TN Nail Technician flashcards
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- Disinfection
- A process using an EPA-registered product to destroy most pathogenic microorganisms on nonporous surfaces, but not necessarily bacterial spores.
- Sterilization
- The complete destruction of all microbial life, including spores, usually achieved by autoclave; required for items that contact broken skin or blood.
- Single-use items
- Porous or disposable implements such as files, buffers, wooden sticks, and cotton that cannot be safely disinfected and must be discarded after one client.
- Blood exposure procedure
- Stop the service, don gloves, wash the area with soap and water, apply antiseptic, cover the wound, disinfect tools, and refer the client for medical care.
- Nail matrix
- The living tissue at the base of the nail that produces the nail plate; injury to it can cause permanent ridges, grooves, or nail loss.
- Lunula
- The whitish, half-moon-shaped visible portion of the nail matrix at the base of the nail plate, most prominent on the thumbs.
- Onychomycosis
- A fungal infection of the nail plate or bed that may cause thickening, discoloration, crumbling, and separation; it is contagious and requires medical treatment.
- Paronychia
- An infection or inflammation of the nail fold surrounding the nail, often red, swollen, and painful; refer to a physician and do not service.
- Carpal bones
- The eight small bones of the wrist that form the carpus and articulate with the metacarpals and forearm bones.
- Phalanges
- The bones of the fingers and toes; each hand has fourteen phalanges, with three in each finger and two in the thumb.
- Nail histology
- The nail plate is composed of flattened, keratinized epithelial cells without nuclei; the nail bed is stratified epithelium beneath the plate.
- Median nerve
- A major nerve of the hand that supplies sensation to the thumb, index, middle, and part of the ring finger and controls some thumb muscles.
- Effleurage
- A light, gliding massage stroke used at the beginning and end of a hand or foot massage to warm tissue and improve circulation.
- Pedicure soak
- A foot bath that cleans and softens the skin and nails before exfoliation; water should be warm, not hot, and sanitized between clients.
- Nail filing direction
- To prevent splitting, file natural nails from the side toward the center in one direction rather than using a back-and-forth sawing motion.
- Base coat
- A thin first layer of polish that protects the nail plate, improves adhesion of color, and helps prevent staining.
- Nail tip well
- The recessed area at the base of an artificial tip that fits over the natural free edge; it should fit sidewall to sidewall without pressure.
- Stress area
- The part of an enhanced nail between the free edge and the cuticle where stress concentrates; the apex or thickest point is placed here.
- Silk wrap
- A nail enhancement using a fine fabric overlay adhered with resin or glue to strengthen or repair the natural nail.
- Monomer and polymer
- The liquid monomer and powder polymer used in acrylic enhancements; when mixed they form a hard, cured nail product.
- pH scale
- A scale from 0 to 14 measuring acidity or alkalinity; 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is alkaline.
- SDS
- Safety Data Sheet; a document provided by manufacturers that lists hazards, safe handling, storage, and emergency measures for a chemical product.
- Acetone
- A volatile solvent used to remove nail polish and soften acrylic or wrap products; it is flammable and can dehydrate skin and nails.
- EMA
- Ethyl methacrylate, the monomer commonly used in salon acrylic systems; it has less odor and irritation than methyl methacrylate.
- Patch test
- A test in which a small amount of product is applied to the skin and observed for 24 to 48 hours to detect an allergic reaction.
- Informed consent
- The client's agreement to a service after being told its benefits, risks, alternatives, and aftercare, given without coercion.
- Contraindication
- A condition or circumstance that makes a service unsafe or inadvisable, such as open skin, infection, or a contagious disease.
- Client record
- A written or electronic note of services, products used, lot numbers, and any reactions, kept confidential and updated each visit.
- Tennessee license
- A credential issued by the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners that authorizes a person to perform nail services for compensation.
- Salon license
- A license issued to a business location that authorizes it to provide cosmetology or nail services under Tennessee Board rules.
- Board inspection
- An official review of a salon's sanitation, equipment, licensing, and recordkeeping to ensure compliance with Tennessee rules.
- Scope of practice
- The services and tasks a licensed nail technician is legally allowed to perform under Tennessee law and Board regulations.