Pre Test – Hand, Foot, and Nail Care

The appearance of “liver spots” on the hands is not a normal part of aging.

A light touch, when massaging the foot, is more tickling than a firm touch.

Knobby enlargements of the joints of the fingers are a normal part of aging.

You should use scissors at least once a week to trim a diabetic client’s toenails.

A blue coloring of the fingernails may be a sign that the client’s blood is not receiving enough oxygen.

Massaging a client’s hand increases circulation to that area.

A callus is a painful circular area on the top of the foot or hand.

You should not encourage clients with swollen feet to exercise.

Diabetes effects circulation to the feet.

Fingernails will not need to be trimmed as often as one ages.

Numbness and tingling in the hands and feet may be the result of a vitamin deficiency.

The use of a rocking chair increases circulation to the feet and legs.