Cosmetology Test Nail Care and Procedures 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which monomer and polymer combination is used to create traditional acrylic nail enhancements?
- Ethyl methacrylate liquid and acrylic powder (Correct answer)
- Acetone and polymer beads
- UV gel and photoinitiator
- Cyanoacrylate and silk wrap
Correct answer: Ethyl methacrylate liquid and acrylic powder
Acrylic nails are formed by combining ethyl methacrylate (EMA) liquid monomer with acrylic polymer powder.
Question 2: The eponychium refers to which part of the nail unit?
- The free edge of the nail
- The living skin at the base of the nail plate (Correct answer)
- The nail bed beneath the plate
- The hyponychium under the free edge
Correct answer: The living skin at the base of the nail plate
The eponychium is the living skin at the proximal nail fold that overlaps the nail plate base.
Question 3: When applying nail tips, what percentage of the nail plate should the tip well cover?
- Half of the nail plate
- One-third or less of the nail plate (Correct answer)
- Two-thirds of the nail plate
- The entire nail plate
Correct answer: One-third or less of the nail plate
Nail tips should cover no more than one-third of the natural nail plate to maintain strength and flexibility.
Question 4: Which nail shape is considered the strongest for natural nails due to its rounded edges?
- Stiletto
- Oval (Correct answer)
- Square
- Coffin
Correct answer: Oval
The oval shape follows the natural nail's contour and eliminates sharp corners, reducing breakage points.
Question 5: What is the purpose of applying nail primer before acrylic application?
- To add color to the nail bed
- To improve adhesion between the nail plate and acrylic (Correct answer)
- To sanitize the nail surface
- To moisturize the cuticle area
Correct answer: To improve adhesion between the nail plate and acrylic
Nail primer etches the nail plate surface and creates a chemical bond that helps acrylic adhere securely.
Question 6: Which condition involves an abnormal thickening and yellowing of the nail plate?
- Onychophagy
- Onychauxis (Correct answer)
- Onychorrhexis
- Melanonychia
Correct answer: Onychauxis
Onychauxis is the overgrowth and thickening of the nail plate, often with discoloration, caused by systemic issues or injury.
Question 7: A pedicure service should always begin with:
- Applying cuticle remover
- Sanitizing the client's feet and the cosmetologist's hands (Correct answer)
- Trimming the toenails
- Soaking feet in the foot bath
Correct answer: Sanitizing the client's feet and the cosmetologist's hands
Proper sanitation of both the client's feet and the cosmetologist's hands is the required first step before any pedicure procedure.
Cosmetology Test Nail Care and Procedures 3
Which monomer and polymer combination is used to create traditional acrylic nail enhancements?