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Chapter 14 pedicuring Flashcards

1
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Cosmetic services performed on the feet by a licensed nail tech or cosmetologist that include trimming shaving exfoliating polishing toenails and massage are called

Manicures, pedicures, aromatherapy, reflexology

A

Pedicures

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Pedicures create client loyalty produce considerable income and can be important_for many clients

Medical treatment,
self-esteem building treatment, emotional therapy,
preventative health services

A

Preventive health services

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3
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Shaving their legs within 24 hours of having a pedicure increases the risk of_which causes tiny unseen openings in the skin let me allow entry by pathogenic microbes

Macrotrauma
Irritation
Microtrauma
Infection

A

Microtrauma

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4
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Which term refers to all of the permanent tools used to perform nail services that are not implements

Equipment, materials, supplies, pedicure products

A

Equipment

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5
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When preparing pedicure foot bath it is recommended that you fill it with_water

Calls, hot, cool, warm

A

Warm

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Some fully plumbed whirlpool baths are_and connected to a drain

Portable & flexible, permanently, plumbed to hot and cold water , filled using a hose to run water into the bath, manually Filled



A

Permanently plumbed to hot and cold water

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7
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Electric foot mits are designed to_

Add a special touch to a pedicure, slow the penetration of the conditioning ingredients, help keep the clients feet from feeling cool, create a stimulating effect

A

Add a special touch to a pedicure

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8
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Toenail clippers have_space between the jaws allowing them to cut thicker nails

Curved, wider, jagged, narrower

A

Wider

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9
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Which implement has a small scoop shaped end

Nail rasp, nipper, toenail clipper, curette

A

Currete

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10
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Only curettes with_are safe and appropriate for nail techs to use

Replaceable blades, permanent blades, dull edges, sharp edges

A

Dull edges

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11
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For most clients an_nail file is recommended for pedicures

Medium grit, grit abrasive, fine grit, grit free

A

Medium grit

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12
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Foot files or paddles are designed to reduce and smooth_

Warts, lesions, skin irritations, thicker foot calluses

A

Thicker foot calluses

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Which implement is used to trim tags of dead skin

Toenail clipper, nipper, nail rasp, foot paddle

A

Nipper

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14
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You should not use metal pushers or sharp implements on clients who have_

Skin irritation, had a recent illness, Any chronic disease, edema

A

Any chronic disease

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15
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A spa pedicure usually lasts for about_minutes

20 to 30, 30 to 45, 45 to 60, 60 to 90

A

60 to 90

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16
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Toe separators are used when

Massaging the feet, polishing the toenails, exfoliating the feet, clipping the toenails

A

Polishing the toenails

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17
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The disposable slippers provided for clients who have not worn open toe shoes and want to avoid smudging there newly applied toenail polish or typically made of

Rubber or cotton,
paper or plastic,
paper or foam,
rubber or plastic

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Paper or foam

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18
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Which type of product is put into the water in a pedicure bath to soft and the skin on the feet

Foot soaks, essential oils, scrubs, masks

A

Foot soaks

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19
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Exfoliating scrubs are usually_that contain an abrasive as the exfoliating agent

Oil based creams,
water-based lotions,
crystallized creams,
oil based breams

A

Water-based lotions

20
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Masks are commonly made with mineral clays moisturizing agents skin Softeners aromatherapy oils and

Skin sloughers
Skin scrubs
Beneficial extracts
Skin antiseptics

A

Beneficial extracts

21
Q

Callus softener products are applied

Directly to the Callus
by mixing with water and a pedicure bath,
Spraying an entire foot with a mister , by mixing with a softening lotion

A

Directly to the callus

22
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Which abbreviation refers to a licensed nail tech or cosmetologist who has taken advanced education to learn to perform safe pedicures on podiatry patients

NMC, MNT, EPA, INTA

A

MNT

23
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Treatments that require multiple appointments are referred to as

A grouping, a series, successive services, a collection

A

A series

24
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Appointments to ensure lower calluses should be scheduled

Weekly, daily, monthly, biweekly

A

Weekly

25
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A typical callous reduction appointment includes a soak application a reduction product application and treatment,_and dismissal

Nail polish application, foot massage, a lotion application, an antiseptic application

A

A lotion application

26
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A client going through a callus reduction process will typically require about_visits

2 to 3, 4 to 6, 8 to 10, 12 to 15

A

4-6

27
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The typical method for applying paraffin from the bath is to dip and redip the hands or feet _ Time is in to the larger paraffin bath

1 to 2, 2 to 3, 3 to 4, 4 to 6

A

3–4

28
Q

And the massage performed during a pedicure service is predominantly_

Effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration

A

Effleurage

29
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Reflexology is a unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet and demonstrates_

Healing of chronic illness, healing of back pain, control of foot pain, health benefits

A

Health benefits

30
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Hot stones are used in pedicures to provide a deep penetrating and comforting heat that enhances relaxation and

Ability to sleep, circulation, stimulation, blood flow reduction

A

Circulation

31
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Salons must always use an EPA registered hospital disinfectant that is labeled a broad spectrum_viricide and fungicide

Bactericide, tuberculoside , germicide, antibiotic

A

Bactericide

32
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Ergonomics in pedicuring focuses on_

The technicians body positioning, the products used, the water temperature, massage techniques

A

The technicians body positioning

33
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generally when performing a foot massage the foot should be gently grasped_

Just above the ankle, by the heal, between the thumb and the fingers, just below the toes

A

Just above the ankle

34
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When performing a pedicure A_is used to gently remove and loosen dead tissue

Nail brush, wooden pusher, nail clipper, curette

A

Wooden pusher

35
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Curettes must always be used with the bowl of the Curette_the skin

Horizontal too, toward skin, away from the skin, directly opposite from

A

Toward the skin

36
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Nail technicians can’t

Prevent ingrown nails, can treat ingrown nails, cut and trim calluses, cannot cut or trim calluses

A

Cannot cut or trim calluses

37
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This is a traditional release In massage

Feathering, patting lightly, reflexology, gently squeezing

A

Feathering

38
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After a pedicure what is the first step prior to applying the base coat

Using polish remover to remove oils and lotion from the nails, asking client to put on pedicure slippers, applying toe separators, applying moisturizer

A

Applying toe separators

39
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What is the purpose of a callus

A callous has no purpose, to prevent foot, dehydration, to protect the underlying skin from irritation, to help regulate the foot temperature

A

To protect underlying skin from irritation

40
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When using a curette to remove loose debris from the nail plate it is recommended you use a_motion

Up and down, scooping, side to side, circular

A

Scooping

41
Q

This toenail is usually the most challenging to trim

Big, middle, little, second

A

Big toe

42
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Massaging the leg is not recommended for clients with severe hypertension or circulatory problems because it

Promotes inflammation, inhibits inflammation, increases circulation, decreases circulation

A

Increases circulation

43
Q

The basic pedicure includes a foot massage and not a leg massage due to time constraints and the fact that it is considered

Inappropriate, excessive, a special service addition, inefficient and costly

A

A special service addition

44
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Foot care mask ingredients are used to cleanse exfoliate tighten tone hydrate and_the skin

Roughin, loosen, nourish, circulate

A

Nourish

45
Q

When performing a pedicure it is recommended you_as you work

Lean forward toward client
Keep your body relaxed and unstrained
 Stretch to reach your clients feet
Keep your back rigid and firm

A

Keep your body relaxed and unstrained

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