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How might you help a client soften the skin of their feet?
give client a mask
give client an exfoliating scrub
give client a foot soak
put on a foot lotion
2
A treatment manicure may have a name that represents its purpose. Lightening age spot treatments might be which service?
anti-aging manicure
natural resources manicure
spot-be-gone manicure
scrub manicure
3
How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client?
don't wear gloves for two services in a row, as it's very drying
you should use different gloves for each service
you can use the same gloves as long as it's for the same client
you can use the same gloves as long as you wash the gloves between services
4
Invisible shaving scrapes are known as what?
microtrauma
catalyst
staphylococcus aureus
chipping
5
How many coats do you need for the MOST successful nail polish application?
three
four
six
five
6
The use of ________ in the spa is banned in several states.
toenail nippers
curettes
pedicure rasp
toenail clippers
7
A _______ is designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.
nail file
toe separator
nail rasp
foot file
8
An implement with a small scoop shaped end that allows for more efficient removal of debris from nail folds?
toenail clippers
a nail rasp
a curette
toenail nippers
9
What is your LAST step in creating a finished manicure look as beautiful as possible?
use a nail hardener
use a nail polish dryer to make sure nails are completely dry and set
apply a fast-drying top coat
apply a hand cream or lotion
10
Which of the following abrasives is used to buff, polish, and remove very fine scratches?
fine-grit abrasives
medium-grit abrasives
abrasives should not be used on buffed nails
lower-grit abrasives
11
What is the rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin called?
tapotement
effleurage
vibration
petrissage
12
How might you help a client remove dry flaky skin from the feet?
give client a mask
give client an exfoliating scrub
give client a foot soak
put on a foot lotion
13
What is it called when the nail technician gets to know a new client and their wants and needs?
consultation
service
postservice
preservice
14
For toenails, which grit is best to use in general?
coarse
medium
fine
buffer only
15
Which piece of equipment is used to kill microorganisms and their spores on implements and tools?
sterilizer
autoclave
LED lights
UV lights
16
What is the kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing of the tissue called?
vibration
petrissage
tapotement
effleurage
17
All manicures can be performed using the ________ manicure technique.
wet
dry
basic
complex
18
What would you do if a client asked for chemical-free products?
recommend the client to a nail tech who specializes in natural products
use the product you were planning on using
have chemical-free products on hand to use
recommend the client to a salon or spa that specializes in natural products
19
What keeps supplies organized wherever you are performing pedicuring services?
pedicure footrest
pedicure stool
pedicure cart
pedicure station
20
Why is it important to know the scope of work for your license?
the scope of work on your license applies to a select set of states
the scope of work on your license is the same in every state and country.
the scope on your license is the same in evtesttery state but not countries
the scope on your license may be different than the state you live in
21
Which implement is best to use around the edges of the big toenail plate?
nail rasp
curette
toenail clippers
toenail nippers
22
What is NOT included in a basic pedicure?
nail filing
callus softening or foot filing
polish
leg massage
23
What service could you recommend next to a male client who received a manicure?
french manicure
pedicure
massage
new nail shape or polish color
24
If a client comes in with very long nails, what should your first step be in performing a manicure?
buff the nails
soak the nails
cut nails with nail clippers or nippers
file the nails
25
What is the potential problem of a callus shaver blade?
it is fragile and breaks easily
it is difficult to clean
it can cause infection
it can cause a stress area
26
Which tool is shaped like a two-sided nail file and creates shine on nails?
medium-grit abrasives
buffer
plastic-backed pads
wooden pusher
27
What is the continuous trembling or shaking movement applied by the hand without leaving contact with the skin called?
petrissage
tapotement
vibration
friction
28
What is the ultimate pedicure footbath?
heated
massaging
whirlpool
aromatherapy
29
Choose the best option for softening and smoothing thickened calluses.
foot mask
foot lotion
exfoliating scrub
callus softener
30
The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state is called what?
service set
tech services
stamp of approval
scope of practice
31
What is the fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure service?
getting recommendations from other nail tech
using product lines
asking clients what they already like
using whatever the salon owner recommends
32
Which of the following is used to apply nail oils?
disposable application brushes
synthetic hair brushes
wooden pusher
nail nipper
33
A string of related appointments is known as what?
stand alone
scope of practice
series
service set
34
What is the art of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails?
manicuring
pedicuring
cosmetology
dermatology
35
What is the biggest consequence that could happen if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service?
you will be personally liable
you will be professionally liable
you will be liable, personally and professionally
you will be protected by the salon's insurance
36
When polishing the nail, how should you handle the eponychium?
do not apply polish close to the eponychium
apply only the top coat to the eponychium
polish over the eponychium
do not polish the eponychium unless the client has another appointment soon
37
What would eliminate the relaxation therapy of a massage?
talking
squeezing
shaking movements
tapping motions
38
How can a salon get clients to come for services for a year?
sell clients couples packages
sell 12 services at a discount
offer high interest financing
require clients pay yearly for services upfront
39
A concentrated treatment product composed of mineral clay, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, oils and so on
paraffin treatment
lotion
soak
mask
40
In which application of paraffin treatment would you use commercial gloves?
painted on
cheesecloth
one-time-use gloves
spray
41
Which of the following multiuse implements should be used to lift small bits of debris from the nail plate?
metal pusher
nail nippers
nail clippers
tweezers
42
Which of the following is the first step in the nail polish application process?
polish color
fast-drying top coat
top coat
base coat
43
Which of the following is NOT one of the ingredients you may find in a nail hardener?
formaldehyde
methylene glycol
collagen
nylon
44
What are the various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another known as?
petrissage
tapotement
vibration
friction
45
Which of the following are also called pledgets and can be used for many things, from product removal to application?
plastic-backed pads
cotton rounds
cotton balls
gauze squares
46
When scheduling a pedicure, advise your client NOT to shave her legs for __ hours prior to appointment.
24
12
48
36
47
____________ are designed to be absorbed into the nail plate to increase flexibility and into surrounding skin to soften
Nail creams
Nail lotions
Nail hardeners
Nail oils
48
What is considered to be the MOST enjoyed feature of any nail service?
time away from responsibilities
massage
healthier looking nails
new nail color
49
What is a consequence of performing services outside of the scope of practice in your state?
you will be asked to leave the salon or spa
you may be fined
you will damage your reputation
you may lose your license
50
If a client is choosing a polish color, how would placing their hand on a white towel and under true light help?
it helps determine which colors will look nice outside
it helps determine which colors will look good under harsh lights
it helps show how dark or light the client's natural nails already are
it helps show which color will complement the client's skin tone
51
Many salons and spas have services based on _____________, such as pumpkin spice manicures and pedicures in the fall.
smells
themes
holidays
food
52
For which of the following clients would you AVOID vigorous or strong massage techniques?
clients with arthritis
clients with circulatory conditions
clients with diabetes
clients with high blood pressure
53
You can use ______ in a upscale service included in the massage of the feet and legs.
terry cloth mitts
a pedicure footbath
hot stones
a paraffin treatment
54
A pedicure is a cosmetic service performed on the ______ by a licensed nail tech or cosmetologist.
hands
upper legs
lower arms
feet
55
What treatment increases blood circulation to the skin while also trapping moisture?
foot mitts
paraffin treatment
heated mitts
massage
56
AVOID this treatment on clients who have cuts, burns, rashes, warts, or eczema.
foot mitts
massage
paraffin treatment
heated mitts
57
If you accidentally touch a guests skin with a wooden spatula used to remove product from a container what should you do
don't put the spatula into another product but keep using with that product
wash the spatula
give the client the spatula to take home
throw out the spatula
58
Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment?
lower-grit abrasives
gloves
plastic-backed pads
dust mask
59
What PPE's would OSHA require a nail technician to wear for protection against a hazard?
ventilation system
gloves
dust mask
autoclave system
60
________ employs many principles of acupressure and acupuncture.
a pedicure
a massage
microtrauma
reflexology
61
Treatment manicures may have names that closely represent their purpose. The use of an AHA would correspond with what?
scrub manicure
anti-aging manicure
spot-be-gone manicure
natural resources manicure
62
Which of the following materials is best for a multiuse tool?
stainless steel
plastic
nickel-plated metal
wood
63
What do you call manicures that eliminate soaking the nails in water?
organic manicure
scrub manicure
waterless manicure
clean manicure
64
How long does a basic pedicure take?
15 - 30 minutes
1 - 1.5 hours
45 minutes - 1 hour
30 - 45 minutes
65
When considering the three-part nail care procedure, which step would be second?
preservice
consultation
postservice
service
66
In which application of paraffin treatment would you use a disposable brush?
painted on
one-time-use gloves
cheesecloth
spray
67
The succession of strokes where the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact:
petrissage
tapotement
vibration
effleurage
68
When providing a manicure service to a client who experiences involuntary movements:
support the palm
support the entire forearm from the elbow to the palm
let the arm move freely
support the elbow
69
___________ are designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on nail plate so that the tissue can be more easily removed.
Non-acetone polish removers
Nail lotions
Acetone polish removers
Cuticle removers
70
_____________ contain ingredients designed to seal the skin around the nails and hold the subdermal moisture in the skin
nail hardeners
nail creams
nail oils
nail lotions
71
How might you help a client who needs to tighten and tone the skin on the feet?
put on a foot lotion
give client a mask
give client a foot soak
give client an exfoliating scrub
72
Since a man's manicure isn't always as long as a woman's, what service can you extend?
french manicure
free filing tool
massage
shaping the nail
73
How long should you hold cotton saturated with polish remover on the nail?
10 seconds
1 minute
1.5-2 minutes
30 seconds
74
Which of the following pieces of equipment is made from plastic, metal, glass or ceramic?
nail polish dryer
supply tray
autoclave
finger bowl
75
What is the average length for a manicure table?
50-65"
36-48"
40-55"
24-36"
76
Which of the following tools is designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate?
metal pusher
wooden pusher
nail brush
tweezers
77
Pedicure________ are specifically designed for shortening nail toenails.
toenail clippers
nail rasps
toenail nippers
curettes
78
If you move to another state, where should you check to learn what laws and regulations are in the state you moved to?
your license
your coworkers
the salon owner
local state board
79
How often should basin soak baths be cleaned?
after each week of service
after each client's service
after each day of service
after each day of service or sooner if last client had medical issues
80
How might you help a client condition the skin and soften calluses?
give client a mask
put on a foot lotion
give client an exfoliating scrub
give client a foot soak
81
Pedicures were rarely performed until when?
1990s
1960s
1980s
1970s
82
What color is men's basic color for manicures?
red
French
clear
black
83
Which of the following would be used to remove surface debris during a service?
nail brush
metal pusher
wooden pusher
tweezers
84
What is often the MOST memorable part of the manicure?
finished product
nail shaping
massage
color selection
85
Which of the following pieces of equipment helps maintain a clean, clutter-free appearance to your work area?
ventilation system
supply tray
covered trash containers
autoclave
86
What should you be doing the last 10 minutes of your pedicure?
giving the client a massage
disinfecting pedicure basin or bowl
putting lotion on client
checking out the client and scheduling next appointment
87
Pedicure______ must be used carefully to prevent trapping the skin of the toe in the jaws.
curettes
toenail nippers
toenail clippers
nail rasps
88
When using inserts in footbaths, how often should the insert be changed?
after each day of service
after each client's service
after each day of service or sooner if last client had medical issues
after each week of service
89
At what point should you perform a paraffin wax treatment if the goal is to put it over a mask?
during a manicure
after a manicure
before a manicure
as a stand-alone service; not with a manicure
90
What typically separates a man's manicure from a woman's?
massage
the use of a colored polish or buffered nails
the shaping of the nail
the length of the nail
91
Which type of nail would you recommend to client who has NOT had a manicure before and would like a conservative shape?
oval nail
squoval nail
round nail
pointed nail
92
Which of the following has an electric option to add a special touch to pedicures?
pedicure cart
foot mitt
pedicure stool
pedicure footbath
93
What should you wear when using callus softeners?
safety glasses
safety glasses and gloves
hair nets
gloves
94
How long does a spa pedicure take?
15 - 30 minutes
45 minutes - 1 hour
1 - 1.5 hours
30 - 45 minutes
95
Which of the following would be a feature of BOTH a basic manicure and a spa manicure?
massage
advanced skincare
exfoliation
rose oils
96
You may want to cool down the heat for this treatment for clients who are sensitive to heat.
paraffin treatment
massage
nail soak
nail dryer
97
What is the part of the consultation that would occur first, after the client has filled out the consultation form?
discuss the preferred nail shape
check nails and skin
discuss the service
discuss preferred length of nails
98
Which of the following abrasives is used to shorten and shape natural nails?
lower-grit abrasives
fine-grit abrasives
medium-grit abrasives
abrasives should not be used to shape nails
99
When was the resurgence of the spa industry?
1980s
1990s
1970s
1960s