L2 Manicure RevisionVersion en ligne L2 Beauty Manicure Revision. Please allow 40 minutes for this revision test. par 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 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 3 Which of the following is contagious and therefore contraindicated to manicure/pedicure? a Warts b Onychauxis c Koilonychia d Chilblains 4 Which of the following contraindications would you avoid treating? a Onychorrhexis b Pterygium c Onychomycosis d Leuconychia 5 Which of the following conditions/disorders may restrict a manicure treatment? a Severe eczema b Minor nail separation c Severe psoriasis d Fungal 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 will make the nail enamel change colour 7 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 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 might blue nail be attributed to? a Skin disease b Kidney disease c Heart disease d Liver disease 11 What are the characteristics of brittle nails? a They are usually flexible b They are usually inflexible c There are usually no blemishes present d They may have a thinner nail plate 12 Where are new nail cells formed? a In the nail plate b In the matrix c In the cuticle d In the nail walls 13 On average, how long does a fingernail take to grow from the matrix to the free edge? a Between one and two months b Between two and three months c Between four and six months d Between seven and nine months 14 What effect does keratinisation have on the nail plate? a It causes splitting of the nail plate b It nourishes the nail plate c It causes the nail plate to grow in thickness and length d It softens the nail plate 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 A nail treatment performed on a male client should generally conclude with: a Filing b Buffing c Enamelling d Massage 17 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 18 Which of the following is an effect of paraffin wax treatment? a To harden the nails b To decrease circulation c To increase joint mobility d To close the pores 19 Which is the correct treatment to help remove superficial ridges from the nail plate? a Filing the nail plate with the coarse side of an emery board b Exfoliating with an exfoliating hand/foot cream c Use of cuticle cream with stimulating massage movements d Buffing 20 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 21 Which ingredient found in nail enamel is most likely to cause an allergic reaction? a Formaldehyde b Potassium hydroxide c Glycerol d Nitrocellulose 22 What type of product is a cuticle cream? a Astringent b Emollient c Exfoliating d Stimulating 23 Which of the following is correct? a Massage brings nutrients to the nails b Massage reduces ridges on the nails c Massage increases discolouration of the nails d Massage slows down nail cell formation 24 Which of the following is a benefit of hand and lower arm massage? a To decrease circulation b To aid in the formation of keratin c To break down fatty tissue d To stimulate circulation 25 The main effect of effleurage is: a Irritating b Soothing c Stimulating d Invigorating 26 The main effect of tapotement is: a Soothing b Relaxing c Stimulating d Calming 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 Which of the following products would be most suitable to use as a massage medium for a client with dry skin? a Exfoliant b Powder c Cream d Gel 29 The longevity of a nail enamel is increased by using a: a Cream enamel b Top coat c Cuticle oil d Paraffin wax treatment 30 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 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 e The nail polish might smudge f The client might decide that they do not like the colour of the nail enamel 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