Oregon
State
Board
Practice
Exam:
Nail
Technology
water
content
of
nails
-
ANSWER
15-25%
full
replacement
of
toenails
takes
how
long?
-
ANSWER
9-12
months
full
replacement
of
fingernails
takes
how
long?
-
ANSWER
4-6
months
agnail
-
ANSWER
another
name
for
hangnail
leukonychia
-
ANSWER
whitish
discoloration
or
white
spots
caused
by
minor
injury
to
the
nail
matrix
melanocytes
-
ANSWER
pigment
cells
onychorrhexis
-
ANSWER
split
&
brittle
nails
with
a
series
of
lengthwise
ridges
and
rough
appearance:
can
be
caused
by
excessive
use
of
cuticle
removers
splinter
hemorrhages
are
where
-
ANSWER
positioned
lengthwise
in
direction
of
growth
onycholysis
-
ANSWER
lifting
of
the
nail
plate
from
the
nail
bed
without
shedding;
can
be
caused
by
an
allergic
reaction
of
nail
bed
a
standard
manicure
table
-
ANSWER
36-48"
long
and
16-21"
wide
latex
gloves
-
ANSWER
may
shred
when
used
to
apply
certain
types
of
lotion
trash
can
with
self
closing
lid
-
ANSWER
one
of
the
best
ways
to
prevent
odor
&
vapor
metal
pusher
-
ANSWER
should
not
be
used
to
push
the
eponychium;
only
used
to
scrape
cuticle
from
nail
plate
nail
polish
brushes
-
ANSWER
are
exempt
from
the
single-use
rule
reusing
implements
without
properly
cleaning
&
disinfecting
-
ANSWER
illegal
in
all
states
appearance
of
nails
-
ANSWER
can
reflect
the
general
health
of
the
body
keratin
in
nails
-
ANSWER
harder
than
keratin
in
skin
or
hair
nail
beds
need
-
ANSWER
oxygen,
vitamins,
&
minerals toenail
matrix
-
ANSWER
longer
than
fingernail
matrix
plicatured
nails
-
ANSWER
also
called
a
"folded
nail"
and
indicated
by
a
highly
curved
nail
plate;
can
often
lead
to
ingrown
nails
clients
with
a
fungal
infection
-
ANSWER
can
transmit
the
infection
to
another
client
if
proper
safety
&
sanitation
is
not
followed
discoloration
of
nail
plate
-
ANSWER
result
of
bacterial
infection,
not
mold
nail
psoriasis
-
ANSWER
tiny
pitting
or
severe
roughness
on
surface
of
nail
plate;
not
an
infectious
disease
currently
the
fastest
growing
nail
service
-
ANSWER
manicures
&
pedicures
spatula
-
ANSWER
used
to
prevent
contamination
when
removing
products
from
containers
oil
&
lotion
-
ANSWER
can
penetrate
the
nail
plate
or
skin
&
increase
flexibility
of
natural
nail
skin
damage
caused
by
the
sun
-
ANSWER
90%
polishing
-
ANSWER
the
last
step
in
a
manicure
who
goes
longer
between
services
&
may
need
more
work
done
on
their
skin
&
nails?
-
ANSWER
men
paraffin
wax
heaters
typically
are
at
what
temperature?
-
ANSWER
125-130
F
what
was
the
fastest
growing
nail
service
in
the
1990s
-
ANSWER
pedicures
nippers
-
ANSWER
used
to
trim
tags
of
dead
skin
blades
-
ANSWER
can
cause
infection:
do
not
use
to
remove
calluses
podiatrist
-
ANSWER
specialized
doctor
of
the
feet.
send
clients
here
if
they
have
fungus
dominant
foot
-
ANSWER
usually
needs
more
soaking
&
attention
strong
massage
-
ANSWER
avoid
for
clients
with
sensitive
skin
or
who
are
prone
to
redness
wrap
material
-
ANSWER
gives
the
system
its
unique
properties
hold
the
nail
tip
______
until
the
adhesive
has
dried
-
ANSWER
5-10
seconds
State
Board
Practice
Exam:
Nail
Technology
water
content
of
nails
-
ANSWER
15-25%
full
replacement
of
toenails
takes
how
long?
-
ANSWER
9-12
months
full
replacement
of
fingernails
takes
how
long?
-
ANSWER
4-6
months
agnail
-
ANSWER
another
name
for
hangnail
leukonychia
-
ANSWER
whitish
discoloration
or
white
spots
caused
by
minor
injury
to
the
nail
matrix
melanocytes
-
ANSWER
pigment
cells
onychorrhexis
-
ANSWER
split
&
brittle
nails
with
a
series
of
lengthwise
ridges
and
rough
appearance:
can
be
caused
by
excessive
use
of
cuticle
removers
splinter
hemorrhages
are
where
-
ANSWER
positioned
lengthwise
in
direction
of
growth
onycholysis
-
ANSWER
lifting
of
the
nail
plate
from
the
nail
bed
without
shedding;
can
be
caused
by
an
allergic
reaction
of
nail
bed
a
standard
manicure
table
-
ANSWER
36-48"
long
and
16-21"
wide
latex
gloves
-
ANSWER
may
shred
when
used
to
apply
certain
types
of
lotion
trash
can
with
self
closing
lid
-
ANSWER
one
of
the
best
ways
to
prevent
odor
&
vapor
metal
pusher
-
ANSWER
should
not
be
used
to
push
the
eponychium;
only
used
to
scrape
cuticle
from
nail
plate
nail
polish
brushes
-
ANSWER
are
exempt
from
the
single-use
rule
reusing
implements
without
properly
cleaning
&
disinfecting
-
ANSWER
illegal
in
all
states
appearance
of
nails
-
ANSWER
can
reflect
the
general
health
of
the
body
keratin
in
nails
-
ANSWER
harder
than
keratin
in
skin
or
hair
nail
beds
need
-
ANSWER
oxygen,
vitamins,
&
minerals toenail
matrix
-
ANSWER
longer
than
fingernail
matrix
plicatured
nails
-
ANSWER
also
called
a
"folded
nail"
and
indicated
by
a
highly
curved
nail
plate;
can
often
lead
to
ingrown
nails
clients
with
a
fungal
infection
-
ANSWER
can
transmit
the
infection
to
another
client
if
proper
safety
&
sanitation
is
not
followed
discoloration
of
nail
plate
-
ANSWER
result
of
bacterial
infection,
not
mold
nail
psoriasis
-
ANSWER
tiny
pitting
or
severe
roughness
on
surface
of
nail
plate;
not
an
infectious
disease
currently
the
fastest
growing
nail
service
-
ANSWER
manicures
&
pedicures
spatula
-
ANSWER
used
to
prevent
contamination
when
removing
products
from
containers
oil
&
lotion
-
ANSWER
can
penetrate
the
nail
plate
or
skin
&
increase
flexibility
of
natural
nail
skin
damage
caused
by
the
sun
-
ANSWER
90%
polishing
-
ANSWER
the
last
step
in
a
manicure
who
goes
longer
between
services
&
may
need
more
work
done
on
their
skin
&
nails?
-
ANSWER
men
paraffin
wax
heaters
typically
are
at
what
temperature?
-
ANSWER
125-130
F
what
was
the
fastest
growing
nail
service
in
the
1990s
-
ANSWER
pedicures
nippers
-
ANSWER
used
to
trim
tags
of
dead
skin
blades
-
ANSWER
can
cause
infection:
do
not
use
to
remove
calluses
podiatrist
-
ANSWER
specialized
doctor
of
the
feet.
send
clients
here
if
they
have
fungus
dominant
foot
-
ANSWER
usually
needs
more
soaking
&
attention
strong
massage
-
ANSWER
avoid
for
clients
with
sensitive
skin
or
who
are
prone
to
redness
wrap
material
-
ANSWER
gives
the
system
its
unique
properties
hold
the
nail
tip
______
until
the
adhesive
has
dried
-
ANSWER
5-10
seconds