CHAPTER 26: PEDICURING Flashcards
When performing a foot massage during a pedicure, you should grasp the foot between your thumb and fingers at the __________.
a. bottom of the foot
b. heel area
c. mid-tarsal area
d. ankle area
c. mid-tarsal area
Hot stones used in pedicures are smooth and typically _________.
a. granite
b. basalt
c. quartz
d. slate
b. basalt
Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue are _________.
a. foot creams
b. skin solvents
c. callus softeners
d. callus removers
c. callus softeners
Which massage technique is used most with a pedicure?
a. effleurage
b. petrissage
c. tapotement
d. reflexology
a. effleurage
Which of the following should never be placed in the foot bath with the client’s feet?
a. solution
b. antiseptic
c. magnesium salt
d. disinfectant
d. disinfectant
The chair a cosmetologist uses when performing a pedicure ____________.
a. is usually high off the ground
b. should be ergonomic
c. must be inexpensive
d. should be contemporary
b. should be ergonomic
A concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, and other beneficial ingredients is ______________.
a. a mask
b. an exfoliant
c. an emollient
d. a scub
a. a mask
Exfoliating scrubs are usually _________ lotions that contain ______ as the exfoliating agent.
a. oil-based / an abrasive
b. water-based / an abrasive
c. emollient / crystals
d. glycerin / granules
b. water-based / an abrasive
In order to be on time for the next client, you should be polishing ______ after beginning a one-hour pedicure.
a. 10-15 minutes
b. 30-35 minutes
c. 45-50 minutes
d. 50-55 minutes
c. 45-50 minutes
Reflexology practitioners believe that stimulating or pressing certain reflexes or point on the feet can _______ to the specified areas.
a. reflect positive energy
b. decrease blood flow
c. cause significant discomfort
d. revers the signs of aging
a. reflect positive energy
A paraffin bath ____________.
a. promotes circulation
b. reduces product absorption
c. increases inflammation
d. cools the skin
a. promotes circulation
An organic acid that derives originally from the bark of willow trees is ____________.
a. potassium hydroxide
b. urea
c. salicylic acid
d. distilled acid
c. salicylic acid
If a client books a standard pedicure and you discover that the feet are in unusually bad condition and will require more time than was scheduled, it is recommended that you __________.
a. take as much time as necessary, even if it means that other clients must wait
b. send the client home and tell her to book a longer appointment next time
c. cancel the next few appointments to make time for the client
d. tell the client you will do the best you can in the time schedule, but another pedicure may be needed
d. tell the client you will do the best you can in the time schedule, but another pedicure may be needed
Scaly feet commonly require _______ treatment in the salon.
a. daily
b. weekly
c. monthly
d. yearly
b. weekly
Massage given during manicures and pedicures definitely focuses on _________.
a. draining lymphatic fluid
b. muscle stimulation
c. pain relief
d. relaxation
d. relaxation
Which of these implements is commonly known as a pedicure paddle?
a. foot file
b. nail rasp
c. curette
d. nail file
a. foot file
Which of these is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate?
a. nail clipper
b. nail nippers
c. nail rasp
d. curette
c. nail rasp
A _________ is a small scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas.
a. nail rasp
b. curette
c. nail brush
d. tweezer
b. curette
Many elderly clients have health issues that, when receiving pedicure services, require ____________.
a. extra time
b. medical supervision
c. exceptionally gentle care
d. special products
c. exceptionally gentle care
Which implement must be used carefully to prevent trapping the skin of the toe in the jaws?
a. toenail nippers
b. rasp
c. finishing scissors
d. curette
a. toenail nippers
How long are masks typically left on the client’s skin?
a. five to ten minutes
b. ten to fifteen minutes
c. fifteen to twenty minutes
d. twenty to thirty minutes
a. five to ten minutes
If a client wants to drift off during a pedicure, it is recommended that you __________.
a. try to engage the client in pleasant conversation
b. start telling the client about the home care products that you offer
c. allow the client the peace and tranquility they are seeking
d. squeeze the client’s foot gently to keep them awake
c. allow the client the peace and tranquility they are seeking
Clients should be warned not to shave their legs within _____ a pedicure.
a. 24 hours after
b. 48 hours after
c. 24 hours before
d. 48 hours before
d. 48 hours before
Some improvements in the feet require more than one appointment in services referred to as a ________
a. set
b. system
c. series
d. selection
c. series
Who bears the responsibility for ensuring that proper disinfection of the pedicure bath occurs?
a. the technician
b. the salon
c. the client
d. the salon and the technician
d. the salon and the technician
