CALOOCAN HIGH SCHOOL

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION

NAIL CARE SERVICES
GRADE-8
NAME:____________________________
SCORE:________
YR & SEC.:_________________________
DATE:_________
I.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTION: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is the pearly colored and crescent-shaped area of a fingernail or toenail.
a. cuticle
b. lunula
c. nail bed
d. nail walls
2. Part of the nail where the nail plate rest on.
a. nail plate b. nail bed
c. nail walls d. free edge
3. Which part of the nail is the only living reproducing part of the nail?
a. matrix
b. free edge c. lunula
d. cuticle
4. The __________ is the most famous among the nail shapes.
a. Squoval b. oval
c. square
d. round
5. It is the part of the nail that can be filed and shaped. It is an extension of the nail plate that overlaps
the eponychium.
a. Matrix
b. Cuticle
c. Free edge d. Lunula
6. In foot spa, we need to soak the feet of the customer for about ____ to ____ minutes.
a. 10 to 15 mins.
b. 5 to 10 mins.
c. 15 to 20 mins.
d. 20 to 25 mins.
7. Stiletto/pointed nail is one of the weakest shape of nails because it is filed away at the_________ to
a point at the tip.
a. Center
b. sides
c. front
d. point
8. Why should filling be done from the corners to the center of the nail?
a. To remove dead cuticle and hangnails.
c. To clean under the free edge of the nail.
b. To prevent heating and burning sensation.
d. To avoid cracking and splitting of the nails.
9. Blue nail is ________ in color, and may be attributed to poor blood circulation or heart disorder.
a. Blue
b. purplish
c. yellowish d. brownish
10. Pteryguim is an over growth of___________ which sticks to the surface of the nail plate.
a. Nail
b. cuticle
c. lunula
d. ingrown
11. ______________ is the condition in which the cuticle split around the nail.
a. bluish nail
b. bruised nail
c. brittle nails
d. hang nails
12. Brittle nail is a vertical splitting or separation of the nail, what is the primary cause of having a brittle
nails?
a. Too much filling of the nail.
c. Poor blood circulation.
b. Damage to the base of the nail.
d. Too much exposure to detergent soap and other
chemical solvent.
13. What will you do if you accidentally cut the skin of your costumer?
a. Apply nail polish
c. Apply antiseptic
b. Apply a cuticle remover
d. Let it bleed
14. Why an individual does suffer from an ingrown?
a. because of heredity.
b. because of incorrect trimming and shaping of the nails.
c. because of too much exposure to detergent soap.
d. because of injury to the base of the nail.
15. Why do we need to apply a basecoat before applying a nail polish?
a. to promote healthier nails.
c. to soften the nails and cuticles
b. to kill micro-organism.
d. to deodorized the nails.
16. It involves the application of nail polish to the entire nail plate.
a. elephant tusk
b. half-moon
c. plain manicure
d. French manicure
17. What is the other term for French manicure?
a. Plain design
b. tip design c. half-moon design d. dip design
18. It is a style that involves applying of nail polish over the whole nail plate except the area of lunula.
a. Elephant tusk
b. half-moon c. plain manicure
d. French manicure
19. Which tool is used for smoothening and polishing the nails?
a. Orangewoodstick b. pumice stone
c. callous remover
d. nail buffer
20. It is a clear polish applied to the nail plate before the application of colored polish.
a. Base coat b. top coat
c. Alcohol
d. Cuticle solvent
21. It is _______an organic solvent used to dissolve old polish on nails.
a. Cuticle remover b. Cuticle oil c. Solvent
d. Acetone
22. What electronic gadget is used to soothe the pain of arthritis, muscle spasms and dry cracked skin of
the hands?
a. Hand spa machine
b. Foot spa machine c. Manicure bowl
d. Sterilizer

23. Why is gentle pressure applied in using an orangewood stick?

a. To avoid cracking and splitting of the nails.
c. To prevent heating and burningsensation.
b. So as not to injure live tissues.
d. To clean under the free edge of the nail.
24. How a beautician does sanitized his/her hands?
a. During his/her nail care service.
c. Before nail care service.
b. After nail care service.
d. Before and after nail care service.
25. Why is gentle pressure applied in using orangewood stick?

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b.
c.
d.
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to avoid cracking and splitting of the nails

so as not to injure live tissues
to avoid infection
to avoid corrugation of the nails
IDENTIFICATION
DIRECTIONS: Supply an appropriate word to make each statement complete. Choose the
answer from the words enclosed in the box below.

Sterilize
Ste
Sanitary

Sanitized
Disinfect
Discarded

Washed

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Finger bowl must be ___________ before use for the next client
___________foot basin after each use with a bleach solution.
Measure and mix disinfectant as_______________.
Empty bottles and containers are__________in a covered trash bin.
All beauty salon must be well lighted and ventilated and must be in good ____________
condition.
6. __________metal implements after every use to avoid infection or possible diseases.
7. _________tools and equipment regularly to identify defective ones.
8. Each client must be provided with freshly __________ towel.
9. Used treatment products and other chemicals are stored, arranged and properly ________ in the
cabinet.
10. __________foot basin after each use with a bleach solution.
III.
IDENTIFICATION
A.Label the different parts of the nails.
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B. Identify the different shapes of the nails.

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C. Identify the Basic Nail Designs.

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