Chapter 26 Flashcards
To ensure healthy, happy feet, professional pedicure services should be performed:
A. yearly
B. weekly
C. monthly
D. daily
monthly
Pedicure procedures include trimming, shaping and poishing toenails; exfoliating skin and:
A. foot masques
B. foot massage
C. nail plate dissolvers
D. recommending hair services
foot massage
A pedicure tool used to exfoliate dry sin or smooth calluses is a:
A. rasp
B. paddle
C. curette
D. clipper
paddle
A pedicuring station should include a comfortable chair for the client, a footrest for the client, and a(n):
A. designer chair for the nail professional
B. designed stool for the client
C. ergonomic stool for the nail professional
D. ergonomic chair for the nail professional
ergonomic chair for the nail professional
To be effective in a pedicure bath, liquid soaps should contain a(n):
A. scented oil
B. antibacterial soap
C. mild detergent
D. strong detergent
mild detergent
Lotions, oils and creams are used to condition and moisturize feet and for:
A. performing a foot massage
B. disinfecting the foot spa
C. applying polish to the toenails
D. removing polish from the toenails
performing a foot massage
A metal file that is designed to be used in a specific fashion is a:
A. board
B. brush
C. curette
D. rasp
rasp
The tool used to exfoliate dry skin or smooth calluses during a pedicure service is a:
A. foot bath
B. foot file
C. pedicure clipper
D. toe separator
foot file
When working on the foot, it should be grasped between the thumb and fingers at the:
A. bottom of the foot
B. heel area
C. mid-tarsal area
D. ankle area
mid-tarsal area
The actual pedicure procedure has five basic steps:
The soak, Nail care, Skin care and
A. polish and rebook
B. massage and polish
C. massage and waxing
D. polish and exfoliating
massage and polish
When performing a pedicure, apply a firm grip on the clients foot to:
A. produce a tickling sensation
B. calm the client
C. wast the finger motions
D. lock the ankle area
calm the client
When clipping toenails, extra care should be exercised to avoid breaking the:
A. hyponychium
B. dermis
C. pressure point
D. elastin
hyponychium
To properly disinfect a foot spa after each pedicure service, the nail technician is required to perform the following steps:
A. drain and remove water and contaminants, add more soap and water and use.
B. drain, remove water and contaminants, clean surface, disinfect with approved disinfectant, rinse and dry.
C. drain, remove water, disinfect with approved disinfectant, rinse and dry.
D. change water, add soap, disinfect with approved disinfectant, thoroughly rinse and dry.
drain, remove water and contaminants, clean surface, disinfect with approved disinfectant, rinse and dry
The procedure for cleaning a foot spa at the end of the day is:
remove and clean screen of trapped debris, wash screen and inlet and totally immerse in approved disinfectant, then:
A. flush system with warm water for 5 minutes, rinse and air dry
B. rinse out system with warm water for 2 minutes, rinse with cold water and dry with sponge
C. flush system with low-sudsing soap and water 10 minutes, drain and air dry
D. rinse system with low-sudsing soap and water for 5 minutes, rinse, drain and towel dry
flush system with low-sudsing soap and water for 10 minutes, rinse drain and air dry
The weekly maintenance procedure for foot spas requires the disinfectant solution to remain in the foot spa at least:
A. 4 to 5 hours
B. 6 to 10 hours
C. 1 to 2 hours
D. 2 to 3 hours
6 to 10 hours
