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Midterm-Pedicure

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What would restrict a pedicure treatment ?

a)

cuts & bruises

b)

Ingrowing toe nail

c)

Cancer

d)

Warts

2.

What would prevent a pedicure treatment?

a)

Nail diseases

b)

Short nails

c)

Athlete's foot

d)

Veins

3.

Describe athletes foot

a)

Lumps on the toes

b)

Yellow raised rash

c)

Itchy red rash between the toes

d)

Rough, hard skin

4.

Why do we perform a foot analysis/foot inspection

4 lines
5.

What health conditions can be the cause of a bunion?

a)

rheumatoid arthritis

b)

hard skin

c)

warts

d)

gout

6.

Why do corns sometimes appear on the feet?

a)

Walking to much

b)

to much pressure on the feet

c)

moisturizing to much

d)

excessive hard skin

7.

An ingrowing toe nail would stop the pedicure treatment

a)

true

b)

false

8.

What is hyperkeratosis?

a)

Yellow discolouration

b)

Thickening of the skin due to pressure

c)

flaky skin

d)

red itchy rash

9.
A ________ is a cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician.
a)
Manicure
b)
Pedicure
c)
Facial
d)
Massage
10.
A _________ is also known as a paddle, abrasive file to smooth and reduce thicker areas of calluses.
a)
curette
b)
Nail rasp
c)
Foot file
d)
Toenail clippers
11.
A method of applying pressure with thumb and index finger to hands and feet, that has shown signs of health benefits is known as __________
a)
Reflexology
b)
Acupuncture
c)
Foot massage
d)
Adjustment
12.
A small, scoop-shaped implement that is used to remove debris from the nail fold is called a _______.
a)
Nail rasp
b)
Orange wood stick
c)
Nail file
d)
Curette
13.
The best method of sterilisation for nail cutters/nail scissors is?
a)
chemical sterilisation
b)
ultraviolet cabinet
c)
autoclave
d)
washing in a disinfectant solution
14.

in the 1990's __________ became the fasted growing service in the industry.

a)

pedicures

b)

spa services

c)

manicures

d)

nail art

15.

Pedicures are merely manicures on the feet.

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Pedicures present more potential for _______ to clients than do manicures.

a)

relaxation

b)

damage

c)

beautification

d)

comfort

17.

___________ is all permanent tools used to perform nail services.

a)

professional nail products

b)

materials

c)

implements

d)

equipment

18.

Identify the item in the picture.

a)

electric foot mitts

b)

paraffin mitts

c)

masque mitts

d)

soaking bath

19.

Foot mitts are used after ___________ is applied to the feet.

a)

foot soak

b)

antiseptic

c)

mask

d)

callus remover

20.

A _____ is a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction.

a)

curette

b)

stylus

c)

nail rasp

d)

pedicure paddle

21.

A _____ is a large, abrasive file used to smooth and reduce thicker areas of callus.

a)

pedicure paddle

b)

toenail nipper

c)

nail rasp

d)

curette

22.

The specialty massage that often employs many of the principles of acupressure and acupuncture is:

a)

friction

b)

reflexology

c)

effleurage

d)

tapotement

23.

Which massage technique is used most often during a foot and leg massage?

a)

pétrissage

b)

vibration

c)

tapotement

d)

effleurage

24.

Which of the following should NOT be used to remove calluses?

a)

blade

b)

pedicure paddle

c)

callus softener

d)

exfoliating scrub

25.

Providing services that are legally allowed under your state laws.

a)

Service of Profession

b)

Scope of Practice

c)

Service of Practice

d)

Standard operating procedure

26.

​The cosmetologist's pedicuring stool must:

a)

​be higher than the client's chair

b)

​include a footrest

c)

​allow for ergonomically correct positioning

d)

be attached to the client's chair

27.

Which implement should you use to carefully remove a loose tag of dead skin around a toenail?

a)

toenail nipper

b)

pedicure paddle

c)

toenail clipper

d)

nail rasp

28.

Pedicure implements include...

a)

curette, toenail nippers, rasp

b)

paraffin bath, foot basin, mitts

c)

pedicure station, toenail clippers, rasp

d)

curette, pedicure cart, foot rest

29.

A(n) _____ is used in a pedicure bath to soften the skin on the feet.

a)

mask

b)

cuticle remover

c)

exfoliating scrub

d)

foot soak

30.

Which of the following is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, extracts, and other beneficial ingredients?

a)

mask

b)

foot soak

c)

exfoliating scrub

d)

callus softener

31.

To keep toes apart while polishing the nails, which of the following should be used?

a)

toe separators

b)

pedicure slippers

c)

cotton balls

d)

foot mitts

32.

​Terry cloth mitts are routinely used over:

a)

callus remover

b)

​paraffin

c)

a foot soak

d)

​cuticle remover

33.

When using electric foot mitts:

a)

the mask is applied while the feet are in the mitts

b)

​no mask should be used

c)

​the mask is applied before the feet are placed in the mitts

d)

​the mask is applied after the mitts are removed

34.

Female clients should be warned not to shave their legs within _____ before a pedicure.

a)

24 hours

b)

​36 hours

c)

12 hours

d)

​48 hours

35.

What is the accepted time between pedicure appointments?

a)

​2 weeks

b)

​4 weeks

c)

​1 week

d)

​6 weeks

36.

With a spa pedicure, massage is performed on the:​

a)

foot and ankle

b)

​foot and lower leg

c)

foot

d)

​foot and full leg

37.

​At the end of a foot massage, you should:

a)

squeeze the client's feet gently and then let go

b)

gently glide your fingernails across the top of the client's feet

c)

perform the feather-off movement three times

d)

press your hands on the client's feet and then feather off once

38.

For toenails, a _____ file works best for shaping.

a)

​medium-grit

b)

​low-grit

c)

​fine-grit

d)

​grit-free

39.

Which toe should you start with when removing toenail polish?

a)

​big toe

b)

​toe closest to your thumb

c)

​little toe

d)

toe furthest from your thumb

40.

How long should you allow a client's feet to soak at the beginning of a pedicure?

a)

at least 15 minutes

b)

5 to 10 minutes

c)

10 to 15 minutes​

d)

​no more than 5 minutes

41.

When disinfecting a footbath, you must use a disinfectant that is:

a)

​fungicidal and virucidal

b)

​bactericidal and fungicidal

c)

bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal

d)

virucidal and bactericidal

42.

Which of the following picture shown below is the Cuticle Nail Pusher?

a)
b)
c)
d)
43.

Which grow more quickly?

a)

fingernails

b)

toenails

c)

both

44.

Pedicure is for both hands and feet?

a)

Yes

b)

Sometimes

c)

No

d)

Always

45.

To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail professional should wear:

a)

Gloves

b)

Safety eyewear

c)

Aprons

d)

Head bands

46.

The pedicure station should be set up to include a comfortable and ergonomically correct pedicuring stool or chair, a client's chair and

a)

Client foot rest

b)

Paraffin Baths

c)

Pedicure carts with drawers

d)

Massage chairs

47.
The correct toe nail shape is?
a)
square
b)
oval
c)
straight across with rounded corners
d)
rounded free edge with a short length
48.
The fungal condition which affects the skin on the feet is known as?
a)
tinea pedis
b)
tinea ungium
c)
tinea corporis
d)
tinea capitis
49.

What is another name for the ultimate foot bath that is fully plumbed with a basic chair and foot rest?

a)

Foot spa chair

b)

Throne-design chair

c)

Wet chair

d)

Portable chair

50.

Equipment that is designed to add a special touch to a pedicure and add warmth for better penetration of conditioning ingredients is known as a(n) __________

a)

electric foot mitt

b)

paraffin bath

c)

electric exfoliator

d)

finger bowl