Vocabulary
a substance that accumulates on the teeth from food and bacteria
What is plaque
During a partial bath, what area do you wash first?
what is the eyes
Who chooses the residents hair style
What is the resident
What is one of the first thigs we do when we walk into a room before undressing a patient
Provide privacy
what do we place at the bottom of the sink during denture care?
what is a washcloth or towel
a type of dental appliance that replaces missing teeth
What is a bridge
What kind of bath do you give when someone has dry skin?
Partial bed bath
What PPE should you wear when shaving a resident
what is gloves
Who chooses resident's clothing
WHat is the resident
what are dentures
what is artificial teeth
practices to keep the body clean
what is hygiene
You wash the eyes from ________ to _______
what is inner to outer
Always shave in the direction of?
The hair growth
What side do you dress first when someone has an affected side
What is the weak side first
what surfaces do we brush during oral care?
inner, outer, chewing surfaces and tongue
bad breath
what is halitosis
What kind of bath do you need to give a resident when a doctor orders an additive such as oatmeal?
What is a whirlpool or tub bath
If someone is on a blood thinner, what kind of razor should be used
What is an electric razor
Where do resident's names get marked on clothing upon admission
when giving mouth care on an unconscious resident what do we use in place of a toothbrush?
Tooth-ette
(sponge on a stick)
Daily double
what is endentulous
Out of these body parts, list the order for them to be washed
buttock, eyes, face, arms, perineal area
what is eyes, face, arm, perineal area, buttock
Describe the manner in which an NA would prepare the skin for shaving (must include 2 things)
What is Moisten (with warm water or wet washcloth) and Lather (with shaving cream or soap)
If someone has an IV to their left arm, what side will you start undressing first
what is their right arm
What supplies are needed for brushing teeth? Must answer 4 of the 6 items
tooth brush
tooth paste
emesis basin
water
towel
gloves