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A coworker wears long artificial nails while giving direct care. Why is this a concern?
- A.Long nails make it impossible to wear any size of glove
- B.Artificial and long nails harbor germs and are hard to clean
- C.Nail polish changes the color of a resident's skin checks
- D.Residents are not allowed to look at staff fingernails
Correct answer
B. Artificial and long nails harbor germs and are hard to clean
Why
Germs collect under and around long or artificial nails even after washing, raising infection risk. Gloves can still be worn, and the concern is germ carriage, not appearance or skin checks.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Infection Control: Hand Hygiene · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-097).