Question

1. match the implement to its description or function. some terms may be used more than once.

word bank:
metal pusher nail clipper nail nipper tweezers
can remove implements from disinfectant solution
shortens the free edge of the nail quickly
gently scrapes tissue from the natural nail plate
can save filing time during service if clients nails are too long
used to trim dead skin away from nails
can lift small bits of debris from nail plate
should be held properly with thumb on one handle and three fingers around the other, and index finger on box joint
should be held at a 20 - to 30 - degree angle from nail plate
has a spoon - shaped end

Explanation:

1. Tweezers are used to remove implements from disinfectant solution.
2. Nail clipper shortens the free - edge of the nail quickly and can save filing time if client's nails are too long.
3. Metal pusher gently scrapes tissue from the natural nail plate, is used to trim dead skin away from nails, and has a spoon - shaped end. It should be held at a 20 - 30 - degree angle from the nail plate.
4. Tweezers can lift small bits of debris from nail plate. The description about proper holding (thumb on one handle and three fingers around the other, index finger on box joint) is for nail nipper.

Answer:

1. Tweezers
2. Nail clipper
3. Metal pusher
4. Nail clipper
5. Metal pusher
6. Tweezers
7. Nail nipper
8. Metal pusher
9. Metal pusher