test questions Flashcards
If a client has an ingrown nail, you should:
refer the client to a podiatrist
Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within _____ before a pedicure.
48 hours
When disinfecting a footbath, you must use a disinfectant that is:
bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal
Which of the following products should you apply first during a toenail polish application?
nail dehydrator
A fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does NOT:
offer portability
Which types of curettes are safe and appropriate for use by cosmetologists?
rounded or dull-edged
You should NOT perform massage on a client with _____ without the written permission of a physician.
varicose veins
Toenail nippers are used to:
trim the toenails
A _____ is a small scoop-shaped implement used to remove debris from the nail folds and cuticle area.
curette
Which callus softener ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties?
salicylic acid
At the end of a foot massage, you should:
press your hands on the client’s feet and then feather off once
Which massage technique is used most often during a foot and leg massage?
effleurage
With a spa pedicure, massage is performed on the:
foot and lower leg
A(n) _____ is used in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet.
foot soak
The cosmetologist’s pedicuring stool must:
allow for ergonomically correct positioning
During a weekly callus reduction appointment, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
perform a basic pedicure
The specialty massage that often employs many of the principles of acupressure and acupuncture is:
reflexology
The hot stones used in pedicures are typically:
basalt
How long should you leave callus softener on the callused area of a client’s skin?
5 minutes
The traditional method for the paraffin bath is to dip and re-dip the hands and feet how many times?
three to four times
Which implement should you use to carefully remove a loose tag of dead skin around a toenail?
toenail nipper
What is the accepted time between pedicure appointments?
4 weeks
Terry cloth mitts are routinely used over:
paraffin
A _____ is a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction.
nail rasp
Which of the following should NOT be used to remove calluses?
blade
When using electric foot mitts:
the mask is applied before the feet are placed in the mitts
A _____ is a large, abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus.
pedicure paddle
Which of the following is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, extracts, and other beneficial ingredients?
mask
For toenails, a _____ file works best for shaping.
medium-grit
How long should you allow a client’s feet to soak at the beginning of a pedicure?
5 to 10 minutes
Which toe should you start with when removing toenail polish?
little toe
After a polish application, what should you offer to clients who have not worn open-toe shoes to help them avoid smudging the polish?
pedicure slippers
The most enjoyable type of foot massage is a:
rhythmic, slow slide with the fingers and palm
The fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure service is to:
use a synergistic product line
To keep toes apart while polishing the nails, which of the following should be used?
toe separators
