cleaning and multi-use implements
What would be your first step in properly keeping your hands clean?
Wash your hands with soap and water
Which of the following pieces of equipment is usually 36 to 48 inches in length and 16 to 21 inches in width?
manicure table
Which nail product softens and smooths the hands, making the skin and finished manicure look more beautiful?
hand cream
Julie is working on a client's manicure and grabs a spatula to remove product from its container. Julie accidently touches her clients hand with the plastic spatula. What should she do?
Julie should throw out the spatula
What is the art of caring for and beautifying the hand and fingernails?
manicuring
How would you handle your gloves during a manicure and pedicure appointment for the same client?
You should use different gloves for each service.
Which of the following pieces of equipment is made from plastic, metal glass, or ceramic?
finger bowl
What is the manipulation of tissues of the body called?
massage
Marielle, a new cosmetologist, is file prepping. Why is it important she takes this action?
File prepping removes sharp edges from the file, which prevents it from cutting clients.
Many salons and spas have services based on_____, such as pumpkin spice manicures and pedicures in the fall.
themes
Which of the following pieces of equipment helps maintain a clean, clutter-free appearance to your work area?
supply tray
What is the average length for a manicure table?
36 to 48 inches
What is the massage movement in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?
effleurage
Paul, fresh out of school, is in the middle of preforming a manicure for his potential employer to see. After he finishes, Paul sees that he spent about 50 minutes on the manicure. What would his potential employer think of this?
Bonus: how long would it normally take to do a regular manicure?
1. The employer would be disappointed that Paul took so long to complete a manicure.
2. about 40-45 mins
Which of the following pieces of equipment should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance to staining, and ease of cleaning?
cosmetologist's chair
Which of the following multi-use implements should be held at a 20 to 30-degree angle from the nail plate?
metal pusher
Which piece of equipment is used to kill microorganisms and their spores and sterilize implements and tools?
autoclave
What would eliminate the relaxation therapy of a massage?
talking
Erin's client is choosing a polish color and asks Erin for help. Erin holds the potential polish colors above the clients hand. How does this help the client choose a color?
It helps show which color will complement the client's skin tone.
Which of the following are also called pledgets and can be used for many things, from product removal to application?
gauze squares
What material is best for a multi-use tool?
stainless steel
The following are considered special treatments as an add-on service EXCEPT...
the ventilation system
What is the message, what is the continuous trembling or shaking movement without leaving contact with the skin called?
tapotement
Brady was preforming an advanced manicure treatment that included things such as oils, what information did she forget to ask her client about before starting the service?
hint: two things
aroma preferences or allergies
The list of services that you are legally allowed to preform within your license in your state is called what?
Hint: SOP
Scope of practice