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MILADY STANDARD NAIL TECHNOLOGY, 8TH EDITION
Focused Practice Questions & Rationales
Chapter 1: History & Career Opportunities
1. The practice of nail care dates back to ancient civilizations.
Which culture is credited with early use of gold and silver nail
cosmetics?
A. Greek
B. Roman
C. Chinese
D. Egyptian
Answer: C
Rationale: Chinese nobility used gold and silver nail colorants
around 3000 BCE.
2. A nail technician’s primary role is to:
A. Diagnose nail diseases
B. Provide nail care services and promote nail health
C. Prescribe medication
D. Treat infections
Answer: B
Rationale: Nail technicians provide cosmetic services, not
medical treatment.
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Chapter 2: Infection Control & Safety
3. According to the 8th Edition, a salon disinfectant must be:
A. EPA-registered, hospital-grade, and effective against bacteria,
fungi, and viruses
B. Only bactericidal
C. Any household bleach
D. Scented ammonia
Answer: A
Rationale: Disinfectants must be EPA-registered and hospital-
grade, with broad-spectrum efficacy.
4. The first step in the decontamination process is:
A. Disinfection
B. Cleaning
C. Sterilization
D. Storage
Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning removes visible debris before disinfection.
5. A wet sanitizer is used to:
A. Sterilize implements
B. Hold disinfected implements
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C. Clean foot spas
D. Store single-use items
Answer: B
Rationale: A wet sanitizer holds implements in disinfectant
solution.
6. Which item is considered single-use and must be discarded
after one client?
A. Metal nippers
B. Glass file
C. Emery board
D. Cuticle pusher
Answer: C
Rationale: Emery boards are porous and cannot be disinfected.
7. The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in
the salon is:
A. Wearing gloves only
B. Handwashing before and after each client
C. Using air fresheners
D. Sharing tools
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the foundation of infection control.
MILADY STANDARD NAIL TECHNOLOGY, 8TH EDITION
Focused Practice Questions & Rationales
Chapter 1: History & Career Opportunities
1. The practice of nail care dates back to ancient civilizations.
Which culture is credited with early use of gold and silver nail
cosmetics?
A. Greek
B. Roman
C. Chinese
D. Egyptian
Answer: C
Rationale: Chinese nobility used gold and silver nail colorants
around 3000 BCE.
2. A nail technician’s primary role is to:
A. Diagnose nail diseases
B. Provide nail care services and promote nail health
C. Prescribe medication
D. Treat infections
Answer: B
Rationale: Nail technicians provide cosmetic services, not
medical treatment.
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Chapter 2: Infection Control & Safety
3. According to the 8th Edition, a salon disinfectant must be:
A. EPA-registered, hospital-grade, and effective against bacteria,
fungi, and viruses
B. Only bactericidal
C. Any household bleach
D. Scented ammonia
Answer: A
Rationale: Disinfectants must be EPA-registered and hospital-
grade, with broad-spectrum efficacy.
4. The first step in the decontamination process is:
A. Disinfection
B. Cleaning
C. Sterilization
D. Storage
Answer: B
Rationale: Cleaning removes visible debris before disinfection.
5. A wet sanitizer is used to:
A. Sterilize implements
B. Hold disinfected implements
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C. Clean foot spas
D. Store single-use items
Answer: B
Rationale: A wet sanitizer holds implements in disinfectant
solution.
6. Which item is considered single-use and must be discarded
after one client?
A. Metal nippers
B. Glass file
C. Emery board
D. Cuticle pusher
Answer: C
Rationale: Emery boards are porous and cannot be disinfected.
7. The most effective way to prevent the spread of infection in
the salon is:
A. Wearing gloves only
B. Handwashing before and after each client
C. Using air fresheners
D. Sharing tools
Answer: B
Rationale: Hand hygiene is the foundation of infection control.
