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PSI Nail Technician Practice Test 202 5
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Which type of nail wrap is considered to be the strongest? A. Silk B. Linen C. Paper D. Fiberglass - ** B All of the following are classified as equipment used in nail service EXCEPT: A. Abrasive Board B. Pedicure Chair C. Service Cushion D. Trash Container - ** A Which of the following is the FIRST step in properly cleansing a footbath tub? A. Drain and rinse with clean water B. Drain the water from a footbath and remove any visible debris C. Disinfect the surface with a EPA-registered hospital disinfectant D. Clean the surface of the footbath with soap or detergent, rinse with clean water, and drain - ** B Which treatment will minimize ridge on the toenail? A. Buffing B. Bleaching C. Exfoliation D. Massage cream - ** A
Which of the following is BEST to consult when in doubt about how to use a product? A. Manufacturer's instructions B. MSDS C. The CDC website D. A colleague in your shop - ** A Which is the BEST way to apply cuticle remover to the nail plate? A. Add to fingerbowl B. Use cotton-tipped swab C. Saturate cotton ball D. Squeeze from container - ** B Which of the following techniques will reduce the blending time? A. Apply a narrower tip B. Bevel well area C. Hold file at an angle D. Use a coarse grit file - ** B Which is the BEST recommendation for applying acrylic fingernail products? A. Work in a back room B. Work next to a window C. Work as quickly as possible D. Work at a ventilated work table - ** D Which of the following is an example of a catalyst used in gel nail enhancements? A. Bonding gel B. Isopropyl alcohol
Which of the following will cause a nail tip to crack? A. Application with gel adhesive B. Applying a slightly larger tip C. Trimming with a fingernail clipper D. Using products that do not have a well - ** C Which of the following is the Decontamination Method 2 for blood or other infectious material on items? A. Cleaning then sterilizing B. Putting antiseptics on your skin or washing with soap and water C. Washing with soap and water, then scrubbing then with a brush D. Cleaning and then disinfecting with an appropriate EPA- registered disinfectant - ** A Which is the most common cause of joint pain among salon service providers? A. Immobility B. Dehydration C. Inflammation D. Lack of calcium - ** C All of the following are examples of single-use materials used in nail services EXCEPT: A. Paraffin mitts B. Pedi Slippers C. Plastice Spatulas D. Two-way buffers - ** A Which is the first step a client MUST do prior to any fingernail service?
A. Use hand Sanitizer B. Pay for procedure C. Remove their polish D. Wash with soap and water - ** D Which ingredients should never be added to the water basin during a pedicure service? A. Aromatic oil B. Disinfectant C. Emollients D. Flower petals - ** B All the following are examples of an add-on service to a basic pedicure EXCEPT A. Foot soak B. Airbrushing C. Paraffin wax D. Embellishments - ** A All of the following require the use of gloves EXCEPT A. Virgin Lightener B. Plain manicure C. Chemical relaxer D. Eyebrow hair removal - ** B Which type of bacteria is harmless and helps the body break down food and protect against infection? A. Diplocicci B. Nonpathogenic
** B
Which of the following is TRUE of a products EPA registration? A. It explains the EPA grade level B. It gives instructions how to dispose of product C. It's against Federal Law to use the product contrary to label D. It lets the user know where its manufactured - ** C Which is the first step if you get blood and other potentially infectious material in your eyes, nose, mouth, or broken skin? A. Use skin disinfectant B. Clean wound with soap and water C. Seek immediate medical attention D Immediately flood the exposed area with water - ** D Which is a place used for storing disinfectant tools and implements in the salon? A. Utility cart B. Covered container C. Laundry facility D. Back bar - ** B Which of the following steps would be performed during an acrylic maintenance procedure? A. Apply new product over wet primer B. Clip away lifted product C. Cure product with a UV lamp D. Smooth down ledge of existing product - ** D
Which is an example of a parsaite? A. Mildew B. Scabies C. Tenea Barbae D. Tinea Capitis - ** B Which of the following give the skin form and strength? A. Lymph B. Keratin C. Collagen D. Melanocyte - ** C Which of the following is the BEST way to remove traditional UV gel nails? A. File them off B. Peel them off C. Remove with alcohol D. Remove with additive - ** A Which of the following type of UV lamps are most common for nails? A. Sun lamp B. Table lamps C. 9 watt lamp D. 2 watt lamp - ** C All the following can be used to remove a callus for the foot EXCEPT A. Files B. Blades
Which procedure would prepare implements that may accidentally exposed to blood or bodily fluid A. Sterilization B. Disinfection C. Decontamination D. Wash with soap - ** B Which is the highest level of decontamination used for implements in salons? A. EPA disifectants B. Formaldehyde C. Sanitizing D. Sterilization - ** D Which of the following may damage nail plate and break seal when removing a tip? A. Nippers B. Metal pusher C. Polish remover D. Soak in soap - ** A The UV gel should AVOID contact with all the following EXCEPT A. Matrix B. Cuticle C. Sidewalls D. Eponychium - ** A Which of the following is a pigmentation disorder? A. Eczema
B. Lentigo C. Mole D. Veruca - ** B All of the following can be used to clean the toenail plate EXCEPT A. Paraffin B. Soaking bath C. Cuticle remover D. Polish renover - ** A All of the following procedures are performed during an acrylic maintenance service EXCEPT A. Refine the apex B. Hold abrasive flat C. Apply primer twice D. Use nail dehydrator - ** C Which is the desired amount of space a fabric wrap should be from the eponychium? A. 1/12" B. 1/16" C. 1/20" D. 1/24" - ** B Which company certifies the safety of pedicure chairs and hair dryer? A. Intertek Testing Service B. Underwriters Laboratories C. National Standards Institute D. General Electric Corporation -
A. Fiberglass B. Fingernail Clippers C. Nail dehydrator D. Primer - ** A Which of the following are characteristics of odorless monomer products EXCEPT A. Dry mix ration used B. Emits a slight odor C. Forms inhibition layer D. Hardens quickly - ** D Which of the following BEST describes a primer product? A. Bonds to the nail protein B. Can be used on skin C. Creates inhibition layer D. Requires minimal filing - ** A Which area of the nails does an acrylic overlay get its strength from? A. Apex B. Sidewall C. Stress area D. Underside - ** A All of the following areas of the fingernail benefit from the use of softeners EXCEPT A. Cuticle B. Eponchium C. Hyponychium
D. Lateral sidewall - ** A Googles should be worn during all of the following EXCEPT A. Using phenol B. sanitizing hands C. Mixing disinfectant D. Use of ultraviolet rays - ** B All of the following are benefits at buffing the fingernail EXCEPT A. Adds sine B. Strengths C. Smooth plates D. Polish is optional - ** B How often should capes and linen be laundered? A. Once daily B. Weekly C. After each use D. When Visibly solid - ** C Which is the result of applying a nail tip that is narrower than the nail plate? A. The tip will crack or split B. Less filling will be required C. No glue will be present on edges D. There will be quicker adhesion time - ** A
B. Steamer C. Barbicide D. Cleanser - ** A Which precaution MUST be taken when applying exfoliating foot scrub? A. Put on gloves B. Wear eye protection C. Small massage strokes D. Use small amounts of product - ** A Which is the BEST method to use when removing fingernail polish? A. Pat gently B. Dap and tap C. Stroking motion D. Towards emponychium - ** C OSHA regulates all of the following EXCEPT A. Chemical hazards B. Employee-owned equipment C. Personals protective equipment D. Evaluation of skilled and competent service - ** D Which is the BEST thing to do first in the event of a minor burn? A. Wrap it with gauze B. Apply burn ointment C. Immerse in cold water D. Seek medical attention -
** C
All of the following are examples of antimicrobial pesticides EXCEPT A. Barbicide B. Fungicide C. Algaecide D. Germicide - ** C Which best describes the stimulation of pressure points on the feet? A. Reiki B. Aryuvedic C. Reflexology D. Taptoment - ** C Which of the following massage movement is rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin? A. Effleurage B. Friction C. Tapotement D. Vibration - ** C Which is the meaning of immunity? A. Germs in air B. The practice of cleanliness C. Microorganisms that cause disease D. Resistance of an organism to infection or disease - ** D
C. Fulling D. Rolling - ** A Which is the FIRST step in disinfection implements? A. Place in bleach solution B. Put clutter away C. Place in dry area D. Scrub with soap and water - ** D Which of the following would most benefit a client with brittle nails? A. Nail bleach B. Cry manicure C. Nail hardeners D. Hot oil treatment - ** D Which of the following BEST describes an effleurage movement on the hands? A. Lift and press B. Strike and tap C. Smooth and gentle D. Vacillate and shake - ** C Which is the living tissue that grows up to the base of the nail plate? A. Matrix B. Lunula C. Eponchium D. Hyponchium - ** C
All of the following are information contained on a Material Safety Data Sheet EXCEPT A. Retail products B. Flammability Warnings C. Hazardous ingredients D. Safe handling and use procedures - ** A All of the following purpose of having an MSDS available apply EXCEPT A. The knowledge of safety in handling supplies B. To have a quick access to medical and first aid info C. Knowing what supplies are in stock D. To keep from being fined - ** C What is the first step when handling broken skin or exposure to blood? A. Stop performing service B. Clean work area and implements C. Apply bandage to expose area D. Wash exposed area - ** A All of the following are products used to perform a basic manicure EXCEPT A. Nail oil B. Primer C. Remover D. Top coat - ** B Which of the following type of gel nails require soaking the nail in acetone remover to remove the nails?
