PSI PRACTICE TEST NAIL TECH
(INDIANA) 2025 TEST QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
what best describes an effleurage movement on the hand - CORRECT ANSWERsmooth and gentle
paraffin mitts are examples of materials that can - CORRECT ANSWERbe used more than once
bar soaps is not an important action to prevent the spread of infection - CORRECT ANSWERtrue
what best describes stimulation of pressure points on the feet - CORRECT ANSWERreflexology
does the cuticle benefit from uses of softeners on the FINGERNAIL? - CORRECT ANSWERNO
what precaution must be taken when applying exfoliating foot scrubs? - CORRECT ANSWERput on gloves
what is the definition of a synergistic product line? - CORRECT ANSWERcompatible products
disinfectant should never be added to water (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWERTrue
what is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail - CORRECT ANSWERside to center
what information should you add to the clients APPOINTMENT CARD for the next visit - CORRECT
ANSWERservice time
,what is a nail rasp and what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWERa metal instrument used to smooth the
edges of the toenail in the nail groove, especially for slightly rounding the corners on toenails
what are the 3 primary colors - CORRECT ANSWERred, yellow and blue
would you use a nail rasp in a basic manicure? - CORRECT ANSWERno
item used to removed surface debris from the nail surface during a manicure? - CORRECT ANSWERnail
brush
does paraffin wax benefit or ease eczema? - CORRECT ANSWERno
what is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail service? - CORRECT ANSWERwash with
soap and water
what is the best method to use when removing fingernail polish? - CORRECT ANSWERstroking motion
every massage should start and end with this massage movement - CORRECT ANSWEReffleurage
is an effleurage movement considered smooth and gentle? - CORRECT ANSWERyes
which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - CORRECT ANSWERbase coat
what treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - CORRECT ANSWERbuffing
which massage movement is a rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWERtapotement
what is the desired amount of space a fabric wrap should be from the eponychium - CORRECT
ANSWER1/16 of and inch
,which area of the nail does and acrylic overlay get it strength from? - CORRECT ANSWERapex
trimming a nail tip with a fingernail clipper will: - CORRECT ANSWERcause the tip to crack
what technique will reduce tip blending time? - CORRECT ANSWERbevel tip well area
what could damage the nail plate and break the seal when removing a tip? - CORRECT ANSWERnippers
which nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric - CORRECT ANSWERlinen
what is the application procedure for a more natural looking acrylic nail? - CORRECT ANSWERpress and
smooth
what is needed to remover HARD uv gels - CORRECT ANSWERmust be filed off
what can be done to speed up the removal of acrylic enhancements? - CORRECT ANSWERplace acetone
bowl inside bowl of hot water
what do you need to do to remove soft uv gel nails - CORRECT ANSWERsoak the nails in acetone
sable brushes are used for - CORRECT ANSWERacrylic application
OSHA regulates the evaluation of skilled and competent services. true or false - CORRECT ANSWERfalse
what is the best item to consult when in doubt about how to use a product - CORRECT
ANSWERmanufacturer's instructions
a common viral infection seen in salons and resembles small black dots, usually in clustered groups -
CORRECT ANSWERplantar warts
, the structural material that composes the natural nail - CORRECT ANSWERkeratin
skin pigmentation disorder - CORRECT ANSWERlentigo
the use of acetone when removing nail enhancements describes a - CORRECT ANSWERsolvant
a chemical change that occurs in a nail product to create enhancements - CORRECT
ANSWERpolymerization
should a styptic stick be used to stop bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWERno
an example of a catalyst used in gel nail enhancements - CORRECT ANSWERultraviolet light
odorless monomer does not - CORRECT ANSWERharden quickly
odorless monomer emits a - CORRECT ANSWERslight odor
sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning the will kill - CORRECT ANSWERbacterial spores
where should disinfected tools and implements be stored in a salon? - CORRECT ANSWERcovered
container
which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid -
CORRECT ANSWERdisinfection
what should be used to treat an allergy of the skin - CORRECT ANSWERlotion
what is the purpose for the use of hospital grade disinfectants? - CORRECT ANSWERto clean blood and
bodily fluids off surfaces
(INDIANA) 2025 TEST QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
what best describes an effleurage movement on the hand - CORRECT ANSWERsmooth and gentle
paraffin mitts are examples of materials that can - CORRECT ANSWERbe used more than once
bar soaps is not an important action to prevent the spread of infection - CORRECT ANSWERtrue
what best describes stimulation of pressure points on the feet - CORRECT ANSWERreflexology
does the cuticle benefit from uses of softeners on the FINGERNAIL? - CORRECT ANSWERNO
what precaution must be taken when applying exfoliating foot scrubs? - CORRECT ANSWERput on gloves
what is the definition of a synergistic product line? - CORRECT ANSWERcompatible products
disinfectant should never be added to water (T or F) - CORRECT ANSWERTrue
what is the best filing technique to use on a natural fingernail - CORRECT ANSWERside to center
what information should you add to the clients APPOINTMENT CARD for the next visit - CORRECT
ANSWERservice time
,what is a nail rasp and what does it do? - CORRECT ANSWERa metal instrument used to smooth the
edges of the toenail in the nail groove, especially for slightly rounding the corners on toenails
what are the 3 primary colors - CORRECT ANSWERred, yellow and blue
would you use a nail rasp in a basic manicure? - CORRECT ANSWERno
item used to removed surface debris from the nail surface during a manicure? - CORRECT ANSWERnail
brush
does paraffin wax benefit or ease eczema? - CORRECT ANSWERno
what is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail service? - CORRECT ANSWERwash with
soap and water
what is the best method to use when removing fingernail polish? - CORRECT ANSWERstroking motion
every massage should start and end with this massage movement - CORRECT ANSWEReffleurage
is an effleurage movement considered smooth and gentle? - CORRECT ANSWERyes
which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - CORRECT ANSWERbase coat
what treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - CORRECT ANSWERbuffing
which massage movement is a rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin? - CORRECT
ANSWERtapotement
what is the desired amount of space a fabric wrap should be from the eponychium - CORRECT
ANSWER1/16 of and inch
,which area of the nail does and acrylic overlay get it strength from? - CORRECT ANSWERapex
trimming a nail tip with a fingernail clipper will: - CORRECT ANSWERcause the tip to crack
what technique will reduce tip blending time? - CORRECT ANSWERbevel tip well area
what could damage the nail plate and break the seal when removing a tip? - CORRECT ANSWERnippers
which nail wrap is considered to be the strongest wrap fabric - CORRECT ANSWERlinen
what is the application procedure for a more natural looking acrylic nail? - CORRECT ANSWERpress and
smooth
what is needed to remover HARD uv gels - CORRECT ANSWERmust be filed off
what can be done to speed up the removal of acrylic enhancements? - CORRECT ANSWERplace acetone
bowl inside bowl of hot water
what do you need to do to remove soft uv gel nails - CORRECT ANSWERsoak the nails in acetone
sable brushes are used for - CORRECT ANSWERacrylic application
OSHA regulates the evaluation of skilled and competent services. true or false - CORRECT ANSWERfalse
what is the best item to consult when in doubt about how to use a product - CORRECT
ANSWERmanufacturer's instructions
a common viral infection seen in salons and resembles small black dots, usually in clustered groups -
CORRECT ANSWERplantar warts
, the structural material that composes the natural nail - CORRECT ANSWERkeratin
skin pigmentation disorder - CORRECT ANSWERlentigo
the use of acetone when removing nail enhancements describes a - CORRECT ANSWERsolvant
a chemical change that occurs in a nail product to create enhancements - CORRECT
ANSWERpolymerization
should a styptic stick be used to stop bleeding? - CORRECT ANSWERno
an example of a catalyst used in gel nail enhancements - CORRECT ANSWERultraviolet light
odorless monomer does not - CORRECT ANSWERharden quickly
odorless monomer emits a - CORRECT ANSWERslight odor
sterilization is the ONLY type of cleaning the will kill - CORRECT ANSWERbacterial spores
where should disinfected tools and implements be stored in a salon? - CORRECT ANSWERcovered
container
which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid -
CORRECT ANSWERdisinfection
what should be used to treat an allergy of the skin - CORRECT ANSWERlotion
what is the purpose for the use of hospital grade disinfectants? - CORRECT ANSWERto clean blood and
bodily fluids off surfaces
