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Milady Ch.14 Pedicuring
Milady Ch.14 Pedicuring
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1
Which of the following is NOT an ingredient commonly found in foot masks?
Menthol
Pumice
Cucumber
Mint
2
Improper, rushed or careless cleaning of the pedicure bath may lead to:
fitness concerns for clients
scheduling problems
health safety concerns for clients
health safety concerns for the technician
3
Which implement has jaws and is used for cutting toenails?
Toenail Clippers
Nail Rasp
Nail Nipper
Toe separators
4
It is recommended that you use a ______ to remove any loose debris from the nail plate during a pedicure.
nail nipper
curette
clipper
rasp
5
Foot massage induces a high degree of relaxation and:
increases blood pressure.
slows blood flow.
stimulates blood flow.
reduces blood pressure.
6
When performing a basic pedicure, you should let a client's feet soak for how long before starting the service?
15-20 minutes
20-30 minutes
10-15 minutes
5-10 minutes
7
A foot soak is put into water in the pedicure bath to:
help seal the polish on the toes
disinfect the footbath
soften the skin on the feet
strengthen the skin on the feet
8
When performing a pedicure, what is the first step after completing the preservice procedure?
Check the temperature of the pedicure bath for safety
Remove nail polish
Dry between the toes
Put on gloves and place feet in bath
9
The end of a curette is:
spear-shaped.
flat and dull.
scoop-shaped.
flat and sharp.
10
How long should a mask be left on the client's skin?
10-15 minutes
30-60 seconds
2-3 minutes
5-10 minutes
11
What is recommended prior to providing a paraffin wax treatment to elderly clients?
a basic pedicure
a spa pedicure
a pedi-mask
a preservice wax patch test
12
A toenail rasp can be used on:
the sides of the free edge.
past the hyponychium area of the side of the free edge
Ingrown nails
the top of the nail
13
In general, a ______ file is most appropriate to shorten toenails.
plastic
fine-grit
grit-free
medium-grit
14
When performing a foot massage, you should first:
slowly move the entire foot from one side to the other
gently squeeze the foot several times for about 30 seconds
rotate the entire foot in a circular motion
massage the bottom of the foot from top to bottom using thumb tips
15
The act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that may let in pathogenic microbes is called:
microtrauma.
follicle entry.
macrotrauma.
pore opening.
16
Nail nippers should not be used on clients with diabetes or :
allergies
onychophagy
psoriasis
acne
17
What is usually used during a spa pedicure to remove dead cells from the skin on the leg?
exfoliation
lanolin
astringent
antiseptic
18
A licensed nail tech who has taken advanced education to learn to perform safe pedicures on at-risk patients is a(n):
podiatrist
emergency medical technician
cosmetologist
medical nail technician
19
Services that require more than one appointment are referred to as a:
numeral
series
reduction
multiple
20
Implements for manicures and pedicures must be:
stainless steel
wooden
brass
nickel-plated
21
Reflexology is based on the principle that areas in the feet and hands correspond to all the organs, glands and:
appendages of the body.
skeletal system.
the skin.
parts of the body.
22
Foot files or paddles are designed:
in a rectangular shape
to smooth and reduce dry, flaky skin
to promote the growth of calluses
to roughen calluses
23
When clients are making an appointment for a pedicure, you should suggest that they wear:
sneakers
sandals
closed-toe shoes
boots
24
Stones used in upscale pedicure services are typically:
pumice
basalt
obsidian
granite
25
If the client has sensitive or redness-prone skin, avoid:
providing pedicure services.
massage completely.
the use of hot stones.
vigorous or strong massage techniques.
26
Callus softeners:
are applied to the entire foot.
are sprayed on the skin around a callus.
are applied directly to a callus.
are added to a foot bath.
27
Callus reduction series appointments are scheduled on a _____ basis.
biweekly
daily
weekly
monthly
28
Toe separators are commonly made of:
plastic or cotton
paper or plastic
paper or cotton
foam rubber or cotton
29
The water temperature in a foot bath prepared for a client should be:
comfortably warm.
tepid.
cool to the touch.
comfortably hot.
30
Exfoliating agents in scrubs are made of sea sand, ground apricot kernels, pumice, quartz crystals, jojoba beads and:
polypropylene beads
purified lanolin
formaldehyde
quartz beads
31
Generally, when you are performing a foot massage, the foot should be grasped between the thumb and fingers at:
the ankle.
the heel.
around the toes.
the mid-tarsal area.
32
A fully plumbed pedicure chair is not:
portable.
equipped with a massage feature.
plumbed to a drain.
equipped with a warmer.
33
The nail tech's pedicure stool is usually low to make it ______ easier for the tech to work on feet.
more efficient and
ergonomically
economically
more accessible and
34
The pedicure foot bath soak container is filled with _______ water and a product to soak the client's feet.
Warm
Cool
Hot
Cold
35
Gentleness during massage is especially important for clients who have:
acne.
osteopenia.
arthritis.
onychophagy.
36
Which of the following types of pedicure equipment must not be cleaned and disinfected after each use?
Disposables
Air-jetted units
Tubs
Whirlpool units
37
A pedicure includes all except which of the following:
a foot massage
treating a foot disease
exfoliating the skin
trimming and shaping of the toenails
38
Which term refers to applying pressure with thumbs and index fingers to the feet that demonstrates health benefits?
Reflexology
Massage
Effleurage
Friction
39
When performing a basic pedicure, it is recommended that you start by removing the polish from the:
second toe.
big toe.
middle toe.
little toe.
40
Clients must be warned not to ______ within 48 hours before a pedicure.
Eat fatty foods
Wear tight socks
Take aspirin
Shave their legs