Psi Texas state board nail tech Exam
STUDYGUIDE ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end with? -
CORRECT ANSWER effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? - CORRECT
ANSWER trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? - CORRECT
ANSWER hot oil treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - CORRECT ANSWER buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? -
CORRECT ANSWER service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure? - CORRECT ANSWER foot soak
What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails? - CORRECT
ANSWER thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? - CORRECT
ANSWER Stroking motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes? - CORRECT ANSWER cone
What result from completely removing the former toenail polish? - CORRECT
ANSWER discoloration vanishes.
, Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel? -
CORRECT ANSWER red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners? - CORRECT
ANSWER cuticle.
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection? - CORRECT
ANSWER To not use bar soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail? - CORRECT
ANSWER trims length
Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER Callus remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services? - CORRECT
ANSWER paraffin mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? - CORRECT
ANSWER Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate? - CORRECT ANSWER paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER 20-30 degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - CORRECT
ANSWER Base coat
STUDYGUIDE ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following massage movements should EVERY massage begin and end with? -
CORRECT ANSWER effleurage
Which is the ONLY way to remove excess cuticle around the nail with a nipper? - CORRECT
ANSWER trim
Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? - CORRECT
ANSWER hot oil treatment
Which treatment will minimize ridges on the toenail? - CORRECT ANSWER buffing
Which information should you add to the client's appointment card for the next visit? -
CORRECT ANSWER service time
Which are add-on to a basic pedicure? - CORRECT ANSWER foot soak
What procedures are not done when polishing the fingernails? - CORRECT
ANSWER thick coats applied.
Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? - CORRECT
ANSWER Stroking motion
Which are not the basic nail shapes? - CORRECT ANSWER cone
What result from completely removing the former toenail polish? - CORRECT
ANSWER discoloration vanishes.
, Which of the following is an example of two primary colors based on the color wheel? -
CORRECT ANSWER red and yellow
What areas of the the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners? - CORRECT
ANSWER cuticle.
What are important actions to prevent the spread of infection? - CORRECT
ANSWER To not use bar soaps.
Which are not beneficial in the use of a foot rasp on the toenail? - CORRECT
ANSWER trims length
Which product listed below is necessary in a basic pedicure procedure? - CORRECT
ANSWER Callus remover
Which are not examples of single-use materials used in nail services? - CORRECT
ANSWER paraffin mitts.
Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hand? - CORRECT
ANSWER Smooth and gentle
Which are not used to clean the toenail plate? - CORRECT ANSWER paraffin.
Which is the position a cuticle pusher should be held at from the nail plate? - CORRECT
ANSWER 20-30 degree angle
Which product would you use to prevent polish from staining the nail bed? - CORRECT
ANSWER Base coat
