Manicuring and Pedicuring

When performing a pedicure, you should grasp the foot between your thumb and fingers at the:

• bottom of the foot

• heel area

• mid-tarsal area

• ankle area

Which massage techniques is used most with a pedicure

• effleurage

• petrissage

• tapotement

• reflexology

Which of these implements is commonly known as a paddle

• nail file

• foot file

• nail rasp

• curette

Which of these is a metal implement with a proved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate

• nail clipper

• nippers

• nail rasp

• curette

A _________________ is a small scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium

• nail rasp

• curette

• nail brush

• nippers

Which implement is used to trim tags of dead skin

• nail clippers

• finishing scissors

• nippers

• curette

Clients should be warned not to shave their legs ______________ a pedicure

• 24 hours after

• 48 hours after

• 24 hours before

• 48 hours before

Exfoliating scrubs contain an abrasive and are designed

• for foot soaks

• remove foot callus

• foot masks

• paraffin baths

A manicuring table lamp should use a ______________ incandescent or a fluorescent bulb

• 10-to-30-watt

• 40-to-60-watt

• 70-to-90-watt

• 100-to-120-watt

Fine-grit abrasives are designed for removing very fine scratches and:

• buffing and polishing

• smoothing and refining

• aggressive buffing

• shortening and shaping