NAIL IT WITH AN A+ IN 2026:
OREGON STATE BOARD SUCCESS
GUIDE FOR NAIL TECHNOLOGY
metal pusher - THE CORRECT ANSWER-should not be used to push the
eponychium; only used to scrape cuticle from nail plate
nail polish brushes - THE CORRECT ANSWER-are exempt from the
single-use rule
reusing implements without properly cleaning & disinfecting -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-illegal in all states
appearance of nails - THE CORRECT ANSWER-can reflect the general
health of the body
keratin in nails - THE CORRECT ANSWER-harder than keratin in skin
or hair
nail beds need - THE CORRECT ANSWER-oxygen, vitamins, & minerals
toenail matrix - THE CORRECT ANSWER-longer than fingernail matrix
,plicatured nails - THE CORRECT 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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-can transmit
the infection to another client if proper safety & sanitation is
not followed
discoloration of nail plate - THE CORRECT ANSWER-result of bacterial
infection, not mold
nail psoriasis - THE CORRECT ANSWER-tiny pitting or severe
roughness on surface of nail plate; not an infectious disease
currently the fastest growing nail service - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
manicures & pedicures
spatula - THE CORRECT ANSWER-used to prevent contamination when
removing products from containers
oil & lotion - THE CORRECT ANSWER-can penetrate the nail plate or
skin & increase flexibility of natural nail
skin damage caused by the sun - THE CORRECT ANSWER-90%
polishing - THE CORRECT ANSWER-the last step in a manicure
, who goes longer between services & may need more work done
on their skin & nails? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-men
paraffin wax heaters typically are at what temperature? - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-125-130 F
what was the fastest growing nail service in the 1990s - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-pedicures
nippers - THE CORRECT ANSWER-used to trim tags of dead skin
blades - THE CORRECT ANSWER-can cause infection: do not use to
remove calluses
podiatrist - THE CORRECT ANSWER-specialized doctor of the feet.
send clients here if they have fungus
dominant foot - THE CORRECT ANSWER-usually needs more soaking
& attention
strong massage - THE CORRECT ANSWER-avoid for clients with
sensitive skin or who are prone to redness
wrap material - THE CORRECT ANSWER-gives the system its unique
properties
hold the nail tip ______ until the adhesive has dried - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-5-10 seconds
OREGON STATE BOARD SUCCESS
GUIDE FOR NAIL TECHNOLOGY
metal pusher - THE CORRECT ANSWER-should not be used to push the
eponychium; only used to scrape cuticle from nail plate
nail polish brushes - THE CORRECT ANSWER-are exempt from the
single-use rule
reusing implements without properly cleaning & disinfecting -
THE CORRECT ANSWER-illegal in all states
appearance of nails - THE CORRECT ANSWER-can reflect the general
health of the body
keratin in nails - THE CORRECT ANSWER-harder than keratin in skin
or hair
nail beds need - THE CORRECT ANSWER-oxygen, vitamins, & minerals
toenail matrix - THE CORRECT ANSWER-longer than fingernail matrix
,plicatured nails - THE CORRECT 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 - THE CORRECT ANSWER-can transmit
the infection to another client if proper safety & sanitation is
not followed
discoloration of nail plate - THE CORRECT ANSWER-result of bacterial
infection, not mold
nail psoriasis - THE CORRECT ANSWER-tiny pitting or severe
roughness on surface of nail plate; not an infectious disease
currently the fastest growing nail service - THE CORRECT ANSWER-
manicures & pedicures
spatula - THE CORRECT ANSWER-used to prevent contamination when
removing products from containers
oil & lotion - THE CORRECT ANSWER-can penetrate the nail plate or
skin & increase flexibility of natural nail
skin damage caused by the sun - THE CORRECT ANSWER-90%
polishing - THE CORRECT ANSWER-the last step in a manicure
, who goes longer between services & may need more work done
on their skin & nails? - THE CORRECT ANSWER-men
paraffin wax heaters typically are at what temperature? - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-125-130 F
what was the fastest growing nail service in the 1990s - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-pedicures
nippers - THE CORRECT ANSWER-used to trim tags of dead skin
blades - THE CORRECT ANSWER-can cause infection: do not use to
remove calluses
podiatrist - THE CORRECT ANSWER-specialized doctor of the feet.
send clients here if they have fungus
dominant foot - THE CORRECT ANSWER-usually needs more soaking
& attention
strong massage - THE CORRECT ANSWER-avoid for clients with
sensitive skin or who are prone to redness
wrap material - THE CORRECT ANSWER-gives the system its unique
properties
hold the nail tip ______ until the adhesive has dried - THE
CORRECT ANSWER-5-10 seconds
