Cosmetology Test Nail Care and Services 5

Question 1

What is the hyponychium and why is it significant during nail services?

Accepted Answer

The skin under the free edge; it seals the nail bed from bacteria

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The skin fold at the base of the nail; it protects the matrix

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The half-moon shape at the base of the nail plate

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The thin membrane that connects the nail plate to the bed

Question 2

Which curing light wavelength is most effective for polymerizing gel nail products?

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet (UV) / LED light at 365–405 nm

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Infrared (IR) light

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Visible blue light at 600–700 nm

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UVC light at 200–280 nm

Question 3

What is 'pterygium' in nail terminology?

Accepted Answer

Forward growth of the cuticle onto the nail plate

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A fungal infection of the nail plate

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A horizontal ridge across the nail

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Thickening of the nail plate

Question 4

When performing a paraffin wax treatment on hands during a manicure, the wax temperature should be maintained at approximately:

Accepted Answer

115°F – 125°F (46°C – 52°C)

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130°F – 140°F (54°C – 60°C)

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95°F – 100°F (35°C – 38°C)

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150°F – 160°F (66°C – 71°C)

Question 5

What type of nail enhancement system uses a two-part system of liquid monomer and powder polymer?

Accepted Answer

Acrylic (liquid and powder) system

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Hard gel system

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Dip powder (SNS) system

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Polygel system

Question 6

Which nail disorder is characterized by an abnormal thickening and overgrowth of the nail plate?

Accepted Answer

Onychauxis

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Onychatrophia

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Onychoptosis

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Onychorrhexis

Question 7

What is the safe and recommended method to remove hard gel nail enhancements?

Accepted Answer

File off the bulk with an e-file, then carefully file the remaining product by hand

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Soak in acetone for 15–20 minutes

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Peel or pry off from the cuticle edge

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Soak in non-acetone remover overnight