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Nail technology Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
When comparing bacteria and viruses, which is smaller ? Answer: Bacteria is
one-celled organisms
Viruses is smaller than bacteria, they can cause more serious disease
Bacteria are single cells with one of three basic shapes. Describe the shape of
the following bacteria Answer: Cocci is round, bacilli is rod shaped and spirilla
is spiral
Define a virus Answer: Sub-microscope infectious agents that replicate within
the cells of a living host
Ex. Herpes, flu, chickenpox
Human hepatitis B is a highly infectious disease that affects the ______ Answer:
Liver
What agency assigned people in the industry the title of "Personal Service
Workers" ? What are some other occupations that are also designated as a
personal service workers ? Answer: The CDC, nurses and doctors should take
precautions against all viruses
Define external parasite and give at least 2 examples Answer: Organisms that
grow and feed on either living organisms
Parasitic animals - head lice
Parasitic fungus or plants - molds, yeast, ringworm and nail fungus
What type of infection is present in a small, confined area often indicated by a
pus-filled boil? Answer: Local infection
Define immunity ands describe the two types of immunity Answer: Body's
ability to destroy infectious agents that enter it
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Natural- natural resistance to disease which is partially inherited
Passive - occurs through vaccinations which stimulates the body's immune
response
Infection control is practiced at three varying levels. Which one is considered
the lowest level of infection control ? Answer: Sanitation
The ability of produce results or the effectiveness against specific organisms is
known as ______. Which agency verifies effectiveness and approves products
used for infection control by issuing a registration number ? Answer: Efficacy
EPA
What information is found on a MSDS? What term/ abbreviation replaced
MSDS and who should you contact band who should you contact for these
forms ? Answer: Info on specific product, including ingredients, associated
hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements
Term SDS
How many phalanges does the thumb have ? Answer: 2
Where are the metacarpal and metatarsal bones located ? Answer: Metacarpals
- 5 long thin bones that form the palm
Metatarsal - 5 bones in the foot between ankle and toes
Where is the supinator muscle located and what does it do ? Answer: In the
forearm muscle that runs parallel with ulna bone turns palm of hands up
Explain the function of the flexor and extensor muscles located in the forearm.
Answer: Flexor - located in mid forearm, pinky side, bends at the wrist and
closes the finger
Extensor - located in mid forearm, thumb side, straightens fingers and wrist
What are the the three types of nerves ? Answer: Sensory, motor and mixed
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Nerves that carry messages to the muscles causing the muscles to contract or
expand are called efferent or _______ nerves Answer: Motor
Explain the difference between efferent and afferent nerves Answer: Efferent -
carry messages from the brain to the muscle, motor nerves
Afferent - carry messages to he brain and spinal cord, sensory nerves
Which nerves extend into the fingers of the hand ? Answer: Digital nerves
Define polymerization Answer: Process that occurs when a monomer molecule
comes together with other monomer molecules in a chemical reaction to form a
3D network
Define initiator Answer: Chemical compound that causes the chemical reaction
to start
Ex. Gel nails use photo-initiator which means they cure in uv light
Define catalyst Answer: A substances that controls speed at which a chemical
occurs, sometimes called accelerator which speed up curing time
Define inhibitors Answer: Chemicals that prevent the product from hardening
too soon, also used to increase shelf life
Describe how adhesives and priming agents function and relate both to the
term adhesion. Answer: Adhesives - products that create a bond between 2
incompatible surfaces, such as nail tip and nail plate
Priming agents - products that help create that adhesion needed between
natural nail and nail enhancement system
Define priming agents and what ingredients is typically found in the primer
Answer: Product that helps create the adhesion needed between the nail plate
and nail enhancement product
Methacrylic acid
Nail technology Questions with Answers
(100% Correct Answers)
When comparing bacteria and viruses, which is smaller ? Answer: Bacteria is
one-celled organisms
Viruses is smaller than bacteria, they can cause more serious disease
Bacteria are single cells with one of three basic shapes. Describe the shape of
the following bacteria Answer: Cocci is round, bacilli is rod shaped and spirilla
is spiral
Define a virus Answer: Sub-microscope infectious agents that replicate within
the cells of a living host
Ex. Herpes, flu, chickenpox
Human hepatitis B is a highly infectious disease that affects the ______ Answer:
Liver
What agency assigned people in the industry the title of "Personal Service
Workers" ? What are some other occupations that are also designated as a
personal service workers ? Answer: The CDC, nurses and doctors should take
precautions against all viruses
Define external parasite and give at least 2 examples Answer: Organisms that
grow and feed on either living organisms
Parasitic animals - head lice
Parasitic fungus or plants - molds, yeast, ringworm and nail fungus
What type of infection is present in a small, confined area often indicated by a
pus-filled boil? Answer: Local infection
Define immunity ands describe the two types of immunity Answer: Body's
ability to destroy infectious agents that enter it
,2
Natural- natural resistance to disease which is partially inherited
Passive - occurs through vaccinations which stimulates the body's immune
response
Infection control is practiced at three varying levels. Which one is considered
the lowest level of infection control ? Answer: Sanitation
The ability of produce results or the effectiveness against specific organisms is
known as ______. Which agency verifies effectiveness and approves products
used for infection control by issuing a registration number ? Answer: Efficacy
EPA
What information is found on a MSDS? What term/ abbreviation replaced
MSDS and who should you contact band who should you contact for these
forms ? Answer: Info on specific product, including ingredients, associated
hazards, combustion levels and storage requirements
Term SDS
How many phalanges does the thumb have ? Answer: 2
Where are the metacarpal and metatarsal bones located ? Answer: Metacarpals
- 5 long thin bones that form the palm
Metatarsal - 5 bones in the foot between ankle and toes
Where is the supinator muscle located and what does it do ? Answer: In the
forearm muscle that runs parallel with ulna bone turns palm of hands up
Explain the function of the flexor and extensor muscles located in the forearm.
Answer: Flexor - located in mid forearm, pinky side, bends at the wrist and
closes the finger
Extensor - located in mid forearm, thumb side, straightens fingers and wrist
What are the the three types of nerves ? Answer: Sensory, motor and mixed
, 3
Nerves that carry messages to the muscles causing the muscles to contract or
expand are called efferent or _______ nerves Answer: Motor
Explain the difference between efferent and afferent nerves Answer: Efferent -
carry messages from the brain to the muscle, motor nerves
Afferent - carry messages to he brain and spinal cord, sensory nerves
Which nerves extend into the fingers of the hand ? Answer: Digital nerves
Define polymerization Answer: Process that occurs when a monomer molecule
comes together with other monomer molecules in a chemical reaction to form a
3D network
Define initiator Answer: Chemical compound that causes the chemical reaction
to start
Ex. Gel nails use photo-initiator which means they cure in uv light
Define catalyst Answer: A substances that controls speed at which a chemical
occurs, sometimes called accelerator which speed up curing time
Define inhibitors Answer: Chemicals that prevent the product from hardening
too soon, also used to increase shelf life
Describe how adhesives and priming agents function and relate both to the
term adhesion. Answer: Adhesives - products that create a bond between 2
incompatible surfaces, such as nail tip and nail plate
Priming agents - products that help create that adhesion needed between
natural nail and nail enhancement system
Define priming agents and what ingredients is typically found in the primer
Answer: Product that helps create the adhesion needed between the nail plate
and nail enhancement product
Methacrylic acid
