MN Nail Technician flashcards
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- Disinfection
- A process using an EPA-registered product to destroy most pathogenic organisms on nonporous surfaces and implements, but not bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- Destruction of all microbial life, including spores and viruses, usually by steam under pressure in an autoclave; used for items that may penetrate skin.
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- An EPA-registered disinfectant labeled effective against tuberculosis (tuberculocidal) and approved for salon implements after they are cleaned and dried.
- Porous implement rule
- Items that absorb liquids, such as emery boards, buffer blocks, and wooden sticks, cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after a single client.
- Blood exposure procedure
- Stop the service, glove up, absorb the spill, clean the area, then disinfect with an EPA tuberculocidal product and double-bag the contaminated waste.
- Hand washing standard
- Washing with soap and warm running water for at least 20 seconds, required before and after every service and after removing gloves.
- Matrix
- Living tissue at the base of the nail that produces the nail plate and determines its thickness, shape, and rate of growth.
- Lunula
- The whitish half-moon area visible through the nail plate at the base of the nail; it is the exposed portion of the matrix.
- Hyponychium
- The seal of skin beneath the free edge of the nail that keeps dirt and microorganisms from entering the nail bed.
- Fingernail growth rate
- About 0.1 mm per day, or roughly 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) per month; a complete fingernail is replaced in four to six months.
- Onychomycosis
- A contagious fungal infection of the nail plate causing thickening, crumbling, and yellow-brown discoloration; service is refused and the client is referred to a physician.
- Onychorrhexis
- Split or brittle nails caused by dryness, harsh chemicals, or repeated wet-dry cycling; it is a disorder, not an infection, and not contagious.
- Effleurage
- A light, gliding massage stroke applied from the wrist toward the elbow to begin and end a hand or arm massage.
- Foot basin disinfection
- After each client, drain and scrub the basin and jets, then fill with an EPA hospital-grade disinfectant for the label contact time before reuse.
- Squoval nail shape
- A square nail with softened, rounded corners that resists breakage and suits most hands and active lifestyles.
- Paraffin temperature
- Wax is heated to about 125-130 degrees F (52-54 degrees C); higher temperatures can burn the client's hands or feet.
- Toenail cutting rule
- Cut toenails straight across and only slightly round the corners to reduce the risk of ingrown toenails.
- Monomer
- The liquid component of an acrylic system, usually ethyl methacrylate, that polymerizes with powder to form the cured nail enhancement.
- Polymer
- The powder component of an acrylic system containing benzoyl peroxide, which initiates polymerization when mixed with the liquid monomer.
- Fill appointment
- A maintenance service every two to three weeks in which lifted product is removed, the nail rebalanced, and new acrylic or gel applied.
- Inhibition layer
- The tacky, uncured film left on a light-cured gel that must be wiped away with cleanser before finishing and shaping.
- Product lifting causes
- Inadequate nail prep, moisture or oil on the plate, an incorrect mix ratio, or product applied too close to the sidewalls and cuticle.
- Informed consent
- Explaining products, risks, and alternatives so the client voluntarily agrees to the service, documented with a signature on the record card.
- Scope of practice
- The legal limits of a nail technician's work: recognizing and describing nail conditions is allowed, while diagnosing and treating them is not.
- Patch test
- Applying a small amount of a new product, such as monomer or adhesive, 24 to 48 hours before the full service to check for reaction.
- Active listening
- Focusing fully on the client, asking open-ended questions, and summarizing the request before beginning the service.
- Contraindication
- A condition such as an open lesion, infection, or uncontrolled circulatory disease that makes a service unsafe and requires refusal and referral.
- Minnesota Statutes 155A
- The chapter of Minnesota law that sets licensing requirements, scope, and enforcement for cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, and salons.
- Minnesota Rules 2105
- The administrative rules chapter containing facility, equipment, and sanitation standards that licensed Minnesota salons and technicians must follow.
- Board of Cosmetologist Examiners
- The Minnesota state board that issues and renews licenses, adopts rules, and investigates complaints against technicians and salons.
- Salon manager
- The licensed individual a Minnesota salon designates as responsible for the facility's compliance with statutes, rules, and sanitation standards.
- Unlicensed practice
- Performing nail services for compensation without a current Minnesota license, which is prohibited and subject to disciplinary or criminal penalty.