MA Nail Technician flashcards
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- Disinfection
- A process using an EPA-registered product that destroys most pathogenic organisms on surfaces, but does not reliably kill bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- A process that destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores, on an object; used for items that penetrate skin or contact blood.
- Standard precautions
- Infection-control practice treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of a client's known health status.
- Single-use item
- A porous or disposable implement, such as an emery board or cotton, that cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
- Nail matrix
- The living tissue at the base of the nail that produces the nail plate; injury to it can cause permanent nail deformity.
- Hyponychium
- The seal of skin under the free edge of the nail that protects the nail bed from infection and debris.
- Nail plate
- The hard, keratinized structure of the nail produced by the matrix; it is not living tissue and protects the fingertip.
- Fingernail growth rate
- Fingernails grow an average of about 3 mm per month, faster than toenails, which grow about 1 mm per month.
- Contraindication
- A condition such as inflamed, infected, or broken skin that makes a service unsafe; the technician should refer the client to a physician.
- Effleurage
- A light, gliding massage stroke used in manicuring and pedicuring, applied toward the heart and avoided over inflamed skin.
- Filing direction rule
- File the free edge in one direction from corner to center to avoid splitting and peeling of the nail plate.
- Nail tip
- A preformed plastic extension glued to the free edge and blended at the seam before an overlay is applied.
- Nail wrap
- A fabric such as silk, linen, or fiberglass applied with resin over the natural nail to add strength.
- Stress area
- The zone between the free edge and the nail bed where lifting most commonly begins on nail enhancements.
- Acrylic monomer
- The liquid component of acrylic enhancements, typically ethyl methacrylate, mixed with polymer powder to form a workable bead.
- Correct acrylic bead ratio
- About 1.5 parts powder to 1 part liquid produces a smooth bead; too wet causes lifting and too dry causes brittleness.
- Acrylic polymerization
- The chemical reaction that begins when liquid monomer and polymer powder are mixed; it does not require a UV light.
- Acrylic apex
- The slightly thicker build-up at the stress area of an acrylic nail that adds strength while the free edge stays thin.
- Gel curing
- Polymerization of gel under a UV or LED lamp whose wavelength matches the gel's photoinitiator for a complete cure.
- Inhibition layer
- The tacky surface left on cured gel that is removed with cleanser or alcohol before the next layer or final finish.
- Gel application thickness
- Gel should be applied in thin coats; thick coats can under-cure, causing shrinkage, lifting, or allergic reactions.
- Gel polish removal
- Gel polish must be soaked off in acetone or filed off; peeling it damages the natural nail plate.
- French manicure
- A style using a sheer or natural base with a white free edge whose smile line follows the natural free edge curve.
- Polish storage
- Store polish away from heat and sunlight and roll the bottle between the palms rather than shaking, which creates air bubbles.
- Nail art tool sanitation
- Reusable brushes and dotting tools that contact the nail or skin must be cleaned and disinfected between clients.
- Informed consent
- Explaining a service, its risks, and alternatives so the client can make a voluntary decision before the service begins.
- Client confidentiality
- Keeping client health and personal information secure and not sharing it without consent, as required by professional ethics and privacy law.
- Scope of practice
- The limits of services a licensed technician is trained and legally permitted to perform; services beyond it must be refused or referred.
- Massachusetts licensing board
- The Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering, under the Division of Professional Licensure, regulates manicurists and salons.
- Unlicensed practice
- Performing manicuring services without a valid license, or allowing an unlicensed person to perform them, is prohibited in Massachusetts.
- License renewal
- Massachusetts licenses must be renewed on the Board's schedule, with any required continuing education completed before renewal.
- Board discipline
- The Board may impose fines, suspension, or revocation for violations such as unsanitary practices, fraud, or practicing beyond scope.