[Sticky] Manicure & pedicure

Itec Manucure & Pedicure

Hi all

I am unsure the answer for the following question, can someone help?

Old questions:

1. A whitlow is:
A. Bacterial
B. Fungal
C. Viral
D. Congenital

2. Beau's line is recognised by:
A. Multiple transverse furrows affecting a singel nail
B. A single longitudinal furrow affecting all the nails
C. Multiple longitudinal furrows affecting a single nail
D. A single transverse furrow affecting all the nails

3. The cause of Leuconychia includes:
A. Damage to the matrix
B. Damage to the cuticle
C. Damage to the free edge
D. Ingrowing nail

4. When is it advisable not to use paraffin wax nail treatment?
A. If the nails are flaking
B. If the client has stiff joints
C. If the nails are brittle
D. If the nails are soft

5. Which of the following is a disadvantage to pearlized/frosted enamels?
A. They emphasise the blue color of hands/feet with poor circulation
B. They attract attention to imperfections on the nail
C. They can cause the nail to split
D. They can attract ultra violet rays to the hand and cause a risk of sunburn

6. Why is it not possible to sterilize emery boards?
A. Because they are made of absorbent fibrous materials and will distintegrate
B. Because they are cheap to supply
C. Because they emit toxic fumes when sterilized
D. Because they do not need to be sterilized

7. Why should you never file down the sides of the nail?
A. Because it damages the matrix
B. Because it weakens the nail
C. Because it damages the lunula
D. Because it causes sepsis

8. Why would you use a nail white pencil?
A. To cover any imperfections on the nail
B. To help create a French manicure effect
C. To remove the cuticle
D. To remove any residue of polish

9. What is the purpose of plastic resin used in nail enamels?
A. To provide flexibility
B. To provide color
C. To give a smooth finish
D. To create a gloss

10. What type of lotion is a cuticle remover?
A. Alkaline
B. Acetone
C. Acid
D. Solvent

11. Which of these tools is suitable for sterilization in an auto clave?
A. Orange sticks
B. Emery boards
C. Nail buffers
D. Cuticle nippers

12. What is the pointed end of an orange stick used for?
A. To clean under the free edge
B. To smooth out ridged nails
C. To remove hang nails
D. To help minimise flaking on the nail plate

13. When using a cuticle knife it should be held at an angle of:
A. 30 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 65 degrees
D. 90 degrees

14. When should a hot oil treatment be carried out?
A. Before the cuticle work
B. After the cuticle work and before the hand and arm massage
C. After the hand and arm massage
D. Before filing the nail

New questions:

15. What can severe psoriasis cause?
A. Thickening of the nail plate with the surface becoming rough
B. Thinning of the nail plate with the surface becoming smooth
C. Bending of the nail plate
D. Splitting the nail plate

16. How long on average does a nail take to grow from the matrix to the free edge?
A. Between one and two months
B. Between three and four months
C. Between five and six months
D. Between eight and nine months

17. What can occur if pterygium is left untreated?
A. The cuticle can disintegrate
B. The nail can soften and peel off
C. The skin of the cuticle can move up the nail plate towards the free edge
D. The Skin around the nail can split and bleed

18. Which of the following is not an ingredient in cuticle massage cream?
A. Beeswax
B. White soft paraffin
C. Cocoa butter
D. Bismuth oxychloride (what is this?)

19. What is the effect of oleic acid when used in cuticle remover?
A. To provide an alkaline effect
B. To counteract any dryiing effect
C. To make the product into a milky lotion
D. To make the product more flexible

20. Which of the following statements is incorrect with regard to hand cream?
A. Hand creams may contain lanolin
B. Hand creams may contain potassium hydroxide
C. Hand creams may contain cetyl alcohol
D. Hand creams may contain preservatives

21. Why should the nails not be filed down into the sides?
A. Because it causes the natural oils to dry out
B. Because it will disturb the layers of the nail plate causing it to produce heat
C. Because it will cause the nails to have a ridged appearance
D. Because it causes a weak point in the nails which can easily break

22. Why should cuticle remover not be left on for too long?
A. Because it will over moisturize the skin
B. Because it will have a dehydrating effect on the skin
C. Because it will have a corrosive effect on the skin
D. Because it will stain the nail plate and surrounding skin

Thanks in advance.

Regards
chiufrances

A&P, man and ped AND waxing!!!!

hello everyone,
new here. 37yrs old, single mum with not enough time to breath!!!

I'm mildly panicking as im about to start A&P next week as well as sit Man and Ped and waxing pratical and theory in Dec too! (had it deferred due to personal crisis!)
Any help in these areas by anyone who sat theses exams in July would be great.

Anyone know the answer to this?
When using a cuticle knife it should be held at an angle of:
A. 30 degrees
B. 45 degrees
C. 65 degrees
D. 90 degrees

What a brill site.
Everyone seems so genuinely friendly.

farzana,x

RE: A&P, man and ped AND waxing!!!!

Hi Farzana, can't help with your question I'm afraid but I did do VTCT A & P if that's any help depends on which you are doing as ITEC is a bit different. In any case all the very best with everything, you can do it girl!!!

If it is VTCT please feel free to get intouch if you need any help.

Vicki x

RE: A&P, man and ped AND waxing!!!!

Hello Vicki,
thanks for your reply and support.
I'm doing ITEC but thanks for offering to help.

farzana,x 🙂