MO Nail Technician flashcards
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- Cleaning
- Cleaning is the physical removal of dirt, oil, and debris from surfaces or implements using soap and water before disinfection.
- Disinfection
- Disinfection uses an EPA-registered hospital-grade product to destroy most pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous surfaces, but it does not reliably kill bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- Sterilization destroys all microbial life, including bacterial spores, on items that can withstand the process, such as autoclavable metal implements.
- Single-use items
- Single-use items are porous or absorbent products such as files, buffers, wooden sticks, and cotton that cannot be adequately disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
- Nail filing direction
- To reduce splitting, file the natural nail with a fine-grit file using gentle strokes from the corner toward the center rather than sawing back and forth.
- Cuticle nipper use
- Cuticle nippers are reserved for trimming loose hangnails or clearly dead tissue; they should never cut living cuticle or skin because that can cause infection.
- Pedicure basin sanitation
- After each pedicure, drain and clean the basin, then disinfect it with an EPA-registered product following the label contact time; use a new liner for each client.
- Massage contraindications
- Avoid massage over inflamed areas, open wounds, bruises, varicose veins, or known blood clots; refer clients with these conditions rather than proceeding.
- MMA monomer
- Methyl methacrylate is an industrial monomer not intended for cosmetic nail enhancements; use ethyl methacrylate products according to manufacturer instructions and local rules.
- Liquid-to-powder ratio
- The liquid-to-powder ratio controls acrylic bead consistency and curing; a properly saturated bead is neither runny nor crumbly and should not touch the skin.
- Gel cure
- Gel enhancements must be cured under the correct UV or LED lamp for the manufacturer's specified time; uncured gel on skin can cause allergic reactions.
- Nail enhancement removal
- Soak acrylic or gel enhancements in acetone according to the manufacturer's directions and never force or pry them off, which can damage the natural nail plate.
- Nail matrix
- The nail matrix is the tissue at the base of the nail that produces new nail plate cells; injury or disease there can cause ridges, discoloration, or nail loss.
- Lunula
- The lunula is the whitish half-moon visible at the proximal end of the nail plate, formed by the front part of the matrix.
- Onychomycosis
- Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail that may cause thickening, discoloration, and separation; nail technicians should not treat it and should refer the client.
- Beau's lines
- Beau's lines are transverse depressions across the nail plate caused by a temporary interruption in matrix growth, often after illness, injury, or severe stress.
- Safety Data Sheet
- A Safety Data Sheet provides hazard, handling, storage, and emergency information for a chemical product; it must be accessible where the product is used.
- Flammable storage
- Flammable liquids such as acetone and some monomers must be kept in closed, labeled containers away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
- Electrical safety
- Keep electrical equipment away from water, inspect cords for damage, and use grounded outlets or GFCIs; never immerse electrical tools in liquid.
- Sharps disposal
- Used blades, needles, or other sharp implements must be placed in a rigid, puncture-resistant sharps container and never discarded in regular trash.
- Missouri licensing board
- The Missouri Board of Cosmetology and Barbering, within the Division of Professional Registration, regulates nail technician licensure and salon sanitation in Missouri.
- License display
- A Missouri nail technician license must be current and available for inspection at the work location, and services may be performed only within the licensed scope.
- Scope of practice
- Missouri nail technicians may perform manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements but must not diagnose or treat disease or perform medical procedures outside their license.
- Sanitation rule compliance
- Missouri licensees must follow board sanitation rules for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing implements; violations can lead to discipline, fines, or license action.
- Health history
- A health history identifies allergies, medications, skin conditions, and systemic diseases that may affect nail services or require referral before treatment.
- Informed consent
- Informed consent means explaining the service, products, risks, and aftercare, then obtaining the client's permission before beginning the procedure.
- Patch test
- A patch test applies a small amount of a product to the skin to check for an allergic reaction before a full service when the manufacturer or client history indicates risk.
- Contraindication
- A contraindication is a condition such as an open sore, fungal infection, or severe dermatitis that makes a nail service unsafe, so the client should be referred.
- Epidermis
- The epidermis is the outer avascular layer of skin; its deepest layer, the stratum basale, produces new cells that move outward and eventually form the stratum corneum.
- Dermis
- The dermis lies beneath the epidermis and contains collagen, elastin, blood vessels, nerves, glands, and hair follicles that support and nourish the skin.
- Carpal bones
- The carpal bones are eight small bones forming the wrist; they articulate with the radius and ulna and with the metacarpals of the hand.
- Median nerve
- The median nerve travels through the carpal tunnel and supplies sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger; compression causes carpal tunnel syndrome.