Test #1 questions 1-25

Which of the following is NOT a function of a muscle?
A. Movement
B. Support
C. Shape
D. Secretion

When you use the electric filing, the correct way to hold it is
A. 20 degree angle
B. 45 degree angle
C. 90 degree angle
D. 80 degree angle

Which muscle bends the foot down?
A. Tibialis Anterior
B. Soleus
C. Gastrocnemius
D. Peroneus Longus


D. Soleus

Athletes foot is characterized by which one of the following symptoms?
A. Red lesions occurring in rings
B. Severe rash in bands
C. Chronic scaling and oozing
D. Blisters on toes and soles of feet

Which muscle is used to bend the wrist, turn the hand upward, and close the fingers toward the forearm?
A. Pronator
B. Flexor
C. Extensor
D. Supinator

C. Flexor

What gives skin its pliability?
A. Stratum comeum
B. Elastin
C. Papilla
D. Stratum lucidum

Which one of the following muscles turns the hand inward?
A. Supinator
B. Flexor
C. Pronator
D. Extensor

What function does the adductor muscle perform?
A. Turns the hand
B. Bends the wrist
C. Closes the fingers
D. Seperates the fingers

What substance makes a chemical reaction occur more rapidly?
A. Primer
B. Catalyst
C. Dehydrator
D. Adhesive

What protein makes up the nails and skin?
A. Collagen
B. Keratin
C. Melanin
D. Elasin

What portion of the epidermis is under the free edge of the nail?
A. Hyponychium
B. Lunula
C. Perionychium
D. Mantle

The crackle bone is usually found on the
A. Leg
B. Palm
C. Arm
D. Fingers

Overexposure of chemicals can cause
A. Skin problems
B. Health problems
C. Bone problems
D. Muscle problems

Mold is a fungus infection caused by
A. Injury to the nail bed at the matrix
B. Moisture between the artificial and natural nail
C. The nail plate is separating from the nail bed
D. Keeping hands in water for too long

What are the tracks at the sides of the nail called?
A. Nail Grooves
B. Nail Walls
C. Nail Folds
D. Cuticle

What is onychocryptosis?
A. Wasting away of the nail
B. Bitten nails
C. Overgrowth of the nail
D. Ingrown nails

Nerves and blood vessels are found in which part of the nail?
A. Free edge
B. Cuticle
C. Matrix
D. Plate

Upon what part of the nail does the nail plate rest?
A. Nail mantle
B. Nail matrix
C. Nail cuticle
D. Nail bed

Nail technicians read the Material Safety Data Sheets prior to using products in order to have knowledge of
A. Product hazards
B. Sanitation procedures
C. Spread of disease
D. Infection prevention

The manicurist has watery eyes, is feeling light-headed, sluggish and has difficulty breathing. Which one of the following may cause these conditions?
A. Improper lighting
B. Standing too quickly
C. Poor posture while sitting
D. Overexposure to chemicals

The listing and identifying of harmful ingredients in the products by the manufacturers is required by
A. OSHA
B. MSDS
C. EPA
D. FTC

Nitrocellulose is an ingredient in which one of the following products?
A. Acid primer
B. Nail enamel remover
C. Nail enamel
D. Cuticle remover

Which skin condition would prevent a nail technician from prociding a nail service?
A. Callus
B. Scar
C. Infection
D. Hang nail

Through which one of the following instruments can bacteria be seen?
A. Microscope
B. Osteoscope
C. Periscope
D. Telescope

Which one of the following is an example of sanitizing?
A. Applying disinfectant to a cut
B. Boiling toenail seperators
C. Immersing an orangewood stick in a germicide
D. Washing hands with soap and water