Pedicure Starter Activity

Which one of the following is the best method for cleaning the surface of thermal heated booties

• Wipe them with surgical sprit

• Wipe them with a warm soapy cloth

• Wipe them with bleach

• Spray them with antibacterial foot spray

What is the best method for sterilising a cuticle knife

• In an autoclave

• Using chemical sterilising solution

• In a UV cabinet

• Using surgical spirit

When filing a nail, at what angle should the emery board be to the free edge

• 25^o

• 35^o

• 45^o

• 55^o

Which one of the following is the main benefit of using a base coat

• It provides a protective layer

• It Provides a smooth surface

• It give a sheen to the nail polish

• It seal and protects the nail polish

Overgrown and thickened skin on the heels of the feet is referred to as:

• A callus

• A corn

• Hyper-keratosis

• onychorrexis

Which one of the following contra-indications would restrict a pedicure

• Onychocryptosis

• Leuconychia

• Onychophagy

• Pterygium

What does cuticle remover do

• It lifts and dissolves dead cuticles

• It softens and nourishes the cuticle

• It hydrates the nail plate

• It conditions the nail plate and nail wall

What is the name of the common active ingredient in cuticle remover

• Potassium hydroxide

• Ethyl acetate

• Sodium hydroxide

• Butyl acetate

Which one of the following is the main cause of white spots on the nail plate

• Trauma

• Diet

• Stress

• Illness

Which one of the following is the most important reason for checking the hands and and feet prior to a treatment

• To check for contra-indications

• To check the condition of the skin

• To check the condition of the nail

• To formulate a treatment plan