ARIZONA STATE BOARD
NAIL TECHNOLOGY
PRACTICE EXAM 165
QUESTIONS
Question 1: A reusable metal cuticle pusher has visible nail debris after a service.What should the technician do before disinfecting it?
Choices:
1) Wipe it with alcohol only 2) Clean it with soap or detergent and water 3) Place it directly in a closed clean container 4) Spray it with fragrance and let it air-dry
Correct Answer: Clean it with soap or detergent and water
Explanation: Visible debris must be removed by cleaning before a reusable implement can be properly disinfected.Page 1
Question 2: Which item should be discarded after one client because it cannot be properly disinfected?
Choices:
1) Stainless-steel nipper 2) Glass dappen dish 3) Wooden orangewood stick 4) Metal nail clipper
Correct Answer: Wooden orangewood stick
Explanation: Porous wooden sticks are single-use items and must be discarded after use.Question 3: A disinfectant label states that the product is e�ective against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. What should determine the required contact time?
Choices:
1) The salon owner preference 2) The manufacturer label directions 3) The temperature of the room only 4) The technician experience
Correct Answer: The manufacturer label directions
Explanation: EPA-registered disinfectants must be used according to their labeled directions, including required contact time.Page 2
Question 4: Which action best reduces the risk of transferring microorganisms from one client to another?
Choices:
1) Reusing disposable �les if they look clean 2) Performing hand hygiene before and after each client 3) Keeping used tools on a clean towel 4) Rinsing metal implements with warm water
Correct Answer: Performing hand hygiene before and after each client
Explanation: Proper hand hygiene before and after client contact is a core infection-control practice.Question 5: During a service a client is accidentally nicked and begins bleeding.What should the technician do �rst after stopping the service?
Choices:
1) Apply nail primer to the area 2) Put on gloves before handling the exposure 3) Finish shaping the remaining nails 4) Place all clean tools in disinfectant
Correct Answer: Put on gloves before handling the exposure
Explanation: Blood exposure procedures require appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, before handling blood or contaminated materials.Page 3