Manicure Questionnaire 4

Question 1

What is the action of the flexor carpi digitorum?
* To flex the wrist
* To flex the hand
* To flex the fingers
* To flex the arm

Answer 1

To flex the fingers

Question 2

Where are new nall cells formed?
* In the nail plate
* In the matrix
* In the cuticle
* In the nail wall

Answer 2

In the matrix

Question 3

What is onychauxis?
* Excessive thickening of the nail plate
* Excessive thinning of the nail plate
* Bitten nails
* Ingrowing nails

Answer 3

Excessive thickening of the nail plate

Question 4

What can pitting of the nail plate be caused by?
* Chilblains
* Impetigo
* Loss of skin sensation
* Psoriasis

Answer 4

Psoriasis

Question 5

Where is the fibula bone found?
* In the lower leg
* In the hand
* In the lower arm
* In the foot

Answer 5

In the lower leg

Question 6

Which of the following can have * positive efféct on nall growth?
* A balanced diet
* An inactive lifestyle
* Cold weather
* Menopause

Answer 6

A balanced diet v

Question 7

What is the cuticle?
* The portion of the nail that extends beyond the nail plate
* A small passage in the nail containing a nerve
* The name given to the epidermis around the base of the nail plate protecting the matrix
* The area under the nail plate

Answer 7

The name given to the epidermis around the base of the nail plate protecting the matrix

Question 8

What type of order is a whitlow?
* Congenital
* Viral
* Bacterial
* Fungal

Answer 8

Bacterial

Question 9

What can occur if pterygium is left untreated?
* The cuticle can disintegrate
* The nail can soften and peel off
* The skin of the cuticle can move up the plate towards the free edge
* The nail plate can become discoloured

Answer 9

The skin of the cuticle can move up the plate towards the free edge

Question 10

What is onychia?
* An abscess on the side of the nail
* An infection of the nail plate, causing inflammation at the base of the nail
* An infection of the nail fold, causing inflammation around the free edge
* The nail plate can become discoloured

Answer 10

***An infection of the nail plate

Question 11

When giving a foot and lower leg massage, it is important to ensure that
* The knee joint is hyper-extended
* The knee joint is not hyper-extending
* The leg is not supported
* The foot is higher than the knee

Answer 11

The knee joint is not hyper-extending

Question 12

Which of the following Is the best WWay to remove the massage medium from the nails before nail enamelling takes place?
* Apply powder in order to soak up any moisture from the massage medium
* Wipe over the nail with enamel remover
* Apply hot damp cotton wool and dry with a heated towel
* Wipe over the nail with cleanser

Answer 12

Wipe over the nail with enamel remover

Question 13

What ss the main benefit of passive massage movements to the lower leg and foot?
* To increase nail growth
* To spread the massage medium over the area
* To enable the client to get used to the touch of the therapist
* To increase mobility in the joints

Answer 13

To increase mobility in the joints

Question 14

Which lymph nodes would you be working towards during & hand and lower arm massage?
* Supratrochlear
* Popliteal
* Inguinals
* Cervical

Answer 14

Supratrochlear

Question 15

Which of the following is * benefit of foot and lower leg massage?
* It helps desquamation
* It decreases lymphatic flow
* It aids the formation of keratin
* It reduces local skin temperature

Answer 15

It helps desquamation

Question 16

What is the curve aroundt the flesh line in a French manicure known as
* The angular line
* The lunula line
* The frown line
* The smile line

Answer 16

The smile line

Question 17

Which nail shape is considered the weakest?
* Square
* Pointed
* Round
* Oval

Answer 17

Pointed

Question 18

Which of the following nail shapes gives the effect of length without producing a fragile point?
* A square nail shape
* A wide nail shape
* An oval nail shape
* A pointed nail shape

Answer 18

* An oval nail shape*

Question 19

How should the emery board be held when filing the fingernails?
* At 15 degrees to the nail
* At 25 degrees to the nail
* At 35 degrees to the nail
* At 45 degrees to the nail

Answer 19

At 45 degrees to the nail

Question 20

What is the purpose of bevelling the free edge of the nail?
* To ensure the free edges are of an even length
* To ensure the layers of the nail are sealed
* To ensure the nail length is reduced in an efficient time
* To ensure all areas of the emery board are used

Answer 20

To ensure the layers of the nail are sealed

Question 21

Which is the correct treatment to help remove superficial ridges from teh nail plate?
* Filing the nail plate with the coarse side and an emery board
* Exfoliating with and exfolitating hand/foot cream
* Use of cuticle cream with stimulating massage
* Buffing

Answer 21

Buffing

Question 22

When should the hand be soaked in water?
* Prior to the application of cuticle cream/oil
* After the application of cuticle creaml/oil
* After the hand massage
* It should never be soaked in water

Answer 22

After the application of cuticle creaml/oil

Question 23

At what stage of a hot oil manicure should the nails be soaked in the oil?
* After the massage and prior to application of nail enamel
* Prior to the removal of nail enamel
* After the removal of nail enamel and prior to shaping the nails
* Prior to the cuticle work

Answer 23

Prior to the cuticle work

Question 24

which of the following is an effect of paraffin wax treatment?
* To harden the nails
* To decrease circulation
* To increase joint mobility
* To close the pores

Answer 24

* To increase joint mobility*

Question 25

How long should s full manicure take? * 1 hour * 30 minutes * 90 minutes * 50 minutes

Answer 25

***30 minutes***

Question 26

What type of disorder is a verruca? * Bacterial * Congeaital * Fungal * Viral

Answer 26

***Viral***

Question 27

Where do corns generally appear? * Around the ankles * Over the joints of the toes » Around the wrist * In between the fingers

Answer 27

*** Over the joints of the toes

Question 28

How should the foot be positioned when enamelling fhe toenails? * Tilted away from the therapist * Pointing down towards the floor * Flat * In any position

Answer 28

***Flat***

Question 29

What is * pedicure rasp used for? * Removal of hallux valgus * Removal of hard skin * Removal of fungi * Removal of verucas

Answer 29

*** Removal of hard skin***

Question 30

When should the toenails be clipped? * Before removing the enamel * After filing * After removing the enamel and before filing * At any stage of the pedicure before the base coat

Answer 30

*** After removing the enamel and before filing***

Question 31

At what stage of the pedicure treatment would a foot mask be applied? * Before filing the nails * After filing the nails * Before the foot massage * After the foot massage

Answer 31

*** After filing the nails***

Question 32

To ‘squeak’ the nails means to: * Clean the nails with cuticle remover * Clean the nails with cuticle cream * Clean the nails with enamel remover ol 33 What precautions would you take when a client presents with a varicose vein on the lower leg? * Avoid buffing * Avoid exfoliating the foot * Avoid massaging the foot and lower leg * Avoid soaking the foot and ankle

Answer 32

***Avoid massaging the foot and lower leg***

Question 33

Which of the following is the correct method of applying cream nail enamel? * Two coats of enamel in ane-two strokes per nail * One coat of enamel iti one-two strokes per nail * Two coats of enamel in three-five strokes per nail * Three coats of enamel in three-five strokes per nail

Answer 33

*** Two coats of enamel in three-five strokes per nail***

Question 34

Which of the following s considered to be an Industry acceptable time for a pedicure? * 20 minutes * 30 minutes * 40 minutes * 60 minutes

Answer 34

*** 40 minutes***

Question 35

Which of the following Is listed under 'contraindications that restrict treatment'? * Carpal tunnel syndrome * Medical oedema * Acute rhuematism * Inflamed nerve

Answer 35

*** Carpal tunnel syndrom

Question 36

Why is hot oil treatment contraindicated for use on diabetic clients? * Because the nails of diabetics are prone to flaking * Because diabetics are prone to allergies * Because diabetics have a loss of sensation * Because the heat could cause further imbalances in the body

Answer 36

***Because diabetics have a loss of sensation***

Question 37

Which of the following is contagious and therefore contraindicated fo manicure/pedicure? * Warts * Onychauxis * Koilonychia * Chilblains

Answer 37

***Warts***

Question 38

Which of the following is contagious and therefore contraindicated to pedicure? * Psoriasis * Verucca * Eczema * Corns

Answer 38

***Verucca***

Question 39

What action should you take prior to massaging the feet and lower legs of a client presenting for a pedicure with medical oedema in the ankle? * Ask the the client if it's painful before proceeding with the massage * Ask for a doctor's permission before proceeding * Explain to the client that you will proceed with the foot and leg massage as usual * Explain to the client that you will proceed with the foot and leg using light movements only

Answer 39

*** Ask for a doctor's permission before proceeding***

Question 40

When performing a manicure ona male client, you should finish the treatment by * Filing the nail * Massaging the hand and arm * Buffing the nail * Applying thermal mittens

Answer 40

***Buffing the nail***

Question 41

Which ingredient found in nail enamel is most likely to cause an allergic reaction? * Formaldehyde * Potassium hydroxide * Glycerol * Nitrocellulose

Answer 41

***Formaldehyde***

Question 42

What is the purpose of base coat? * To protect enamel from chipping * To add a high gloss to cream enamel * To prevent pigments from staining the ail plate * To reduce oil in the nail plate

Answer 42

*** To prevent pigments from staining the ail plate***

Question 43

Why should the use of metal nail files be avoided? * They create heat, drying out and weakening the nail * They damage the nail beyond * They damage the matrix * They cause hangnails

Answer 43

*** They create heat

Question 44

The effect of buffing paste include * To soothe the nail * To remove hangnails * To remove the cuticle * To smooth irregularities on the nail plate

Answer 44

*** To smooth irregularities on the nail plate***

Question 45

Which of the following describes the correct hygenic use of tools during s manicure/pedicure? * Wipe with damp cotton wool before going from hand to hand/foot to foot * Wipe with acetone before going from hand to hand/foot to foot * Wipe with sanitiser before going from hand to hand/foot to foot * It is only necessary to wipe the tools at the end of manicure/pedicure

Answer 45

*** Wipe with sanitiser before going from hand to hand/foot to foot***

Question 46

After the treatment an emery board should be: * Sprayed with sanitiser and placed in an autoclave * Disposed of after use * Placed in & UV cabinet until required * Washed in warm soapy water and left to air dry

Answer 46

*** Disposed of after use***

Question 47

When using thermal mittens/boots what should the hands/feet be wrapped n to maintain hygiene? * Hot towels * Tissues * Moisturising cream * Plastic film wrap/cling film

Answer 47

*** Plastic film wrap/cling film***

Question 48

Which of the following tools is suitable for sterilization in a hot bead sterilizer? * Orange wood sticks * Emery boards * Nail buffers * Cuticle knives

Answer 48

*** Cuticle knives***

Question 49

Which of the following Is the most effective method for sterilizing cuticle nippers? * Sanitiser * Ultraviolet cabinet * Disinfectant Autoclave * Autoclave

Answer 49

*** Autoclave***