Personal careQuestion 356 of 1700
What do you do with the debris you clean from under the nails?
- Wipe it on the barrier after each nail
- Wipe it on the resident’s gown
- Wash it into the basin of water
- Drop it on the floor
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Correct answer: Wipe it on the barrier after each nail
A barrier keeps the debris off bedding and clothes.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.15: Skills Checklist- Nail Care
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026