1) Which of the following statement is not correct relating to contra indications to a pedicure? a) The therapist should refer the client to their GP b) The therapist should use PPE when necessary c) The therapist should not diagnose the condition d) The therapist should discuss the condition with the client 2) Where would you find the soleus muscle? a) Below the gastrocnemius b) Above the gastrocnemius c) Lateral to the gastrocnemius d) Anterior to the gastrocnemius 3) Which of the following is a condition that may restrict a pedicure service? a) Verruca plantaris b) Tineas pedis c) Scabies d) Corn 4) Oil is contained in nail enamel remover to? a) Counteract the drying effect of the solvent b) Increase the drying effect of the solvent c) Help soften the nails d) Helps dissolve the cuticle 5) A characteristic of a healthy nail is? a) Thin b) Soft c) Inflexible d) Flexible 6) Which of the following bones can be found in the lower leg? a) Humerus b) Radius c) Tibia d) Femur 7) What is a patch of hard, thickened skin on the foot known as? a) Callus b) Bunion c) Psoriasis d) Beau's line 8) Which of the following arteries is found in the lower leg? a) Femoral artery b) Anterior tibial artery c) External iliac artery d) Radial artery 9) The function of the cuticle is to? a) Provides nutrient for growth b) Produces new cell c) Protects the nail bed from damage d) Protects the matrix from infection 10) Which ethnic skin type is most likely to develop keloid scarring? a) Asian b) Chinese c) Black d) Mediterranean 11) Which massage medium should be used on a dry skin condtion? a) Lotion b) Oil c) Cream d) Gel 12) People with black skin type are less likely to develop wrinkles because ? a) Their epidermis is thinner and more flexible b) Their sebaceous glands are larger and denser giving good lubrication to the skin c) Their sweat glands are larger giving more moisture to the skin d) Tgeir cell renewal is much faster, therefore new skin is produced much quicker 13) What is the benefits of using an exfoliant? a) It nourishes the skin b) It improves the appearance of the nails c) It increase blood circulation d) It removes dead skin cells 14) Paraffin wax treatments are used in pedicure to? a) Stimulates the skin b) Decrease blood circulation c) Extract moisturise from the skin d) Dehydrate the skin 15) When preforming a pedicure on a male client, which would be the best massage medium? a) Cream b) Talcum powder c) Petroleum jelly d) Oil 16) If there a client has an injury, what effect could this have on the nail plate? a) The nail plate becomes thick b) The nail plate becomes soft c) The nail plate becomes thinner d) The nail plate becomes ridged 17) On average, what is the growth rate per week of a healthy toenail a) 0.5mm b) 1.0mm c) 1.5mm d) 2.0mm 18) A contra indication is identified. what action should be taken? a) Diagnose the condition and continue with the pedicure b) Diagnose the condition and do not continue with the pedicure c) Advise the client as what to buy to improve the condition d) Advise the client to seek medical attention 19) Which of the following is a contra indication to a pedicure? a) Lamella dystrophy b) Onychophagy c) Pterygium d) Tinea unguium 20) Which of the following is a muscle of the lower leg? a) Tibialis anterior b) Flexor carpi ulnaris c) Pronator teres d) Palamaris tongus 21) Secretion is the production of? a) Sweat b) Sebum c) Melanin d) Vitamin D 22) Which of the following conditions is a normal contra-action during or after a pedicure? a) Skin irritation b) Bruising c) Bleeding d) Erythema 23) If a client has an uneven nail plate, what should be done to ensure a even finish? a) Apply 2 coats of base coat b) Apply 2 coats of top coat c) Apply a ridge filler d) Apply a nail strengthener 24) Tinea pedis is an example of a? a) Bacterial infection b) Fungal infection c) Viral infection d) Parasitic infection 25) Which of the following statements best describes the functions of the arteries? a) They transport blood back to the heart b) They transport blood away from the heart  c) They regulate body temprature d) They eliminate toxins and waste 26) Which of the following is found in the dermis? a) Melnocytes b) Collagen c) Keratin d) Adipose 27) The condition pterygium can be recognised by? a) White spots on the nail plate b) Thickening of the nail plate c) Excessive cuticle on the nail plate d) Peeling and flaking of the nail plate 28) A lump that forms on the inside of the foot at the base of the big toe is known as? a) Callus b) Corn c) Chilblain d) Bunion 29) How would a verruca plantaris be recognised? a) Small, red spots spreading outwards b) Soggy, smelly skin between the toes c) A black spot on the sole of the foot d) Nail plate which has turned opaque and powdery 30) Brittle nails can be identified by having a? a) Flexible nail plate b) Hard nail plate c) Soft nail plate d) Healthy pink colour 31) Which of the following statements is true? a) Creams and lotions contain the same percentage of water b) Cream and lotions only contain oil c) Lotion contains a higher percentage of water d) Cream contains a higher percentage of water 32) A client has a adverse reaction during a pedicure, what should be done? a) Remove product and apply cold compress b) Remove product and rinse with warm water c) Remove product, wait and reappy d) Remove product and rub area with a wet towel 33) The benefits of performing tapotement movements during a leg massage is to? a) Improve joint mobility b) Aid desquamation c) Decrease blood flow d) Improve the tone of the muscle 34) The hyponychium is the? a) Cuticle at the sides of the nail b) Cuticle at the base of the nail c) Epidermis at the base of the nail d) Epidermis under the free edge 35) How should a pedicure be adapted for a male manicure? a) Apply top and base coat b) Omit the cuticle work c) Omit the massage d) Buff the nail plate 36) What is the purpose of apply a top coat? a) To prevent staining of the nail plate b) To protect the enamel from chipping c) To fill in ridges d) To make the natural nail stronger 37) The main benefits of using a foot mask is? a) Improve the condition of the skin b) Improve the appearance of the nails c) Increase the price of the treatment d) Increase ciruclation 38) What is the recommended working temperature? a) 22c b) 16c c) 20c d) 18c 39) Callouses are recognised by? a) Yellow, hard skin b) Blisters c) Bright red patches d) Discoloured nail plates 40) What nail condition concave has a concave nail plate? a) Hang nail b) Eggshell nail c) Spoon nail d) Claw nail 41) When preforming a visual and manual examination prior to treatment, what areas must be analysed?  a) Toe nails b) Cuticles and nail plate c) Skin and toe nails d) Feet, skin and toe nails 42) Which of following is a description of a petrissage massage movement? a) Friction b) Kneading c) Slapping d) Stroking 43) Which of following is a description of a effleurage massage movement? a) Friction b) Kneading c) Slapping d) Stroking

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