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Chpt. 25 & 26 - Manicuring & Pedicuring Flashcards

1
Q

A manicuring table lamp should have an incandescent bulb with wattage no higher than ____?

A

40 - 60 WATTS

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2
Q

Spa manicures encompass extensive knowledge of nail care, polishing, smoothing, and enhancing _____?

A

PROFESSIONAL PRODUCT PENETRATION

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3
Q

Sitting or working in uncomfortable strained positions can lead to back, neck, or shoulder injuries and result in _____?

A

CUMULATIVE TRAUMA

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4
Q

Massage manipulations should be executed using _____?

A

RHYTHMIC AND SMOOTH MOVEMENTS

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5
Q

The three individual procedures for a basic manicure should include _____?

A

PRE-SERVICE, ACTUAL SERVICE, & POST-SERVICE

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6
Q

Should a client be accidentally cut and blood drawn, the first precautionary step is to _____?

A

PUT ON GLOVES AND INFORM THE CLIENT

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7
Q

The five basic nail shapes are _____?

A

SQUARE, SQUOVAL, ROUND, POINTED, & OVAL

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8
Q

Generally is is recommended that the shape of the nail plate enhance the overall _____?

A

SHAPE OF THE FINGERTIP

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9
Q

Nail hardeners that cause adverse reactions to skin may contain ______?

A

FORMALDEHYDE

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10
Q

A product designed to improve adhesion of polish to the natural nail is a _____?

A

BASE COAT

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11
Q

A product designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue from the nail plate is _____?

A

CUTICLE REMOVER

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12
Q

Removers that are used to dissolve and remove polish contain solvents of ethyl acetate or _____?

A

ACETONE

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13
Q

When removing nail polish from wrap-type nail enhancements, use a solvent that is _____?

A

NON-ACETONE

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14
Q

The use of bar soap is not recommended as it may _____?

A

HARBOR BACTERIA

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15
Q

Cosmetic products containing a high water content provide the growth opportunity for _____?

A

PATHOGENS

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16
Q

Nail products should be removed from their containers using a _____?

A

PLASTIC OR METAL SPATULA

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17
Q

Small fiber-free squares used to apply or remove product are _____?

A

PLEDGETS

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18
Q

Brushes used in products that do not harbor the growth of pathogens are considered _____?

A

SELF-DISINFECTING

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19
Q

The time necessary to properly clean and disinfect implements after each use is _____?

A

20 MINUTES

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20
Q

A tool used to shorten the length of the natural nail plate is a _____?

A

NAIL CLIPPER

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21
Q

A buffer that shines the nail plate without the use of dry buffing powder is a _____?

A

3 WAY BUFFER

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22
Q

A nipper should be used to carefully trim away the _____?

A

TAGS OF DEAD SKIN

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23
Q

Clean abrasives or implements stored in plastic bags or sealed airtight containers promote _____?

A

BACTERIAL GROWTH

24
Q

To bevel a nail, use gentle pressure and angle the file with a _____?

A

45-DEGREE ANGLE

25
Q

Fine grit abrasives are designed for removing very fine scratches and _____?

A

BUFFING & POLISHING

26
Q

A metal pusher is used to push back the eponychium and gently scrape cuticle from the _____?

A

NATURAL NAIL PLATE

27
Q

A wooden pusher used to remove cuticle tissue is disposable and should be ______?

A

DISCARDED AFTER EACH USE

28
Q

Manicuring implements should be placed in the disinfectant container after being _____?

A

PROPERLY CLEANED

29
Q

Lids are required on disinfectant containers to prevent _____?

A

CONTAMINATION

30
Q

Disinfection containers for manicure implements should be large enough for the implements to be _____?

A

COMPLETELY IMMERSED

31
Q

BEVEL?

A

To slope the free edge of the nail survace to smooth any rough edges.

32
Q

CHAMOIS BUFFER?

A

Implement that holds a disposable chamois cloth that is used to add shine to the nail and to smooth out wavy ridges on nails.

33
Q

DIMETHYL UREA HARDENERS?

A

Hardeners that use dimethyl urea (DMU) and add crosslinks to the natural nail plate but do not cause adverse skin reactions.

34
Q

EFFLEURAGE?

A

Light, continuous-stroking massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner.

35
Q

FORMALDEHYDE HARDENERS?

A

Contain up to 5% formaldehyde and create bridges or cross-links between the keratin strands that make up the natural nail, making the plate much stiffer and more resistant to bending.

36
Q

MILD ABRASIVE?

A

Substances used for smoothing nails and skin (e.g. pumice)

37
Q

PETRISSAGE?

A

Kneading movements in massage performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue.

38
Q

PLEDGETS?

A

Small, fiber-free cotton squares often used by nail professionals to remove polish.

39
Q

PROTEIN HARDENER?

A

A combination of clear polish and protein, suh as collagen, that provide a clear hard coating on the surface of the nail.

40
Q

PUMICE POWDER?

A

White or grayish powdered abrasive derived from volcanic rock, used for smoothing and polishing.

41
Q

REINFORCING-FIBER HARDENERS?

A

Contain fibers such as nylon, and protect the nail by coating the natural nail.

42
Q

ABRASIVE NAIL FILE?

A

A thin elongated board with a rough surface, used to file the free edge of nails.

43
Q

ABRASIVE SCRUBS?

A

Slightly abrasive products containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and calluses that need to be smoothed during a pedicure.

44
Q

CURETTE?

A

Small, spoon-shaped instrument used for cleaning debris from the edges of the nail plate.

45
Q

CUTICLE REMOVERS?

A

Products designed to soften cuticles for removal from nail plate.

46
Q

FOOT FILES or PADDLES?

A

Large abrasive files used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of calluses.

47
Q

FOOT SOAKS?

A

Products containing glentle soaps, moisturizers, and so on, that are used in a pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin.

48
Q

FRICTION MOVEMENT?

A

Firm pressure applied to the botton of the foot using thumb compression to work from side to side and toward the heel.

49
Q

HAND MOVEMENTS?

A

Movements used in therapeutic massage.

50
Q

LIQUID SOAP?

A

Used in pedicuring, contains a mild detergent for cleaning the feet.

51
Q

MASQUES?

A

Usually composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, and beneficial extracts.

52
Q

MASSAGE PREPARATIONS?

A

Oils, creams, and lotions used to lubricate, moisturize, and invigorate the skin.

53
Q

NAIL RASP?

A

Metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in one direction only.

54
Q

NIPPERS?

A

Instrument used for manicures and pedicures to trim tags of dead skin.

55
Q

PARAFFIN BATHS?

A

Used to stimulate circulation and to reduce inflammation and promote circulation to the affected joints.

56
Q

TAPOTEMENT?

A

Massage movements using a short, quick hacking, slapping, or tapping technique.

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