NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HEALTH EDUCATION
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Question
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____ live and grow in large grown up nails.
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Germs
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Insects
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Animals
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Along with dead skin cells and dirt, nasty germs like Klebsiella (bacteria that cause pneumonia and urinary tract infections) and Candida parapsilosis (a yeast that causes wound and blood stream infections) can be found under fingernails.
Detailed explanation-2: -Because of their length, longer fingernails can harbor more dirt and bacteria than short nails, thus potentially contributing to the spread of infection.
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