Nail Technician State Board Exam- Prep | Questions
with Verified Answers | LATEST UPDATE 2025/26
a common condition in which the cuticle around the nail splits is known as:
A. Hangnails
B. skin overgrowth
C. nail crack
D. callus -CORRECTANSWER A. Hangnails
Why is it important to NOT give paraffin baths to those with impaired circulation or loss
of feeling in the feet or other diabetic related conditions? -CORRECTANSWER The hot
wax could cause skin breakdown or burns on the treated area
Traditional UV gels rely on an acrylate known as: -CORRECTANSWER Urethane
acrylate
What is a parasite? -CORRECTANSWER A very tiny multi-celled plant or animal
organism which lives off of a live host without providing any type of benefit to the host
A healthy nail...
A. Is smooth without hollows or wavy ridges
B. Is translucent with a pinkish coloration
C. Is flexible
,D. All of the choices listed -CORRECTANSWER D. All of the choices listed
The toughest layer of the epidermis is the: -CORRECTANSWER Stratum corneum
_________ nerves carry impulses from sense organs (eyes, nose, ears, ect.) to the
brain where the sensations are experienced -CORRECTANSWER Sensory
Onychomycosis is also known as: -CORRECTANSWER Tinea unguium
Which of the following is an inflammatory disorder of the sudoriferous glands caused by
excessive heat?
A. Miliria ruba
B. Herpes simplex
C. Eczema
D. Acne -CORRECTANSWER A. Miliria ruba
Which of the following are sac-like glands attached to hair follicles?
A. Sebaceous glands
B. Peneal glands
C. Endocrine glands
D. Sudoriferous glands -CORRECTANSWER A. Sebaceous glands
The term oligo means: -CORRECTANSWER Few
,Which of the following diseases can bacilli produce?
A. All of the choices listed
B. Typhoid
C. Tetanus
D. Tuberculosis -CORRECTANSWER A. All of the choices listed
Professional strength callus softeners:
A. Are applied directly to the callus and left on for a short time period
B. Normally contain the powerful softening ingredients of sodium hydroxide or lactic acid
C. Could be hazardous if they come in contact with the eyes
D. All of the choices listed -CORRECTANSWER D. All of the choices listed
The bone's cells which make up the hard connective tissue that bone is composed of is
called: -CORRECTANSWER Osteocytes
The layer of the epidermis where cells with visible granules die and move to the surface
is called: -CORRECTANSWER Stratum granulosum
Working in the middle range of an electric file machine's RPM capacity -
CORRECTANSWER Prolongs the life of the motor
, The __________ is the uppermost layer of the dermis, it is intertwined with and
connected to the elongated rete ridges of the epidermis -CORRECTANSWER Papillary
dermis
Prior to applying polish during a manicure... -CORRECTANSWER Remove traces of oil
and/or lotion from the nail plate
A _________ is made up of a cell body, dendrites, an axon and axon terminal -
CORRECTANSWER Neuron
Five long, slender bones extending from the heel (the tarsus) to the toes are called: -
CORRECTANSWER Metatarsal
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the spread of HIV?
A. It is spread most often by sharing needles with intravenous drug users
B. It is spread from person to person through blood
C. The spread of HIV by skin and nail salon services has never been documented
D. None of the choices listed -CORRECTANSWER D. None of the choices listed
A weekly reconditioning hot oil manicure will benefit client with:
A. Dry cuticles
B. Gel nails
C. Paper wraps
with Verified Answers | LATEST UPDATE 2025/26
a common condition in which the cuticle around the nail splits is known as:
A. Hangnails
B. skin overgrowth
C. nail crack
D. callus -CORRECTANSWER A. Hangnails
Why is it important to NOT give paraffin baths to those with impaired circulation or loss
of feeling in the feet or other diabetic related conditions? -CORRECTANSWER The hot
wax could cause skin breakdown or burns on the treated area
Traditional UV gels rely on an acrylate known as: -CORRECTANSWER Urethane
acrylate
What is a parasite? -CORRECTANSWER A very tiny multi-celled plant or animal
organism which lives off of a live host without providing any type of benefit to the host
A healthy nail...
A. Is smooth without hollows or wavy ridges
B. Is translucent with a pinkish coloration
C. Is flexible
,D. All of the choices listed -CORRECTANSWER D. All of the choices listed
The toughest layer of the epidermis is the: -CORRECTANSWER Stratum corneum
_________ nerves carry impulses from sense organs (eyes, nose, ears, ect.) to the
brain where the sensations are experienced -CORRECTANSWER Sensory
Onychomycosis is also known as: -CORRECTANSWER Tinea unguium
Which of the following is an inflammatory disorder of the sudoriferous glands caused by
excessive heat?
A. Miliria ruba
B. Herpes simplex
C. Eczema
D. Acne -CORRECTANSWER A. Miliria ruba
Which of the following are sac-like glands attached to hair follicles?
A. Sebaceous glands
B. Peneal glands
C. Endocrine glands
D. Sudoriferous glands -CORRECTANSWER A. Sebaceous glands
The term oligo means: -CORRECTANSWER Few
,Which of the following diseases can bacilli produce?
A. All of the choices listed
B. Typhoid
C. Tetanus
D. Tuberculosis -CORRECTANSWER A. All of the choices listed
Professional strength callus softeners:
A. Are applied directly to the callus and left on for a short time period
B. Normally contain the powerful softening ingredients of sodium hydroxide or lactic acid
C. Could be hazardous if they come in contact with the eyes
D. All of the choices listed -CORRECTANSWER D. All of the choices listed
The bone's cells which make up the hard connective tissue that bone is composed of is
called: -CORRECTANSWER Osteocytes
The layer of the epidermis where cells with visible granules die and move to the surface
is called: -CORRECTANSWER Stratum granulosum
Working in the middle range of an electric file machine's RPM capacity -
CORRECTANSWER Prolongs the life of the motor
, The __________ is the uppermost layer of the dermis, it is intertwined with and
connected to the elongated rete ridges of the epidermis -CORRECTANSWER Papillary
dermis
Prior to applying polish during a manicure... -CORRECTANSWER Remove traces of oil
and/or lotion from the nail plate
A _________ is made up of a cell body, dendrites, an axon and axon terminal -
CORRECTANSWER Neuron
Five long, slender bones extending from the heel (the tarsus) to the toes are called: -
CORRECTANSWER Metatarsal
Which of the following is NOT true regarding the spread of HIV?
A. It is spread most often by sharing needles with intravenous drug users
B. It is spread from person to person through blood
C. The spread of HIV by skin and nail salon services has never been documented
D. None of the choices listed -CORRECTANSWER D. None of the choices listed
A weekly reconditioning hot oil manicure will benefit client with:
A. Dry cuticles
B. Gel nails
C. Paper wraps
