Chapter 25-26

Question 1

What cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails, removal of the cuticles, and softening of the skin?

Answer 1

Manicure

Question 2

____ services are currently the fastest-growing services on salon and spa menus

Answer 2

Manicure and Pedicure

Question 3

Fashion continuously changes, and a professional cosmetologist should always ___ new trends and services in all facets of the beauty industry.

Answer 3

Stay Current With

Question 4

Clients most enjoy the _____ that manicures provide

Answer 4

Pampering

Question 5

What is the main health issue that a cosmetologist may experience?

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity

Question 6

A standard manicuring table is usually _____ long, and most often included a drawer and shelf for storing clean and disinfected implements and professional products

Answer 6

36-48 Inches

Question 7

Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for them to be ______

Answer 7

Completely Immersed

Question 8

Implements should be removed from a disinfectant solution using a lift tray or basket, tongs, tweezers, and _____ to ensure that the disinfectant does not come into contact with the skin

Answer 8

Gloves

Question 9

Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be _____

Answer 9

Thoroughly Cleansed

Question 10

What size of foam cushion is specifically made for the comfort of the clients arm when performing nail services?

Answer 10

8-12 Inches

Question 11

Which tool is NOT designed to dry traditional nail polish?

Answer 11

UVA or LED Lamp

Question 12

What is the ideal temperature for a paraffin bath?

Answer 12

Between 125-130 Degrees Fahrenheit

Question 13

What is a petroleum by product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?

Answer 13

Paraffin

Question 14

What term describes the tools used to perform manicure services that are either reusable or disposable?

Answer 14

Implements

Question 15

____ implements, aka as reusable implements, are generally stainless steel because they must be properly cleaned and disinfected after use in one client and prior to use on another. Less expensive metal implements will corrode during disinfection and sterilization.

Answer 15

Multiuse

Question 16

___ implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in every state

Answer 16

Reusing

Question 17

A ___ is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate

Answer 17

Metal Pusher

Question 18

What are tiny, often unseen opening in the skin, which can allow microbes to enter the skin, leading to infection?

Answer 18

Micro Traumas

Question 19

Single use or disposable implements are used ____ on a client then discarded, preferable while the client can view it being done

Answer 19

Once

Question 20

Cotton used on the end of a wooden pushed should be changed ____

Answer 20

After Each Use

Question 21

Brushes used in nail polish and other products that are not capable of harboring or supporting the growth of pathogenic microbes are ____

Answer 21

Exceptions to the single use rule

Question 22

____ are personal protective equipment, worn to protect the cosmetologist from exposure to microbes during service

Answer 22

Gloves

Question 23

What types of gloves are recommended by OSHA because they provide more protection from chemicals?

Answer 23

Nitrile

Question 24

Choose a protective mask designed specifically for dusts, mists, and ____ to ensure the mask will be effective in the salon setting

Answer 24

Molds

Question 25

As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more ___ it’s action will be

Answer 25

Aggressive

Question 26

Rubbing another clean, unused file across the edge of a new file in order to remove any sharp edges before use is called _____

Answer 26

File Prepping

Question 27

What is shaped like a two sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two additional grit abrasives and a final shine surface?

Answer 27

Two Way Buffer

Question 28

Containers that create the perfect environment for pathogens to grow and reproduce are ____

Answer 28

Airtight

Question 29

What is the best color for your terry cloth towels?

Answer 29

White

Question 30

A disposable plastic or reusable metal spatula must be used for removing products from their respective containers to prevent ____ of the products and the spread of disease

Answer 30

Contamination

Question 31

____ is a colorless, inflammable liquid, with a sweetish odor and burning taste that is used a solvent to quickly remove nail polish

Answer 31

Acetone

Question 32

Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps?

Answer 32

Non-Acetone

Question 33

Nail ____ can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer lasting moisturizing effects

Answer 33

Oils

Question 34

A colorless polish layer applied to the natural nail to improve the adhesion of polish is a ____

Answer 34

Base Coat

Question 35

Nail hardener that are useful for thin, weak nail plates, and that should never be applied to hard, rigid, or brittle nail plates contain _____

Answer 35

Formaldehyde/Methylene Glycol

Question 36

Polish applied to prevent chipping and give the nail a glossy, finished appearance is a _____

Answer 36

Top Coat

Question 37

_____ is known as a major cause of aging and skin cancer

Answer 37

Sun Exposure

Question 38

____ is the last step in a perfect manicure

Answer 38

Polishing

Question 39

Nails that are completely straight across with no rounding at the edges are _____

Answer 39

Square

Question 40

Nails that are slightly tapered and extend just pass the fingertips are ____

Answer 40

Round

Question 41

Most men tend to need ____ work than women on their nails and skin when they go in for a service

Answer 41

A Little More

Question 42

What service involves the succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?

Answer 42

Effleurage

Question 43

Spa manicures typically include a relaxing massage and some form of ____

Answer 43

Oil Based Treatment

Question 44

Total immersion of implements during disinfection is a requirement of the _____

Answer 44

EPA

Question 45

To bevel the nail, hold a medium grit abrasive board at a _____

Answer 45

45 Degree Angle

Question 46

What is a cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician?

Answer 46

Pedicure

Question 47

In the ____, with the development of the spa industry and new pampering equipment, techniques, and products, pedicures exploded onto services menus and became the fastest growing service in the industry

Answer 47

1990’s

Question 48

Pedicure stations should have a chair with armrests for the client, ergonomic chair for the nail professional, and a _____

Answer 48

Foot Rest

Question 49

The cosmetologists pedicuring stool is usually ____ to make it more ergonomically easier for the pedicures to work on the clients feet

Answer 49

Low

Question 50

The soak bath is filled with comfortably ____ and a product to soak the clients feet

Answer 50

War, Water

Question 51

The ultimate pedicure for bath is the fully plumbed whirlpool with the attached pedicure chair, sometimes referred to as a _____ chair

Answer 51

Throne Designs

Question 52

What is the specialized piece of equipment designed to keep pedicure supplies organized?

Answer 52

Pedicure Cart

Question 53

Before purchasing any pedicure equipment, check with your _____ on which pedicure units are permitted

Answer 53

State Board

Question 54

Benefits of a ____ include stimulation of circulation, reduction of inflammation, and deeper penetration of products

Answer 54

Paraffin Bath

Question 55

Toenail clippers are larger than fingernail clippers, with _____

Answer 55

Curve or Straight Jaws

Question 56

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?

Answer 56

Toenail Nippers

Question 57

Foot files, aka as pedicure _____, are designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses

Answer 57

Paddles

Question 58

____ form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protection the foot needs

Answer 58

Calluses

Question 59

Because ____ falls under the category of medical treatment and is not cosmetic service, it is illegal for cosmetologists to cut or dramatically reduce calluses on clients unless he cosmetologist is working under the direct supervision of a physician or podiatrist

Answer 59

Cutting

Question 60

To avoid the risk of infection, sharp implements should never be used on clients who are _____

Answer 60

Immune-Suppressed

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Agloves

Question 62

Which tool is made of foam rubber or cotton and used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails?

Answer 62

ToenSeperators

Question 63

A disposable supply provided to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish after a pedicure are ____

Answer 63

Paper or Foam Slippers

Question 64

What is a product used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin?

Answer 64

Foot Soaks

Question 65

____ are important to condition and moisturize the skin of the legs and feet, to soften calluses, and to provide slip for massage

Answer 65

Lotion and Creams

Question 66

To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail professional should wear ____

Answer 66

Safety Eyewear

Question 67

Dry skin and calluses should be gently removed from the ball and heel of the footing using an ____

Answer 67

File or Paddle

Question 68

What are products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue?

Answer 68

Callus Softener

Question 69

What active ingredient in callus softeners is an organic acid that has anti inflammatory properties and can break down fats and lipids?

Answer 69

Salicylic Acid

Question 70

Which inorganic compound degrades the protein in callus cells and works the quickest to soften calluses?

Answer 70

Potassium Hydroxide

Question 71

When performing a pedicure, do not push back the _____

Answer 71

Eponychium

Question 72

According to client salon surveys, the _____ is most enjoyed aspect of any nail service

Answer 72

Massage

Question 73

Which one of the clients feet should you work on first?

Answer 73

Non-Dominant Side (So TheDominant Has More Time To Soak)

Question 74

The procedures for the disinfection of foot spa have been developed by the _____

Answer 74

NMC and INTA

Question 75

When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed ______

Answer 75

Straight Across With Rounded Corners