test questions Flashcards

1
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If a client has an ingrown nail, you should:

A

refer the client to a podiatrist

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2
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Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within _____ before a pedicure.

A

48 hours

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3
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When disinfecting a footbath, you must use a disinfectant that is:

A

bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal

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4
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Which of the following products should you apply first during a toenail polish application?

A

nail dehydrator

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5
Q

A fully plumbed whirlpool foot bath with an attached pedicure chair does NOT:

A

offer portability

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6
Q

Which types of curettes are safe and appropriate for use by cosmetologists?

A

rounded or dull-edged

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7
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You should NOT perform massage on a client with _____ without the written permission of a physician.

A

varicose veins

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8
Q

Toenail nippers are used to:

A

trim the toenails

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9
Q

A _____ is a small scoop-shaped implement used to remove debris from the nail folds and cuticle area.

A

curette

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10
Q

Which callus softener ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties?

A

salicylic acid

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11
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At the end of a foot massage, you should:

A

press your hands on the client’s feet and then feather off once

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12
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Which massage technique is used most often during a foot and leg massage?

A

effleurage

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13
Q

With a spa pedicure, massage is performed on the:

A

foot and lower leg

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14
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A(n) _____ is used in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet.

A

foot soak

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15
Q

The cosmetologist’s pedicuring stool must:

A

allow for ergonomically correct positioning

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16
Q

During a weekly callus reduction appointment, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A

perform a basic pedicure

17
Q

The specialty massage that often employs many of the principles of acupressure and acupuncture is:

A

reflexology

18
Q

The hot stones used in pedicures are typically:

A

basalt

19
Q

How long should you leave callus softener on the callused area of a client’s skin?

A

5 minutes

20
Q

The traditional method for the paraffin bath is to dip and re-dip the hands and feet how many times?

A

three to four times

21
Q

Which implement should you use to carefully remove a loose tag of dead skin around a toenail?

A

toenail nipper

22
Q

What is the accepted time between pedicure appointments?

A

4 weeks

23
Q

Terry cloth mitts are routinely used over:

A

paraffin

24
Q

A _____ is a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction.

A

nail rasp

25
Q

Which of the following should NOT be used to remove calluses?

A

blade

26
Q

When using electric foot mitts:

A

the mask is applied before the feet are placed in the mitts

27
Q

A _____ is a large, abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus.

A

pedicure paddle

28
Q

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?

A

mask

29
Q

For toenails, a _____ file works best for shaping.

A

medium-grit

30
Q

How long should you allow a client’s feet to soak at the beginning of a pedicure?

A

5 to 10 minutes

31
Q

Which toe should you start with when removing toenail polish?

A

little toe

32
Q

After a polish application, what should you offer to clients who have not worn open-toe shoes to help them avoid smudging the polish?

A

pedicure slippers

33
Q

The most enjoyable type of foot massage is a:

A

rhythmic, slow slide with the fingers and palm

34
Q

The fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure service is to:

A

use a synergistic product line

35
Q

To keep toes apart while polishing the nails, which of the following should be used?

A

toe separators