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Chapter 25-26 Flashcards

1
Q

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

A

Manicure

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

A

Manicure and Pedicure

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3
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Fashion continuously changes, and a professional cosmetologist should always ___ new trends and services in all facets of the beauty industry.

A

Stay Current With

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4
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Clients most enjoy the _____ that manicures provide

A

Pampering

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5
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What is the main health issue that a cosmetologist may experience?

A

Hypersensitivity

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6
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A standard manicuring table is usually _____ long, and most often included a drawer and shelf for storing clean and disinfected implements and professional products

A

36-48 Inches

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7
Q

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

A

Completely Immersed

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8
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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

A

Gloves

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9
Q

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

A

Thoroughly Cleansed

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10
Q

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

A

8-12 Inches

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11
Q

Which tool is NOT designed to dry traditional nail polish?

A

UVA or LED Lamp

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12
Q

What is the ideal temperature for a paraffin bath?

A

Between 125-130 Degrees Fahrenheit

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13
Q

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

A

Paraffin

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14
Q

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

A

Implements

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15
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____ 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.

A

Multiuse

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16
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___ implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in every state

A

Reusing

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17
Q

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

A

Metal Pusher

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18
Q

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

A

Micro Traumas

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19
Q

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

A

Once

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20
Q

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

A

After Each Use

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21
Q

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

A

Exceptions to the single use rule

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22
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____ are personal protective equipment, worn to protect the cosmetologist from exposure to microbes during service

A

Gloves

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23
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What types of gloves are recommended by OSHA because they provide more protection from chemicals?

A

Nitrile

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24
Q

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

A

Molds

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25
Q

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

A

Aggressive

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26
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Rubbing another clean, unused file across the edge of a new file in order to remove any sharp edges before use is called _____

A

File Prepping

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27
Q

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

A

Two Way Buffer

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28
Q

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

A

Airtight

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29
Q

What is the best color for your terry cloth towels?

A

White

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30
Q

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

A

Contamination

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31
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____ is a colorless, inflammable liquid, with a sweetish odor and burning taste that is used a solvent to quickly remove nail polish

A

Acetone

32
Q

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

A

Non-Acetone

33
Q

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

A

Oils

34
Q

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

A

Base Coat

35
Q

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

A

Formaldehyde/Methylene Glycol

36
Q

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

A

Top Coat

37
Q

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

A

Sun Exposure

38
Q

____ is the last step in a perfect manicure

A

Polishing

39
Q

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

A

Square

40
Q

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

A

Round

41
Q

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

A

A Little More

42
Q

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?

A

Effleurage

43
Q

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

A

Oil Based Treatment

44
Q

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

A

EPA

45
Q

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

A

45 Degree Angle

46
Q

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

A

Pedicure

47
Q

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

A

1990’s

48
Q

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

A

Foot Rest

49
Q

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

A

Low

50
Q

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

A

War, Water

51
Q

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

A

Throne Designs

52
Q

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

A

Pedicure Cart

53
Q

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

A

State Board

54
Q

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

A

Paraffin Bath

55
Q

Toenail clippers are larger than fingernail clippers, with _____

A

Curve or Straight Jaws

56
Q

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?

A

Toenail Nippers

57
Q

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

A

Paddles

58
Q

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

A

Calluses

59
Q

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

A

Cutting

60
Q

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

A

Immune-Suppressed

61
Q

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

A

Agloves

62
Q

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

A

ToenSeperators

63
Q

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

A

Paper or Foam Slippers

64
Q

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

A

Foot Soaks

65
Q

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

A

Lotion and Creams

66
Q

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

A

Safety Eyewear

67
Q

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

A

File or Paddle

68
Q

What are products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue?

A

Callus Softener

69
Q

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

A

Salicylic Acid

70
Q

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

A

Potassium Hydroxide

71
Q

When performing a pedicure, do not push back the _____

A

Eponychium

72
Q

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

A

Massage

73
Q

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

A

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

74
Q

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

A

NMC and INTA

75
Q

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

A

Straight Across With Rounded Corners

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