TEXAS MANICURIST WRITTEN STATE
BOARD TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
\.What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail
enhancements? - ANSWERS-File the nail and apply a new layer of product
\.According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from
removing calluses using which of the following? - ANSWERS-A credo blade
\.According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - ANSWERS-
As a dry storage container for clean implements
\.According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or
unsafe? - ANSWERS-FDA
\.Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and
lotion? - ANSWERS-Polish Remover
\.What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid
and polymer powder enhancements? - ANSWERS-Apply Primer
\.According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected?
- ANSWERS-Prior to each client
,\.A nail is composed primarily of - ANSWERS-Keratin
\.What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors
is visible on a client's arm? - ANSWERS-Refer the client to a physician
\.What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - ANSWERS-To guide where to
place the nail tip
\.How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - ANSWERS-Per
manufacturer's direction
\.A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - ANSWERS-Nail
fungus
\.What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? -
ANSWERS-Antiseptic
\.What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - ANSWERS-Safety glasses and
gloves
\.According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - ANSWERS-
On the second anniversary of the issue date
\.Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - ANSWERS-Antiseptic
,\.According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual
license? - ANSWERS-Current photograph
\.In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and
polymer be placed? - ANSWERS-Free edge
\.What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service?
- ANSWERS-Discard
\.What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel
products? - ANSWERS-Skin iritation
\.What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? -
ANSWERS-Vigorous
\.Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from
infecting the nail bed? - ANSWERS-Hyponychium
\.Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - ANSWERS-Dark brown patches
\.When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with
a lowered immune system? - ANSWERS-Nipping their cuticles
\.when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? -
ANSWERS-Record your observation
, \.According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements
and non-porous surfaces? - ANSWERS-Chlorine bleach
\.According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using
plastic liners and emptied how often? - ANSWERS-Daily
\.According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with
an expired license? - ANSWERS-Under no circumstances
\.If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following
will most likely happen? - ANSWERS-Disinfectant will be contaminated
\.According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be
immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and - ANSWERS-Disinfected
\.What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? -
ANSWERS-Refer the client to a physician
\.According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? -
ANSWERS-Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
\.Safety data sheets explain which of the following? - ANSWERS-How to protect
yourself when using the product
BOARD TEST QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
\.What is the correct way to maintain monomer liquid and polymer powder nail
enhancements? - ANSWERS-File the nail and apply a new layer of product
\.According to TDLR, a licensed cosmetologist or manicurist is prohibited from
removing calluses using which of the following? - ANSWERS-A credo blade
\.According to TDLR, how can ultraviolet electrical sanitizers be used? - ANSWERS-
As a dry storage container for clean implements
\.According to TDLR, what agency bans or deems products as poisonous or
unsafe? - ANSWERS-FDA
\.Before applying nail polish, what should be used to eliminate all traces of oil and
lotion? - ANSWERS-Polish Remover
\.What step should be completed immediately before applying monomer liquid
and polymer powder enhancements? - ANSWERS-Apply Primer
\.According to TDLR, when must multi-use equipment be cleaned and disinfected?
- ANSWERS-Prior to each client
,\.A nail is composed primarily of - ANSWERS-Keratin
\.What should a licensee do when an asymmetrical mole, containing many colors
is visible on a client's arm? - ANSWERS-Refer the client to a physician
\.What is the purpose of a nail tip position stop? - ANSWERS-To guide where to
place the nail tip
\.How long should gel products be cured in a UV lamp? - ANSWERS-Per
manufacturer's direction
\.A licensee may NOT perform manicuring services for clients with - ANSWERS-Nail
fungus
\.What should a licensee use to clean a wound during a blood exposure incident? -
ANSWERS-Antiseptic
\.What should be worn when mixing disinfectants? - ANSWERS-Safety glasses and
gloves
\.According to TDLR, when does a license expire after being issued? - ANSWERS-
On the second anniversary of the issue date
\.Which of following should be applied to treat minor cuts? - ANSWERS-Antiseptic
,\.According to TDLR, what should be attached to the front of the individual
license? - ANSWERS-Current photograph
\.In nail enhancement maintenance, where should the first bead of monomer and
polymer be placed? - ANSWERS-Free edge
\.What should be done with toe separators after completing the pedicure service?
- ANSWERS-Discard
\.What could be the result of prolonged or repeated skin contact with gel
products? - ANSWERS-Skin iritation
\.What massage technique should be avoided on clients with arthritis? -
ANSWERS-Vigorous
\.Which part of the nail forms a protective barrier that prevents bacteria from
infecting the nail bed? - ANSWERS-Hyponychium
\.Malignant melanoma is often characterized by - ANSWERS-Dark brown patches
\.When performing nail service, what should NOT be performed on someone with
a lowered immune system? - ANSWERS-Nipping their cuticles
\.when performing a nail analysis, what is important for the licensee to do? -
ANSWERS-Record your observation
, \.According to TDLR, what is used to destroy bacteria and disinfect implements
and non-porous surfaces? - ANSWERS-Chlorine bleach
\.According to TDLR, all trash containers must be kept clean by washing or using
plastic liners and emptied how often? - ANSWERS-Daily
\.According to TDLR, when can an individual perform cosmetology services with
an expired license? - ANSWERS-Under no circumstances
\.If a dirty nail clipper is placed into a disinfection container, which of the following
will most likely happen? - ANSWERS-Disinfectant will be contaminated
\.According to TDLR, prior to each use, electrical equipment that cannot be
immersed in liquid shall be wiped clean and - ANSWERS-Disinfected
\.What should a licensee do if they suspect their client has a nail disease? -
ANSWERS-Refer the client to a physician
\.According the TLDR, what product is prohibited from use in a nail salon? -
ANSWERS-Methyl methacrylate (MMA)
\.Safety data sheets explain which of the following? - ANSWERS-How to protect
yourself when using the product
