Texas PSI Manicurist Exam ALL 300+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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Texas PSI Manicurist Exam ALL 300+ QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: When applying acrylic nail, which of the following steps should be completed first?


A. apply primer


B. position nail form


C. apply nail antiseptic


D. form and acrylic ball - ANSWER-Apply nail antiseptic




QUESTION: The point where the nail tip meets the nail plate before it is glued to the nail is

called - ANSWER-Position stop




QUESTION: Bacteria reproduce by dividing into how many new cells? - ANSWER-2




QUESTION: Which substance should be used as a disinfectant in a salon? - ANSWER-Household

bleach




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QUESTION: A client is cut during a manicure and blood gets on several cotton pads. The pads

should be disposed - ANSWER-Into bags with a biohazard sticker




QUESTION: Creating a chemical reaction in order to harden gel on the nail is - ANSWER-Curing




QUESTION: Which of the following steps in applying the nail tip should come last? - ANSWER-

Shape new nail




QUESTION: A container that holds a liquid hospital-grade disinfectant is know as? - ANSWER-A

wet sanitizer




QUESTION: Blood clot that form under the nail plate forming a dark purplish spot due to injury

is called? - ANSWER-Brusied nail




QUESTION: The condition where the cuticle splits around the nail is what? - ANSWER-A hangnail




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QUESTION: Practicing cosmetology without the appropriate license is a - ANSWER-Felony (?)




QUESTION: Skin that has an overabundance of sebum is classified as - ANSWER-Oily




QUESTION: *Cosmetology operator and specialist licenses should be displayed - ANSWER-At the

licensees' workstation




QUESTION: What is the most common cause of Leukonychia (white discoloring on the nail)? -

ANSWER-Injury




QUESTION: Which of the following steps in the nail wrap procedure should come first?


A. Apply adhesion


B. Push back the cuticle


C. Apply cuticle oil


D. Prime the nail - ANSWER-Push back the cuticle




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QUESTION: What kind of bacteria is harmless? - ANSWER-Non-pathogenic




QUESTION: Which of the following is an example of unethical behavior?


A. Letting your clients know in advance that you are moving to another salon


B. Avoiding shortcuts even when you are behind


C. Following state regulation that you feel are unnecessary


D. Warning a client that you feel a co-corker's skills are poor - ANSWER-Warning a client that

you feel a co-worker's skills are poor




QUESTION: Manicuring enhancement products are not designed for - ANSWER-The skin




QUESTION: Of the following steps in a pedicure, which step should be completed last? -

ANSWER-Apply base coat




QUESTION: What should be used in a finger bowl to help eliminate germs on a client's finger? -

ANSWER-Antibacterial soap




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