Texas PSI Manicurist Exam Study Guide| I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-
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The procedure that includes re positioning of the white free edge
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of a nail is called
I,- Backfill
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Prior to servicing a client, one should wash it's own hand with
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Liquid soap
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) explains
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yourself
The function of the foot file is to
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UV gels may be removed by
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What are the most commonly used salon disinfectants
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If clients have an allergic reaction to an ingredient in a product,
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it's called I,-Irritant contact dermatitis I,-I,- I,- I,- I,-
,The nail bush should be used in conjunction with
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water
Which implement is used to add shine to the nail?
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buffer
To remove acrylic nails, one should soak them in
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What should be recommended to prevent split nails?
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Applying artificial nail I,- I,-
The process of decontamination includes
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visible and invisible contaminants from tools and surfaces
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What is the order of the coats that should be applied to the
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client's nails during a manicure?
I,- Base coat + Color + Color +
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Top coatI,-
What is the appropriate maintenance for fabric wraps?
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glue fills every 2 weeks and fabric fills every 4 weeks
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,To decide which nail shape is most appropriate for a client, one
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should ask the client about her
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A signed document stating that a client agrees to a specific
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treatment and accepts all possible risks involved is
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consultation form I,-
When applying tips, which material is used for added strength?
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Acrylic I,-
When applying acrylic nail, which of the following steps should
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be completed first?
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A. apply primer
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B. position nail form
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C. apply nail antiseptic
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D. form and acrylic ball
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The point where the nail tip meets the nail plate before it is glued
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to the nail is called
I,- Position stop
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Bacteria reproduce by dividing into how many new cells?
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, Which substance should be used as a disinfectant in a salon?
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Household bleach I,-
The pigment that determines skin color
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Prior to performing on acrylic nail services, it is most important
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for a manicurist to ask a client to
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Compared to hand lotion, hand cream is I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- Thicker
A licensee must notify the TDLR of their change in address within
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how many days of the change?
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Unless otherwise directed by the manufacture, a disinfecting
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solution must be changed After each client
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The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained
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entrance and to resist infection in general is referred to as
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Immunity
After each use, the filter and jet says a foot bath must be
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Disinfected
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| Latest 2025/2026 Update. I,- I,- I,-
The procedure that includes re positioning of the white free edge
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of a nail is called
I,- Backfill
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Prior to servicing a client, one should wash it's own hand with
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Liquid soap
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MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) explains
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yourself
The function of the foot file is to
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UV gels may be removed by
I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- Buffering the nail I,- I,-
What are the most commonly used salon disinfectants
I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- Quarts
If clients have an allergic reaction to an ingredient in a product,
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it's called I,-Irritant contact dermatitis I,-I,- I,- I,- I,-
,The nail bush should be used in conjunction with
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water
Which implement is used to add shine to the nail?
I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- Chamois I,-
buffer
To remove acrylic nails, one should soak them in
I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- Acetone
What should be recommended to prevent split nails?
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Applying artificial nail I,- I,-
The process of decontamination includes
I,- Removing bothI,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- I,- I,-
visible and invisible contaminants from tools and surfaces
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What is the order of the coats that should be applied to the
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client's nails during a manicure?
I,- Base coat + Color + Color +
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Top coatI,-
What is the appropriate maintenance for fabric wraps?
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glue fills every 2 weeks and fabric fills every 4 weeks
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,To decide which nail shape is most appropriate for a client, one
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should ask the client about her
I,- Work I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,-
A signed document stating that a client agrees to a specific
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treatment and accepts all possible risks involved is
I,- A client I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- I,- I,-
consultation form I,-
When applying tips, which material is used for added strength?
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Acrylic I,-
When applying acrylic nail, which of the following steps should
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be completed first?
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A. apply primer
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B. position nail form
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C. apply nail antiseptic
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D. form and acrylic ball
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The point where the nail tip meets the nail plate before it is glued
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to the nail is called
I,- Position stop
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Bacteria reproduce by dividing into how many new cells?
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, Which substance should be used as a disinfectant in a salon?
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Household bleach I,-
The pigment that determines skin color
I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- Melanin
Prior to performing on acrylic nail services, it is most important
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for a manicurist to ask a client to
I,- I,- Wash their hands I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- I,- I,-
Compared to hand lotion, hand cream is I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- Thicker
A licensee must notify the TDLR of their change in address within
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how many days of the change?
I,- 30 days I,- I,- I,- I,- I,-I,- I,- I,-
Unless otherwise directed by the manufacture, a disinfecting
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solution must be changed After each client
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The ability of the body to destroy any bacteria that have gained
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entrance and to resist infection in general is referred to as
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Immunity
After each use, the filter and jet says a foot bath must be
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Disinfected