MANICURIST COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED STUDY RESOURCE
●● Nail pterygium
Answer: Abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by
the nail plate; usually caused by serious injury, such as burns, or an
adverse skin reaction to chemical nail enhancement products.
●● What are the qualifications for a disinfectant to be EPA approved?
Answer: Viruside , fungicide, bactericide and disinfectant
●● A nail rasp should be used:
Answer: Under the free edge of the nail during a pedicure service
●● Elastin
Answer: protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue
●● Keratin
Answer: A fiber protein that is the principal component of hair, skin, and
nails
, ●● How many bones are in the foot
Answer: 26 bones
●● Mandrel
Answer: Metal shaft on which a sandpaper disc or other abrasive
materials are mounted and fitted into the hand piece
●● Are paraffin mitts reusable?
Answer: Yes
●● Friction Massage Technique
Answer: Using various ringing motions to manipulate or press one layer
of tissue over the other
●● vibration massage technique
Answer: A trembling or shaking movement
●● What is the most common nail shape for men?
Answer: Round nails
●● Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come
from?
Answer: universal precautions
PREP QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED STUDY RESOURCE
●● Nail pterygium
Answer: Abnormal condition that occurs when the skin is stretched by
the nail plate; usually caused by serious injury, such as burns, or an
adverse skin reaction to chemical nail enhancement products.
●● What are the qualifications for a disinfectant to be EPA approved?
Answer: Viruside , fungicide, bactericide and disinfectant
●● A nail rasp should be used:
Answer: Under the free edge of the nail during a pedicure service
●● Elastin
Answer: protein base similar to collagen that forms elastic tissue
●● Keratin
Answer: A fiber protein that is the principal component of hair, skin, and
nails
, ●● How many bones are in the foot
Answer: 26 bones
●● Mandrel
Answer: Metal shaft on which a sandpaper disc or other abrasive
materials are mounted and fitted into the hand piece
●● Are paraffin mitts reusable?
Answer: Yes
●● Friction Massage Technique
Answer: Using various ringing motions to manipulate or press one layer
of tissue over the other
●● vibration massage technique
Answer: A trembling or shaking movement
●● What is the most common nail shape for men?
Answer: Round nails
●● Where do the guidelines for human blood and body fluids come
from?
Answer: universal precautions
