PIVOT POINT NAIL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
When polishing the nails, wrapping the polish around the free edge: - Answer-Helps
prevent chipping
What treatment soothes and moisturizes the skin? - Answer-paraffin
An essential oil that is soothing and healing is: - Answer-chamomile
The most common nail shape worn by men is: - Answer-round
What massage movement utilizes a light tapping or slapping movement? - Answer-
Tapotement
What should be considered when helping a client decide what nail shape would be best
for them? - Answer-activities; hobbies
What implement is used to shorten the nails? - Answer-nail clippers
What supply is used to remove products from jars to ensure infection control? - Answer-
Cosmetic spatula
How should a callus be treated during a pedicure? - Answer-Smooth and reduce using
a foot file
Which of the following items helps to allow polish to dry after a pedicure? - Answer-
Pedicure slippers
Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are
called: - Answer-furrows
What massage movement is performed by kneading the muscles between the thumb
and fingers? - Answer-Petrissage
A benefit of massage is: - Answer-Stimulation of glandular activity
What nail shape is a good choice for active clients? - Answer-Squoval
A type of massage method that uses pressure on specific points of the hands and feet
is known as - Answer-Reflexology
, An implement that shortens, shapes and smoothes rough edges of natural nails is
called a(n): - Answer-Emery board
What should be used to remove polish from the nail sidewalls? - Answer-Orange wood
Stick
What grit file should be used on natural nails to prevent damage? - Answer-240
Polish remover or alcohol can be used as a: - Answer-Nail preparation solution
A spray or polish that aids in the fast drying of polish is called: - Answer-Speed dry
If an item is porous it would be: - Answer-discarded
What nail product protects against stickiness? - Answer-Speed dry
Which of the following items can not be disinfected? - Answer-Emery board
A colorless polish that evens out the nail plate and prevents pigments from penetrating
the nail plate is called a: - Answer-base coat
What product may be used to remove nail stains? - Answer-Nail bleach
What product protects polish from chipping? - Answer-top coat
A soaking solution is used in a manicure to - Answer-to soften the skin
To smooth dry, flaky skin or calluses on the feet, use a: - Answer-Foot file
Communicating with your client prior to and during the nail service will help you avoid
misunderstandings and ensure: - Answer-The client is satisfied
Which of the following statements is a guideline to be followed during the complete nail
service essential? - Answer-Ask questions and look for verbal and non verbal cues to
determine your clients level of satisfaction
To clean metal tools, begin by - Answer-Removing debris
When nails present a disease or disorder prior to a requested service which of the
following actions is not a suggested solution: - Answer-
What is not a method used to disinfect tools and equipment? - Answer-heat
During a pedicure service, soak the clients feet for: - Answer-5-10 minutes
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
When polishing the nails, wrapping the polish around the free edge: - Answer-Helps
prevent chipping
What treatment soothes and moisturizes the skin? - Answer-paraffin
An essential oil that is soothing and healing is: - Answer-chamomile
The most common nail shape worn by men is: - Answer-round
What massage movement utilizes a light tapping or slapping movement? - Answer-
Tapotement
What should be considered when helping a client decide what nail shape would be best
for them? - Answer-activities; hobbies
What implement is used to shorten the nails? - Answer-nail clippers
What supply is used to remove products from jars to ensure infection control? - Answer-
Cosmetic spatula
How should a callus be treated during a pedicure? - Answer-Smooth and reduce using
a foot file
Which of the following items helps to allow polish to dry after a pedicure? - Answer-
Pedicure slippers
Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by illness or injury are
called: - Answer-furrows
What massage movement is performed by kneading the muscles between the thumb
and fingers? - Answer-Petrissage
A benefit of massage is: - Answer-Stimulation of glandular activity
What nail shape is a good choice for active clients? - Answer-Squoval
A type of massage method that uses pressure on specific points of the hands and feet
is known as - Answer-Reflexology
, An implement that shortens, shapes and smoothes rough edges of natural nails is
called a(n): - Answer-Emery board
What should be used to remove polish from the nail sidewalls? - Answer-Orange wood
Stick
What grit file should be used on natural nails to prevent damage? - Answer-240
Polish remover or alcohol can be used as a: - Answer-Nail preparation solution
A spray or polish that aids in the fast drying of polish is called: - Answer-Speed dry
If an item is porous it would be: - Answer-discarded
What nail product protects against stickiness? - Answer-Speed dry
Which of the following items can not be disinfected? - Answer-Emery board
A colorless polish that evens out the nail plate and prevents pigments from penetrating
the nail plate is called a: - Answer-base coat
What product may be used to remove nail stains? - Answer-Nail bleach
What product protects polish from chipping? - Answer-top coat
A soaking solution is used in a manicure to - Answer-to soften the skin
To smooth dry, flaky skin or calluses on the feet, use a: - Answer-Foot file
Communicating with your client prior to and during the nail service will help you avoid
misunderstandings and ensure: - Answer-The client is satisfied
Which of the following statements is a guideline to be followed during the complete nail
service essential? - Answer-Ask questions and look for verbal and non verbal cues to
determine your clients level of satisfaction
To clean metal tools, begin by - Answer-Removing debris
When nails present a disease or disorder prior to a requested service which of the
following actions is not a suggested solution: - Answer-
What is not a method used to disinfect tools and equipment? - Answer-heat
During a pedicure service, soak the clients feet for: - Answer-5-10 minutes
