Implements
What is a single use item that will go in-between the clients toes to keep them apart while polishing the clients nails?
Toe separators
which pedicuring product is known to be described as a "gritty lotions to remove flaky and dry skin and smooth calluses.
Exfoliating scrubs
Which pedicuring add-on for clients is available in different styles/ designs such as foam rubber and will go in-between the clients toes?
Toe separators
What type of cleaning product should you use when disinfecting things such as footbath's and etc?
Environmental Protection agency (EPA) registered hospital disinfectant
Why would you avoid using callus remover on a client who has professions that need calluses, such as dancers, athletes and etc?
Clients who need calluses on their feet need to avoid callus remover products because calluses serves as a cushion when performing specific professions that need them.
What is a single use item that the Occupational Safety and Health association (OSHA) mandates all technicians to wear when performing pedicures?
Gloves
Which pedicuring product is known to be a concentrated treatment product composed of mineral clay's, moisturizing agent, aromatherapy oils and etc.
Masks;"Masque"
You should use footmitts after a foot mask or lotion and then apply plastic wrap or cover them then place the feet into the mitts.
How would you disinfect multi-use implements used during a Pedicuring service
First, scrub the implements with soap and water to remove debris and dirt. Then, rinse thoroughly and dry the tools completely. Spray with alcohol, Finally, disinfect the tools by fully immersing them in an EPA-registered, hospital-grade disinfectant for the recommended time, typically 10 minutes.
Why should you learn about nail integrity and become proficient in performing manicures before performing pedicures often?
You shouldn't perform pedicures often because they present more potential damage for clients than a manicure would without knowing and learning about manicuring services before.
What kind of implement is multi-use and is specifically designed to shorten Toenails?
Toenail Clippers
why may a foot soak be put into a pedicuring bath?
To soften the skin on the feet while they are soaking. Professional formula foot soaks are used to cleanse and deodorize the feet without being too harsh.
Which optional treatment will reduce inflammation and pain while also moisturizing the feet?
Paraffin Treatment
When should you disinfect/clean your area and pedicuring cart?
After every client / before a new client
Why should you never use a blade on heavy calluses during a pedicuring service on a client?
Blades are dangerous and can cause a potential infection. against the law to perform calluses removing service while using a blade.
Which of the following is used for finishing and sealing the edges on the Toenail?
A) Fine-grit File
B) Medium-Grit File
C) Nail Rasp
A) Fine-grit File
which pedicuring product moisturizes the skin on the legs and feet, provide slip for massages and soften calluses?
A) Lotion
B) callus softener
C) Foot mask
A) Lotion/creams: Used to moisturize skin on the legs, and feet.
How should you clean the foot bath and pedicure chairs
Clean and disinfect all equipment that contains water for pedicures after every pedicure/client with using EPA registered hospital disinfectant that includes virucide, fungicide and bactericide.
When shouldn't your client shave before a pedicure and why?
Your client shouldn't shave their legs 48 hours before their pedicure service because shaving will cause micro traumas and can allow pathogenic microbes to break through the skin barrier which can increase the risk of irritation, infection or stinging on the skin.
What is implement is known as "Pedicure paddles" and is for the use of smoothing and removing thick calluses on the ball of the foot and heel?
Foot files
What pedicuring product will smooth thick tissue (Calluses) on the clients feet?
Callus remover/Callus softener.
Which item is optional during a Pedicuring service to remove products on feet and legs and is steamed/hot
Hot towels
Would you clean single use implements after a service
What is the reason you should not use abrasive foot files on a client who is immunosuppressed / on medication such as blood thinners?
You shouldn't use foot files on clients who are immunosuppressed/ on blood thinners because it can cut into the skin and damage them because their wound healing time is slow/ impossible to finish processing. can cause tiny breaks on the skin that can cause death, amputation and infection.