NV Nail Technician flashcards
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- Disinfection
- A process using an EPA-registered product at label dilution and contact time that destroys or kills most pathogens on implements and surfaces, but not necessarily bacterial spores.
- Single-use item
- A porous item such as a buffer, emery board, cotton, or wooden stick that cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
- Hand washing duration
- Soap and warm running water for at least 20 seconds before and after each client and after glove removal; sanitizer does not replace washing when hands are soiled.
- Nail matrix
- The tissue at the base of the nail that produces the nail plate; injury or infection here can permanently distort the plate.
- Eponychium
- The living tissue at the nail base that seals the nail against infection; it must never be cut, only the loose dead hangnail may be trimmed.
- Paronychia
- A bacterial or fungal infection of the tissue around the nail, appearing red, swollen, and painful; it is a contraindication for service and requires medical referral.
- Fingernail growth rate
- Fingernails grow about 3 mm per month and fully replace in roughly four to six months; toenails grow about 1 mm per month.
- Onycholysis
- Separation of the nail plate from the nail bed, often caused by trauma, aggressive filing, or improper product removal; it is not a treatable condition for nail technicians.
- Cuticle pushing
- Pushing back the eponychium with a wooden or plastic pusher after soaking; doing it on a dry nail tears tissue and opens an infection portal.
- Natural nail filing
- Use a fine-grit file of 180 grit or higher, filing in one direction from corner to center; sawing back and forth creates heat and splitting.
- Pedicure contraindication
- Clients with diabetes, neuropathy, or poor circulation should not receive a pedicure without written physician clearance; cutting corns or calluses is outside scope.
- Effleurage
- A massage stroke of light, gliding movements applied toward the heart; avoid red, swollen, or varicose areas during hand and foot massage.
- Tip well fit
- The tip's well must match the free edge curvature; too wide causes pressure and lifting, too narrow leaves a moisture-trapping gap.
- Nail wrap purpose
- A silk, fiberglass, or linen reinforcement applied with thin resin over the natural nail to strengthen a stress area or repair a split.
- Sculpting form placement
- The form must fit snugly against the free edge and align with the finger's centerline; misalignment produces a crooked extension.
- Acrylic bead ratio
- The correct monomer-to-polymer ratio yields a bead that holds its shape without running; too wet causes shrinkage and lifting, too dry causes brittleness.
- Exothermic reaction
- The heat released as acrylic monomer and polymer polymerize; overly wet beads or thick layers generate more heat and can burn the client.
- Zone 2 apex
- The stress area at the free edge junction where product is built up for strength; zone 3 near the cuticle stays thin.
- Acrylic removal
- Soak in acetone with cotton and foil or a covered bowl until product softens; never pry or force it off, which thins the plate.
- Primer application
- Apply primer to the natural nail plate only, never to skin, and let it dry completely; excess primer causes burning and plate damage.
- Gel polish curing
- Gel polish sets only when cured by UV or LED light; it does not dry by evaporation, and uncured gel on skin can cause allergic sensitization.
- Hard versus soft gel
- Soft gel is removed by acetone soak; hard gel is not soak-off and must be filed off or grown out. Confusing them damages the plate.
- Gel allergy signs
- Itching, redness, swelling, or lifting near the sidewalls indicates sensitization; remove the product, refer to a physician, and do not reapply.
- Informed consent
- Explaining the service, products, risks, and aftercare and obtaining the client's agreement before starting, documented in the client record.
- Scope of practice
- The services a licensed nail technician may legally perform; diagnosing, treating, or prescribing is outside that scope and requires medical referral.
- Client confidentiality
- Client records and personal information are not shared without consent, and services are discussed only with the client, not in front of others.
- Nevada license display
- A current Nevada Board of Cosmetology license must be available for inspection at the work location; practicing on an expired license is a violation.
- Unlicensed practice
- Allowing an unlicensed person to perform services or aiding unlicensed practice is a violation and grounds for discipline by the Board.
- Continuing education
- Nevada requires continuing education units for license renewal; the specific hours and approved subjects are set by Board rule and should be verified currently.
- Safety Data Sheet
- An OSHA-required document for each hazardous product that lists hazards, handling, and first aid; it must be accessible to employees in the salon.
- Flammable storage
- Acetone, monomer, and alcohol must be kept in closed, labeled containers away from heat, flame, and sparks, with no smoking in the service area.
- Pedicure basin log
- A record of basin cleaning and disinfection showing the product, dilution, and contact time, kept per Board and manufacturer requirements.