PIVOT POINT NAILS EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
smooth and reduce using a foot file - Answer-How should a callus be treated during a
pedicure?
24 hours - Answer-What is the recommended amount of time a client should wait to get
a pedicure after shaving their legs?
bacterial infection - Answer-What is the nail condition that can be indicated by a green
discoloration on the nail plate?
create fine cracks in the tip - Answer-Using a nail tip that is too small may:
finger bowl - Answer-Cuticles can be softened by soaking fingernails in a:
onychocryptosis - Answer-The disorder in which the nail grows Into the edge of the nail
grooves, causing ingrown nails, is called:
leukonychia - Answer-White spots on the nail caused by an injury in which a small
separation occurs between the nail and the nail bed is called:
cuticle cream - Answer-When performing a manicure, what product may be used to
soften cuticle skin?
ligaments - Answer-The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized:
base coat - Answer-What product helps hold nail color to the nail?
furrows - Answer-Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by
illness or injury are called:
mantle - Answer-What is the pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the
nail?
split nails - Answer-Improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of:
toe separators - Answer-What is placed between the toes before polish application?
onychology - Answer-The study of the structure and growth of the nails is called:
, an orangewood stick - Answer-What should be used to remove polish from the nail
sidewalls.
onychosis - Answer-Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:
cuticle pusher - Answer-What tool has a shape designed to follow the natural curve of
the nail?
4-6 months - Answer-Under nomal circumstances, the growth of a new fingenail takes
approximately:
gels - Answer-The two main types of artificial nail systems used today are acrylic and:
nail clippers - Answer-What implement is used to shorten the nails?
pedicure slippers - Answer-Which of the following items helps to allow polish to dry after
a pedicure?
split or brittle nails - Answer-Onychorhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:
onychophagy - Answer-Another term for bitten nails is:
waterless manicure - Answer-During artificial nail preparation, perform a:
eponychium - Answer-Pterygium of the nail can occur at either the hyponychium or at
the:
acrylic liquid - Answer-Another name for acrylic monomer is:
antiseptic - Answer-The product that reduces microbes on the skin is called a(n):
single-use item - Answer-Which of the following choices must be discarded after use on
a nail service client?
speed up the chemical reaction - Answer-1. Catalysts are found in liguid monomer to:
perionychium - Answer-What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides
of the nail
matrix - Answer-3. The active tissue that generates cells. which harden as they move
outward to form the nail plate is called the nail:
soften the skin - Answer-A soaking solution is used in a manicure to
avoid touching the nail - Answer-After applying the primer during a sculptured nail
service:
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
smooth and reduce using a foot file - Answer-How should a callus be treated during a
pedicure?
24 hours - Answer-What is the recommended amount of time a client should wait to get
a pedicure after shaving their legs?
bacterial infection - Answer-What is the nail condition that can be indicated by a green
discoloration on the nail plate?
create fine cracks in the tip - Answer-Using a nail tip that is too small may:
finger bowl - Answer-Cuticles can be softened by soaking fingernails in a:
onychocryptosis - Answer-The disorder in which the nail grows Into the edge of the nail
grooves, causing ingrown nails, is called:
leukonychia - Answer-White spots on the nail caused by an injury in which a small
separation occurs between the nail and the nail bed is called:
cuticle cream - Answer-When performing a manicure, what product may be used to
soften cuticle skin?
ligaments - Answer-The nail bed is attached to the bone by specialized:
base coat - Answer-What product helps hold nail color to the nail?
furrows - Answer-Indented vertical lines down the nail plate that may be caused by
illness or injury are called:
mantle - Answer-What is the pocket-like structure that holds the root and matrix of the
nail?
split nails - Answer-Improper filing, injuries or harsh chemicals could be causes of:
toe separators - Answer-What is placed between the toes before polish application?
onychology - Answer-The study of the structure and growth of the nails is called:
, an orangewood stick - Answer-What should be used to remove polish from the nail
sidewalls.
onychosis - Answer-Any disease, disorder or condition of the nail is called:
cuticle pusher - Answer-What tool has a shape designed to follow the natural curve of
the nail?
4-6 months - Answer-Under nomal circumstances, the growth of a new fingenail takes
approximately:
gels - Answer-The two main types of artificial nail systems used today are acrylic and:
nail clippers - Answer-What implement is used to shorten the nails?
pedicure slippers - Answer-Which of the following items helps to allow polish to dry after
a pedicure?
split or brittle nails - Answer-Onychorhexis is a term indicating the nail condition called:
onychophagy - Answer-Another term for bitten nails is:
waterless manicure - Answer-During artificial nail preparation, perform a:
eponychium - Answer-Pterygium of the nail can occur at either the hyponychium or at
the:
acrylic liquid - Answer-Another name for acrylic monomer is:
antiseptic - Answer-The product that reduces microbes on the skin is called a(n):
single-use item - Answer-Which of the following choices must be discarded after use on
a nail service client?
speed up the chemical reaction - Answer-1. Catalysts are found in liguid monomer to:
perionychium - Answer-What is the living tissue that overlies the nail plate on the sides
of the nail
matrix - Answer-3. The active tissue that generates cells. which harden as they move
outward to form the nail plate is called the nail:
soften the skin - Answer-A soaking solution is used in a manicure to
avoid touching the nail - Answer-After applying the primer during a sculptured nail
service:
