Personal careQuestion 866 of 1700
Why do you pull the resident’s skin taut with your free hand while shaving?
- To reduce snagging and cutting
- To make the shave go faster
- To keep the head from moving
- To warm the skin before shaving
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Correct answer: To reduce snagging and cutting
Taut skin lets the shaver glide, so there is less chance of nicks.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.30: Skills Checklist- Shaving With an Electric Razor
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026