NAL154 Study Guide 2023

If your client has this special consideration, give room for any assistance that the other person may need to provide.

A. A Caregiver

Which of the following can cause a ticklish sensation?

A. A light, loose grip

How often should basin soak baths be cleaned?

A. After each client's service

When using inserts for foot baths, how often should the insert be changed?

A. After each client's service

Choose the best option for softening and smoothing thickened calluses.

A. Callus Softener

What is important to remember to do after using a pedicure bath?

A. Disinfect the footbath

A _______________ is designed to reduce & smooth thicker foot calluses.

A. Foot File

Which of the following has an electric option, to ass a special touch to pedicures?

A. Foot Mitt

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

A. Foot Soak

How might you help a client soften the skin of his or her feet?

A. Give the Client a Foot Soak

If your client has this special consideration, ensure that the entire leg is supported, including behind the knees & ankles.

A. Involuntary Movements

What is the potential problem of a callus shaver blade?

A. It can cause infection

What is NOT included in a basic pedicure?

A. Leg Massage

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

A. Massage

A disinfectant should claim all of the following EXCEPT what?

A. Pesticide

A massage performed during a manicure or pedicure is purely for what purpose?

A. Relaxation

What can be used as a menu expander?

A. Shorter services

Curettes require gentle and careful maneuvers to prevent damage to all of the following EXCEPT?

A. The Nail Tip

Pedicure _______________ are specifically designed for shortening toenails.

A. Toenail Clippers

If a client's feet are in bad shape, when should you recommend he or she comes back?

B. 1-2 Weeks

How long does the basic pedicure take?

B. 30-45 Minutes

Some calluses softeners are _______________ & potentially hazardous.

B. Alkaline

Which of the following is NOT a necessary part of the routine care you need to provide for your client during a pedicure?

B. Caring for the client's upper legs

A pedicure is a cosmetic service performed on the ____________ by a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist.

B. Feet

You should NOT perform services on a client with this issue:

B. Fungus

Pedicures are particularly important for all of the following EXCEPT what?

B. Gardeners

How might you help a client who needs to tighten & tone the skin on the feet?

B. Give the client a mask

What material is usually NOT used for basin soak baths?

B. Glass

Celeste, a nail tech, is speaking to Kim, another nail tech, about her dry skin. What might Kim ask Celeste if she is using that could help prevent dry skin?

B. Gloves

You can use ____________ in an upscale service included in the massage of the feet & legs.

B. Hot Stones

When performing a massage, be aware of all of the following EXCEPT:

B. How ticklish the client is

If your client has this special consideration, move any obstructions or tripping hazards.

B. Limited Mobility

When giving a pedicure to clients with this special consideration, be sure to check for signs of infections between the toes.

B. Limited Mobility

If your client has this special consideration, make sure to follow strict infectious control practices.

B. Lowered Immunity

A _______________ is a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clay, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, botanical extracts, & so on.

B. Mask

Which of the following is often composed of mineral clay, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, & beneficial extracts?

B. Mask

For toenails, which grit is best to use in general?

B. Medium Grit

Invisible shaving scrapes are known as what?

B. Microtrauma

How can nail techs protect themselves from painful back conditions?

B. Nail techs should pay attention to their body's position & work ergonomically

Reflexology is based on the principle that areas in the feet and hands correspond to all of the following EXCEPT:

B. Nails

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

B. On the top of the foot

Josie is an instructor & 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.

B. Paraffin

What keeps supplies organized wherever you are performing pedicuring services?

B. Pedicure Cart

How could a salon or spa get clients to come for services for a year?

B. Sell clients 12 services at a discount

Sofia is a new nail tech employee. Her manager noticed that Sofia has just taken on a walk-in client when she had only started disinfecting her foot spa a few minutes earlier. What has Sofia likely done?

B. Sofia has likely rushed through cleaning the foot spa

What should be included in the record of each disinfecting procedure?

B. The time & date

A _________________ comes in many designs, from a foam rubber one-piece unit to a rope type that is woven.

B. Toe Separator

Pedicure _______________ must be used carefully to prevent trapping the skin of the toe in the jaws.

B. Toenail Nippers

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

B. With a Firm Grip

When would you add a "specialty" aspect of a pedicure?

B. You can add a "specialty" aspect of a pedicure after the massage & before the polishing.

Pedicures were rarely performed until when?

C. 1980s

How many treatments might a client with scaly feet need?

C. 3-6 Weekly Treatments

When dealing with a client with health considerations, what should you use to gently remove non living tissue from the nail plate?

C. Curette

Which implement is best to use around the edges of the big toenail plate?

C. Curette

________________ are/is an implement with a small scoop-shaped end that allows for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, & hyponychium.

C. Curette

What should you be doing during the last 10 minutes of your pedicure?

C. Disinfecting the pedicure basin or bowl

Which of the following issues has been highly discussed & publicized in the media?

C. Disinfection of pedicure baths

A pedicure includes all of the following EXCEPT:

C. Exfoliating the toenails

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

C. Fine grit

Which of the following would you NOT find at a pedicure station?

C. Finger Bowl

Which of the following allows for slip during a massage service?

C. Foot Lotion

Where should disinfection procedures be located?

C. In Employee Areas

When performing a massage, where should you begin to apply lotion?

C. Just below the knee

The MOST enjoyable __________________ is rhythmic.

C. Massage

Metal versions of this may be illegal in your state; they must be cleaned well and disinfected after each use and before reuse.

C. Nail File

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

C. On the Bottom of the foot

If your client has this special consideration, do NOT manipulate the joints during the massage portion of the service.

C. Painful Joints

When giving a pedicure to clients with this special consideration, always check to make sure that they are not in any pain.

C. Painful Joints

Which of the following has a whirlpool option, which is very luxurious for clients?

C. Pedicure Footbath

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?

C. Pedicure Slippers

If a client forgets to wear open-toed shoes, what should a nail tech provide?

C. Pedicure Slippers

How might you help a client condition the skin and soften calluses?

C. Put on a foot lotion

What should you wear when using callus softeners?

C. Safety Glasses & Gloves

What would be an idea for a spa or salon to do to increase business?

C. Sell special themed pedicures for the holidays

Which is LEAST likely to be used with electric foot mitts?

C. Soak

There are several reason a small nick could be a problem for a client with health considerations. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

C. Some clients have arthritis

What is the ultimate pedicure footbath?

C. Whirlpool

How long does a spa pedicure take?

D. 1-1.5 hours

When was the resurgence of the spa industry?

D. 1990s

When scheduling a pedicure, advise your client NOT to shave her legs for ______ hours prior to her appointment.

D. 48

If your client has this special consideration, be clear & describe colors to her, giving examples

D. Altered Vision

Which of the following involves a gritty lotion?

D. Exfoliating Scrub

How might you help a client remove dry and flaky skin from the feet?

D. Give the client an exfoliating scrub

When performing a massage on clients with special considerations which of the following best describes which part or parts should NOT be bent?

D. Knees, Ankles, or Toes

When clipping the nails of a client who has special considerations, what should you do?

D. Look under the Nails

Which implement is considered to be invaluable & time-saving as well as an important preventative tool for ingrown toenails?

D. Nail Rasp

________________ are/is a metal file used in a specific fashion.

D. Nail Rasp

The use of _______________ in the spa is banned in several states.

D. Nail Rasps

What can help make it ergonomically easier for the pedicures to work on the client's feet?

D. Pedicure Stool

It is thought that ___________________ can initiate positive energy & increase blood flow.

D. Reflexology

________________ employs many principles of acupressure & acupuncture.

D. Reflexology

________________ is a unique method of applying pressure to specific points on the hands or feet with the thumb & index fingers that promotes health benefits to specific parts of the body.

D. Reflexology

_____________________ is considered a science by many nail technicians.

D. Reflexology

The possibility of NOT being able to wear a certain pair of shoes should be discussed before doing this:

D. Removing Calluses

What is NOT a likely cause of safety concerns for salon clients with regard to pedicure baths?

D. Scheduled Cleaning

A string of related appointments is known as what?

D. Series

You can ________________ after a penetrating conditioning product.

D. Terry Cloth Mitts

Whose responsibility is it that proper disinfection procedures are followed?

D. The Salon

How many types of massage routines are there?

D. Unlimited number of types

What is the fasting & easiest way to develop a optimal pedicure service?

D. Using product lines