Nursing Fundamentals-Unit 5.01

Economics play a factor in hygiene practices. Which of the following situations is influenced by economics?

• No shampoo or soap

• No hot water

• No deodorant

• All of the above

A resident requests to be bathed in the late evening and have their hair washed only at the beauty salon. This is an example of which hygiene factor?

• Age

• Culture

• Individual preference

• Illness

Which of the following does oral hygiene help prevent?

• Pleasant odors

• Baby teeth formation

• Gum disease

• Wisdom teeth formation

When brushing a resident’s teeth, you should:

• Hold the toothbrush as a 45 degree angle and brush in circular motions

• Brush all surfaces of the teeth and tongue

• Brush where the teeth and gums meet

• All of the above

Of the following, what should be reported to the nurse after brushing a resident’s teeth?

• A loose back molar

• Minty breath

• A runny nose

• Pink, moist tongue

You should clean dentures as often as:

• Every 2 hours

• Natural teeth

• Every other day

• Once a week

How should dentures be stored?

• In a sink of cold water

• In a denture cup with hot water

• In a labeled denture cup with lid

• In a sink of hot water

What PPE should be worn when providing oral hygiene?

• Gloves and eye protection

• Gloves, eye protection and mask

• Gloves only

• Eye protection only

What can be used on dry lips?

• Petroleum jelly and/or olive oil

• Vegetable oil

• Grape jelly and/or grape seed oil

• Canola oil

Nail care does all of the following except:

• Prevents infection

• Prevents odors

• Prevents soft nails

• Prevent injuries