WorksheetsNail Care--Hybrid Clinical
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
How long do you soak fingernails for?
20 minutes
3 minutes
15 minutes
5-10 minutes
How do you trim nails?
in a curve
straight across
on an angle
oval shape
Which of the following patients would you NOT trim nails on? (choose all that apply)
The Diabetic patient
The patient who is on blood thinner medicine
The patient who has poor circulation
The patient who has healing problems
What do you use to clean under the fingernails?
A Q-Tip
A file
A toothpick
An orangewood stick
Your patient wants their nails to be oval shaped, you think coffin shape is better. How do you shape the nails?
square
oval
coffin
round
What do you use to shape the nails?
Clippers
Orangewood stick
file
scissors
Is polishing nails part of nail care for nursing standards?
yes
no
Your patient has nail polish on. You need to do nail care. When do you remove the nail polish?
Before soaking the nails
After soaking the nails
After cleaning under the nails
After your trim the nails with scissors
True or False
You will be spending quite a few minutes with the patient when giving nail care. You should talk with them and have pleasant converstation.
True
False
True or False:
You should have the patient check the water temperature for comfort before soaking the nails
True
False
