Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Division of Catbalogan City
SILANGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Silanga, Catbalogan City
SUMMATIVE TEST in TLE NAILCARE

Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer

1. Any substance that causes contamination

a) Contaminant b) Infection c.) Contamination d) Decontamination
2. The loose skin separated from the cuticle.
a) Hangnails b) Bruised Nails c) Bitten Nails d) Split Nails
3. The technical term for nail.
a) Onconail c) Onycholysis
b) Onyx d) Onyxil
4. The yellowish fluid that oozes from the wound.
a) Pus c) Bacteria
b) Fungus d) Yeast
5. The plastic liners that increase heat retention when used with paraffin.
a) Plastic bag c) Cling wrap
b) Plastic bottle d) Mittens
6. The electronic gadget used to soothe pain of arthritis, muscle spasms
and dry cracked skin of the hands.
a) Paraffin wax c) Foot spa machine
b) Hand spa machine d) Handkerchief
7. A condition in which white spots appear on the nails but do not indicate
disease.
a) Leuconychia c) Koilonychia
b) Paronychia d) Onychauxis
8. Halfmoon shape found at the base of the nail
a) Cuticle c) Nail root
b) Nail bed ) Lunula
9. Visible portion of the nail that is attahed to the nail bed.
a) Nail plate c) Nail grooves
b) Nail walls d) Nail root
10. The portion of the skin under the free edge of the nail.
a) Nail Walls c) Hyponychium
b) Eponychium d) Nail Grooves
11. Any substance or chemical used to destroy bacteria.
a) Antiseptic c) Contaminant
b) Disinfectant d) Contaminatio
12. A Japanese term which means that tools, equipment, and materials must
be systematically arranged and organized.
a) Seiri c) Seiso
b) Seiton d) Seiketsu
13. This is immediately applied when the skin is accidentally cut.
A) Hand lotion C) Detergent
B) Disinfectant D) Antiseptic
14. If you notice signs of infection such as pain, swelling, redness, and pus,
you must refer your client to a ______.
a) Physician c) Manicurist
b) Nail technician d) Manager
15. It is a hand care treatment to pamper our tire d hands and to keep the nails
look healthy and strong.
a) Foot spa c) Body spa
b) Nail spa d) Hand spa
16. Which of the following is a type of spa treatment in nail care?
A. Facial treatment C. Paraffin wax
B. Body massage D. Lemon Spa
17. It is a treatment for hands and feet that eliminates dead skin, moisturizes skin, shapes, and treats
clients’ nails.
A. Massage C. Manicure
B. Foot Scrub D. Spa
18. What facts would you select to show how important are cleaning and sanitizing in the salon?
A. Cleaning on a regular basis reduces the risks of having asthma.
B. Cleaning removes any dirt or grease, but will not kill all bacteria or other pathogens than
disinfecting.
C. Regular cleaning does not prevent the spread of illnesses like athlete’s foot, pinworms, and
more serious diseases.
D. Older equipment may have nooks and crannies where dirt and bacteria can hide, which can
be difficult to clean effectively.
19. In keeping the workplace ready for the next treatment activity, what should be done first?
A. Clean and sanitize the tools, equipment, and the surface area of the workplace.
B. Dispose of metal implements and replace with a new one.
C. Prepare the magazine and snacks.
D. Wipe with alcohol the metal tools and equipment.
20. The safety of the client is one of the best priorities in the salon. Which of the following practices
below is the best prevention to avoid product contamination?
A. reuse the remaining product between clients.
B. put the product to be used into a disposable or used a service cup.
C. use an applicator bottle or dropper to apply the product.
D. use single-use disposable implements to remove products from containers for application.
21. Why is there a need to wash clients’ hands with lukewarm water before performing a hand spa and
foot spa?
A. warm water is relaxing and easily penetrates soap into the feet and hands.
B. Warm water provides healing power to the fatigue muscles, replenishing dead skin, and
promotes the aging process.
C. Warm water stimulates blood flow to rigid muscles and unmoving joints, making an ideal
place to do gentle stretching and relaxing the muscles.
D. Soaking in warm water is one of the oldest forms of alternative therapy, and this practice
is taken from our forefathers has stood the test of time.
22. What will you do first before soaking the client’s hands into the paraffin wax?
A. Melt the wax until it boils.

B. Determine and test appropriate temperature for heat tolerance of the client.

C. Make sure to melt all the wax at maximum temperature.

D. Prepare the wax by heating it directly on the stove in a tightly sealed kettle

23. Paraffin wax should be melted well to ensure

A. a quality hand spa service.

B. a correct temperature.

C. good impressions from the client.

D. a smooth and even distribution of the paraffin.

24. What would happen if the paraffin wax is removed immediately after the application?
A. The hands will get burn.
B. There is a possibility that hands will swell.
C. Paraffin wax will not absorb to the hands, thus treatment will not occur.
D. Removing of paraffin wax from hands requires great skills and should be done with care.
25. When should the paraffin wax be removed from the client’s hands after application?
A. after 5 minutes only

B. after 10-20 minutes

C. 30 minutes and beyond

D. 5 minutes to 40 minutes

26. The following statements below support the need for the application of lotion or oil into the client’s
hand after the hand spa procedure except
A. Many people think lotion helps their skin look younger.
B. Body lotions penetrate the skin, providing hydration and dryness.
C. The beneficial ingredients in the lotion can restore lost skin moisture, heal skin conditions,
and repair damaged skin.
D. Lotions often contain beneficial vitamins and compounds, such as vitamin D, aloe vera, shea
butter, vitamin E, and keratin.
27. What will happen if a softening product like lotions and oils are not applied to the client’s hands
after a hand spa?
A. Hands will feel and smell good even without lotions and oils.
B. Clients will be relaxed without the oily feeling of the lotion and oil.
C. Lotions are optional softening agents in the hands and will not make any good whether it is
applied or not.
D. Client’s hands will not be replenished with extra dry or rough spots on the skin than applied
with lotions or oils
28. Which of the following phrases below applies the rule in advising clients on a maintenance program
after the hand spa treatment?
A. Telling clients to remove all jewelry before the hand spa treatment.

B. Clients are advised on the benefits of hand spa and the price it costs.

C. Clients are advised to visit the salon every week or twice a month for regular hand spa
treatment.

D. Clients are told to buy a paraffin wax and perform the hand spa treatment with their own
following the procedures observed in the salon.

29. The giving of advice to the clients on a maintenance program after the hand spa treatment is an
application of
A. empathy C. knowledge and expertise

B. ignorance of the nail technician D. respect

30. How do you confirm and record the client’s desired service outcome after the beauty care services?
A. Always do a recording and full consultation with both existing and new clients.

B. Manage your client’s expectations and be tactfully honest.

C. Personalize your service, ask open questions, and listen carefully.

D. Use a selection of images to help your client visualize the options.

31. Occupational Health and Safety Procedures apply best to which of the following concepts below?
A. When working on electronic equipment always be alert.
B. It means working out how likely it is that a hazard will harm someone and how serious the
harm could be.
C. It simply applies the concept where you can pick up a few things from the floor and put
them away to eliminate a trip hazard.
D. It is a planned system of working to prevent illness and injury where you work by
recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.
32. Which of the following statements below, applies the main role of PPE to a nail technician following
the OHS requirements.
A. PPE is very important in showing that the employees have uniforms.
B. PPE is considered as a slight measure when exposure to risk cannot be minimized in another
way.
C. PPE is worn by a nail technician or salon workers to protect them from risks of injury or
illness.
D. PPE is a temporary barrier between the nail salon worker from the chemical.
33. How do you know that the melted paraffin wax is ready to be applied to the client’s hands and feet?
A. Dip each hand into the wax repeatedly until you have several layers of wax.
B. The melted wax has lumps at the center.
C. The paraffin wax is fully melted at a very low temperature.
D. Test the wax on your wrist to ensure the temperature is not too hot.
34. Application of paraffin wax in hand spa service requires
A. disinfecting of feet with alcohol, then use foot file in scrubbing vigorously.
B. soaking of feet 4 seconds, for 3 consecutive times and wrap in plastic gloves and mittens
C. soaking of feet 10 seconds, for 2 consecutive times and wrap in plastic gloves and mittens
D. soaking of feet 1 second for 3 consecutive times and wrap in plastic gloves and mittens.

35. Hand spa services offer lots of benefits to the clients. Which of the following below considers the
safety of the clients aside from relaxation during the hand spa service?
A. After the paraffin wax melts, apply it right away to the client.
B. Conduct a hand tests to determine the heat tolerance of the client.
C. For better results, apply the wax with maximum heat to absorb better in the skin.
D. Set the hand spa machine to a very low temperature until it melts.

36. How do you conduct the hand testing before the wax application in the hand spa?
A. Ask the client what kind of temperature he or she wants to feel on the skin.
B. Dip a hand spa brush to the melted paraffin, then put a portion to the wrist.
C. Immerse the client’s hands for twenty seconds.
D. Set the wax warmer to the lowest temperature in the gauge.

37. Hand and foot spa services require a maintenance program to sustain the beauty regimen of the
clients, how do you advise the client to visit the salon again?
A. Advise clients to buy their foot spa machine.

B. Advise clients to visit the salon twice a month for a maintenance program.

C. Recommend client to visit the salon twice a year.

D. Tell clients to return every day for treatment.

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38. It is the application of methods to promote public health and prevent the spread of communicable
diseases.
A. Disinfection C. Health Awareness

B. Sterilization D. Sanitation

39. It deals with the process of ensuring the serviceability, safety, functionality and durability of the
equipment through periodic check-up, disinfection, discarding the non-functional ones and repair.
A. Service Sanitation Program C. Service Maintenance Program

B. Aftercare Program D. Sanitation Maintenance Program

40. How can you keep metal tools/implements clean after being sterilized?
A. After the sterilization process, store in a dry cabinet until needed.
B. Empty bottles and containers are discarded in a covered trash bin.
C. The hand and foot spa machines must be flushed with a solution of about 5% bleach.
D. Tools which are made of plastic should be kept clean and sanitized properly in preparation for
the next patron.

Prepared by:
DEVVIE JANE V. SUMALINOG
TLE TEACHER