Manicure and Pedicure Treatment

The massage medium (product) suitable for most skin types would be:

• talc

• almond oil

• cream

• gel

What is the benefit of using an exfoliant in a manicure or pedicure treatment?

• A) lubricate the joints by warming the area

• B) heal abrasions by removing dead skin cells

• C) remove hyperpigmentation, giving an even skin tone

• D) remove dead skin cells, giving smooth soft skin

What is the purpose of a hand treatment mask?

• remove hypo-pigmentation marks

• increase skin hydration and desquamation

• improve the condition of contagious diseases

• accelerate the healing of open wounds

What type of product is an emollient that softens the tissue at the nail base?

• Cuticle cream

• Buffing paste

• Cuticle remover

• Hand cream

Paronychia can be recognised by:

• overgrowth of the cuticle which appears to grow with the nail plate

• redness, itching, blistering and crustiness of the skin

• inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the nail

• excessive overgrowth of the nail, usually from trauma or illness

After a pedicure the client complains of a burning sensation. What should you do?

• Remove any products and apply a cool compress, record details and refer them to their GP if symptoms persist

• Inform the client that it is the drawing effect of the products used which has caused the sensation and it will pass

• Advise the client to change their washing powder as this most probably caused the reaction

• Apply a warm compress, record details and refer them to their local hospital for treatment

What is the term for cuticles that have adhered to the nail plate and torn during growth?

• Hangnails

• Ridges

• Tinea

• Onychophagy

What is the medical term for a fungal infection that discolours (yellow / green), weakens, and potentially detaches the nail?

• A Tinea pedis

• B Tinea Unguium

• C Verrucae

• D Bruise

What is a characteristic of white European / Caucasian skin?

• thicker epidermis and a higher concentration of melanin

• thinner epidermis and small amount of collagen

• lower concentration of melanin and thinner epidermis

• greater levels of collagen and elastin

Which massage medium is most effective for a client with very dry skin?

• A Talc

• B Oil

• C Cream

• D Gel