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Pedicuring
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In the 1980s, pedicures exploded onto service menus and became the fastest-growing service in the industry. | False |
| Pedicures can cause more damage to clients than manicures. | True |
| A paddle is an implement used in manicures and pedicures to trim tags of dead skin. | False |
| It is preferable to use a blade to remove heavy calluses. | False |
| Clients with scaly feet should be sent to a podiatrist to define whether the scaly condition is caused by a fungus. | True |
| To avoid injury, you should avoid leaning forward or stretching to reach your client’s feet. | True |
| Work on the foot on the client’s nondominant side first, because it usually needs more soaking and attention. | False |
| Vigorous or strong massage techniques should be avoided on clients with sensitive or redness-prone skin. | True |
| Pedicures are a basic part of hygiene and good: | foot care |
| Pedicure stations should have a chair with armrests for the client, ergonomic chair for the nail professional, and a: | footrest for the client |
| Hot paraffin baths should not be given to clients with: | impaired foot circulation |
| Toenail clippers that are the most effective should have jaws with a: | fine point |
| Which of the following is ideal for use around the edges of the big toe nail? | curette |
| A metal file that is designed to file in one direction is a: | nail rasp |
| Foot files are also known as: | paddles |
| To avoid the risk of infection, nippers should never be used on clients who are: | diabetic |
| A disposable supply provided to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish after a pedicure are: | paper or foam slippers |
| A product used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin is: | foot soak |
| A chemical that should never be added to the footbath with the client’s feet is a(n): | disinfectant |
| To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail professional should wear: | safety eyewear |
| Dry skin and calluses should be gently removed from the ball and heel of the foot using a(n): | foot file |
| The massage technique used most often in a pedicure is: | effleurage |
| A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet is: | reflexology |
| At a minimum, the disinfecting of foot spas should be performed: | after each client |
| When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed: | straight across with rounded corners |
| When performing a pedicure, do not push back the: | eponychium |
| Made of foam rubber or cotton and used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails | Toe separators |
| Large, abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus | Foot file |
| Small, scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas | Curette |
| Metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate | Nail rasp |
| Cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician | Pedicure |
| Products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue | Callus softener |
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