Manicurist Board Exam 2026/2027 with
correct answers.
Increased chance of infection - ANSWER-Why shouldn't you shave your legs before a pedicure?
Green - ANSWER-What nail color discoloration is seen when bacterial infection is present?
Black - ANSWER-What nail color can be seen at the advanced stage of a bacterial infection?
Follow the exposures incident - ANSWER-What should you do when there is an accidental minor
cut in the salon?
In the cabinet - ANSWER-Where should implements be stored?
Always 10 minutes - ANSWER-How long should metal implements be soaked in disinfectant?
Follow the manufacturer's instructions - ANSWER-How long do you cure the nail in a UV lamp?
Psoriasis - ANSWER-Who should not be massaged at the end of a service?
When should disinfectant be changed? - ANSWER-Daily and when contaminated
A disinfected non-porous implement - ANSWER-What should be used to remove cream from a
container?
, Disinfectant - ANSWER-What chemical products cannot touch skin?
Nipping the cuticle - ANSWER-What service cannot be provided for clients with diabetes?
Eponychium - ANSWER-What part of the skin is covers the matrix while forming a protective
seal for the nail?
Hyponychium - ANSWER-The slightly thickened layer of skin lies between the fingertip and the
free edge of the natural nail plate.
Reduces toxic chemical contaminants - ANSWER-What is the purpose for a ventilation system in
the salon?
Natural nail - ANSWER-Where should nail primer be applied?
Disinfection - ANSWER-How should foot spas be disinfected in the nail salon?
EPA - ANSWER-Which agency approves disinfectant?
Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) - ANSWER-What product is banned by the FDA?
Wash hands with soap and water - ANSWER-What should be done immediately if your hand
touches disinfectant?
Vibration - ANSWER-What type of massage includes shaking the body using the shoulder, arm,
and hands?
correct answers.
Increased chance of infection - ANSWER-Why shouldn't you shave your legs before a pedicure?
Green - ANSWER-What nail color discoloration is seen when bacterial infection is present?
Black - ANSWER-What nail color can be seen at the advanced stage of a bacterial infection?
Follow the exposures incident - ANSWER-What should you do when there is an accidental minor
cut in the salon?
In the cabinet - ANSWER-Where should implements be stored?
Always 10 minutes - ANSWER-How long should metal implements be soaked in disinfectant?
Follow the manufacturer's instructions - ANSWER-How long do you cure the nail in a UV lamp?
Psoriasis - ANSWER-Who should not be massaged at the end of a service?
When should disinfectant be changed? - ANSWER-Daily and when contaminated
A disinfected non-porous implement - ANSWER-What should be used to remove cream from a
container?
, Disinfectant - ANSWER-What chemical products cannot touch skin?
Nipping the cuticle - ANSWER-What service cannot be provided for clients with diabetes?
Eponychium - ANSWER-What part of the skin is covers the matrix while forming a protective
seal for the nail?
Hyponychium - ANSWER-The slightly thickened layer of skin lies between the fingertip and the
free edge of the natural nail plate.
Reduces toxic chemical contaminants - ANSWER-What is the purpose for a ventilation system in
the salon?
Natural nail - ANSWER-Where should nail primer be applied?
Disinfection - ANSWER-How should foot spas be disinfected in the nail salon?
EPA - ANSWER-Which agency approves disinfectant?
Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) - ANSWER-What product is banned by the FDA?
Wash hands with soap and water - ANSWER-What should be done immediately if your hand
touches disinfectant?
Vibration - ANSWER-What type of massage includes shaking the body using the shoulder, arm,
and hands?
