WorksheetsCh 23 Assessment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Oral hygiene does the following:
decreases comfort
promotes the buildup of plaque & tartar
makes food taste better
increases the risk for cavities & periodontal disease
A patient receiving oxygen therapy needs frequent oral hygiene because:
dry mouth is common from oxygen
a bad taste in the mouth occurs from oxygen
plaque buildup occurs from oxygen therapy
tartar & gum disease are common from oxygen
You are brushing your resident's teeth & discover the following. Which is not reported to the nurse?
bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gums
irritations, sores, or white patches in the mouth
lips that are dry, cracked, swollen, or blistered
food between the teeth
if flossing is done once a day, the best time to floss is:
before breakfast
after breakfast
at bedtime
before bathing
When brushing the teeth, you:
move the brush at a 45° angle to the gums
brush from the crown to the gum line
use sponge swabs
turn the person's head well to the side
(a) is breathing in fluid, vomit, or an object into the lungs
To give an unconscious person mouth care, you need to use:
a toothbrush
mouthwash
sponge swabs
a denture brush
What is an unconscious patient at risk for when performing oral hygiene?
periodontal disease
plaque
tartar
aspiration
How should the unconscious person be positioned for oral hygiene?
in the supine position
in a side lying position
in Fowler's position
in the prone position
What do you use to keep the unconscious person's mouth open during oral hygiene?
a padded tongue blade
sponge swabs
your fingers
an orange stick
A resident has a lower denture. To clean the denture, which is correct?
use very hot water
clean it over a kidney basin
use a toothpaste & toothbrush
clean it over a basin of water lined with a towel
You provide oral hygiene on an unconscious person at least every (a) hours
What should you check a person's dentures for?
rough, sharp, or chipped areas
bleeding
dryness, cracks, swelling
irritation or white patches
What should you use to remove a person's dentures?
a washcloth
gauze squares
an orange stick
a padded tongue blade
When using a denture cleaning agent, do the following:
use hot water
use cool water
follow the manufacturer's instructions
ask the person what to do
