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This Information Bulletin includes the content outline covered by the NIC National Nail Technology (Manicuring) examination, sample questions, and answers. The time allowed for the Nail Technology (Manicuring) written examination is 90 minutes.  \n\n| SCIENTIFIC\u003Cbr>CONCEPTS\u003Cbr>45% |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Understand infection control procedures as it relates to:\u003Cbr>􀂡 Bacteria and how they are spread\u003Cbr>􀂡 Viruses and how they are spread\u003Cbr>􀂡 Fungi and how they are spread\u003Cbr>􀂡 Methods of sanitation\u003Cbr>􀂡 Methods of disinfection\u003Cbr>􀂡 Methods of sterilization\u003Cbr>􀂡 Nail services\u003Cbr>􀂡 Sanitizing and disinfecting circulating and noncirculating pedicure tubs\u003Cbr>􀂡 Dispensing products (e.g., using a spatula)\u003Cbr>Understand safety\u003Cbr>procedures as related to:\u003Cbr>􀂡 Disposal of soiled materials\u003Cbr>􀂡 Storage of supplies\u003Cbr>􀂡 OSHA requirements for Material Safety and Data Sheets (MSDS)\u003Cbr>􀂡 OSHA requirements for product labeling\u003Cbr>􀂡 OSHA requirements for product storage\u003Cbr>􀂡 OSHA requirements for ventilation\u003Cbr>􀂡 OSHA requirements for product disposal\u003Cbr>􀂡 OSHA requirements for blood borne pathogens\u003Cbr>􀂡 OSHA requirements for Universal Precautions\u003Cbr>􀂡 Preventing work injuries\u003Cbr>Understand basic human anatomy/physiology as it relates to:\u003Cbr>􀂡 The function of the skin\u003Cbr>􀂡 The structure of the skin |  |\n\n\n| 􀂡 Disorders and diseases of the skin (e.g., abnormal pigmentation, infections, inflammations, lesions)\u003Cbr>􀂡 The skeletal system and its function\u003Cbr>􀂡 The muscular system and its function\u003Cbr>􀂡 The vascular/circulatory system and its function\u003Cbr>􀂡 The nervous system and its function\u003Cbr>Understand nail anatomy/physiology as it relates to:\u003Cbr>􀂡 The parts of the nail (e.g., root, mantle, matrix)\u003Cbr>􀂡 The structure and composition of the nail (e.g., keratin, layers of the nail, blood supply to the nail)\u003Cbr>􀂡 Nail conditions and disorders\u003Cbr>􀂡 Nail diseases\u003Cbr>􀂡 Signs of infections\u003Cbr>Understand basic\u003Cbr>chemistry as it relates to:\u003Cbr>􀂡 Adhesion\u003Cbr>􀂡 Chemical reactions\u003Cbr>􀂡 Physical reaction\u003Cbr>􀂡 Product ingredients |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n| Understand product function as it relates to:\u003Cbr>􀂡 Acetone and non-acetone products\u003Cbr>􀂡 Alum\u003Cbr>􀂡 Antiseptic\u003Cbr>􀂡 Brush cleaners\u003Cbr>􀂡 Catalyst/Activator\u003Cbr>􀂡 Cuticle cream/oil\u003Cbr>􀂡 Exfoliants\u003Cbr>􀂡 Gel\u003Cbr>􀂡 Moisturizers\u003Cbr>􀂡 Monomer\u003Cbr>􀂡 Nail polish\u003Cbr>􀂡 Polymer\u003Cbr>􀂡 Primer |  |\n\n\n| 􀂡 Resin/Adhesive\u003Cbr>􀂡 Solvent |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n| NAIL TECHNOLOGY PROCEDURES |  |\n| 55% |  |\n\nPerform general  \nprocedures as it relates to:  \n􀂡 Client consultation  \n􀂡 Nail assessment  \n􀂡 Conditions that would prohibit service (contraindications)  \n􀂡 Service recommendations  \n􀂡 Service documentation  \n(e.g., client card)  \n􀂡 Nail equipment (e.g., table, lamp, pedicure basin)  \n􀂡 Nail implements (e.g., nail clippers, cuticle pusher, nippers)  \n􀂡 Nail supplies, products, and materials (e.g., cotton, lotion, towels)  \nUnderstand the function of:  \nPerform nail service preparation as it relates to:  \n􀂡 Sanitation and disinfection of work station/service area (e.g., pedicure basin, table)  \n􀂡 Station set-up  \n􀂡 Sanitizing technician's hands and client's hands and/or feet  \nPerform manicure  \nservices as it relates to:  \n􀂡 Removing nail polish  \n􀂡 Clipping and shaping nails safely  \n􀂡 Softening cuticles in warmsoak  \n􀂡 Using cuticle remover/solvent  \n􀂡 Pushing back cuticles safely  \n􀂡 Removing excess cuticle safely  \n􀂡 Cleaning nails safely  \n􀂡 Applying cuticle oil/cuticle cream  \n􀂡 Applying lotion for massage  \n􀂡 Removing traces of oil or lotion on/under nails safely  \n􀂡 Buffing nails safely  \n􀂡 Applyi","cbCaidqvWv30zDvv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidqvWv30zDvv","pdf",58969,"English","# SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS\n# NAIL TECHNOLOGY PROCEDURES\n## General procedures\n## Nail service preparation\n## Manicure services\n## Pedicure services\n## Basic massage movements\n## Nail enhancement services","[{\"question\":\"How long is the NIC Nail Technology (Manicuring) written examination?\",\"answer\":\"The time allowed for the written examination is 90 minutes.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are included under SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS?\",\"answer\":\"Topics include infection control procedures, safety procedures, basic human anatomy/physiology, nail anatomy/physiology, and basic chemistry and product function.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of questions are included in the sample questions section?\",\"answer\":\"Each sample question is followed by four answer choices, with only one correct choice; correct answers are listed after the sample questions.\"}]","NIC Nail Technology (Manicuring) Written Examination Candidate Information Bulletin - Key Content Outline | PDF"]