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25+26 test Flashcards

1
Q

When hand washing is performed properly, soap removes ____ of pathogenic microbes form the hands.

A

Over 90%

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2
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What is an example of equipment?

A

Manicure table

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3
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Reusable or multiuse implements are usually made of which material?

A

Steel

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4
Q

Gel polish can last as long as _____ days.

A

21

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5
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Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within _____ before a pedicure.

A

48 hours

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6
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A pledget is a:

A

Gauze square

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7
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A _____ is a large, abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus.

A

Pedicure paddle

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8
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Acetone is:

A

Miscible with water

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9
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Medium-grit abrasives (150 to 180 grit) are used to:

A

Smooth and refine surfaces

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10
Q

How long should you leave callus softener on the callused area of a client’s skin?

A

5 minutes

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11
Q

Most men prefer which nail shape?

A

Round`

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12
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Which types of curettes are safe and appropriate for use by cosmetologists?

A

Rounded or dull-edged

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13
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A(n) _____ is used in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet.

A

foot soak

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14
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Darker shades of nail polish are generally most appropriate for which seasons?

A

fall and winter

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15
Q

The _____ are slits or furrows on each side of the nail.

A

nail grooves

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16
Q

Replacement of a natural fingernail takes about:

A

4 to 6 months

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17
Q

Most spa manicures include all of the following EXCEPT:

A

hair treatments

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18
Q

The rate of nail growth increases dramatically:

A

during the last trimester of pregnancy

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19
Q

The thin layer of tissue that is attached to the nail plate is the:

A

bed epithelium

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20
Q

Paraffin wax does NOT:

A

seal the pores

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21
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The fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure service is to:

A

use a synergistic product line

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22
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A _____ is a small scoop-shaped implement used to remove debris from the nail folds and cuticle area.

A

curette

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23
Q

The cuticle does all of the following EXCEPT:

A

nourish the matrix

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23
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During a weekly callus reduction appointment, you should NOT:

A

perform a basic pedicure

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24
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When using electric foot mitts:

A

the mask is applied before the feet are placed in the mitts

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25
Q

To keep toes apart while polishing the nails, which of the following should be used?

A

toe separators

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26
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Which type of brush does NOT have to be either cleaned and disinfected or disposed of after each use?

A

nail polish brush

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27
Q

Male clients typically prefer which type of nail coating?

A

clear satin

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28
Q

Which of the following should NOT be used to remove calluses?

A

blade

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29
Q

A fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does NOT:

A

offer portability

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30
Q

Chemical products that destroy all bacteria, fungi, and viruses (but not spores) on surfaces are known as _____.

A

disinfectants

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31
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If a client has an ingrown nail, you should

A

refer the client to a podiatrist

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32
Q

The living skin at the base of the natural nail plate that covers the matrix area is the:

A

eponychium

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33
Q

The visible part of the matrix that extends from underneath the living skin is the:

A

lunula

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34
Q

In appearance, a normal, healthy nail should be whitish and:

A

translucent

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35
Q

The portion of living skin that supports the nail plate is the:

A

nail bed

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36
Q

Normal, healthy nails grow in a variety of shapes, depending on the shape of the:

A

matrix

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37
Q

What action is best defined as removing all visible dirt and debris from tools, implements, and equipment by washing with soap and water?

A

cleaning

38
Q

Nails will continue to grow provided that there is no damage to the:

A

matrix

39
Q

By the time you leave school, it should take you no longer than _____ minutes at the most to complete a basic manicure procedure

A

45

40
Q

What is the purpose of massage in manicuring?

A

to relax the client

41
Q

Which of the following replaces the chamois and creates a beautiful shine on nails?

A

three-way buffer

42
Q

In 2012, along with representatives from most nations who participate in the United Nations, OSHA agreed to comply with which of the following?

A

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals System

43
Q

When using polish remover, you should saturate a cotton ball, gauze pad, or cotton pad, and hold it on the nail for a count of:

A

10

44
Q

The _____ is the dead, colorless tissue attached to the nail plate.

A

cuticle

45
Q

Nail polish drying accelerators are NOT typically applied with a:

A

cotton swab

46
Q

When disinfecting your implements during the pre-service procedure, how long should you leave them immersed in disinfectant solution?

A

10 minutes

47
Q

When performing the consultation, you should NOT

A

diagnose the client with a nail disease or disorder

48
Q

A nail nipper is used to:

A

trim away dead skin around the nails

49
Q

You should NOT remove implements from a disinfectant container with:

A

your bare hands

50
Q

When performing a hand and arm massage, you should:

A

relax your posture relax your posture

51
Q

The nail is considered part of the _____ system.

A

integumentary

52
Q

When should you wash your hands?

A

before and after each client

53
Q

What product do you apply as the before polishing during a pedicure?

A

nail dehydrator

54
Q

Nail hardeners should be used on _____ nail plates.

A

thin

55
Q

Which of the following is designed to absorb into the nail plate?

A

nail oil

56
Q

Which implement should you use to carefully remove a loose tag of dead skin around a toenail?

A

toenail nipper

57
Q

Polish is usually applied with:

A

one base coat, two polish coats, and one top coat

58
Q

What should you use to remove nail products from their containers?

A

a spatula

59
Q

When is the massage performed in a traditional manicure?

A

between the basic manicure procedures and the polish application

60
Q

What is the accepted time between pedicure appointments?

A

4 weeks

61
Q

You should NOT perform massage on a client with _____ without the written permission of a physician

A

varicose veins

62
Q

The _____ is the part of the nail plate that extends over the tip of the finger or toe.

A

free edge

63
Q

What type of abrasive is used for buffing nails?

A

fine-grit

64
Q

What nail shape is recommended for women with thin hands, long fingers, and narrow nail beds?

A

pointed

65
Q

The nail that grows the fastest is on the:

A

middle finger

66
Q

Discolorations of the nail plate or under the free edge of a nail can be removed using:

A

nail bleach

67
Q

The _____ is a slightly thickened layer of skin that lies between the fingertip and the free edge of the natural nail plate.

A

hyponychium

68
Q

After a polish application, what should you offer to clients who have not worn open-toe shoes to help them avoid smudging the polish?

A

pedicure slippers

69
Q

A paraffin bath is designed to melt solid paraffin wax and maintain it at a temperature between _____ degrees.

A

125 and 130

70
Q

Which type of gloves are recommended by OSHA for use in the salon?

A

nitrile

71
Q

When shaping natural nails during a manicure procedure, the nails should be filed:

A

from the side to the center of the free edge

72
Q

A(n) _____ nail is completely straight across with no rounding at the outside edges.

A

square

73
Q

The natural nail is also known as

A

onyx

74
Q

What is the mechanical process in sterilization?

A

Cleaning

75
Q

Which callus softener ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties?

A

salicylic acid

76
Q

Which type of massage involves lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue?

A

pétrissage

77
Q

The trash container should

A

have a self-closing lid

78
Q

When disinfecting a footbath, you must use a disinfectant that is:

A

bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal

79
Q

A metal pusher is used to:

A

scrape cuticle tissue from the nail plate

80
Q

A metal pusher should be held like a pencil with the flat end held at a _____ angle from the nail plate.

A

20- to 30-degree

81
Q

A _____ is a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction.

A

nail rasp

82
Q

Toenail nippers are used to:

A

trim the toenails

83
Q

The matrix does NOT contain:

A

melanocytes

84
Q

What is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, extracts, and other beneficial ingredients?

A

mask

85
Q

With a spa pedicure, massage is performed on the:

A

foot and lower leg

86
Q

The _____ is hardened keratin that sits on and covers the nail bed.

A

nail plate

87
Q

Which massage technique is used most often during a foot and leg massage?

A

effleurage

88
Q

Which type of massage involves a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?

A

effleurage

89
Q

Which tool is used to quickly and efficiently shorten the free edge?

A

nail clippers

90
Q

The specialty massage that often employs many of the principles of acupressure and acupuncture is:

A

reflexology

91
Q

What is the list of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state called?

A

scope of practice

92
Q

The base coat is typically:

A

colorless

93
Q

How long should you allow a client’s feet to soak at the beginning of a pedicure?

A

5 to 10 minutes

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