Milady Cosmetology Chapter 26

Front 1

When performing a pedicure, you should grasp the foot between your thumb and fingers at the:

Back 1

mid-tarsal area

Front 2

What are the basic steps to properly disinfect a foot spa after each pedicure service?

Back 2

drain and remove water and contaminants, clean surface, disinfect with approved disinfectant, rinse, and dry

Front 3

The weekly maintenance procedure for a pipe-less foot spa requires the disinfectant solution to remain in the foot spa:

Back 3

overnight

Front 4

Which massage technique is used most with a pedicure?

Back 4

effleurage

Front 5

Which of the following should never be placed in the foot bath with the client's feet?

Back 5

disinfectant

Front 6

The chair a cosmetologist uses when performing a pedicure must be:

Back 6

comfortable

Front 7

Electric foot mitts provide:

Back 7

a great deal of client relaxation

Front 8

Exfoliating scrubs help:

Back 8

reduce calluses

Front 9

In order to be on time, you must be polishing ____ after beginning a one hour pedicure.

Back 9

45-50 minutes

Front 10

Reflexology practitioners believe that pressing certain reflex points on the feet:

Back 10

transmit positive energy

Front 11

A Paraffin bath:

Back 11

stimulates circulation

Front 12

Repeated exposure to pedicure water can cause:

Back 12

cracking on the hands

Front 13

If a clients books a standard pedicure and you discover that the feet are in unusually bad condition and will require more time than was scheduled, it is recommended that you:

Back 13

tell the client you will do your best but that an additional appointment will be necessary

Front 14

Scaly feet commonly require ____ treatment in the salon.

Back 14

weekly

Front 15

massage given during manicures and pedicures focuses on:

Back 15

relaxation

Front 16

Which implement is commonly known as a paddle?

Back 16

foot file

Front 17

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

Back 17

nail rasp

Front 18

A ____ is a small scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas.

Back 18

curette

Front 19

The best type of ____ have jaws that are straight and come to a point.

Back 19

toenail clippers

Front 20

Which implement is used to trim tags of dead skin?

Back 20

nippers

Front 21

How long are masks typically left on the clients skin

Back 21

5 to 10 minutes

Front 22

If a client drifts off during a pedicure it is reommended that you:

Back 22

leave her alone and let her enjoy the service

Front 23

Clients should be warned not to shave their legs __ before a pedicure.

Back 23

48 hours

Front 24

Some improvements in the feet required more than one appointment in services referred to as a:

Back 24

series

Front 25

Who bears the responsibility for ensuring that proper disinfection of the pedicure bath occurs?

Back 25

both the salon and the technician