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1
Q

Toenail clippers have a ________ space between the jaws, allowing them to cut thicker nails.

A.) curved
B.) jagged
C.) wider
D.) narrower

A

C.) wider

2
Q

Only curettes with ________ are safe and appropriate for tech to use.

A.) replacement blades
B.) permanent blades
C.) dull edges
D.) sharp edges

A

C.) Dull edges

3
Q

You shouldn’t use metal pushers or sharp implements on clients who have ________.

A.) skin irritation
B.) recent illness
C.) chronic disease
D.) edema

A

C.) chronic illness

4
Q

A spa pedi lasts about ________ minutes

A.) 20-30
B.) 30-45
C.) 45-60
D.) 60-90

A

D.) 60-90

5
Q

Which abbreviation refers to a tech whos taken advanced educational to learn to perform safe pedicures on podiatry patients?

A.) NMC
B.) INTA
C.) MNT
D.) EPA

A

C.)MNT

6
Q

Appointments to ensure lower calluses should be scheduled ________.

A.) weekly
B.) daily
C.) monthly
D.) biweekly

A

A.) weekly

7
Q

A client going through a callus reduction process will typically require about ________ visits

A.) 2-3
B.) 4-6
C.) 8-10
D.) 12-15

A

B.) 4-6

8
Q

Massage performed during pedis is predominantly ________.

A.) effleurage
B.) petrissage
C.) tapotement
D.) vibration

A

A.) effleurage

9
Q

Hot stones are used in pedicures to provide a deep penetrating and comforting heat that enhances relaxation and _________

A.) ability to sleep
B.) circulation
C.) stimulation
D.) blood flow

A

B.) circulation

10
Q

When performing a pedi the foot should be grasped ________.

A.) just above the ankle
B.) by the heal
C.) between the thumb and fingers
D.) below the toes

A

A.) just above the ankles

11
Q

Curettes should always be used with the bowl ________ the skin

A.) horizontal to
B.) toward
C.) away from
D.) directly opposite from

A

B.) toward

12
Q

After a pedi whats the 1st step before applying base coat

A.) use acetone to remove oils
B.) put on slippers
C.) apply toe separators
D.) apply moisturizer

A

C.) toe separators