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Chpt. 25 & 26 - Manicuring & Pedicuring Flashcards

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

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40 - 60 WATTS

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

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PROFESSIONAL PRODUCT PENETRATION

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

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CUMULATIVE TRAUMA

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Massage manipulations should be executed using _____?

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RHYTHMIC AND SMOOTH MOVEMENTS

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

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PRE-SERVICE, ACTUAL SERVICE, & POST-SERVICE

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

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PUT ON GLOVES AND INFORM THE CLIENT

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The five basic nail shapes are _____?

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SQUARE, SQUOVAL, ROUND, POINTED, & OVAL

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

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SHAPE OF THE FINGERTIP

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

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FORMALDEHYDE

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

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BASE COAT

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

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CUTICLE REMOVER

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

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ACETONE

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

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NON-ACETONE

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

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HARBOR BACTERIA

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

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PATHOGENS

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

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PLASTIC OR METAL SPATULA

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

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PLEDGETS

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

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SELF-DISINFECTING

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

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20 MINUTES

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

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NAIL CLIPPER

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

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3 WAY BUFFER

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

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TAGS OF DEAD SKIN

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

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BACTERIAL GROWTH

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

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45-DEGREE ANGLE

25
Fine grit abrasives are designed for removing very fine scratches and _____?
BUFFING & POLISHING
26
A metal pusher is used to push back the eponychium and gently scrape cuticle from the _____?
NATURAL NAIL PLATE
27
A wooden pusher used to remove cuticle tissue is disposable and should be ______?
DISCARDED AFTER EACH USE
28
Manicuring implements should be placed in the disinfectant container after being _____?
PROPERLY CLEANED
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Lids are required on disinfectant containers to prevent _____?
CONTAMINATION
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Disinfection containers for manicure implements should be large enough for the implements to be _____?
COMPLETELY IMMERSED
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BEVEL?
To slope the free edge of the nail survace to smooth any rough edges.
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CHAMOIS BUFFER?
Implement that holds a disposable chamois cloth that is used to add shine to the nail and to smooth out wavy ridges on nails.
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DIMETHYL UREA HARDENERS?
Hardeners that use dimethyl urea (DMU) and add crosslinks to the natural nail plate but do not cause adverse skin reactions.
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EFFLEURAGE?
Light, continuous-stroking massage movement applied with fingers and palms in a slow and rhythmic manner.
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FORMALDEHYDE HARDENERS?
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.
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MILD ABRASIVE?
Substances used for smoothing nails and skin (e.g. pumice)
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PETRISSAGE?
Kneading movements in massage performed by lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue.
38
PLEDGETS?
Small, fiber-free cotton squares often used by nail professionals to remove polish.
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PROTEIN HARDENER?
A combination of clear polish and protein, suh as collagen, that provide a clear hard coating on the surface of the nail.
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PUMICE POWDER?
White or grayish powdered abrasive derived from volcanic rock, used for smoothing and polishing.
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REINFORCING-FIBER HARDENERS?
Contain fibers such as nylon, and protect the nail by coating the natural nail.
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ABRASIVE NAIL FILE?
A thin elongated board with a rough surface, used to file the free edge of nails.
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ABRASIVE SCRUBS?
Slightly abrasive products containing softening agents or oils to penetrate dry, flaky skin and calluses that need to be smoothed during a pedicure.
44
CURETTE?
Small, spoon-shaped instrument used for cleaning debris from the edges of the nail plate.
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CUTICLE REMOVERS?
Products designed to soften cuticles for removal from nail plate.
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FOOT FILES or PADDLES?
Large abrasive files used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of calluses.
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FOOT SOAKS?
Products containing glentle soaps, moisturizers, and so on, that are used in a pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin.
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FRICTION MOVEMENT?
Firm pressure applied to the botton of the foot using thumb compression to work from side to side and toward the heel.
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HAND MOVEMENTS?
Movements used in therapeutic massage.
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LIQUID SOAP?
Used in pedicuring, contains a mild detergent for cleaning the feet.
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MASQUES?
Usually composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, and beneficial extracts.
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MASSAGE PREPARATIONS?
Oils, creams, and lotions used to lubricate, moisturize, and invigorate the skin.
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NAIL RASP?
Metal file with an edge that can file the nail plate in one direction only.
54
NIPPERS?
Instrument used for manicures and pedicures to trim tags of dead skin.
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PARAFFIN BATHS?
Used to stimulate circulation and to reduce inflammation and promote circulation to the affected joints.
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TAPOTEMENT?
Massage movements using a short, quick hacking, slapping, or tapping technique.

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