PIVOT POINT NAILS EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Folds of skin on either side of the nail groove - Answer-Sidewalls
Living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail - Answer-Perionychium
part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe - Answer-free edge
Living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail - Answer-Hyponychium
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails - Answer-Keratin
1/8" per month - Answer-Normal Rate of Nail growth
4-6 months - Answer-length of time for fingernail to regrow
12-18 months - Answer-length of time for toenail regrowth
technical name for the nail - Answer-Onyx
the study if nail structure and growth - Answer-Onychology
*File
*Cuticle Care
*Massage
*Polish - Answer-Steps to a Basic Manicure
*Square
Squoval
*Oval
*Round
*Pointed - Answer-Five Basic Nail Shapes
A type of monomer that is a base material used in resins, solvents, coatings and
adhesives. - Answer-Ethyl methacrylate
Area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that
produce the nail plate. - Answer-Matrix
, Straight across freed edge, sturdy, corners can break easily or snag on clothing. -
Answer-Square Nail
Combination of square and oval nail. Straight across free edge, with slightly rounded
corners. Sturdy, typically kept shorter. Good choice for active clients. - Answer-Squoval
Nail
Tapered & rounded at tip. Typically worn longer in length. - Answer-Oval Nail
Slightly tapered at tip; more "natural" looking. Typically worn shorter and most common
shape for men. - Answer-Round Nail
Tapered to a slightly rounded tip & tend to be worn longer in length. Tend to break more
easily. - Answer-Pointed Nail
*Effleurage
*Petrissage
*Friction
*Tapotement & Percussion
*Vibration - Answer-Five Basic Massage Techniques
Light gliding strokes or circular motions made with the palms of the hands or pads of the
fingertips. Usually used at the beginning & end of a massage. - Answer-Effleurage
Light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles; performed by kneading muscles
between the thumb and fingers or by pressing the palm of the hand firmly over the
muscles, then grasping and squeezing with the heel of the hand and fingers; generally
performed from the front of the head to the back; used on the face, arms, shoulders and
upper back. - Answer-Petrissage
Circular or wringing movement with no gliding. Increases circulation. Performed with the
fingertips or palms of the hands' rather than moving across the skin, the skin moves
either across the muscles or the bone beneath it. - Answer-Friction
Light tapping or slapping massage movement; performed with fingertips or partly flexed
fingers. Invigorating movement that should not be used when the primary purpose is
relaxation. - Answer-Tapotement or Percussion
Shaking movement, performed by shaking arms while fingertips of palms are touching
the client. Only done for a short amount of time. - Answer-Vibration
Type of wax that is frequently used for hand & foot services. Heated in a special heater
& placed on clients hands or feet. Great for arthritis and is soothing, softening & can
provide aromatherapy. Must be covered when not in use. - Answer-Paraffin Treatment
file free edge
cuticle Care
massage
polish - Answer-Basic Manicure
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
Folds of skin on either side of the nail groove - Answer-Sidewalls
Living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides of the nail - Answer-Perionychium
part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe - Answer-free edge
Living tissue underneath the free edge of the nail - Answer-Hyponychium
hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair, and nails - Answer-Keratin
1/8" per month - Answer-Normal Rate of Nail growth
4-6 months - Answer-length of time for fingernail to regrow
12-18 months - Answer-length of time for toenail regrowth
technical name for the nail - Answer-Onyx
the study if nail structure and growth - Answer-Onychology
*File
*Cuticle Care
*Massage
*Polish - Answer-Steps to a Basic Manicure
*Square
Squoval
*Oval
*Round
*Pointed - Answer-Five Basic Nail Shapes
A type of monomer that is a base material used in resins, solvents, coatings and
adhesives. - Answer-Ethyl methacrylate
Area where the nail plate cells are formed; this area is composed of matrix cells that
produce the nail plate. - Answer-Matrix
, Straight across freed edge, sturdy, corners can break easily or snag on clothing. -
Answer-Square Nail
Combination of square and oval nail. Straight across free edge, with slightly rounded
corners. Sturdy, typically kept shorter. Good choice for active clients. - Answer-Squoval
Nail
Tapered & rounded at tip. Typically worn longer in length. - Answer-Oval Nail
Slightly tapered at tip; more "natural" looking. Typically worn shorter and most common
shape for men. - Answer-Round Nail
Tapered to a slightly rounded tip & tend to be worn longer in length. Tend to break more
easily. - Answer-Pointed Nail
*Effleurage
*Petrissage
*Friction
*Tapotement & Percussion
*Vibration - Answer-Five Basic Massage Techniques
Light gliding strokes or circular motions made with the palms of the hands or pads of the
fingertips. Usually used at the beginning & end of a massage. - Answer-Effleurage
Light or heavy kneading and rolling of the muscles; performed by kneading muscles
between the thumb and fingers or by pressing the palm of the hand firmly over the
muscles, then grasping and squeezing with the heel of the hand and fingers; generally
performed from the front of the head to the back; used on the face, arms, shoulders and
upper back. - Answer-Petrissage
Circular or wringing movement with no gliding. Increases circulation. Performed with the
fingertips or palms of the hands' rather than moving across the skin, the skin moves
either across the muscles or the bone beneath it. - Answer-Friction
Light tapping or slapping massage movement; performed with fingertips or partly flexed
fingers. Invigorating movement that should not be used when the primary purpose is
relaxation. - Answer-Tapotement or Percussion
Shaking movement, performed by shaking arms while fingertips of palms are touching
the client. Only done for a short amount of time. - Answer-Vibration
Type of wax that is frequently used for hand & foot services. Heated in a special heater
& placed on clients hands or feet. Great for arthritis and is soothing, softening & can
provide aromatherapy. Must be covered when not in use. - Answer-Paraffin Treatment
file free edge
cuticle Care
massage
polish - Answer-Basic Manicure
