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MN STATE NAIL EXAM - GENERAL
THEORY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
Question :Monomer liquid and polymer powder products
can be applied in three ways:
Correct answer:1. 0n the natural nail as a protective
overlay 2. Over a nail tip 3. On a form to create a nail extension 4. To create small works of art on top or inside a nail enhancement
Question :MMA Methyl methacrylate
Correct answer:What liquid monomer is illegal?
Question :Why is MMA monomer not recommended to
use?
Correct answer:1. MMA doesn't adhere to the nail plate 2.
MMA creates the hardest and most rigid nail enhancements 3. MMA is extremely hard to remove 4.The FDA says NOT to use it
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Question :polymerization reaction
Correct answer:a reaction in which monomer units are
bonded together to form a polymer
Question :catalyst
Correct answer:substance that speeds up the rate of a
chemical reaction
Question :1.5 liquid to 1 powder =
Correct answer:medium bead
Question :higher liquid to powder ratio =
Correct answer:wet bead
Question :equal liquid to powder ratio =
Correct answer:dry bead
Question :Nail dehydrators
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Correct answer:remove surface moisture and tiny
amounts of oil left on the natural nail plate, both of which can block adhesion. Nail dehydrator should be applied liberally to the natural nail plate only skin
Question :Nail primer
Correct answer:is used on the natural nail prior to product
application to assist in adhesion. The primer is used to chemically bond the enhancement product to the natural nail.
Question :abrasives
Correct answer:nail files or buffers (lower the number the
rougher the abrasive)
Question :a course grit file of 100 grit is used for
Correct answer:to prepare the enhancement for a refill or
rebalance.
Question :a medium grit file of 150-180 grit is used for
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Correct answer:is used for initial shaping of the perimeter
of the nail, refining the overall surface shape of a nail enhancement, or for smoothing the surface before buffing.
Question :a fine grit file or buffer of 240 grit or higher is
used for
Correct answer:a high shine on a natural nail or a nail
enhancement when no polish will be worn.
Question :nail disorder
Correct answer:Condition caused by an injury or disease
of the nail unit.
Question :Bruised nail beds
Correct answer:a condition in which a blood clot forms
under the nail plate, causing a dark purplish spot.