OH Nail Technician flashcards
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- Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
- OSHA regulation requiring employers to have an exposure control plan, provide PPE and training, and offer hepatitis B vaccination to employees with blood exposure risk.
- Hepatitis B Virus
- A bloodborne virus that is the most infectious of the hepatitis viruses, survives on dried surfaces, and is preventable by vaccination.
- Standard Precautions
- Infection-control practice in which all blood and body fluids from every client are treated as potentially infectious, regardless of diagnosed health status.
- Sterilization
- A process that destroys all microorganisms on an item, including bacterial spores, usually by autoclave, dry heat, or chemical sterilant.
- Handwashing Duration
- Soap, running water, and friction for at least 20 seconds, performed before and after each client and after removing gloves.
- EPA-Registered Hospital Disinfectant
- A chemical disinfectant with an EPA registration number and label claims for hospital use; it must be diluted and timed exactly as the label states.
- Contact Time
- The period a surface must stay visibly wet with disinfectant, as stated on the product label, to achieve the claimed kill.
- Porous Implement
- An item that absorbs liquids, such as an emery board, wooden stick, cotton, or foam buffer; it cannot be disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
- UV Sterilizer Cabinet
- A light cabinet sometimes used to store implements; it is not an EPA-registered disinfectant and does not replace cleaning plus liquid disinfection.
- Footbath Disinfection
- Between clients, the pedicure basin is drained, scrubbed to remove debris, and disinfected with an EPA-registered product for the full label contact time.
- Nail Matrix
- The tissue at the proximal nail base that produces the nail plate; injury to it causes ridges, grooves, or permanent nail deformity.
- Lunula
- The whitish, half-moon-shaped visible portion of the nail matrix seen through the transparent nail plate at the proximal end.
- Hyponychium
- The seal of skin between the nail bed and the free edge of the nail plate that helps block microorganisms from entering.
- Onychomycosis
- A fungal infection of the nail plate or bed causing thickening, discoloration, and crumbling; it is a contraindication and requires medical referral.
- Paronychia
- A bacterial infection of the nail fold causing redness, swelling, and pain; service is declined and the client is referred to a physician.
- Fingernail Growth Rate
- Fingernails grow about 3 to 4 millimeters per month and fully replace in roughly 4 to 6 months; toenails take 9 to 12 months.
- Monomer and Polymer
- In acrylic enhancements, liquid monomer reacts with polymer powder to form a hard nail coating; the mix ratio controls strength, cure, and shrinkage.
- Gel Curing
- Gel enhancements harden only under a UV or LED lamp; uncured gel left on skin can cause allergic sensitization.
- Effleurage
- A light, gliding massage stroke applied in the direction of circulation, used to begin and end a hand or foot massage.
- Squoval Nail Shape
- A nail shape that is square with rounded corners, combining the strength of a square with the softer look of an oval.
- Acetone Removal
- The process of filing down and soaking enhancements in acetone until soft, then gently removing them without prying or forcing.
- Electric File Safety
- Keep the bur moving, use light pressure and the correct speed and bit, and avoid heat to prevent friction burns and nail damage.
- Patch Test
- A small amount of product is applied to the skin and checked 24 to 48 hours later to detect an allergic reaction before full service.
- Contraindication
- A condition such as infection, open lesion, or severe nail disease that makes a service unsafe; the technician declines and refers the client.
- Scope of Practice
- The legal limits of a nail technician's work: cosmetic services only, with no diagnosis of disease and no prescription of treatment.
- Client Record Card
- A confidential form documenting medical history, allergies, products used, services performed, reactions, and consent for each client.
- Active Listening
- A communication technique using open-ended questions, paraphrasing, and confirmation to ensure the client's meaning is understood.
- Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board
- The Ohio regulatory agency that licenses cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, manicurists, hair designers, and salons and enforces board rules.
- Ohio Revised Code 4709
- The Ohio statute chapter governing cosmetology practice, licensing, and board authority; detailed rules appear in Ohio Administrative Code 4713.
- Manicurist Training Hours
- Ohio requires 300 training hours in a licensed school before a candidate may take the manicurist licensing examination.
- License Renewal Cycle
- Ohio cosmetology and manicurist licenses renew every two years, with continuing education required by board rule and documented for renewal.
- License Display Rule
- The individual license must be displayed at the workstation and the salon license posted in the salon where services are performed.