MOUTH CARE
Questions
RANDOM
Open Ended
RANDOM
100

WHAT HAPPENS IF A RESIDENTS DENTURES BREAK?

HE CAN NO LONGER EAT

100

Define the terms hygiene and grooming

HYGIENES ARE THE PRACTICES TO KEEP THE BODY CLEAN.

GROOMING PRACTICES LIKE FINGERNAILS, FOOT AND HAIR CARE.

100

TRUE OR FALSE: AN NA SHOULD ALWAYS CUT THE PATIENTS TOENAILS AND NAILS.

FALSE. SOME FACILITIES DO NOT ALLOW NA'S TO CUT NAILS.

100

In general, what should the water temperature be for bathing residents?

WATER TEMPERATURE SHOULD NOT BE HIGHER THAN 105F.

100

WHAT AREAS SHOULD AN NA CHECK FOR PRESSURE SORES?

BONY AREAS

200

WHAT IS ASPIRATION? WHY IS IT DANGEROUS. 

 INHALATION OF FOOD, FLUID, OR FOREIGN MATERIAL INTO LUNGS. THIS CAN CAUSE PNEUMONIA AND DEATH.

200

What are 3 ways NA's can help promote resident's dignity when performing personal care?

ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PREFORM SELF CARE.

BE PATIENT

NAS SHOULD BE EMPATHETIC TO THE EMOTIONS RESIDENTS ARE EXPERIENCING

200

WHAT ARE THE 4 TYPES OF BATHS

PARTIAL BATHS

SHOWERS

TUB BATH

COMPLETE BATH

200

Why should bath oils, gels, and powders be avoided when bathing a residents? 

THE RESIDENT CAN SLIP

200

WHEN IS A COMPLETE BED BATH BE GIVEN?

WHEN A RESIDENT IS NOT ABLE TO GET OUT OF BED TO SHOWER OR BATHE AND REQUIRES A FULL BATH.

300

WHY DOES MOUTH CARE NEED TO BE DONE FREQUENTLY FOR RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNCONSCIOUS?

THE MOUTH BECOMES DRY DUE TO A LACK OF FLUIDS, BREATHING THROUGH MOUTH AND OXYGEN THERAPY.

300

Which serious skin wounds can Na's help prevent by observing residents' skin closely?

PRESSURE INJURIES

300

WHAT IS THE GENERAL RULE FOR THE ORDER OF WASHING BODY PARTS?

WASH FROM CLEANEST TO DIRTIES

300

WHEN BATHING A RESIDENT, WHICH BODY PART SHOULD BE WASHED FIRST? WHICH SHOULD BE WASHED LAST

FIRST EYES

LAST BUTTOCKS

300

complete the sentence:

When using disposable razors, soften ____ on the face with a _______ wet cloth.

When using disposable razors, soften hair on the face with a warm wet cloth.

400

WHAT ARE 2 WAYS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION?

A: USE AS LITTLE LIQUID POSSIBLE DURING MOUTH CARE

B: USE SOAKED IN SMALL  AMOUNT OF LIQUIDS TO CLEAN MOUTH.

C: TURN UNCONSCIOUS RESIDENT ON THEIR SIDE

400

ANNA IS UDING A SPECIFIC TOOL TO CLEAN UNDER THE RESIDENTS NAILS. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS TOOL?

 AN ORANGE STICK

400

WHAT PARTS OF THE BODY SHOULD BE WASHED EVERYDAY?

FACE, UNDER ARM, AND PERINEAL AREA, 

400

HOW SHOULD DENTURES BE STORED AFTER THEY ARE CLEANED IF THE RESIDENT DOES NOT WANT TO WEAR THEM?

DENTURES SHOULD BE STORED IN A DENTURE CUP FILLED WITH MODERATE/COOL WATER.

400

What patients are better suited for showers?

a patient that is able to stand during a shower and is able to safely sit in a shower chair.

500

WHAT IS THE TERM FOR A SUBSTANCE THAT ACCUMULATES ON THE TEETH FROM FOOD AND BACTERIA?

PLAQUE

500

WHAT PATIENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE A RAZOR?

A RESIDENTS THAT IS CONFUSED AND DISORIENTED.

500

WHAT SHOULD THE NA DO WHEN SHAMPOOING THE RESIDENTS HAIRON A STRETCHER?

BRING THE STRETCHER TO TH SINK AND ADJUST THE HEIGHT.

500

WHEN UNDRESSING THE RESIDENT, ON WHICH SIDE SHOULD AN NA START?

ON THE STRONGER SIDE

500

We should force a resident to shower even if they don't want to. True or False

False

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