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MICHIGAN MANICURIST CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED||JUST OUT!!!EXAM
NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use?
Ozone steamer
UV light
Autoclave
Quaternary ammonium - ANSWER-Autoclave
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of
the host cell's reproductive function?
Alcohol
Virudical
Bacterial
Contaminated - ANSWER-Virudical
All of the following procedures are done when polishing the
fingernails EXCEPT
Client pre-pays
Thick coats applied
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Pull in even strokes
Brush towards eponychium - ANSWER-Thick coats applied
Goggles should be worn during all of the following EXCEPT
Using phenol
Sanitizing hands
Mixing disinfectants
Use of ultraviolet rays - ANSWER-Sanitizing hands
Which procedure would prepare implements that may
accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid?
Sterilization
Disinfection
Decontamination
Wash with soap - ANSWER-Disinfection
Which of the following is BEST to consult when in doubt about
how to use a product?
Manufacturer's instructions
MSDS
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The CDC website
A colleague in your shop - ANSWER-Manufacturer's instructions
Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a
food spa to be properly disinfected?
Whenever there is time
Between each client
At the end of the day
At the end of the week - ANSWER-Between each client
Which of the following steps would be performed during an
acrylic maintenance procedure?
Apply new product over wet primer
Clip away lifted product
Cure product with a UV lamp
Smooth down ledge of existing product - ANSWER-Smooth
down ledge of existing product
All of the following are important actions to prevent the spread
of infection EXCEPT
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Wear gloves
Hand washing
Use bar soaps
Brush under nails - ANSWER-Use bar soaps
Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail
service?
Use hand sanitizer
Pay for procedure
Remove their polish
Wash with soap and water - ANSWER-Wash with soap and
water
Which of the following is an examples of a catalyst used in gel
nail enhancements?
Bonding gel
Isopropyl alcohol
Oglimer
Ultraviolet light - ANSWER-Ultraviolet light
MICHIGAN MANICURIST CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |A+ GRADED||JUST OUT!!!EXAM
NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
Which of the following is a sterilizer approved for salon use?
Ozone steamer
UV light
Autoclave
Quaternary ammonium - ANSWER-Autoclave
Which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of
the host cell's reproductive function?
Alcohol
Virudical
Bacterial
Contaminated - ANSWER-Virudical
All of the following procedures are done when polishing the
fingernails EXCEPT
Client pre-pays
Thick coats applied
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Pull in even strokes
Brush towards eponychium - ANSWER-Thick coats applied
Goggles should be worn during all of the following EXCEPT
Using phenol
Sanitizing hands
Mixing disinfectants
Use of ultraviolet rays - ANSWER-Sanitizing hands
Which procedure would prepare implements that may
accidentally be exposed to blood or body fluid?
Sterilization
Disinfection
Decontamination
Wash with soap - ANSWER-Disinfection
Which of the following is BEST to consult when in doubt about
how to use a product?
Manufacturer's instructions
MSDS
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The CDC website
A colleague in your shop - ANSWER-Manufacturer's instructions
Which of the following is the MINIMUM recommendation for a
food spa to be properly disinfected?
Whenever there is time
Between each client
At the end of the day
At the end of the week - ANSWER-Between each client
Which of the following steps would be performed during an
acrylic maintenance procedure?
Apply new product over wet primer
Clip away lifted product
Cure product with a UV lamp
Smooth down ledge of existing product - ANSWER-Smooth
down ledge of existing product
All of the following are important actions to prevent the spread
of infection EXCEPT
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Wear gloves
Hand washing
Use bar soaps
Brush under nails - ANSWER-Use bar soaps
Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail
service?
Use hand sanitizer
Pay for procedure
Remove their polish
Wash with soap and water - ANSWER-Wash with soap and
water
Which of the following is an examples of a catalyst used in gel
nail enhancements?
Bonding gel
Isopropyl alcohol
Oglimer
Ultraviolet light - ANSWER-Ultraviolet light
