Test #1 questions 1-25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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