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Milady Standard Nail Technology Ch. 5 nail product chemistry
Michaela Schaugaard
Quiz by Michaela Schaugaard, updated more than 1 year ago
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Question 1

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What is the key to becoming a great nail professional?
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  • Chemical knowledge
  • Continued professional development
  • Customer service
  • Listening to constructive criticism

Question 2

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It is important to educate your client for all the following reasons, except what?
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  • It makes your job easier
  • It helps increase your sales tactics
  • It empowers your client in his/her own nail chemical abilities
  • It boosts your credibility

Question 3

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Nail technicians need a thorough understanding of chemicals for the following reasons except what?
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  • You will be better equipped to solve problems when things go wrong
  • It will allow for experimentation in new methods
  • You will have a deeper understanding about how professional products work
  • You are less likely to be fooled by improper claims and advertising

Question 4

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Which of the following is not considered a chemical?
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  • Phones
  • Food
  • Vitamins
  • Electricity

Question 5

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_________ are like tiny building blocks.
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  • Atoms
  • Molecules
  • Chemicals
  • Acetones

Question 6

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Which of the following is not a possible combination that can be made with a rearrangement of chemicals?
Answer
  • Petroleum oil can be chemically converted into Vitamin A
  • Acetone can be changed into water or oxygen
  • Paper can be made into sugar
  • Lead can be changed to gold

Question 7

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_______ is/are a state of matter consisting of a particles that have neither a defined volume nor a defined shape.
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  • Vapors
  • Gas
  • Fumes
  • Smoke

Question 8

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________ is/are formed when liquids evaporate into the air.
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  • Vapors
  • Gas
  • Fumes
  • Smoke

Question 9

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_______ usually result(s) from burning substances, such as candles, incense, cigarettes, and gasoline in a car engine.
Answer
  • Vapors
  • Gas
  • Fumes
  • Smoke

Question 10

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Tracy 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?
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  • Tracy could assist her friend in the creation of her products and potentially sell them in the spa where Tracy works
  • Tracy's friend will need to get a lawyer before she makes any products to sell
  • Without a medical background, Tracy's friend could be making claims about a product that does not deliver results
  • Just because an ingredient is natural does not mean it is safe for skin care

Question 11

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What is the relationship between fumes and vapors?
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  • Fumes have neither a defined volume nor defined shape very different from vapors
  • Fumes are a blend of soot-like particles mixed with vapors
  • Papers have neither a defined volume nor defined shape very different from fumes
  • Vapors are a blend of soot-like particles mixed with fumes

Question 12

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Monomer liquids form _______.
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  • Vapors
  • Gas
  • Fumes
  • Smoke

Question 13

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________ Is a force of nature that makes two surfaces stick together.
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  • Primer
  • Adhesion
  • Adhesive
  • Acetone

Question 14

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________ Is a chemical that causes two surfaces to stick together.
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  • Primer
  • Adhesion
  • Adhesive
  • Acetone

Question 15

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Which of the following is not one of the basic types of primers?
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  • Acid - based
  • Non acid
  • Acid - free
  • Full - acid

Question 16

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During 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?
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  • The guest speaker probably had a nail clipping lodged into her eye that scratched her
  • The guest speaker probably had an encounter with a corrosive getting into her eye
  • The guest speaker probably had dust particles land in her eye because she did not wear protective eye equipment
  • The guest speaker probably had an allergic reaction to a new product she was using on a client

Question 17

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What is a lesson to take away when it comes to primers?
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  • Make sure to file the nail quite a bit in order to help primers work their best
  • Make sure to fully saturate the nail plate with primer
  • Primers can be used to cover up nail plate preparation that may have been rushed
  • Use primer sparingly

Question 18

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Which of the following types of primers contains methacrylic acid?
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  • Non acid
  • Acid - based
  • Acid - free
  • Full - acid

Question 19

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All of the following except ________ can contaminate a surface in block adhesion.
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  • Oil
  • Soil
  • Isobutyl alcohol
  • Wax

Question 20

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Jessica, 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?
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  • Incorrect process of adhesion
  • Incorrect process of adhesives
  • Incorrect process of nail primers
  • Incorrect process of filing

Question 21

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________ allows incompatible services to be joined, like scotch tape.
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  • Primer
  • Adhesion
  • Adhesive
  • Acetone

Question 22

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A ________ Is also known as a base coat.
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  • Primer
  • Adhesion
  • Adhesive
  • Acetone

Question 23

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Which of the following is not true?
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  • Repeated skin contact with primers can lead to allergic reaction over time
  • Nail primers etch the nail
  • Nail primers are especially useful if a client has oily nail plates
  • You should use safety glasses when handling corrosive primers

Question 24

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What can nail technicians use to temporarily remove surface moisture from the nail plate?
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  • Filing
  • Adhesives
  • Primer
  • Dehydrator

Question 25

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How long after removing surface moisture does it return?
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  • 10 minutes
  • 20 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 40 minutes

Question 26

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Which of the following is the only good practice technique when dealing with nail enhancements?
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  • Use a heavy - grit abrasive
  • Use a medium/fine grit abrasive
  • Use downward pressure when filing
  • "Rough up" a client's nails to help nail enhancement stick

Question 27

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Which of the following is true about nail enhancements?
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  • Nail enhancements are designed to be taken off no more than 4 times per year
  • Product removal is the most damaging service that can be done
  • If done correctly, complete removal of nail enhancements should not damage the nail plate
  • When nail enhancements are removed any damage seen is likely from a primer

Question 28

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Over-filing can lead to many problems. Which of the following is not one of them?
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  • Lifting
  • Free edge chipping
  • Free edge product separation
  • Poor adhesion

Question 29

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Soaking nails in water or acetone will temporarily soften the nail plate for how long?
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  • 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 45 minutes
  • 60 minutes

Question 30

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________ get rid of the bacteria and fungi that cause fingernail infections.
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  • Priming
  • Dehydrating
  • Scrubbing
  • Filing

Question 31

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How would you handle a client who is a "problem lifter"?
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  • Dehydrate one hand at a time
  • "Rough up" the nail before applying enhancements
  • Allow clients to wait longer in between appointments to allow for nail healing
  • Use a higher quality adhesive

Question 32

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What is most likely cause for the nail plate to separate from the nail bed?
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  • Over filing
  • Over use of acrylics
  • Allergic reaction to nail enhancement products
  • Use of catalysts

Question 33

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What does the author say about roughing up the nail plate?
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  • Roughing up the nail plate is a common "good practice" technique
  • If you feel the need to rough up the nail plate, something is wrong
  • You can use a nail dehydrator or "rough up" the nail to achieve the same result
  • "Roughing up" the nail plate is helpful in removing bacteria, fungi, oil, and moisture

Question 34

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Metal or wooden pictures can result in what?
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  • Polymerization
  • Lifting
  • Pitting
  • Curing

Question 35

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Long chains of molecules, called ________, can be liquid, but they are usually solid.
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  • Catalysts
  • Polymers
  • Oligomers
  • Monomers

Question 36

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Amino acids are individual molecules, called ________.
Answer
  • Catalysts
  • Polymers
  • Oligomers
  • Monomers

Question 37

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________ are substances that speed up a chemical reaction by making initiators work more efficiently or by helping chemical reactions happen more easily.
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  • Catalysts
  • Polymers
  • Oligomers
  • Monomers

Question 38

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________ 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.
Answer
  • Catalysts
  • Polymers
  • Oligomers
  • Monomers

Question 39

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A ________ Is a monomer that joins different polymer chains together.
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  • UV stabilizer
  • Plasticizer
  • Cross - linker
  • Simple polymer chain

Question 40

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A ________ is the result of a long chain of monomers that are attached from head to tail.
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  • UV stabilizer
  • Plasticizer
  • Cross - linker
  • Simple polymer chain

Question 41

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A ________ Is an ingredient used to keep nail enhancement products flexible.
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  • UV stabilizer
  • Plasticizer
  • Cross - linker
  • Simple polymer chain

Question 42

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A ________ Is an ingredient that controls color stability and prevents sunlight from causing fading or discoloration.
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  • UV stabilizer
  • Plasticizer
  • Cross - linker
  • Simple polymer chain

Question 43

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________ 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.
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  • Monomerates
  • Cyanoacrylates
  • Methacrylates
  • Acrylates

Question 44

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________ are specialized acrylic monomers have excellent adhesion to the natural nail plate and polymerize seconds; they are used to make wraps and nail adhesives.
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  • Monomerates
  • Cyanoacrylates
  • Methacrylates
  • Acrylates

Question 45

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________ 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.
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  • Monomerates
  • Cyanoacrylates
  • Methacrylates
  • Acrylates

Question 46

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________ is prolonged, repeated, or long-term exposure that can cause sensitivity.
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  • Over exposure
  • Toxicity
  • Full exposure
  • Contamination

Question 47

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Paracelsus was a famous 16th century physician who discussed what?
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  • Catalysts
  • Adhesions
  • Chemicals
  • Poisons and toxins

Question 48

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What is the modern day expression for what Paracelsus learned?
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  • Chemical reaction
  • Overexposure principle
  • Thermal initiator
  • UV stabilizer

Question 49

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________ 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.
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  • Adhesions
  • Acrylics
  • Acetone
  • Polymers

Question 50

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In addition to providing nail services, what else should nail techs do?
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  • Schedule the client's next appointment
  • Sell nail care products
  • Discuss referral programs
  • Ask about upgrading the appointment for additional services

Question 51

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When is the best time to make a recommendation to a client?
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  • At the beginning of the appointment
  • In the middle of the appointment
  • At the end of the appointment
  • As a follow up of the day after the appointment

Question 52

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Which of the following is a good practice when soaking a client's nails in acetone?
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  • Place a Terry cloth over the container
  • Bring a fan next to the client
  • Give the client a dust mask
  • Prepare for the next step of the client service

Question 53

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Which of the following is not dangerous to keep near acetone?
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  • Excessive heat
  • Open flames
  • Sparks
  • Water

Question 54

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What can nail techs use to filter out most of the dust from their breathing air?
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  • Fans
  • Dust masks
  • Open windows
  • Proper ventilation

Question 55

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How large is the breathing zone?
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  • 1 foot sphere
  • 2 foot sphere
  • 3 foot sphere
  • 4 foot sphere

Question 56

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How would you protect the breathing zone in accordance to OSHA?
Answer
  • Fans
  • Dust masks
  • Open windows
  • Proper ventilation
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