A. Cosmetic service for the hands B. Cosmetic service for the feet C. Medical treatment for foot diseases D. Calf massage service Answer: B. Cosmetic service for the feet
2. A basic pedicure does NOT include:
A. Trimming and filing toenails B. Exfoliating feet and calves C. Polishing toenails D. Applying acrylic nails Answer: D. Applying acrylic nails
3. Pedicure became popular quickly starting from:
A. 1970 B. 1980 C. 1990 D. 2000 Answer: C. 1990
4. Pedicures are especially beneficial for:
A. Office workers B. Dancers, runners, hairstylists C. People with arthritis in the hands D. Infants Answer: B. Dancers, runners, hairstylists
5. Pedicures require:
A. Same as manicure B. Less knowledge than manicure C. Specialized skills and knowledge of chronic conditions D. No attention needed Answer: C. Specialized skills and knowledge of chronic conditions
6. Clients return for pedicures mainly because of:
A. Free polish B. Relaxation, comfort, value C. Artificial nails D. Not washing feet Answer: B. Relaxation, comfort, value
7. Which is NOT a type of pedicure tool?
A. Equipment B. Implement C. Materials D. Medications Answer: D. Medications
8. A pedicure station includes:
A. Client chair with arm/foot support + ergonomic technician stool B. Massage bed C. Facial bed D. Barber chair Answer: A. Client chair with arm/foot support + ergonomic technician stool
9. A pedicure chair is designed:
A. High for standing work B. Low, comfortable, ergonomic C. Only for storage D. Reclined like a lounge chair Answer: B. Low, comfortable, ergonomic
10. A pedicure cart is used to:
A. Dry polish B. Store and move supplies C. Heat paraffin D. Massage feet Answer: B. Store and move supplies
11. Electric foot mitts help to:
A. Polish toenails B. Dry artificial nails C. Enhance mask/cream absorption and relaxation D. Replace paraffin Answer: C. Enhance mask/cream absorption and relaxation
12. Masks in pedicures often contain:
A. Mineral clay, moisturizers, herbs B. Acrylic powder, monomer C. Gel + LED D. Disinfectant solution Answer: A. Mineral clay, moisturizers, herbs
13. Paraffin should not be used on clients with:
A. Healthy skin B. Diabetes with foot issues C. Dry skin D. Callused skin Answer: B. Diabetes with foot issues
14. For elderly clients, paraffin should:
A. Be applied with high heat B. Be temperature-tested first since skin is thin and sensitive C. Be replaced with hot stones D. Be avoided in all cases Answer: B. Be temperature-tested first since skin is thin and sensitive
15. Terry cloth mitts are used to:
A. Remove polish B. Maintain paraffin heat C. Disinfect tools D. Buff nails Answer: B. Maintain paraffin heat
16. Hot stones are used to:
A. Cut nails B. Warm massage, improve circulation C. Apply polish more evenly D. File calluses Answer: B. Warm massage, improve circulation
17. Which stones cannot be disinfected because they are porous?
A. Artificial B. Natural C. Glass D. Ceramic Answer: B. Natural
18. Improperly disinfected hot stones can transmit:
A. Flu B. MRSA C. Allergies D. Psoriasis Answer: B. MRSA
19. Toenail nippers differ from fingernail nippers because they are:
A. Smaller and lighter B. Larger and stronger C. Plastic D. Single-use only Answer: B. Larger and stronger
20. Toenail clippers should be held at an angle of:
A. 90° B. 75° C. 45° D. 20° Answer: C. 45°
21. A curette is used to:
A. Buff nail surface B. Remove debris from nail fold, eponychium, hyponychium C. File nails horizontally D. Smooth calluses Answer: B. Remove debris from nail fold, eponychium, hyponychium
22. A nail rasp is used to:
A. Cut nails B. Reduce edges of ingrown-prone nails C. Cut cuticle D. Polish nails Answer: B. Reduce edges of ingrown-prone nails
23. A nail rasp should NOT be used on:
A. Ingrown nails, nail surface, beyond hyponychium B. Thick nails C. Dry skin D. Callused skin Answer: A. Ingrown nails, nail surface, beyond hyponychium
24. A foot file (pedi paddle) is used to:
A. Polish nails B. Smooth calluses C. Remove polish D. Push cuticle Answer: B. Smooth calluses
25. Reusable implements must:
A. Be cleaned and disinfected before each use B. Be stored without cleaning C. Be discarded after one use D. Be rinsed with plain water Answer: A. Be cleaned and disinfected before each use
