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NIC Cosmetology Study Exam Guide

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The nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells? - ans100

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: -

ansdisinfectants

Which term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment

by washing with soap and water? - ansclean

Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - ansharmless

The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: - anscocci

Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:

- anslife cycle of bacteria

A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: - anslocal infection

A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called - anscommunicable

A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is: - anshepatitis

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes: - ansAIDS

Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are: - ansfungi

Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections

in the salon? - ansmildew

Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called? - ansparasites

The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations

is: - ansacquired immunity

Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants? - ansMetals rust, damage

plastic and rubber, known carcinogens

Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be: -

ansdiscarded

If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a -

anscontaminated waste container

Which of the following is also known as microscopic anatomy? - anshistology

anatomy - anssee with eyes

physiology - ansfunctions of body

unfavorable conditions for mitosis include: - anstoxins, disease, injury

The tissue that binds together, protects, and supports parts of the body is: - ansconnective tissue

The bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the: - ansoccipital

the bone that forms the forehead is the - ansfrontal

The cheekbones are also called the malar bones or: - anszygomatic bones

The elastic, bony cage that acts as a protective framework for the heart and lungs is the: -

ansthorax

The water content of the natural nail directly affects the nails : - ansFlexibility

The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip if the finger or toe is called the : - ansFree edge

The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the : - ansNail bed

The nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue

called the : - ansBed eponychium

The area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the : - ansMatrix

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The nail plate is constructed of how many layers of nail cells? - ans Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are: - ansdisinfectants Which term means to remove all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water? - ansclean Nonpathogenic bacteria are: - ansharmless The type of bacteria that rarely shows any active motility is: - anscocci Together, the active stage and inactive, or spore-forming, stage of bacteria are referred to as the:

anslife cycle of bacteria A pimple or an abscess is an example of a: - anslocal infection A disease that is transmitted from one person to another is called - anscommunicable A disease caused by a bloodborne virus that causes liver damage is: - anshepatitis Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes: - ansAIDS Microscopic plant parasites that include molds, mildews, and yeasts are: - ansfungi Which fungus affects plants or grows on inanimate objects but does not cause human infections in the salon? - ansmildew Organisms that grow, feed, and find shelter on or in a host organism are called? - ansparasites The type of immunity that the body develops after overcoming a disease or through inoculations is: - ansacquired immunity Which of the following is a drawback to using phenolic disinfectants? - ansMetals rust, damage plastic and rubber, known carcinogens Single-use items that do not have the capacity to be disinfected after each client use must be: - ansdiscarded If an exposure incident should occur, discard all disposable contaminated objects in a - anscontaminated waste container Which of the following is also known as microscopic anatomy? - anshistology anatomy - anssee with eyes physiology - ansfunctions of body unfavorable conditions for mitosis include: - anstoxins, disease, injury The tissue that binds together, protects, and supports parts of the body is: - ansconnective tissue The bone that forms the back of the skull above the nape is the: - ansoccipital the bone that forms the forehead is the - ansfrontal The cheekbones are also called the malar bones or: - anszygomatic bones The elastic, bony cage that acts as a protective framework for the heart and lungs is the: - ansthorax The water content of the natural nail directly affects the nails : - ansFlexibility The part of the nail plate that extends over the tip if the finger or toe is called the : - ansFree edge The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the : - ansNail bed The nail bed contains many nerves and is attached to the nail plate with a thin layer of tissue called the : - ansBed eponychium The area of the nail where the nail plate cells are formed is the : - ansMatrix

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The slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate is the: - ansHyponychium Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending upon the shape of the: - ansMatrix The average rate of nail growth in the normal adult is about : - ans1/10 inch per month Clients with skin or nails that are infected, inflamed, or swollen should be referred to a: - ansPhysician A nail condition in which blood clots form under the nail plate due to a small injury of the nail plate is - ansBruised nails Nails with a noticeably thin, white nail plate that are more flexible than normal nails are: - ansEggshell nails Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a(n): - ansInfection A dark band within the nail plate extending from the base to the free edge due to increased pigmentation is - ansMelanonychia Split or brittle nails with a series of lengthwise ridges and a rough appearance to the surface of the nail plate is - ansOnychorrhexis Parasites that under some conditions can cause infections to the feet and hands are: - ansFungi In the early stages, a typical bacterial infection on the nail 0latd can be identified as a: - ansYellow-green spot The naturally occurring skin bacterium that can grow out of control and cause nail infections, incorrectly referred to as mold, is: - ansPseudomonas aeruginosa Any deformity or disease of the nails in general is called: - ansOnychosis Inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shredding of the natural nail plate is: - ansOnychia Onychomadesis is the separation and falling off of a nail plate and can be traced to - ansLocal infection The nail professional's chair should be selected for durability, comfort, ergonomics, and ease of:

ansCleaning If you draw blood during a manicure, the implement should be: - ansCleaned and disinfected Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the: - ansEPA Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be: - ansThoroughly cleansed Nippers should be used to carefully trim away : - ansDead skin A manicuring implements not designed for reuse on an additional client is a : - ansWooden pusher Cotton on the end of a wooden pusher should be changed: - ansAfter each client As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more: - ansAggressive To bevel the nail, hold a medium-grit abrasive board at a: - ans45-degree angle Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are: - ansAirtight Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps? - ansNon-acetone Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are: - ansCreams and oils

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The contact areas of nail tips are smoothed with a fine -grit block buffer held - ansFlat across the nail Nail tips are softened with acetone or tip remover and are: - ansSlid off To press fabric wraps onto the natural nail plate and avoid the transfer of dust or oil, use: - ansThick plastic Fabric wraps that are slightly smaller than the nail plate prevent the wraps from: - ansLifting Spray-on activator is used on No Light Gels to: - ansharden adhesive Nail wraps are rebalanced with additional resin: - ansevery 2 weeks Small pieces of fabric used to strengthen a weak point in the nail or repair a crack are: - ansStress strips As monomer liquid absorbs polymer powder, the chemical interaction produces a small - ansBead of product Polymer powder is made using a special chemical reaction called: - ansPolymerization Additives designed to speed up the chemical reactions of monomers are - ansCatalysts Caution should be used when filing gel nails because they are: - ansSoft Clients who wish to wear colored polish over nail enhancemtns should use the: - ansOne-color method Which gel is used to enhance thickness of the overlay while providing a smoother surface? - ansUV-self leveling gel Which of following used as an alternative to traditional nail lacquer? - ansUV gel polish UV gels cure with a tacky surface called a - ansan inhibition layer The amount of colored pigment concentration in a gel is called: - ansOpacity Brushes that are used to hold and spread the UV gel are: - ansSynthetic A UV-lamp used tocure UV gels should be : - ans4,7 , & 8 watts UV gel products are packaged in small, opaque pots or squeeze bottles for - ansProtection from UV exposure Depending on the usage, a typical UV light bulb should be changed: - ansTwo or three times per year Soft UV gels are also known as: - anssoakable gels After the filing procedure, remove dust and filings with a clean and disinfected: - ansNylon brush The sealer or finisher layer of a UV gel product covers the entire nail surface and is wrapped under the natural free edge to: - ansPrevent lifting The initiator added to polymer powder to start the chain reaction of curing the nail enhancement is: - ansBenzoyl peroxide Too much powder in a mix ratio causes nail enhancements to cure incorrectly and become - ansBrittle and discolored A nail supply that is placed under the free edge to extend a nail enhancement is a: - ansNail form Pre-formed nail extensions made from ABS or tenite acetate plastic are: - ansNail tips Masks are designed to prevent inhalation of excessive dust, but they offer no protection from: - ansVapors Use of a nipper to clip away loosen nail enhancement product can damage the nail plate and perpetuate: - ansLifting

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When lightly tapped with the handle of a brush, hard nail enhancements make: - ansA clicking sound When removing softened nail enhancement products, use a wooden or metal pusher and : - ansGently push off the softened nail Odorless products harden more slowly, which creates the tacky layer called the: - ansInhibition layer Wrap resins are called - ansCyano A short chain of monomers that is not long enough to be considered a polymer is a : - ansOligomer Traditionally, UV gels relies on urethane acrylics; newer gel systems use: - ansUrethane methacrylates It takes the combination of resin, photoinitiator, and which of the following to cause the gel to cure: - ansProper curing lamp The technical term that refers to the overgrowth of hair on the body is : - ansHypertrichosis The two major categories of hair removal are: - ansTemporary and permanent Client questionnaires used for hair removal services should contain information about client medications and: - ansAllergies and skin disorders A hair removal service should not be performed on clients taking a medication containing: - ansRetin-A Facial waxing should not be performed on clients with the condition of: - ansRosacea Hair removal by means of an electric current that destroys the growth cells of the hair is: - ansElectrolysis Intense light used to destroy the growth cells of the hair follicle is a method of hair removal called: - ansPhotoepilation A method of hair removal using a beam pulsed on the skin that requires specialized training is: - ansLaser hair removal The natural arch of the eyebrow or the curved line of the eye socket follows what bone? - ansOrbital To soften brows, saturate pledges or towel with : - ansWarm water When tweezing, the skin should be held taut and hair pulled using a quick motion: - ansIn the direction of hair growth The ideal eyebrow shape can be drawn in: - ansThree lines Eyelash hairs on a strip that are applied using an adhesive are: - ansBand lashes The procedure of applying individual eyelashes directly on the client's own lashes at the base is called: - ansEye tabbing Which of the following is an appropriate hair removal procedure for underarms? - ansWax The thick epilator that does not require the use of fabric strips for removal is - ansCold wax For waxing to be effective, the hair should be at least how long? - ans1 inch To prevent contact with any possible bloodborne pathogens during a hair removal treatment, use:

ansDisposable gloves Wax that may cause an allergic reaction and should be patch tested is: - ansBeeswax Prior to application, the temperature of the heated wax should be tested on: - ansThe wrist

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