Nail Technician State Board Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED VERSION JUST RELEASED RECENTLY

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Nail Technician State Board Exam QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATED
VERSION JUST RELEASED RECENTLY

Question: Which of the following are sac-like glands attached to hair follicles?
A. Sebaceous glands
B. Peneal glands
C. Endocrine glands

D. Sudoriferous glands - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Sebaceous glands



Question: The term oligo means: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Few


Question: Which of the following diseases can bacilli produce?
A. All of the choices listed
B. Typhoid
C. Tetanus

D. Tuberculosis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. All of the choices listed


Question: 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. All of the choices listed

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Question: The bone's cells which make up the hard connective tissue that bone is composed of
is called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Osteocytes


Question: The layer of the epidermis where cells with visible granules die and move to the
surface is called: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Stratum granulosum


Question: Working in the middle range of an electric file machine's RPM capacity - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔Prolongs the life of the motor


Question: The __________ is the uppermost layer of the dermis, it is intertwined with and
connected to the elongated rete ridges of the epidermis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Papillary
dermis



Question: Prior to applying polish during a manicure... - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Remove traces
of oil and/or lotion from the nail plate


Question: A _________ is made up of a cell body, dendrites, an axon and axon terminal -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Neuron


Q:a common condition in which the cuticle around the nail splits is known as:
A. Hangnails
B. skin overgrowth
C. nail crack

D. callus - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Hangnails


Question: 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? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔The hot
wax could cause skin breakdown or burns on the treated area

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Question: Traditional UV gels rely on an acrylate known as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Urethane
acrylate



Question: What is a parasite? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔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


Question: 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. All of the choices listed



Question: The toughest layer of the epidermis is the: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Stratum corneum


Question: _________ nerves carry impulses from sense organs (eyes, nose, ears, ect.) to the
brain where the sensations are experienced - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Sensory



Question: Onychomycosis is also known as: - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Tinea unguium


Question: 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Miliria ruba

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Question: Five long, slender bones extending from the heel (the tarsus) to the toes are called: -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔Metatarsal


Question: 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 - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. None of the choices listed


Question: A weekly reconditioning hot oil manicure will benefit client with:
A. Dry cuticles
B. Gel nails
C. Paper wraps

D. Arthritis - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔A. Dry cuticles


Question: The proper way to mix polish is to:
A. mix with top coat
B. Shake vigorously
C. Tap bottle on table

D. Roll bottle between palms - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔D. Roll bottles between palms


Question: Skin's outer layer is called the:
A. Dermis
B. Epidermis
C. Subcutaneous tissue

D. Stratum corneum - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔B. Epidermis