Chapter 14 pedicuring Flashcards
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
Pedicures
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
Preventive health services
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
Microtrauma
Which term refers to all of the permanent tools used to perform nail services that are not implements
Equipment, materials, supplies, pedicure products
Equipment
When preparing pedicure foot bath it is recommended that you fill it with_water
Calls, hot, cool, warm
Warm
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

Permanently plumbed to hot and cold water
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
Add a special touch to a pedicure
Toenail clippers have_space between the jaws allowing them to cut thicker nails
Curved, wider, jagged, narrower
Wider
Which implement has a small scoop shaped end
Nail rasp, nipper, toenail clipper, curette
Currete
Only curettes with_are safe and appropriate for nail techs to use
Replaceable blades, permanent blades, dull edges, sharp edges
Dull edges
For most clients an_nail file is recommended for pedicures
Medium grit, grit abrasive, fine grit, grit free
Medium grit
Foot files or paddles are designed to reduce and smooth_
Warts, lesions, skin irritations, thicker foot calluses
Thicker foot calluses
Which implement is used to trim tags of dead skin
Toenail clipper, nipper, nail rasp, foot paddle
Nipper
You should not use metal pushers or sharp implements on clients who have_
Skin irritation, had a recent illness, Any chronic disease, edema
Any chronic disease
A spa pedicure usually lasts for about_minutes
20 to 30, 30 to 45, 45 to 60, 60 to 90
60 to 90
Toe separators are used when
Massaging the feet, polishing the toenails, exfoliating the feet, clipping the toenails
Polishing the toenails
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
Paper or foam
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
Foot soaks
Exfoliating scrubs are usually_that contain an abrasive as the exfoliating agent
Oil based creams,
water-based lotions,
crystallized creams,
oil based breams
Water-based lotions
Masks are commonly made with mineral clays moisturizing agents skin Softeners aromatherapy oils and
Skin sloughers
Skin scrubs
Beneficial extracts
Skin antiseptics
Beneficial extracts
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
Directly to the callus
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
MNT
Treatments that require multiple appointments are referred to as
A grouping, a series, successive services, a collection
A series
Appointments to ensure lower calluses should be scheduled
Weekly, daily, monthly, biweekly
Weekly
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 lotion application
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
4-6
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
3–4
And the massage performed during a pedicure service is predominantly_
Effleurage, petrissage, tapotement, vibration
Effleurage
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
Health benefits
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
Circulation
Salons must always use an EPA registered hospital disinfectant that is labeled a broad spectrum_viricide and fungicide
Bactericide, tuberculoside , germicide, antibiotic
Bactericide
Ergonomics in pedicuring focuses on_
The technicians body positioning, the products used, the water temperature, massage techniques
The technicians body positioning
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
Just above the ankle
When performing a pedicure A_is used to gently remove and loosen dead tissue
Nail brush, wooden pusher, nail clipper, curette
Wooden pusher
Curettes must always be used with the bowl of the Curette_the skin
Horizontal too, toward skin, away from the skin, directly opposite from
Toward the skin
Nail technicians can’t
Prevent ingrown nails, can treat ingrown nails, cut and trim calluses, cannot cut or trim calluses
Cannot cut or trim calluses
This is a traditional release In massage
Feathering, patting lightly, reflexology, gently squeezing
Feathering
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
Applying toe separators
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
To protect underlying skin from irritation
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
Scooping
This toenail is usually the most challenging to trim
Big, middle, little, second
Big toe
Massaging the leg is not recommended for clients with severe hypertension or circulatory problems because it
Promotes inflammation, inhibits inflammation, increases circulation, decreases circulation
Increases circulation
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 special service addition
Foot care mask ingredients are used to cleanse exfoliate tighten tone hydrate and_the skin
Roughin, loosen, nourish, circulate
Nourish
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
Keep your body relaxed and unstrained
