Chapter 14-17 Flashcards
Cosmetic services performed on the feet by a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist that included trimming, shaping, exfoliating, polishing toenails, and massage called _________
pedicures
Pedicures creates clients loyalty, produce considerable, income, and can be important ________ for many clients.
self-esteem building treatment
Shaving the legs within 24 hours of having a pedicure increases the risk of _______, which causes tiny unseen openings in the skin that may allow entry by pathogenic microbes.
microtrauma
Which term refers to all of the permanent tools used to perform nail services that are not implements?
Equipment
When preparing the pedicure foot bath, it is recommended that you fill it with _______ water.
warm
Some fully plumbed whirlpool baths are _______ and connected to a drain.
permanently plumbed to hot and cold water
Electric foot mitts are designed to _______
add a special touch to a pedicure
Toenail clippers have a ______ space between the jaws allowing them to cut thicker nails.
wider
Which implement has a small, scoop-shaped end?
Curette
Only curettes with _______ are safe and appropriate for nail technicians to use.
dull edges
For most clients, a _______ nail file is recommended for pedicures.
medium-grit
Foot files or paddles are designed to reduce and smooth ________.
Thicker foot calluses
Which implement is used to trim tags of dead skin?
Nipper
You should not use metal pushers or sharp implements on clients who have_________
any chronic disease
A spa pedicure usually lasts for about ________ minutes
60-90
Toe separators are used when _______.
polishing the toenails
The disposable slippers provided for clients who have not worn open-toe shoes and want to avoid smudging their newly applied toenail polish are typically made of ___________
paper or foam
Which type of product is put into the water in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet?
Foot soak
Exfoliating scrubs are usually_______ that contain an abrasive as the exfoliating agent.
water based lotions
Masks are commonly made with mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, and ________
beneficial extracts
Callus softener products are applied ______
directly to the callus
Which abbreviation refers to a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist who has taken advanced eduction to learn to perform safe pedicure on podiatry patients?
MNT
Treatments that require multiple appointments are referred to as ________
a series
Appointments to ensure lower calluses should be schedule __________
weekly
A typical callus reduction appointment includes a soak application, a reduction product application and treatment, ________, and dismissal.
a lotion application
A client going through a callus reduction process will typically require about ______ visits.
4-6
The typical method for applying paraffin from the bath is to dip and re-dip the hands or feet _______ times into the larger paraffin bath.
3-4
The massage performed during a pedicure service is predominantly _________
effleurage
Reflexology is a unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet and demonstrates ____________
health benefit
Hot stones are used in pedicures to provide a deep, penetrating, and comforting heat enhances relaxation and ________
circulation
Salons must always use an EPA-registered hospital, disinfectant that is labeled a broad spectrum _________, viricide, and fungicide.
batericide
Ergonomics in pedicuring focuses on ________
the technician’s body positioning
Generally when performing a foot massage the foot should be gently grasped ________.
just above the ankle
When performing a pedicure, a ______ is used to gently remove and loose and dead tissue.
wooden pusher
Curttes must always be used with the bowl of the curette __________ the skin.
toward
Nail technicians _______
cannot cut or trim calluses
________ is a traditional release in massage.
Feathering
After a pedicure, what is the first step prior to applying the base coat?
Applying toe separators.
What is the purpose of a callus?
To protect the underlying skin from irritation
When using a curette to remove loose debris from the nail plate, it is recommended that you use a _________ motion
scooping
The ________ toenail is usually the most challenging to trim.
big
Massaging the leg is not recommended for clients with severe hypertension or circulatory problems because it___________
increase circulation
The basic pedicure includes a foot massage and not leg massage due to time constraints and the fact that it is considered to be ________
a special service addition
Foot care mask ingredients are used to cleans, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and ______ the skin.
nourish
When performing a pedicure, it is recommended that you _________ as you work.
keep your body relaxed and unstrained
The motor of a micro motor machine is located __________
inside the hand piece
Battery-operated micro-motors are small, compact, and powerful, _________
but some have much less torque
What is a significant clue in determining the authenticity of a micro-motor machine?
Its price
Electric files purchased at craft, hobby, and tool stores are not recommended for use in the salon because they are manufactured for use on glass, wood, and ceramics and can damage the natural and artificial nail because of _____________
the amount of vibration
The speed of electric files is measured in __________
RPM
Which term refers to the tightness of the inside of the shank where the bit fits into the hand-piece?
Tolerance
When selecting an electric file, the hand-piece should weigh approximately 4 to 6 ounces, should be comfortable in your hand, and _________
have virtually no vibration
The power in the machine or its ability to keep turning when applying pressure during filing is known as ____________
torque
Most manufactures can service and return you electric file within ________
7-10 days
Most manufactures will fix or replace a malfunctioning electric file within ________ of purchase at no cost to you.
1 year
Concentric bits are commonly referred to as being _________
centered
Wobbling bits can harm the electric file or cause damage to the client’s nails and may cause the nail professional to develop __________
a CTD
Which term refers to the number of abrasive particles per square inch on an electric files?
Grit
The long, slender cuts or grooves found on a carbide bit are known as _________
Flutes
Grooves craved into the nail by filing with bits at the incorrect angle are known as _________
rings of fire
Traditional carbides must be used from the right to left with the machine in_________
forward rotation
An UNC bit is recommended for tight spaces such as under the nail, sidewalls, and for making _________ in nails.
designer holes
Cone-shaped bits are slim, long, tapered, and ________ so they can be used at the cuticle and underneath the nail.
pointed
Backfill bits come in two sizes; small ______ the size of a barrel bit and medium _________ the size of a barrel bit.
1/4; 1/2
High-shine bits are commonly made of _______, cotton, or soft leather material.
natural chamois
High-shine bits are sometimes called
buffer bits
Pedicure bits are used on ____________ speed.
slow to medium
Sanding bands are made of _________
paper
Sanding bands are generally used for shortening and shaping the top surface of the nail ________ and filing calluses on the feet.
removing a gel sealant
The bullet bit is a small, slender bit that is available in a flat-topped or rounded-tipped version and is similar to the _______ bit
UNC
A long, slender carbide bit that has been made for drilling a hole into the free edge of a nail enhancement to attach nail jewelry is known as _________
a jewelry bit
Replace a dirty metal bit with a _______ as part of routine cleanup in between clients.
blank
When practicing with your electric file, it is recommended that you glue a nail tip on a dowel or round clothespin and hold be dowel as you would hold a _____________
Client’s finger
It is recommended that you use the ________ as the fulcrum finger when balancing your hands while using an electric file.
pinky finger