INDIANA PSI NAIL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
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1. what best describes an effleurage movement on the hand - ANSWER ✔
smooth and gentle
2. paraffin mitts are examples of materials that can - ANSWER ✔ be used
more than once
3. bar soaps is not an important action to prevent the spread of infection -
ANSWER ✔ true
4. what best describes stimulation of pressure points on the feet - ANSWER ✔
reflexology
5. does the cuticle benefit from uses of softeners on the FINGERNAIL? -
ANSWER ✔ NO
6. what precaution must be taken when applying exfoliating foot scrubs? -
ANSWER ✔ put on gloves
,7. what is the definition of a synergistic product line? - ANSWER ✔
compatible products
8. disinfectant should never be added to water (T or F) - ANSWER ✔ True
9. proper way to wash hands - ANSWER ✔ wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
10.why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling - ANSWER ✔
they require special method of disposal
11.first step in properly cleaning the pedicure basin or foot bath - ANSWER ✔
drain the water from the basin or foot bath and remove any visible debris
12.what is true of a product's EPA registration? - ANSWER ✔ it is against
Federal law to use the product contrary to label
13.what do you do first in the event of a minor burn - ANSWER ✔ immerse in
cold water
14.what is the first step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials
in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin? - ANSWER ✔ stop the service
and immediately flood the exposed area with water
15.what is the best recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products -
ANSWER ✔ work at a ventilated work table
, 16.which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANSWER ✔ virucidal
17.the best way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne
pathogens on the skin - ANSWER ✔ wear gloves
18.What is not an example of an add-on service - ANSWER ✔ Foot soak
19.Which abrasive file would you use to shape a weak natural nail? (***) -
ANSWER ✔ 240 grit
20.All of the following are beneficial when applying toenail polish EXCEPT -
ANSWER ✔ One coat of color
21.Which is the term for friction in a massage movement - ANSWER ✔
Various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another
22.Which of the following massage movements can be painful, even dangerous,
when performed by someone without proper training? - ANSWER ✔
Petrissage
23.All implements used by a tech shall be ____________ prior to use on a
customer. - ANSWER ✔ Disinfected
24.Before putting nonporous implements into a disinfectant implements shall be
precleaned with __________. - ANSWER ✔ Soap and fresh hot water
2026/2027 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
1. what best describes an effleurage movement on the hand - ANSWER ✔
smooth and gentle
2. paraffin mitts are examples of materials that can - ANSWER ✔ be used
more than once
3. bar soaps is not an important action to prevent the spread of infection -
ANSWER ✔ true
4. what best describes stimulation of pressure points on the feet - ANSWER ✔
reflexology
5. does the cuticle benefit from uses of softeners on the FINGERNAIL? -
ANSWER ✔ NO
6. what precaution must be taken when applying exfoliating foot scrubs? -
ANSWER ✔ put on gloves
,7. what is the definition of a synergistic product line? - ANSWER ✔
compatible products
8. disinfectant should never be added to water (T or F) - ANSWER ✔ True
9. proper way to wash hands - ANSWER ✔ wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry
10.why do tuberculocidal disinfectants require special handling - ANSWER ✔
they require special method of disposal
11.first step in properly cleaning the pedicure basin or foot bath - ANSWER ✔
drain the water from the basin or foot bath and remove any visible debris
12.what is true of a product's EPA registration? - ANSWER ✔ it is against
Federal law to use the product contrary to label
13.what do you do first in the event of a minor burn - ANSWER ✔ immerse in
cold water
14.what is the first step if you get blood or other potentially infectious materials
in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on broken skin? - ANSWER ✔ stop the service
and immediately flood the exposed area with water
15.what is the best recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products -
ANSWER ✔ work at a ventilated work table
, 16.which disinfectant is appropriate for stopping the take over of the host cell's
reproductive function? - ANSWER ✔ virucidal
17.the best way to avoid accidental exposure to bodily fluids and bloodborne
pathogens on the skin - ANSWER ✔ wear gloves
18.What is not an example of an add-on service - ANSWER ✔ Foot soak
19.Which abrasive file would you use to shape a weak natural nail? (***) -
ANSWER ✔ 240 grit
20.All of the following are beneficial when applying toenail polish EXCEPT -
ANSWER ✔ One coat of color
21.Which is the term for friction in a massage movement - ANSWER ✔
Various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another
22.Which of the following massage movements can be painful, even dangerous,
when performed by someone without proper training? - ANSWER ✔
Petrissage
23.All implements used by a tech shall be ____________ prior to use on a
customer. - ANSWER ✔ Disinfected
24.Before putting nonporous implements into a disinfectant implements shall be
precleaned with __________. - ANSWER ✔ Soap and fresh hot water
