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Ch 26 Flashcards

1
Q

What is a cosmetic service performed on the feet by a license cosmetologist or nail technician?

a. Manicure
b. Pedicure
c. Foot massage
d. Foot reflexology

A

b. Pedicure

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In the _____, with the development of the spa industry and new pampering equipment, techniques, and products, pedicures exploded onto service menus and became the fastest-growing service in the industry.

a. 1970s
b. 1980s
c. 1990s
d. early 2000s

A

c. 1990s

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Pedicures are a basic part of hygiene and good _____, and are particularly important for clients who are joggers, dancers, and cosmetologists, or anyone who spends a lot of time standing on their feet.

a. comfort
b. foot care
c. personal appearance
d. safety

A

b. foot care

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4
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Pedicures can cause _____ damage to clients than manicures.

a. less
b. more
c. the same
d. less permanent

A

b. more

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5
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Pedicure stations should have a chair with armrests for the client, ergonomic chair for the nail professional, and a _____.

a. footrest for the client
b. foot scrub
c. footstool for the professional
d. retail display

A

a. footrest for the client

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The cosmetologist’s pedicuring stool is usually _____ to make it more ergonomically easier for the pedicurist to work on the client’s feet.

a. cushioned
b. tall
c. low
d. adjustable

A

c. low

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7
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The soak bath is filled with comfortably _____ and a product to soak the client’s feet.

a. cool water
b. warm water
c. hot water
d. salt water

A

b. warm water

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The ultimate pedicure foot bath is the fully plumbed whirlpool with the attached pedicure chair, sometimes referred to as a _____ chair.

a. comfortable
b. massage
c. pedicure
d. throne-design

A

d. throne-design

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9
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What is the specialized piece of equipment designed to keep pedicure supplies organized?

a. Pedicure cart
b. Pedicure cabinet
c. Rolling cart
d. Dispensary

A

a. Pedicure cart

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10
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Before purchasing any pedicure equipment, check with your _____ on which pedicure units are permitted.

a. salon manager
b. business manager
c. state board
d. instructor

A

c. state board

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What is a concentrated treatment product that is often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse,
exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin?
a. Scrub
b. Mask
c. Cleanser
d. Toner

A

b. Mask

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12
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Benefits of a _____ include stimulation of circulation, reduction of inflammation, and deeper penetration of products.

a. warm bath
b. tepid bath
c. paraffin bath
d. foot scrub

A

c. paraffin bath

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13
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Hot paraffin baths should not be given to clients with _____.

a. dry skin
b. sensitivity
c. heavy calluses
d. impaired foot circulation

A

d. impaired foot circulation

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14
Q

Toenail clippers are larger than fingernail clippers, with _____.

a. a smaller space between the jaws
b. curved or straight jaws
c. longer and thicker jaws
d. disposable jaws

A

b. curved or straight jaws

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15
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What is a tool similar in design to fingernail nippers but are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle?

a. Toenail clipper
b. Toenail nipper
c. Curette
d. File

A

b. Toenail nipper

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16
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What is a small, scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas, especially around the big toe area?

a. File
b. Paddle
c. Curette
d. Rasp

A

c. Curette

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17
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What is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate?

a. Nail rasp
b. Paddle
c. Curette
d. Scooper

A

a. Nail rasp

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18
Q

Foot files, also known as pedicure _____, are designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.

a. nippers
b. rasps
c. paddles
d. curettes

A

c. paddles

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19
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_____ form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protection the foot needs.

a. Blisters
b. Toenails
c. Pads
d. Calluses

A

d. Calluses

20
Q

Because _____ falls under the category of medical treatment and is not a cosmetic service, it is illegal for cosmetologists to cut or dramatically reduce calluses on clients unless the cosmetologist is working under the direct supervision of a physician or podiatrist.

a. cutting
b. filing
c. planing
d. soaking

A

a. cutting

21
Q

To avoid the risk of infection, sharp implements should never be used on clients who are _____.

a. mature
b. immuno-suppressed
c. sensitive
d. allergic

A

b. immuno-suppressed

22
Q

OSHA regulations mandate that the nail technician wear _____ while performing pedicures to prevent exposure to pathogens that may be present on the feet or in the water.

a. masks
b. gloves
c. clothing
d. a hat

A

b. gloves

23
Q

Which tool is made of foam rubber or cotton and used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails?

a. Toe separators
b. Pedicure slippers
c. Paddles
d. Pads

A

a. Toe separators

24
Q

A disposable supply provided to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish after a pedicure are _____.

a. paper towels
b. disposable slippers
c. paper or foam slippers
d. toe separators

A

c. paper or foam slippers

25
Q

What is a product used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin?

a. Foot masque
b. Foot soak
c. Cuticle remover
d. Massage oil

A

b. Foot soak

26
Q

What is a water-based lotion that contains an abrasive as the exfoliating agent?

a. Foot masque
b. Foot soak
c. Exfoliating scrub
d. Massage oil

A

c. Exfoliating scrub

27
Q

_____ are important to condition and moisturize the skin of the legs and feet, to soften calluses, and to provide slip for massage.

a. Foot masques
b. Foot soaks
c. Exfoliating scrubs
d. Lotions and creams

A

d. Lotions and creams

28
Q

To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail professional should wear _____.

a. clean uniforms
b. disposable gloves
c. sunglasses
d. safety eyewear

A

d. safety eyewear

29
Q

Dry skin and calluses should be gently removed from the ball and heel of the foot using a(n) _____.

a. emery board
b. abrasive board
c. buffer
d. file or paddle

A

d. file or paddle

30
Q

What are products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue?

a. Lotions and creams
b. Callus softeners
c. Exfoliation scrubs
d. Sea salt

A

b. Callus softeners

31
Q

Which substance is an organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells and is used in callus softeners?

a. Urea
b. Salicylic acid
c. Potassium hydroxide
d. Sodium chloride

A

a. Urea

32
Q

What active ingredient in callus softeners is an organic acid that has anti-inflammatory properties and can break down fats and lipids?

a. Urea
b. Salicylic acid
c. Potassium hydroxide
d. Sodium chloride

A

b. Salicylic acid

33
Q

Which inorganic compound degrades the protein in callus cells and works the quickest to soften calluses?

a. Urea
b. Salicylic acid
c. Potassium hydroxide
d. Sodium chloride

A

c. Potassium hydroxide

34
Q

The generally accepted time between pedicure appointments is generally _____.

a. one week
b. two weeks
c. four weeks
d. three months

A

c. four weeks

35
Q

Clients with scaly feet should be sent to a podiatrist to define whether the scaly condition is caused by a _____.

a. bacteria
b. fungus
c. virus
d. parasite

A

b. fungus

36
Q

When performing a pedicure, do not push back the _____.

a. eponychium
b. rough edges
c. dead tissue
d. cuticle tissue

A

a. eponychium

37
Q

According to client salon surveys, the _____ is the most enjoyed aspect of any nail service.

a. nail filing
b. foot soak
c. massage
d. nail polishing

A

c. massage

38
Q

Which one of the client’s feet should you work on first?

a. Dominant foot
b. Non-dominant foot
c. Left
d. It does not matter.

A

b. Non-dominant foot

39
Q

The massage technique used most often in a pedicure is _____.

a. friction
b. rotation
c. pétrissage
d. effleurage

A

d. effleurage

40
Q

_____ techniques should be avoided on clients with sensitive or redness-prone skin.

a. Friction
b. Light massage
c. Vigorous massage
d. Any massage

A

c. Vigorous massage

41
Q

A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet is _____.

a. friction
b. reflexology
c. cosmetology
d. effleurage

A

b. reflexology

42
Q

Nail technicians should always sit in an ergonomically comfortable position in order to avoid _____ their back, shoulders, arms, wrists, and hands.

a. risk of injury to
b. cramping
c. stretching
d. massaging

A

a. risk of injury to

43
Q

A chemical that should never be added to the footbath with the client’s feet is a(n) _____.

a. antiseptic
b. sea salt
c. disinfectant
d. foot soak

A

c. disinfectant

44
Q

The procedures for the disinfection of foot spas have been developed by the _____.

a. NMC & INTA
b. EPA & OSHA
c. ABC & ABS
d. MSDS

A

a. NMC & INTA

45
Q

When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed _____.

a. pointed with rounded corners
b. straight across with rounded corners
c. long with square corners
d. pointed and thin

A

b. straight across with rounded corners

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