Chapter 13: Manicuring Flashcards
The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty as set forth by the regulatory agency in your state is known as your ………
scope of practice
It is recommended that you use a ….. bulb in the lamp attached to your manicure table.
40- to 60-watt incandescent
The Universal Precautions included guidelines on using gloves, masks, and eyewear when contact with blood or …… is possible.
body secretions
The fingerbowl is used for soaking the client’s fingers in warm water to soften the skin and can be made of plastic, ……….., or glass.
metal
Disinfection containers must ……. to ensure the disinfectant solution does not become contaminated.
have a lid
Electric mitts are used to…….
Provide for the ultimate relaxation of the client.
What should you use to cover the client’s arm cushion?
a clean towel
Multiple use and single-use tools used to perform nail services are called……
implements
Disposable implements …….
must be thrown away after a single use
Tweezers are multitask implements that can be used to …….
lift small bits of debris from nail plate
Which of the following is used to shorten the nail plate quickly and effectively?
nail clippers
How many complete sets of implements should a professional nail technician have on hand?
three
The rule of thumb with nail files is the lower the grit, ………..
the more aggressive its action
A buffer with a grit of 180 is considered to be a …… -grit abrasive
medium
Fine-grit abrasives are NOT recommended for
shortening the nail
Soap acts as an infection-control tool during the preservice hand-washing procedure and is known to remove over ….. % of pathogenic microbes from the hands if performed correctly.
90
What are the 2 basic types of polish removers?
acetone and non-acetone
Nail creams are designed to ……
Hold subdermal moisture in the skin
Which of the following is designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so it can be more easily and thoroughly removed from the nail plate?
cuticle remover
Protein hardener is commonly composed of what two ingredients?
clear polish and collagen
Nail plate hardeners contain methylene glycol, and ingredient that creates …… between the keratin strands that make up the natural nails
bridges or cross-links
Compared to methylene glycol hardeners, dimethyl urea hardeners …..
work more slowly
A base coat creates a colorless layer on the natural nail and nail enhancement that promotes …..
the adhesive of polish
It is recommended that you work to get your basic manicure procedure to …… before you leave your school environment.
30-45 minutes
Steps in manicuring:
- remove old polish
- cut and file nails
- soak nails
- prepare cuticles
- hand cream
- apply base coat
- apply top coat
The …… nail is completely straight across the free edge, with no rounding at the outside edges.
square
The ….. nail is one with a square-free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges.
squoval
Lighter shades are generally recommended for which seasons?
spring and summer
What is recommended method for mixing nail polish in the bottle?
rolling the bottle between your palms
The most successful nail polish application is achieved by applying how many coats?
four
A man’s manicure is performed using the same procedures described in the basic manicure, though you omit the colored polish and ……
buff with a high-shine buffer
The manipulation of the soft tissues of the body is called …..
massage
Which type of massage is also known as kneading?
petrissage
Results-oriented spa manicures are sometimes called …..
treatment manicures
Which of the following involves the use of highly concentrated, non-oily, and volatile essential oils?
aromatherapy
Paraffin wax treatments are designed to trap moisture in the skin while the …… encourages skin pores to accept its benefit.
heat
Avoid paraffin treatments on anyone who has ….. or skin irritations such as cuts, burns, rashes, warts, or eczema.
impaired circulation
….. is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties (barrier qualities) to hold moisture in the skin.
paraffin
When preforming a basic manicure, it is recommended that you start with the ….
little finger on the client’s left hand.
The second step in a preservice procedure is to …..
Rinse implements and wash with soap, a nail brush, and warm water.
In preparation for a hand massage, apply massage lotion or cream and distribute enough to allow movement across skin without resistance or …..
skin drag
The third step in a post-service procedure is to…
escort the client to the front desk and schedule next appointment
The drying time after a nail polish application should be a ….. minimum
10 minutes
How long should you allow paraffin to remain on the client’s hands during a paraffin wax treatment?
5-10 minutes
