Canada Nail Tech Exam flashcards
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- Nail matrix
- The growth region that produces new nail-plate material, requiring protection from trauma rather than exposure or aggressive cosmetic manipulation.
- Nail plate
- The keratinized layered structure lying over the nail bed, distinct from surrounding living folds and from an applied enhancement or coating.
- Free edge
- The portion of the formed natural nail plate extending beyond its attachment to the bed, considered when planning length, shape, and support.
- Polymerization
- The chemical process that forms the intended enhancement structure from compatible components under the product's specified application and curing conditions.
- Apex
- The planned structural high point or reinforced stress-region geometry in a suitable enhancement, coordinated with length, shape, attachment, and expected use.
- Cleaning
- Removal of soil and other material from an item or surface, preparing it for the further processing required by its use and instructions.
- Contact time
- The product's required exposure duration under its stated conditions, including wet coverage where specified rather than merely a brief application.
- Single-use item
- An item designated for one use and appropriate disposal, not converted into a reusable tool by intact appearance, a wipe, or a name-labeled bag.
- Recontamination
- Introduction of contamination after an item has been processed, for example through contact with used gloves, an unclean surface, or unsuitable storage.
- Validated sterilization
- A controlled process established to achieve the required elimination of microbial life, including spores, under the specified compatible loading and operating conditions.
- Local exhaust
- Ventilation arranged to capture airborne contaminants close to their source before they spread through the work area or enter the breathing zone.
- Safety data sheet
- Product hazard and response information used with, rather than as a universal substitute for, service instructions and applicable workplace requirements.
- Neutral posture
- A supported working arrangement that reduces sustained awkward joint positioning, considered with task variation, visibility, and the comfort of worker and client.
- Chemical compatibility
- Suitability of materials, products, gloves, equipment, and containers for their actual contact conditions, not established by similar appearance or a convenient fit.
- Task assessment
- A review of the actual work, equipment, products, client condition, and exposure pathways used to select suitable methods and protective controls.
- Service consent
- An informed agreement to the described cosmetic service, distinct from permission for added charges, identifiable photographs, or unrelated use of client information.
- Traceability
- The maintained link between a service or item and relevant product identity, batch, observations, and actions, supporting reliable investigation and follow-up.
- Contribution
- For the stated business calculation, selling price minus the defined variable costs, leaving an amount toward fixed costs and profit rather than total revenue.
- Turnaround time
- The planned interval for required between-client cleaning, processing, preparation, and related work, which should not be omitted when estimating appointment capacity.
- Jurisdictional framework
- The actual provincial or local certification, business, and public-health requirements relevant to the service, not a presumed identical national licensing model.