Pedicure exam revision

Question 1

why do we carry out a nail analysis?

1) to detect diabetes
2) to check for disorders
3) to check for dermatitis
4) to check for diseases

Answer 1

4) to check for diseases

Question 2

which condition would prevent a pedicure?

1) eczema
2) onychomycosis
3) onychorexis
4) psoriasis

Answer 2

2) onychomycosis

Question 3

which one of the three is most important?

a) retention
b) satisfaction
c) recommendation

1) A
2) B
3) C
4) all of them

Answer 3

4) all of them

Question 4

what is the most important reason for maintaining correct posture?

1) work quicker
2) look professional
3) prevent injury
4) for good technique

Answer 4

3) prevent injury

Question 5

why is it important to use a range of tools and products?

1) inexpensive
2) stimulating
3) expensive
4) effective

Answer 5

4) effective

Question 6

what is the main reason for completing record cards?

1) build relations with clients
2) reputation and efficiency
3) monitor sales and treatments
4) return business

Answer 6

3) monitor sales and treatments

Question 7

which one is not part of the nail unit?

1) dermis
2) nail wall
3) eponychium
4) lateral fold

Answer 7

4) dermis

Question 8

why do we need to maintain good posture throughout a treatment?

1) relaxing
2) effective
3) professional
4) technique

Answer 8

2) effective

Question 9

which one is not found in the dermis?

1) sweat gland
2) sebaceous gland
3) arrector Pilli muscle
4) stratum germinativum

Answer 9

4) stratum germinativum

Question 10

which is a pair of muscles in the lower leg?

1) tibialis anterior & gastrocnemius
2) gastrocnemius & thenar eminence
3) tibialis anterior & biceps
4) hypothenar eminence & biceps

Answer 10

1) tibialis anterior & gastrocnemius

Question 11

what is the anatomical name for the bones in the foot?

1) metacarpals
2) tarsals
3) metatarsals
4) phalanges

Answer 11

3) metatarsals

Question 12

which is the main vein in the lower leg?

1) anteria tibial
2) right femoral
3) dorsal digital
4) external iliac

Answer 12

1) anteria tibial

Question 13

answer true of false to the following statements?

1) lymph vessels are made from fibrous connective tissue
2) the thoracic ducts collects lymph from nodes

Answer 13

1) true

2) true

Question 14

answer true or false to the following statements?

1) lymph vessels have valves to prevent backflow of lymph
2) popliteal nodes are in the back of the knee joint

Answer 14

1) true

2) true

Question 15

what is a bunion?

1) the joint of the toe becomes enlarged
2) bacterial foot infection
3) overgrown cuticle
4) thick skin

Answer 15

1) the joint of the toe becomes enlarged

Question 16

what is a corn?

1) nail infection
2) hard skin
3) brittle nail

Answer 16

2) hard skin

Question 17

how would a client be positioned for a pedicure treatment?

1) sat upright
2) sat straight
3) sat so they can see the treatment being carried out
4) easy access for the therapist

Answer 17

4) easy access for the therapist

Question 18

what product would be used to treat hardened pterygium?

1) cuticle oil
2) nail strengthener
3) foot lotion
4) base coat

Answer 18

1) cuticle oil

Question 19

where does mitosis take place?

1) stratum corneum
2) stratum granulosum
3) stratum spinosum
4) stratum germinativum

Answer 19

4) stratum germinativum

Question 20

which vessels take blood from the foot?

1) femoral artery
2) anterior tibial artery
3) saphenous vein
4) femoral vein

Answer 20

1) saphenous vein

Question 21

which muscle flexes the foot?

1) tibialis anterior
2) soleus
3) gastrocnemius
4) peroneus longus

Answer 21

3) Tibialis anterior

Question 22

which of the following carries deoxygenated blood away from the lower leg?

1) saphenous vein
2) femoral artery
3) radial vein
4) anterior tibial artery

Answer 22

2) saphenous vein