ITEC MANICURE PEDICURE 2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Whitlow disorder - ✔✔What type of disorder is whitlow? 6308.
✔✔Bone of the foot - ✔✔Which of the following is a bone of the foot? Tibia, Talus,
Pisiform, Radius.
✔✔Blue nail causes - ✔✔What might blue nail be attributed to? Skin disease, Kidney
disease, Heart disease, Liver disease.
✔✔Medical permission for massage - ✔✔What condition would require medical
permission or the client's informed consent before a hand and arm massage can be
carried out? Arthritis, Repetitive strain injury, Fever, Eczema.
✔✔Contra-indications for treatment - ✔✔Which of the following is listed under contra-
indications that restrict treatment? Carpel tunnel syndrome, Medical oedema, Acute
rheumatism, Inflamed nerve.
✔✔Contagious conditions - ✔✔Which of the following is contagious and therefore
contraindicated to manicure/pedicure? Wart/verruca, Onychophagy, Leuconychia.
✔✔Action for lump discovery - ✔✔During the foot and lower leg massage you discover
a lump in one calf. What action do you take? Stop the massage and advise your client
to seek medical attention immediately.
✔✔Emery board angle - ✔✔At what angle should the emery board be held? 35°, 45°,
55°, 65°.
✔✔Top coat function - ✔✔What is the function of a top coat? To prevent staining of the
nail, To protect the enamel from chipping, To fill in ridges, To prevent the nail from
breaking.
✔✔Nail scissors purpose - ✔✔What is the purpose of nail scissors in a therapist's kit?
To clean the nail plate and free edge, To remove the cuticle adhering to the nail plate,
To reduce the length of the nails, To remove hard skin from the balls of the feet and
heels.
✔✔Orange wood stick use - ✔✔What is the covered pointed end of an orange wood
stick used for? To clean under the free edge, To smooth out ridged nails, To remove
hangnails, To help minimize flaking on the nail plate.
, ✔✔Coarse emery board side - ✔✔What is the coarse side of an emery board used for?
Shaping and beveling the nail only, Shortening the nail, Buffing the nail plate, Removing
any surplus nail polish adhering to the nail plate.
✔✔Pedicure rasp use - ✔✔What is a pedicure rasp used for? Removal of hallux valgus,
Removal of hard skin, Removal of fungus, Removal of verrucas.
✔✔Sterilization suitable tools - ✔✔Which of the following tools is suitable for sterilization
in an autoclave? Orange wood sticks, Emery boards, Nail buffers, Cuticle nippers.
✔✔Weakest nail shape - ✔✔Which nail shape is considered the weakest? Square,
Pointed, Round, Oval.
✔✔'Squeaking' nails importance - ✔✔Why is 'squeaking' the nails important? To
remove any residual nail enamel remover from the nail plate, To remove any residual oil
from the nail plate, To remove the natural shine from the nail plate, To remove the
natural oils from the nail plate.
✔✔Massage movement to avoid - ✔✔What massage movement should NOT be used
during a hand and arm massage? Petrissage, Tapotment, Passive movements,
Effleurage.
✔✔Medium removal after massage - ✔✔How should the medium be removed following
a hand and arm massage? Remove with dry towels and then apply powder.
✔✔French polish truth - ✔✔Which of the following is true with regard to French polish?
It strengthens the nails, It can make short nails look shorter and fatter, It can make short
nails look slimmer and longer, It helps to nourish the nails.
✔✔Full manicure duration - ✔✔How long should a full manicure take? 1 hour, 30
minutes, 50 minutes, 90 minutes.
✔✔Benefit of buffing nails - ✔✔What is the benefit of buffing the nails? Protects the nail
from staining, Prevents the enamel from chipping, Increases the longevity of the
enamel, Smooths out superficial ridges.
✔✔What would be the cause of blue nails? - ✔✔Poor circulation, anemia or a heart
problem
✔✔What type of infection causes whitlows? - ✔✔A bacterial infection caused by broken
skin, injury to the cuticle fold or harsh chemicals
✔✔What type of infection is tinea pedi? - ✔✔Fungal infection
ANSWERS RATED A+
✔✔Whitlow disorder - ✔✔What type of disorder is whitlow? 6308.
✔✔Bone of the foot - ✔✔Which of the following is a bone of the foot? Tibia, Talus,
Pisiform, Radius.
✔✔Blue nail causes - ✔✔What might blue nail be attributed to? Skin disease, Kidney
disease, Heart disease, Liver disease.
✔✔Medical permission for massage - ✔✔What condition would require medical
permission or the client's informed consent before a hand and arm massage can be
carried out? Arthritis, Repetitive strain injury, Fever, Eczema.
✔✔Contra-indications for treatment - ✔✔Which of the following is listed under contra-
indications that restrict treatment? Carpel tunnel syndrome, Medical oedema, Acute
rheumatism, Inflamed nerve.
✔✔Contagious conditions - ✔✔Which of the following is contagious and therefore
contraindicated to manicure/pedicure? Wart/verruca, Onychophagy, Leuconychia.
✔✔Action for lump discovery - ✔✔During the foot and lower leg massage you discover
a lump in one calf. What action do you take? Stop the massage and advise your client
to seek medical attention immediately.
✔✔Emery board angle - ✔✔At what angle should the emery board be held? 35°, 45°,
55°, 65°.
✔✔Top coat function - ✔✔What is the function of a top coat? To prevent staining of the
nail, To protect the enamel from chipping, To fill in ridges, To prevent the nail from
breaking.
✔✔Nail scissors purpose - ✔✔What is the purpose of nail scissors in a therapist's kit?
To clean the nail plate and free edge, To remove the cuticle adhering to the nail plate,
To reduce the length of the nails, To remove hard skin from the balls of the feet and
heels.
✔✔Orange wood stick use - ✔✔What is the covered pointed end of an orange wood
stick used for? To clean under the free edge, To smooth out ridged nails, To remove
hangnails, To help minimize flaking on the nail plate.
, ✔✔Coarse emery board side - ✔✔What is the coarse side of an emery board used for?
Shaping and beveling the nail only, Shortening the nail, Buffing the nail plate, Removing
any surplus nail polish adhering to the nail plate.
✔✔Pedicure rasp use - ✔✔What is a pedicure rasp used for? Removal of hallux valgus,
Removal of hard skin, Removal of fungus, Removal of verrucas.
✔✔Sterilization suitable tools - ✔✔Which of the following tools is suitable for sterilization
in an autoclave? Orange wood sticks, Emery boards, Nail buffers, Cuticle nippers.
✔✔Weakest nail shape - ✔✔Which nail shape is considered the weakest? Square,
Pointed, Round, Oval.
✔✔'Squeaking' nails importance - ✔✔Why is 'squeaking' the nails important? To
remove any residual nail enamel remover from the nail plate, To remove any residual oil
from the nail plate, To remove the natural shine from the nail plate, To remove the
natural oils from the nail plate.
✔✔Massage movement to avoid - ✔✔What massage movement should NOT be used
during a hand and arm massage? Petrissage, Tapotment, Passive movements,
Effleurage.
✔✔Medium removal after massage - ✔✔How should the medium be removed following
a hand and arm massage? Remove with dry towels and then apply powder.
✔✔French polish truth - ✔✔Which of the following is true with regard to French polish?
It strengthens the nails, It can make short nails look shorter and fatter, It can make short
nails look slimmer and longer, It helps to nourish the nails.
✔✔Full manicure duration - ✔✔How long should a full manicure take? 1 hour, 30
minutes, 50 minutes, 90 minutes.
✔✔Benefit of buffing nails - ✔✔What is the benefit of buffing the nails? Protects the nail
from staining, Prevents the enamel from chipping, Increases the longevity of the
enamel, Smooths out superficial ridges.
✔✔What would be the cause of blue nails? - ✔✔Poor circulation, anemia or a heart
problem
✔✔What type of infection causes whitlows? - ✔✔A bacterial infection caused by broken
skin, injury to the cuticle fold or harsh chemicals
✔✔What type of infection is tinea pedi? - ✔✔Fungal infection
