares the nail surface for bonding with the acrylic material: The purpose of nail primer.
    • Monomer: The product to use to clean a sable brush.
    • An infection: The indication of pus being present.
    • Hyponychium: The location where to place a finger when soaking during a pink and white sculptured nail application.
    • Remove the bead and apply a new one: The action to take when the acrylic bead on a free edge is translucent and not holding form.
    • Methyl methacrylate: The monomer that has been banned by the FDA.
    • Keep the file moving: The action that a practitioner should take when working with an electric file.
    • Tinea pedis: A bacterial infection transmitted through soaking in a contaminated pedicure tub.
    • Removing product build up on surfaces: The purpose of chelating soaps.
    • Chemistry: The science that deals with composition, structure, and properties of matter.
    • Weekly pedicure spa disinfection guidelines require that the disinfectant: 10 minutes: The time period that the disinfectant should be in contact with the surface during weekly spa disinfection.
    • Brush: The implement used to remove debris from under the free edge during a manicure.
    • Avoid eating in the work area: The action a practitioner should take if they are cut while filling a client's nails.
    • Cuticle nippers: The implement that must be disinfected.
    • Inflammation in the nails: The definition of onychia.
    • Polymerization: UV gel polish differs from traditional nail polish because it cures by this process.
    • Aids in polish adhesion: The reason oil should be removed from the nail before polish application.
    • Free edge: The term for the part of the nail that extends beyond the end of the finger.
    • Straight across: The proper shape to file toenail.
    • Cuticle: The fold of skin around the base of the fingernail.
    • Cuticle remover: The product to use to minimize and soften the dead cuticle from around the eponychium.
    • Crystallization: The action that is prevented by covering polymer and monomer containers when not in use.
    • An EPA-registered product: The container where disinfected implements should be stored.
    • Rinse with water: What should be done immediately after removing implements from disinfectant.
    • Annually: The frequency with which a client's health record form should be updated.
    • Micromotor machine: The type of electric file that is suitable for artificial nails.

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