Personal careQuestion 354 of 1700
How do you file a nail?
- From the outside of the nail toward the middle
- From the middle of the nail out to the edge
- Across the whole nail in one long stroke
- Only along the top edge of each nail
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Correct answer: From the outside of the nail toward the middle
File from the sides toward the middle, then check for snags.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.15: Skills Checklist- Nail Care
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026