Chapter 20: Manicuring – Study Guide and Exam Review
general procedures in a manicure - correct answer ✔✔Nail cutting, cuticle trimming, shaping+
polishing.
why should cosmetologist have a thorough understanding of manicuring - correct answer
✔✔Heath issues
building client loyalty
doing the manicure correctly with out hurting client
how often does cdc ( center for disease control) recommend conducting spore tests oh
autoclave - correct answer ✔✔weekly
autoclave - correct answer ✔✔uses high temperature steam and pressure to kill
microorganisms and their spores
cosmetologist should understand that ______ - correct answer ✔✔they are fully liable if a client
injury occurs while performing an illegal service
which of the following guidelines should be followed when choosing manicure station
equipment? - correct answer ✔✔A manicuring table should be made of hard, impenetrable
surface and remain free of clutter.
which of the following statements is accurate about multi-use implements ? - correct answer
✔✔multi-use implements are often made of metal
wooden pushers are typically used for _______ - correct answer ✔✔the clean under the nails
free edge
remove cuticle tissue from nail plate
, apply products
True - correct answer ✔✔If a trash receptacle with a foot-operated, self closing lid is not
available, it is acceptable to tape or clip a plastic bag to the manicure table for collecting used
materials during your manicure
False it stays for 15 mins - correct answer ✔✔The autoclave must remain at the optimal heat,
pressure, and steam levels for at least 60 minutes to kill all the harmful microorganisms and
their spores.
what type of gloves does OSHA recommend - correct answer ✔✔Nitrile
coarse-grit abrasive - correct answer ✔✔quickly reduce the thickness of any surface and
procedure deeper and more visible scratches on the surface
acetone - correct answer ✔✔colorless, flammable liquid; removes oils and prepares nails for
polish.
fine-grit abrasives - correct answer ✔✔Abrasives 240 grit and higher designed for buffing,
polishing, and removing very fine scratches.
implements - correct answer ✔✔Tools used to perform nail services. Implements can be multi-
use or single-use.
medium-grit abrasives - correct answer ✔✔Boards and buffers 150 to 180 grit that are used to
smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails.
a basic manicure should take about ___ - ___ min. - correct answer ✔✔30-45 min
general procedures in a manicure - correct answer ✔✔Nail cutting, cuticle trimming, shaping+
polishing.
why should cosmetologist have a thorough understanding of manicuring - correct answer
✔✔Heath issues
building client loyalty
doing the manicure correctly with out hurting client
how often does cdc ( center for disease control) recommend conducting spore tests oh
autoclave - correct answer ✔✔weekly
autoclave - correct answer ✔✔uses high temperature steam and pressure to kill
microorganisms and their spores
cosmetologist should understand that ______ - correct answer ✔✔they are fully liable if a client
injury occurs while performing an illegal service
which of the following guidelines should be followed when choosing manicure station
equipment? - correct answer ✔✔A manicuring table should be made of hard, impenetrable
surface and remain free of clutter.
which of the following statements is accurate about multi-use implements ? - correct answer
✔✔multi-use implements are often made of metal
wooden pushers are typically used for _______ - correct answer ✔✔the clean under the nails
free edge
remove cuticle tissue from nail plate
, apply products
True - correct answer ✔✔If a trash receptacle with a foot-operated, self closing lid is not
available, it is acceptable to tape or clip a plastic bag to the manicure table for collecting used
materials during your manicure
False it stays for 15 mins - correct answer ✔✔The autoclave must remain at the optimal heat,
pressure, and steam levels for at least 60 minutes to kill all the harmful microorganisms and
their spores.
what type of gloves does OSHA recommend - correct answer ✔✔Nitrile
coarse-grit abrasive - correct answer ✔✔quickly reduce the thickness of any surface and
procedure deeper and more visible scratches on the surface
acetone - correct answer ✔✔colorless, flammable liquid; removes oils and prepares nails for
polish.
fine-grit abrasives - correct answer ✔✔Abrasives 240 grit and higher designed for buffing,
polishing, and removing very fine scratches.
implements - correct answer ✔✔Tools used to perform nail services. Implements can be multi-
use or single-use.
medium-grit abrasives - correct answer ✔✔Boards and buffers 150 to 180 grit that are used to
smooth and refine surfaces and shorten natural nails.
a basic manicure should take about ___ - ___ min. - correct answer ✔✔30-45 min
