What is a consequence of performing service outside of the scope of practice in your state?

Why is it important to know the scope of practice in your state?

What type of adjustable lamp should you use for your workstation when manicuring?

Which of the following pieces of equipment is usually 36 to 48 inches in length and 16 to 21 inches in width?

Which of the following pieces of equipment should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance to staining, and ease of cleaning?

Which of the following pieces of equipment is made from plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic?

Which of the following is used to apply nail oils to two surface debris during a service?

Which of the following would be used to remove surface debris during disinfection and sterilization?

Which of the following materials would constitute a multiuse implement designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate?

Which of the following tools is a multiuse tool that should be used with caution and generally not on natural nails?

Which of the following abrasives should be used to smooth natural fill and create shine on nails?

Which of the following shaped nails are two-sided pledges and can be used for many things, from product removal to application of polish?

Which of the following are also called pledges and are considered personal protective equipment?

Which of the following is considered personal protective equipment?

Cuticle removers are designed to loosen and dissolve dead tissue on the nail plate so that the tissue can be more easily and completely removed from the nail plate. Cuticle removers typically contain:

What would you recommend to a client who is dealing with weak nails and could use the benefits of collagen?

All of the following are types of nail hardeners EXCEPT:

Which nail product softens and smooths the hands, making the skin and finished manicure look more attractive?

How long should you hold a cotton ball saturated with polish remover on the nail?

Which nail shape would you recommend to a client who would like a tapered, long nail?

Which nail shape would you recommend to a client who has not had a manicure before and would like a more conservative shape?

When considering the basic manicure as a three-part nail care procedure, which step would be second?

Paul, a recent graduate, is performing a basic manicure for his potential employer to see. After he completes the manicure, what would a potential employer think if Paul takes too long to complete a manicure?

When entering a client's information into a client record as part of the consultation, which step would include the client's health, lifestyle, and needs? Which step is it?

When considering the basic manicure as a three-part nail care procedure, which step would include disinfecting implements and tools?

Which of the following is the step of the consultation that would occur first, after the client has filled out the client intake form?

What step should determine whether a first-time client returns to you?

How many coats do you need for the most successful nail polish application?

Cosmetologists practice the ________ method for professional results when applying nail polish.

Which of the following is applied first in the nail polish application process?

How many coats of polish color are the standard for coverage?

When polishing the nail, how should you handle the eponychium?

What is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body called?

What is often the most memorable part of the manicure?

Which is the massage movement in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?

A pedicure can include all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following is not part of the routine care for the client’s feet during a pedicure?

A foot massage is a popular service included in the massage of the feet and legs, and occurs after a massage to add a special touch to pedicures. Which is very luxurious for clients?

A pedicure spa is best organized whenever you are performing pedicuring services. Which of the following has a whirlpool option?

Which of the following has an electric option?

A paraffin treatment is an upscale service included in the massage of the feet and legs.

If you find the following at a pedicure station EXCEPT:

How can cosmetologists protect themselves from painful back conditions?

When performing advanced manicure treatments including oils or cosmetics, what information do you need from the client before proceeding?

What do you call manicures that eliminate soaking the nails in water?

Few all-natural products are commercially available. What is an alternative when a client requests all-natural products?

Paraffin treatments can be performed using:

What massage technique increases blood circulation to the skin while also trapping moisture?

Once paraffin has been used on a client, what should you do with it?

Clients over 65 should obtain physician's permission prior to having or using which treatment?

In which application of paraffin treatment would you use a disposable brush?

Metal implements must be cleaned well and disinfected after each use. Which of the following implements may be illegal in your state?

Which type of nail file is best to use for shaping?

For toenails, which grit should you use to finish and seal the edges?

How can you help a client soften the skin of the feet and set the stage for the rest of the pedicure?

Which product helps to remove dry and flaky skin on the feet?

Which product is best for a client who wants to lighten and tone the skin, as well as smooth thickened calluses?

Which of the following pedicure products can be described as a gritty lotion?

Which pedicuring tool is a narrow metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate?

The pedicure spa basin must be emptied, cleaned, disinfected, and refilled after each client and at the end of the day. The water is removed from the spa basin in several ways, including:

A foot file, also known as a paddle, is designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses. It comes in many designs, but the most effective one is made from a foam rubber or emery surface unit to a prep type that is:

A _______ is worn between the toes to prevent smudging of the newly applied toenail polish.

Why must practitioners wear gloves while performing pedicures?

A client who has just had a pedicure is going to leave the appointment without smudging her newly applied toenail polish. What should the cosmetologist give the client?

Which implement is considered to be invaluable and time-saving as well as an important preventative tool for in-grown toenails?

If a toenail should have to be removed and an insert is used, it must first be cleaned and disinfected. After the client leaves, how often should the insert be changed?

If a client has a medical device, who is most likely to be used if that client has had medical issues?

Electric files require gentle and careful maneuvers to remove debris from all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following tools is an implement with a small scoop-shaped end that allows for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium?

The method for using the nail rasp is: implement must be used by taking small trips of the nail slowly across the free edge, with:

Toenail clippers are specifically designed for shortening toenails. Which of the following implements must be used by taking small trips of the nail slowly across the free edge, with care to avoid damaging the skin at the nail folds?

Small clippers are specifically designed for shorter nails and finer nail shapes. Which of the following implements are specifically designed for shortening toenails?

Acupressure employs many principles of acupuncture. Acupressure is based on the principle that areas in the feet and hands correspond to all of the following EXCEPT:

It is thought that acupressure can reflect positive energy and increase blood flow to specified areas of the body. This procedure is called:

How should you hold a client's foot when performing a massage?

How many types of massage routines are there?

When performing a foot massage, holding the crusades, or the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle, is usually done before or after massaging the foot?

Where should you place your thumb when performing a foot massage?

Where should you place your fingers (except your thumb) when performing a foot massage?

Where should you place your thumb when performing a foot massage?

If a client begins to wear open-toed shoes, what should a cosmetologist provide?

What is included in a basic pedicure?

If clients are having hot or cooling masks, when should the cosmetologist recommend that they come back?

How many weeks of treatments might a client with early feet need?

How can a salon increase business?

What is considered to be the most enjoyed feature of any nail service?

Applying pressure to specific points on the hands or feet with the thumb and index finger is called:

According to client salon surveys, what is considered the most important color responsibilities?

What is the main benefit of applying pressure to specific points on the hands or feet with the thumb and index finger?

What is considered to be the most enjoyed feature of any nail service?

Which of the following pedicure products is used to help remove and smooth calluses?

Which of the following sets the stage for the rest of the pedicure?

What is a common problem of using a blade on calluses?

What should a cosmetologist wear when using callus softeners?

What is the fastest and easiest way to clean up loose nail polish powder from the floor?

What should take place before the pedicure service?

A string of related appointments is known as what?

When developing the salon service menu, what can besides menu expanders, such as paraffin wax or polish changes, be considered expanded specialty pedicures?