Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of the routine care you need to
provide for your client during a pedicure?
a. | Caring for the client's feet | b. | Caring for the client's upper
legs | c. | Caring for the client's toes | d. | Caring for the client's
toenails |
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Which of the following has a whirlpool option, which is very luxurious for
clients?
a. | Foot mitt | b. | A paraffin treatment | c. | Pedicure
footbath | d. | Pedicure footrest |
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_____________ are/is an implement with a small scoop-shaped end that allows for
more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium.
a. | Toenail clippers | b. | Toenail nippers | c. | A
curette | d. | A nail rasp |
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The use of _________________ in the spa is banned in several states.
a. | toenail clippers | b. | toenail nippers | c. | curettes | d. | nail rasps |
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A ___________________ comes in many designs, from a foam rubber one-piece unit
to a rope type that is woven.
a. | foot file | b. | toe separator | c. | nail
file | d. | nail rasp |
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Emma is a new pedicure client and doesn't know how she is going to leave
the appointment without smudging her newly applied toenail polish. What should the nail tech give
Emma?
a. | Fabric booties | b. | Plastic booties | c. | Pedicure
slippers | d. | Inexpensive flip-flops |
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Which implement is best to use around the edges of the big toenail plate?
a. | Toenail clippers | b. | Toenail nippers | c. | Curette | d. | Nail rasp |
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For toenails, which grit is best to use in general?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer only |
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For toenails, which grit should you use to seal the edges?
a. | Coarse grit | b. | Medium grit | c. | Fine
grit | d. | Buffer only |
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How might you help a client condition the skin and soften calluses?
a. | Give the client a foot soak. | b. | Give the client a mask. | c. | Put on a foot
lotion. | d. | Give the client an exfoliating scrub. |
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What should you wear when using callus softeners?
a. | Safety glasses | b. | Gloves | c. | Safety glasses and
gloves | d. | Hair nets |
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What is the fastest and easiest way to develop an optimal pedicure
service?
a. | Using whatever the salon owner recommends | b. | Getting
recommendations from other nail techs and mixing and matching their favorites | c. | Asking clients what
they already like | d. | Using product
lines |
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How long does the basic pedicure take?
a. | 15–30 minutes | b. | 30–45 minutes | c. | 45 minutes–1
hour | d. | 1–1.5 hours |
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How long does a spa pedicure take?
a. | 15–30 minutes | b. | 30–45 minutes | c. | 45 minutes–1
hour | d. | 1–1.5 hours |
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If a client's feet are in bad shape, when should you recommend he or she
comes back?
a. | Within a week | b. | 1–2 weeks | c. | 2–3
weeks | d. | 3–4 weeks |
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What would be an idea for a spa or salon to do to increase business?
a. | Increase staff. | b. | Charge more for a pedicure with a
manicure. | c. | Sell special themed pedicures for holidays. | d. | Decrease their
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Reflexology is based on the principle that areas in the feet and hands
correspond to all of the following EXCEPT:
a. | organs. | b. | nails. | c. | glands. | d. | parts of the
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It is thought that ________________ can initiate positive energy and increase
blood flow.
a. | a pedicure | b. | microtrauma | c. | a
massage | d. | reflexology |
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How should you hold a client's foot when performing a massage?
a. | With a soft grip | b. | With a firm grip | c. | Not holding the foot
but resting it on a platform or your lap | d. | Gently |
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Where should you place your fingers (EXCEPT thumb) when performing a foot
massage?
a. | On the side of the foot | b. | On the top of the foot | c. | On the bottom of the
foot | d. | On the toes |
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If your client has this special consideration, do NOT manipulate the joints
during the massage portion of the service.
a. | Involuntary movement | b. | Limited mobility | c. | Painful
joints | d. | Altered vision |
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Josie is an instructor and is discussing safety procedures for clients with
special considerations. She says to be mindful when performing this service of clients who are
sensitive to heat due to a loss of sensation in the extremities.
a. | Pedicure | b. | Paraffin | c. | Massage | d. | Reflexology |
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When clipping the nails of a client who has special considerations, what should
you do?
a. | Look between the toes | b. | Look at the texture of the
nails | c. | Look at the color of the nails | d. | Look under the
nails |
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There are several reasons a small nick could be a problem for a client with
health considerations. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
a. | Some clients have thinner skin. | b. | Some clients have difficulty
clotting. | c. | Some clients have arthritis. | d. | Some clients have lowered immune
systems. |
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What should be included in the record of each disinfecting procedure?
a. | The date and state | b. | The time and date | c. | The time and
state | d. | The person who performed the cleaning |
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