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

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. Supinator
B. Flexor
C. Pronator
D. Extensor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mold is a fungus infection caused by
A. Keeping hands in water for too long
B. Moisture between the artificial and natural nail
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. Nail Grooves
B. Nail Walls
C. Nail Folds
D. Cuticle

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

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

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

Nail technicians read the Material Safety Data Sheets prior to using products in order to have knowledge of
A. Spread of disease
B. Infection prevention
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. Improper lighting
C. Standing too quickly
D. Overexposure to chemicals

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

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

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

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

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