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Ch. 5
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1What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?
- AChemical knowledge
- BContinued professional development
- CCustomer service
- DListening to constructive criticism
2It is important to educate your client for all the following reasons, except what?
- AIt makes your job easier
- BIt helps increase your sales tactics
- CIt empowers your client in his/her own nail chemical abilities
- DIt boosts your credibility
3Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following reasons except what?
- AYou will be better equipped to solve problems when things go wrong
- BIt will allow for experimentation in new methods
- CYou will have a deeper understanding about how professional products work
- DYou are less likely to be fooled by improper claims and advertising
4Which of the following is not considered a chemical?
- APhones
- BFood
- CVitamins
- DElectricity
5_________ are like tiny building blocks.
- AAtoms
- BMolecules
- CChemicals
- DAcetones
6Which of the following is not a possible combination that can be made with a rearrangement of chemicals?
- APetroleum oil can be chemically converted into Vitamin A
- BAcetone can be changed into water or oxygen
- CPaper can be made into sugar
- DLead can be changed to gold
7_______ is/are a state of matter consisting of a particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape.
- AVapors
- BGas
- CFumes
- DSmoke
8________ is/are formed when liquids evaporate into the air.
- AVapors
- BGas
- CFumes
- DSmoke
9_______ usually result(s) from burning substances, such as candles, incense, cigarettes, and gasoline in a car engine.
- AVapors
- BGas
- CFumes
- DSmoke
10Tracy is a nail tech and is out with a group of friends. A few of her friends are very into "natural" ways of living. One friend in particular makes her own natural skin care, using some of the items she grows in her backyard. Tracy feels inclined to say something to warn her friend, who does not have any background in skin care ingredients. Why might Tracy want to say something?
- ATracy could assist her friend in the creation of her products and potentially sell them in the spa where Tracy works
- BTracy's friend will need to get a lawyer before she makes any products to sell
- CWithout a medical background, Tracy's friend could be making claims about a product that does not deliver results
- DJust because an ingredient is natural does not mean it is safe for skin care
11What is the relationship between fumes and vapors?
- AFumes have neither a defined volume nor defined shape very different from vapors
- BFumes are a blend of soot-like particles mixed with vapors
- CPapers have neither a defined volume nor defined shape very different from fumes
- DVapors are a blend of soot-like particles mixed with fumes
12Monomer liquids form _______.
- AVapors
- BGas
- CFumes
- DSmoke
13________ Is a force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together.
- APrimer
- BAdhesion
- CAdhesive
- DAcetone
14________ Is a chemical that causes two surfaces to stick together.
- APrimer
- BAdhesion
- CAdhesive
- DAcetone
15Which of the following is not one of the basic types of primers?
- AAcid - based
- BNon acid
- CAcid - free
- DFull - acid
16During one of her classes, Eve listens to a guest speaker discuss safety issues to be aware of while working as a nail tech. The speaker has the firsthand experience with an issue that went wrong, and she suffered permanent eye damage. What might have happened to this guest speaker?
- AThe guest speaker probably had a nail clipping lodged into her eye that scratched her
- BThe guest speaker probably had an encounter with a corrosive getting into her eye
- CThe guest speaker probably had dust particles land in her eye because she did not wear protective eye equipment
- DThe guest speaker probably had an allergic reaction to a new product she was using on a client
17What is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers?
- AMake sure to file the nail quite a bit in order to help primers work their best
- BMake sure to fully saturate the nail plate with primer
- CPrimers can be used to cover up nail plate preparation that may have been rushed
- DUse primer sparingly
18Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?
- ANon acid
- BAcid - based
- CAcid - free
- DFull - acid
19All of the following except ________ can contaminate a surface in block adhesion.
- AOil
- BSoil
- CIsobutyl alcohol
- DWax
20Jessica, a nail tech, is listening to her new client discuss her nail history and complaints about her nail enhancements continually popping off. Which of the following is the least likely reason the client has this issue?
- AIncorrect process of adhesion
- BIncorrect process of adhesives
- CIncorrect process of nail primers
- DIncorrect process of filing
21________ allows incompatible services to be joined, like scotch tape.
- APrimer
- BAdhesion
- CAdhesive
- DAcetone
22A ________ Is also known as a base coat.
- APrimer
- BAdhesion
- CAdhesive
- DAcetone
23Which of the following is not true?
- ARepeated skin contact with primers can lead to allergic reaction over time
- BNail primers etch the nail
- CNail primers are especially useful if a client has oily nail plates
- DYou should use safety glasses when handling corrosive primers
24What can nail technicians use to temporarily remove surface moisture from the nail plate?
- AFiling
- BAdhesives
- CPrimer
- DDehydrator
25How long after removing surface moisture does it return?
- A10 minutes
- B20 minutes
- C30 minutes
- D40 minutes
26Which of the following is the only good practice technique when dealing with nail enhancements?
- AUse a heavy - grit abrasive
- BUse a medium/fine grit abrasive
- CUse downward pressure when filing
- D"Rough up" a client's nails to help nail enhancement stick
27Which of the following is true about nail enhancements?
- ANail enhancements are designed to be taken off no more than 4 times per year
- BProduct removal is the most damaging service that can be done
- CIf done correctly, complete removal of nail enhancements should not damage the nail plate
- DWhen nail enhancements are removed any damage seen is likely from a primer
28Over-filing can lead to many problems. Which of the following is not one of them?
- ALifting
- BFree edge chipping
- CFree edge product separation
- DPoor adhesion
29Soaking nails in water or acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for how long?
- A15 minutes
- B30 minutes
- C45 minutes
- D60 minutes
30________ get rid of the bacteria and fungi that cause fingernail infections.
- APriming
- BDehydrating
- CScrubbing
- DFiling
31How would you handle a client who is a "problem lifter"?
- ADehydrate one hand at a time
- B"Rough up" the nail before applying enhancements
- CAllow clients to wait longer in between appointments to allow for nail healing
- DUse a higher quality adhesive
32What is most likely cause for the nail plate to separate from the nail bed?
- AOver filing
- BOver use of acrylics
- CAllergic reaction to nail enhancement products
- DUse of catalysts
33What does the author say about roughing up the nail plate?
- ARoughing up the nail plate is a common "good practice" technique
- BIf you feel the need to rough up the nail plate, something is wrong
- CYou can use a nail dehydrator or "rough up" the nail to achieve the same result
- D"Roughing up" the nail plate is helpful in removing bacteria, fungi, oil, and moisture
34Metal or wooden pictures can result in what?
- APolymerization
- BLifting
- CPitting
- DCuring
35Long chains of molecules, called ________, can be liquid, but they are usually solid.
- ACatalysts
- BPolymers
- COligomers
- DMonomers
36Amino acids are individual molecules, called ________.
- ACatalysts
- BPolymers
- COligomers
- DMonomers
37________ are substances that speed up a chemical reaction by making initiators work more efficiently or by helping chemical reactions happen more easily.
- ACatalysts
- BPolymers
- COligomers
- DMonomers
38________ can be joined quickly and easily into long chains and are important ingredients in UV gels and are what give the gels their sticky consistency.
- ACatalysts
- BPolymers
- COligomers
- DMonomers
39A ________ Is a monomer that joins different polymer chains together.
- AUV stabilizer
- BPlasticizer
- CCross - linker
- DSimple polymer chain
40A ________ is the result of a long chain of monomers that are attached from head to tail.
- AUV stabilizer
- BPlasticizer
- CCross - linker
- DSimple polymer chain
41A ________ Is an ingredient used to keep nail enhancement products flexible.
- AUV stabilizer
- BPlasticizer
- CCross - linker
- DSimple polymer chain
42A ________ Is an ingredient that controls color stability and prevents sunlight from causing fading or discoloration.
- AUV stabilizer
- BPlasticizer
- CCross - linker
- DSimple polymer chain
43________ are a type of acrylic monomer that has a very good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in minutes; they are used to make all liquid/powder systems and at least one type of UV gel.
- AMonomerates
- BCyanoacrylates
- CMethacrylates
- DAcrylates
44________ are specialized acrylic monomers have excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize seconds; they are used to make wraps and nail adhesives.
- AMonomerates
- BCyanoacrylates
- CMethacrylates
- DAcrylates
45________ are a type of acrylic monomer that has a very good adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerizes in minutes; they are used to make UV gels.
- AMonomerates
- BCyanoacrylates
- CMethacrylates
- DAcrylates
46________ is prolonged, repeated, or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity.
- AOver exposure
- BToxicity
- CFull exposure
- DContamination
47Paracelsus was a famous 16th century physician who discussed what?
- ACatalysts
- BAdhesions
- CChemicals
- DPoisons and toxins
48What is the modern day expression for what Paracelsus learned?
- AChemical reaction
- BOverexposure principle
- CThermal initiator
- DUV stabilizer
49________ is/are frequently used to remove nail polish and dissolve nail enhancements; it is is/they are highly flammable and must be used with caution.
- AAdhesions
- BAcrylics
- CAcetone
- DPolymers
50In addition to providing nail services, what else should nail techs do?
- ASchedule the client's next appointment
- BSell nail care products
- CDiscuss referral programs
- DAsk about upgrading the appointment for additional services
51When is the best time to make a recommendation to a client?
- AAt the beginning of the appointment
- BIn the middle of the appointment
- CAt the end of the appointment
- DAs a follow up of the day after the appointment
52Which of the following is a good practice when soaking a client's nails in acetone?
- APlace a Terry cloth over the container
- BBring a fan next to the client
- CGive the client a dust mask
- DPrepare for the next step of the client service
53Which of the following is not dangerous to keep near acetone?
- AExcessive heat
- BOpen flames
- CSparks
- DWater
54What can nail techs use to filter out most of the dust from their breathing air?
- AFans
- BDust masks
- COpen windows
- DProper ventilation
55How large is the breathing zone?
- A1 foot sphere
- B2 foot sphere
- C3 foot sphere
- D4 foot sphere
56How would you protect the breathing zone in accordance to OSHA?
- AFans
- BDust masks
- COpen windows
- DProper ventilation
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- Milady Standard Nail Technology Ch. 5 nail product chemistry
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- Michaela Schaugaard
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- Created on 14 Apr 2022 · updated on 19 Apr 2022
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