Ch 26 Flashcards
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
b. Pedicure
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
c. 1990s
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
b. foot care
Pedicures can cause _____ damage to clients than manicures.
a. less
b. more
c. the same
d. less permanent
b. more
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. footrest for the client
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
c. low
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
b. warm water
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
d. throne-design
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. Pedicure cart
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
c. state board
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
b. Mask
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
c. paraffin bath
Hot paraffin baths should not be given to clients with _____.
a. dry skin
b. sensitivity
c. heavy calluses
d. impaired foot circulation
d. impaired foot circulation
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
b. curved or straight jaws
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
b. Toenail nipper
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
c. Curette
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. Nail rasp
Foot files, also known as pedicure _____, are designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.
a. nippers
b. rasps
c. paddles
d. curettes
c. paddles
_____ form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protection the foot needs.
a. Blisters
b. Toenails
c. Pads
d. Calluses
d. Calluses
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. cutting
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
b. immuno-suppressed
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
b. gloves
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. Toe separators
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
c. paper or foam slippers
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
b. Foot soak
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
c. Exfoliating scrub
_____ 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
d. Lotions and creams
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
d. safety eyewear
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
d. file or paddle
What are products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue?
a. Lotions and creams
b. Callus softeners
c. Exfoliation scrubs
d. Sea salt
b. Callus softeners
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. Urea
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
b. Salicylic acid
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
c. Potassium hydroxide
The generally accepted time between pedicure appointments is generally _____.
a. one week
b. two weeks
c. four weeks
d. three months
c. four weeks
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
b. fungus
When performing a pedicure, do not push back the _____.
a. eponychium
b. rough edges
c. dead tissue
d. cuticle tissue
a. eponychium
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
c. massage
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.
b. Non-dominant foot
The massage technique used most often in a pedicure is _____.
a. friction
b. rotation
c. pétrissage
d. effleurage
d. effleurage
_____ techniques should be avoided on clients with sensitive or redness-prone skin.
a. Friction
b. Light massage
c. Vigorous massage
d. Any massage
c. Vigorous massage
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
b. reflexology
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. risk of injury to
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
c. disinfectant
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. NMC & INTA
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
b. straight across with rounded corners
