Chapterl 14: Pedicuring Flashcards
Toenail clippers have a ________ space between the jaws, allowing them to cut thicker nails.
A.) curved
B.) jagged
C.) wider
D.) narrower
C.) wider
Only curettes with ________ are safe and appropriate for tech to use.
A.) replacement blades
B.) permanent blades
C.) dull edges
D.) sharp edges
C.) Dull edges
You shouldn’t use metal pushers or sharp implements on clients who have ________.
A.) skin irritation
B.) recent illness
C.) chronic disease
D.) edema
C.) chronic illness
A spa pedi lasts about ________ minutes
A.) 20-30
B.) 30-45
C.) 45-60
D.) 60-90
D.) 60-90
Which abbreviation refers to a tech whos taken advanced educational to learn to perform safe pedicures on podiatry patients?
A.) NMC
B.) INTA
C.) MNT
D.) EPA
C.)MNT
Appointments to ensure lower calluses should be scheduled ________.
A.) weekly
B.) daily
C.) monthly
D.) biweekly
A.) weekly
A client going through a callus reduction process will typically require about ________ visits
A.) 2-3
B.) 4-6
C.) 8-10
D.) 12-15
B.) 4-6
Massage performed during pedis is predominantly ________.
A.) effleurage
B.) petrissage
C.) tapotement
D.) vibration
A.) effleurage
Hot stones are used in pedicures to provide a deep penetrating and comforting heat that enhances relaxation and _________
A.) ability to sleep
B.) circulation
C.) stimulation
D.) blood flow
B.) circulation
When performing a pedi the foot should be grasped ________.
A.) just above the ankle
B.) by the heal
C.) between the thumb and fingers
D.) below the toes
A.) just above the ankles
Curettes should always be used with the bowl ________ the skin
A.) horizontal to
B.) toward
C.) away from
D.) directly opposite from
B.) toward
After a pedi whats the 1st step before applying base coat
A.) use acetone to remove oils
B.) put on slippers
C.) apply toe separators
D.) apply moisturizer
C.) toe separators
