NAIL CARE FOR A RESIDENT

1) Perform hand hygiene.

a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.

b. Rub hands together to dry.

2) Explain the procedure to be performed to the resident.

3) Provide privacy for the resident; pull the privacy curtain.

4) Immerse the resident’s nails in warm water.

5) Soak nails for at least five minutes. The candidate may verbalize the five minutes, which the RN Test Observer will acknowledge.

6) Gently push the cuticle back with a wet washcloth. (DO NOT use an orange stick to push back cuticles.)

7) Dry the resident’s hand thoroughly, making sure to dry carefully between the fingers.

8) Gently clean under the nails with an orange stick.

9) Wipe the orange stick at least one time during the procedure.

10) File each fingernail.

11) Empty, rinse, dry, and return equipment to storage.

12) Place soiled linen in a designated container.

13) Discard the orange stick in the designated container.

14) Open the privacy curtain.

15) Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.

16) Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.

17) Perform hand hygiene.

a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.

b. Rub hands together to dry.