L2 Nails Manicure RevisionOnline version L2 Beauty Nails Manicure Revision. Please allow 37 minutes for this revision test. by Gulnaz Rafiq 1 Why is paronychia contraindicated to manicure? a Because it is a fungal infection b Because it is a viral infection c Because it is a bacterial infection d Because it is an infestation 2 What type of disorder is a whitlow? a Congenital b Viral c Bacterial d Fungal 3 What can severe psoriasis cause? a Thickening of the nail plate with the surface becoming rough b Thinning of the nail plate with the surface becoming smooth c Bending of the nail plate d Splitting of the nail plate 4 Which of the following contraindications would you avoid treating? a Onychorrhexis b Pterygium c Onychomycosis d Leuconychia 5 Which of the following is a possible cause of eczema? a Fungal infection b Stress and/or allergies c Over-production of sebum d Bacterial infection 6 Why can psoriasis restrict the service? a Because it is infectious b Because it may bleed and be open to infection c Because it will make the nail enamel change colour d Because it is a fungal disease 7 Which of the following conditions/disorders may restrict a manicure treatment? a Severely bitten nails b Fungal infection c Bacterial infection d Severe nail separation 8 Onychophagy is a nail disorder caused by: a Poor blood circulation b Ill health c A severe blow to the nail plate d Biting the nail 9 Which of the following is correct when referring a client to a general practioner? a Always refer with a diagnosis b Tell the client what your suspected diagnosis is c Never diagnose d Diagnose if you think it is appropriate 10 What are the characteristics of lamella dystrophy? a Discolouration of the nail plate and free edge b Extreme pitting of the nail plate c Flaking and peeling of the nail plate d Yellow patches on the skin around the nail 11 What might blue nail be attributed to? a Skin disease b Kidney disease c Heart disease d Liver disease 12 Which of the following can have a positive effect on nail growth? a A balanced diet b An inactive lifestyle c Cold weather d Menopause 13 Which of the following statements is correct? a The nail normally grows more quickly in the summer b The nail normally grows more quickly during the winter c The nail normally grows more quickly in mature people d The nail normally grows more quickly on the feet 14 Where are new nail cells formed? a In the nail plate b In the matrix c In the cuticle d In the nail walls 15 How would you recognise an oily skin? a Dryness, dull appearance b Fine texture with a tendency towards broken capillaries c Orange peel texture, thin/transparent d Open pores, sallow appearance 16 Which of the following products/services would not normally be used for a male client? a Cuticle cream b Buffing paste c Parafin wax treatment d French polish 17 When should the hand be soaked in water? a Prior to the application of cuticle cream/oil b After the application of cuticle cream/oil c After the hand massage d It should never be soaked in water 18 For approximately how long should the nails be soaked in oil during a basic hot oil manicure? a For as long as the client wishes b It would depend upon the age of the client c No longer than 10 - 15 minutes d No longer than 20 - 30 minutes 19 Which of the following is a benefit of thermal mittens? a They improve the nourishing and hydrating effects of the cream applied b They improve the long term skin colour through desquamation c They calm sensitive skin d They strengthen weak nails 20 Which of the following is true with regard to French polish? a It strengthens the nails b It can make short nails look shorter and fatter c It can make short nails look slimmer and longer d It helps to nourish the nails 21 The effects of buffing paste include: a To soothe the nail b To remove hangnails c To remove the cuticle d To smooth irregularities on the nail plate 22 Which ingredient found in nail enamel is most likely to cause an allergic reaction? a Formaldehyde b Potassium hydroxide c Glycerol d Nitrocellulose 23 Which of the following is a benefit of hand and lower arm massage? a To decrease circulation of nutrients b To aid in the formation of keratin c To decrease lymphatic circulation d To stimulate circulation 24 Which of the following is correct? a Massage increases discolouration of the nails b Massage slows down nail cell formation c Massage brings nutrients to the nails d Massage reduces ridges on the nails 25 The main effect of effleurage is: a Irritating b Soothing c Stimulating d Invigorating 26 Of what benefit is the petrissage movement during hand and arm massage? a It spreads the massage medium evenly b It brings fresh blood and nutrients to the area being worked on c It decreases circulation d It soothes the superficial layers of the skin 27 A massage medium should be: a Light and sticky b Heavy and non-sticky c Light and non-sticky d Heavy and sticky 28 What is the advantage of using a light massage lotion? a It is absorbed faster than massage creams b It is better for oily skin c It allows a more firm massage to be given d It is better for dry skin 29 What is the purpose of base coat? a To protect enamel from chipping b To add a high gloss to cream enamel c To prevent pigments from staining the nail plate d To reduce oil in the nail plate 30 What is the function of top coat? a To prevent staining of the nail b To protect the enamel from chipping c To fill in ridges d To prevent the nail from breaking 31 What contra-action might occur during or after the nail service? a The nail polish might smudge b The client might decide that they do not like the colour of the nail enamel c An allergic reaction to an ingredient in one of the products d The cuticle might still adhere to the nail plate 32 What is a contra-action? a A positive reaction to the treatment b An incorrect treatment c The action to be taken if the client gives you a negative feedback d An adverse or negative reaction to the treatment
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