Chapter 26- Pedicure

Question 1

a cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician. include exfoliating the skin; reducing calluses; and trimming, shaping and polishing he toe nails

Answer 1

pedicure

Question 2

in the ______s, with the developments of the spa industry and new pampering equipments, techniques and products, pedis exploded onto service menus and became the fastest growing service in the industry

Answer 2

1990

Question 3

Now a basic part of good foot car and hygiene as are particularly important for clients who are joggers dancers and cosmetologist

Answer 3

pedicures

Question 4

present more potential for damage to clients than do manicures

Answer 4

pedicures

Question 5

pedicure station is consisted of a _________\ chair with an armrest and footrest for the clients and an __________ chair for the cosmetologist

Answer 5

comfortable

ergonomic

Question 6

pedicures can present challenges to the service provider in maintaining a healthy _______ while performing the service. For that reason the cosmetologist’s pedicuring stool is usually _____ to make it ergonomically easier for the pedicurest to work on the clients feet

Answer 6

posture

low

Question 7

filled with comfortably warm water and a product to soak the clients feet

Answer 7

soak bath

Question 8

fully plumbed whirlpool with attached pedicure chair

Answer 8

the intimate pedicures foot bath

Question 9

designed to keep supplies organized

Answer 9

pedi carts

Question 10

also known as a masque, is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners aromatherapy oils botanical extracts and other beneficial ingredients to cleanse eco foliage tighten tone hydrate and nourish the skin

Answer 10

mask

Question 11

before buy oedicuring equipments check with ___________ which pedicure units are permitted.

Answer 11

your state board

Question 12

it is _______ state board regulations to re-melt and re-use paraffin.

Answer 12

against

Question 13

do not provide the paraffin wax treatment to clients with _________ or _________, impaired foot or leg circulation, loss of feeling in their feet or legs or other _______- related problems

Answer 13

lesions
abrasions
diabetes

Question 14

larger than fingernail clippers, with curved or straight jaws specifically designed for shortening toenails

Answer 14

tonenail clippers

Question 15

similar in design to fingernail kippers bhtbare larger much stronger and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming he excess cuticle

Answer 15

toenail nipper

Question 16

an implements with a small, scoop shaped end thag if carefully used, allows for more efficient removed of debris from the nail folds, eponychium and hyponychium

Answer 16

curette

Question 17

metal implant swith a grooved she’s used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate

Answer 17

nail wraps

Question 18

designed to reduces and smoother thicker foot calluses

Answer 18

foot files

Question 19

form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protections for the foot needs

Answer 19

calluses

Question 20

fits in between the toes to a rope type thag is woven between the toes

Answer 20

toe separators

Question 21

it is dangerous to cut into and damage the skin on the _____ becasue of _______-_________ coiners becasue the healing of their wounds is a slow sometimes impossible process

Answer 21

feet

immuno suppresses

Question 22

OSHA regulations mandate that the technician wear _____ while performing pedis to prevent exposure to pathogens

Answer 22

gloves

Question 23

Single use paper or _____ slippers are provided for those clients who have not worn ______ shoes and want to avoid _______ this newly applied toenail polish it for those who are having other services in the _____.

Answer 23

foam
open toes
smudging
spa

Question 24

cutting falls under the category of medical treatments and is not a ________\ service

Answer 24

cosmetic

Question 25

products thag are put into the water in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet during the soak time

Answer 25

foot soaks

Question 26

usually water based lotions thag contain an abrasive as an exfoliating agent

Answer 26

exfoliating scrub

Question 27

important to condition and moisturize the skin of legs and feet to soften calluses and to provide slip to a massage

Answer 27

lotion and creams

Question 28

products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue

Answer 28

callus softeners

Question 29

after the product softens the callus, it is more easily _____ and _______ with files and paddles

Answer 29

reduced | smoothed

Question 30

potentially hazardous and for that reason safety glasses should be worn whenever using or pouring them. Be sure to wear glasses during their use

Answer 30

callus softener liquid formulas

Question 31

organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells. it’s function within callus softeners is to over-moisturize and hydrate the tough, thick callus

Answer 31

uera

Question 32

an organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees. it has an anti-inflammatory properties and has the ability to break down fats and lipids

Answer 32

salicylic avid

Question 33

inorganic compound that degrades the protein in the callus cells

Answer 33

potassium hydroxide

Question 34

accepted time between pedicures. why

Answer 34

4 weeks | becasue of the slow growth of the toenails

Question 35

weekly treatment required but only with a podiatrist to define wether the condition is caused by a fungus

Answer 35

scary feet

Question 36

when preforming a pedicure, do not push back the __________ with a metal pusher. It increases the risk of serious infections to the feet

Answer 36

epyonychium

Question 37

the most enjoyed aspect of any nail service

Answer 37

massage

Question 38

the massage technique used the most is

Answer 38

effleurage

Question 39

what side do you work on first during a pedicure

Answer 39

clients non-dominate side

Question 40

if your clients has sensitive or redness prone skin, avoid using _______ or ________ massage techniques

Answer 40

vigorous | strong

Question 41

a unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet and it has demonstrated health benefits

Answer 41

reflexology

Question 42

always sit in a comfortable position, relaxed and unstrained to reduce the risk of injury to your _______ shoulders , _________ wrists and ______.

Answer 42

back arms hands

Question 43

disinfectants must never be places in the foot bath with _______. they can be harmful to the skin

Answer 43

with your clients feet

Question 44

disinfecting procedures have been developed by the _________, a group of nail-care company representatives and the _________ for cleaning and disinfecting all types of pedicure equipment

Answer 44

Nail Manufactures council NMC | International Nail Technicians Association INTA

Question 45

carefully file the nails do the first foot with an appropriate single use and prepped ________ file. File them straight across, _________ then slightly at the corners. Smooth rough edged with the fine side of an abrasive file

Answer 45

abrasive | rounding