NVQ Level 3 Nail Services Exam 2 Practice Test

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• Long nails that are tip heavy will create what outcome?
• Why are breaks between nail services important?
• Acrylic Chemistry: What is Co-Polymer?
• Different kinds of polymers 2: In the list, which item is Nylon 2?
• The individual molecules that join together to form polymers are called?
• Lift-off is when the product separates from the natural nail at the edge; what is the best way to prevent lift-off?
• Which statement best defines a co-polymer?
• What is a common reason for gel or acrylic separation from the natural nail?
• Why keep product containers sealed during service?
• Describe safe handling and storage of acrylic powders and monomers to prevent hazards.
• What are the potential effects of over-filing the natural nail during preparation?
• Which step helps prevent deterioration or recurrence of onycholysis after it has cleared up?
• Nails applied too thick will create what outcome?
• A monomer is defined as
• The client failing to use cuticle oil on a regular basis can cause?
• In acrylic nail systems, which term describes the powder component that forms long molecules made up of linked monomers?
• Mixing liquids and powders from different manufacturers is best described as:
• What is the purpose of a nail primer in enhancement application?
• What is the purpose of cuticle oil and when should it be applied during a service?
• Which condition makes lifting more likely due to lack of flexibility?
• The client hasn't been using oil regularly. What can this cause?
• Which practice demonstrates professional hygiene in manicure services?
• What does cuticle oil do?
• Which filing-related symptom indicates MMA-containing products?
• Which option correctly lists the main components of the nail unit?
• Different kinds of polymers 4: In the list, which item is Natural nail plate 4?
• Failure to remove shine from the natural nail before applying acrylic can cause which outcome?
• Mono-Mer means?
• Unreacted monomer can soak through the nail bed to cause an allergic reaction.
• To prevent recurrence of onycholysis during wet work, which practice is recommended?
• What safety practice is recommended when using EMA?
• Applying an enhancement product over the surrounding soft tissue will cause lifting due to moisture in the skin acting as a barrier. Which option best describes this effect?
• For brittle nails due to trauma to matrix, which is recommended?
• Name three steps that differentiate a professional manicure from a typical DIY manicure.
• Which statement describes the proposed treatment for thinning of the nail plate?
• If you mix liquids and powders from different product lines, what is a likely outcome?
• What is the outcome if powder is contaminated with dust?
• Acrylic Chemistry: What is Monomer?
• If a nail split has traveled past the free edge, what is advised regarding extensions?
• What is the benefit of alternating tasks during a nail service?
• Which part of the nail unit produces the nail plate?
• Define 'lift' in nail enhancement terminology and two possible causes.
• What is the role of a top coat in gel and acrylic systems?
• Which odor is associated with MMA?
• Which home-care step is recommended for paronychia?
• When too little initiator is used, what risk may occur?
• When too much initiator is used, what risk may occur?
• What is the best approach to minimize damage when removing enhancements?
• Which statement about Methyl Methacrylate is NOT true?
• The process of creating a nail enhancement relies on?
• Too much initiator increases the risk of
• EMA stands for?
• Which of the following describes signs that may indicate a fungal nail infection (onychomycosis)?
• When peeling occurs on a client's nails, what is the best action?
• Which statement best describes indications for removing nail enhancements and letting natural nails breathe?
• Leaving a ridge around the cuticle will cause?
• Dust and dead skin left on the surface prior to application will create?
• What is the benefit of maintaining neutral wrist alignment during nail services?
• If a nail split travels past the free edge, what should you do?
• What is the role of a catalyst in gel formulations?
• MMA stands for which chemical compound?
• A polymer is formed from many what?
• Compared with MMA, EMA is considered to be:
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three main reasons for acrylic nail enhancement problems?
• Which steps should be followed when preparing nails for gel polish?
• The client going over the recommended 2-3 week maintenance schedule will create?
• Full polymerisation (cure) can take?
• Under what condition can nail enhancements be applied to cracked nails?
• If an allergic reaction occurs during a nail service, which action should you take first?
• Which of the following is an indicator that an MMA-containing product is present?
• Why is good ventilation important when working with acrylic powders and monomers?
• What is the purpose of pH balancing/dehydrator in prep, and when is it used?
• How do you determine the correct nail tip size and shape for a client?
• Which of the following is a damaging effect of Methyl Methacrylate?
• What is the difference between a tip-and-overlay and a sculpted nail?
• What is the catalyst and initiator process?
• In acrylic nail terminology, what does lifting refer to?
• What helps maintain nail health and prevent dryness?
• If the stress area is applied too thinly, what can happen?
• What precaution should you take to protect the natural nail when removing acrylics?
• Which of the following is true about oil use on nails?
• Which factors are important to assess during a client consultation for nail services?
• What is the process of polymerisation in nail products?
• If your monomer is contaminated: cloudy or thick, it can create?
• Which is a common cause of nail lifting after an enhancement?
• What is recommended to counter the dryness of cracked nails?
• Why is Methyl Methacrylate damaging to natural nails?
• Which practice helps prevent deterioration or recurrence of onycholysis after it has cleared up?
• What is the typical physical form of monomers in nail products?
• What is the recommended method for correcting nail shaping and smoothing after initial application?
• Peeling is caused by?
• Which sequence describes the safe removal process for an acrylic nail?
• Oligomers are typically in what form?
• What does the term polymer refer to?
• When giving advice to clients, which statement is correct?
• Which products are used to manage overgrown cuticles?
• Which statement best describes the role of the polymer network in nail products?
• Polymers are usually organic (but not necessarily).
• What is the function of a base coat in nail systems?
• What is the difference between micro-leakage and product lifting? Provide example of each.
• Which statement about catalysts in nail gel systems is most accurate?
• What is the recommended maintenance interval for natural nails to stay healthy without enhancements?
• What is an INITIATOR?
• Yellowing of the nail plate can be caused by several factors. Which statement is accurate?
• The polymerisation cross linking structure generates what?
• Identify two common nail shaping styles and the look they create.
• Which term describes the process of monomer units joining to form polymers?
• Polymerisation needs what to begin the reaction?
• Polymers are also known as macromolecules or large-sized molecules.
• What is the recommended method to sanitize surfaces in a nail station?
• To prevent lifting, which step should you take before applying product?
• If bacterial infection is suspected, what should you advise the client?
• What happens when maintenance is ignored and nails become out of balance and tip heavy?
• Acrylic Chemistry: What is Polymer?
• In UV cured gel systems, what acts as the catalyst to start polymerisation when UV light is applied?
• What best describes dry nails management?
• Which condition is very contagious and requires medical advice?
• Between clients, how should you handle reusable instruments?
• What happens to the polymer after application to natural nail in terms of strength and adhesion?
• Polymerisation: What happens when the product is applied to the natural nail?
• Polymerisation: Kick started by initiator is described as which phase?
• Why is wearing appropriate PPE and ensuring good ventilation important in nail services?
• When using an electric nail drill, what safety practices protect you and the client?
• What should you do when a contra-action is identified during a service?
• What is a common cause of ridged nails?
• What protective measure is recommended for wet work?
• What is the purpose of applying base coat or primer before gel polish?
• What is the eponychium, and how should you treat it during a manicure?
• What is the approved method for sterilizing reusable implements when required?
• In UV cured gel systems, what triggers polymerisation after the initiator is included?
• Poly-Mer Means?
• For ergonomic safety, which workstation setup is effective for a nail technician?
• Which statement best describes the initiator's role?
• Which treatment is recommended for dry nails?
• What are the typical steps in a standard manicure before nail enhancements?
• Which statement reflects appropriate management of contra-actions?
• What is the function of the hyponychium?
• Full polymerisation can take 24 to 48 hours; setting is not the end of the polymerisation process. What does this imply about cure time?
• Different kinds of polymers 1: In the list, which item is Acrylic 1?
• Why is ergonomics important in nail services, and which two strategies help improve posture?
• What is the typical LED curing time for gel overlays on natural nails?
• What is the difference between acrylic and gel nail systems in terms of polymerization?
• Which statement describes the reason powders can affect polymer performance?
• What steps should you take if a client has a suspected open wound or active skin infection?
• Which of the following would contraindicate a nail enhancement service?
• Which item is NOT typically checked on a product label before use?
• What is management for leukonychia white spots caused by trauma?
• What is the correct order of steps for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing reusable implements?
• What does SDS stand for in product information, and why is it checked?
• In terms of product storage, what should you check on a label before use?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of a base coat?
• If your powder is contaminated with dust and filling particles it can cause?
• What steps should you take if a client has suspected contagious skin condition during service?
• If onycholysis occurs, which practice is recommended?
• What is the recommended management for onycholysis (nail lifting from the bed)?
• If paronychia symptoms worsen or pus develops, what should you do?
• Which practice reduces product contamination during a nail service?
• Which nail shaping style offers durability and a natural look?
• Which item is NOT an indication for removing nail enhancements to let natural nails breathe?
• Which statement best describes monomers in nail system products?
• Which statement best describes the impact of powders having different chemical compositions, including different levels of initiator and catalyst?
• What aftercare advice should you give clients after a gel polish service?
• What is a nail dehydration step and why is it important?
• Which of the following lists the main components of the nail unit?
• Which term best describes a complete set of long chains formed from monomer units?
• What should be done with single-use nail care items after use?
• Too little initiator may ...
• Which hygiene measure helps reduce the risk of contact dermatitis during nail services?
• What is the typical interval for a nail enhancement fill on natural nails?
• What is the correct order for sanitizing nail station surfaces?
• Methyl Methacrylate is commonly found in which formulations?
• Why is maintaining neutral wrists important during nail services?
• Mismatched liquid and powder can result in
• Why is nail plate dehydration important before gel polish application?
• What term is used to describe the solution to a problem?
• Contra-actions refer to what?
• How to discourage biting nails (onychophagy)?
• Which steps help prevent bacterial growth on the nail plate before product application?
• If monomer is contaminated, what is the likely outcome?
• How would you handle a client complaint about a recent nail service?
• Regular oil under the nail helps counteract the drying effects of water. What is the benefit?
• Different kinds of polymers 3: In the list, which item is Wood 3?
• What can be used to smooth ridges in nails?
• What is the term for a small number of monomer units joined together?
• An initiator needs to tell when and how fast the chemical reaction will take place. Which is needed to achieve this?
• The long chains of molecules formed in nail polymers are called?
• What is the eponychium commonly referred to as?
• How should you manage a diabetic client who requests nail services?
• What information should be included when documenting an adverse reaction to a product?
• If fungal infection is suspected, what should you advise the client?
• What maintenance interval is recommended after a gel polish service?
• Paronychia can be treated with which of the following if symptoms persist?
• What is the recommended management for paronychia in a salon setting?