Milady nails ch 14

When performing a pedicure, what is the first step after completing the pre service procedure

Check the temperature of the pedicure bath for safety

The water temperature in a foot bath prepared for client use should be

Comfortably warm

Which types of pedicure equipment must not be cleaned and disinfected after each use

Disposables

Terry cloth mitts are routinely used over paraffin to

Encourage conditioning of the feet

The nail tech´s pedicure get stool is usually low to make it ,,, easier for the tech to work on the feet

Ergonomically

Water based lotions that a contain an abrasive are known as

Exfoliating scrus

What is usually used during a spa pedicure to remove dead cells from the skin on the leg

Exfoliation

Toe separators are commonly made of

Foam rubber or cotton

Improper, rushed, or careless cleaning of the pedicure bath may lead to

Health safety concerns for clients

When performing a basic pedicure, it is recommended you start by removing polish from the

Little toe

The act of causing tiny unseen openings in the skin that Amy let in pathogenic microbes is called

Microtrauma

What product does not help maintain the client´s pedicure between services

Paraffin wax

Reflexology is based on the principle that areas in the feet and hands correspond to all the organs, glands, and

Parts of the body

Exfoliating agents found in pedicure scrubs are made of sea sand, ground apricot kernels, pumice, quartz crystals, jojoba, and

Polypropylene beads

A fully plumbed pedicure chair is not

Portable

Nail nippers should not be used on clients with diabetes or

Psoriasis

Which term refers specifically to a unique method of applying pressure with the thumbs and index fingers to the hands and feet that demonstrates health benefits

Reflexology

When performing a foot massage, you should first

Rotate the entire foot in a circular motion

The end of a curette is

Scoop shaped

Services that require more than one appointment are referred to as

Series

When making an appt for a pedicure, female clients must be warned not to what within 48 hours before the pedicure

Shave their legs

A foot soak is put into the water in the pedicure bath or

Soften the skin on the feet

Implements for manicures and pedicures must be

Stainless steel

Foot massage induces a high degree of relaxation and

Stimulates blood flow

Generally when you are performing a foot massage, the foot should be grasped between the he thumb and fingers at

The mid tarsal area

A toenail rasp can be used on

The sides of the free edge

Which implement has jaws and is used for cutting toenaails

Toenail clippers

A pedicure includes all but

Treating a foot disease

If the client has sensitive or redness-prone skin, avoid what

Vigorous or strong massage techniques

The pedicure foot bath soak container is fill with what temperature of water and a product to soak the client´s feet

Warm water

Callus reduction series appointments are scheduled on a what basis

Weekly

What is recommended prior to providing a paraffin wax treatment to elderly clients

A pre service wax patch test

Callus softeners

Are applied directly to the callus

Gentleness during massage is especially important for clients who have

Arthritis

Stones used in upscale pedicure services are typically

Basalt

A licensed ail tech who has taken advanced education to learn to perform safe pedicures on at risk patients is called

A medical nail technician, MNT

In general, what file is most appropriate to shorten the toenails

A medium grit

How long should a mask be left on the client´s skin

5 to 10 minutes

When performing a basic pedicure, you should let a client´s foot soak for how long before starting the service

5 to 10 minutes

It is recommended that you use what to remove any lose debris from the nail plate during a pedicure

A curette