Oral Hygiene Quiz
Preview:
a resident has the following oral hygiene equipment, which should you report to the nurse?
A. toothpaste
B. dental floss
C. hard-bristled toothbrush
D. mouthwash
flossing removes:
A. cavities
B. enamel
C. food from between teeth
D. food from the surfaces of the teeth
a resident has a lower denture, the person needs which of the following:
A. sponge swabs
B. regular toothpaste
C. glue
D. a denture brush
a resident uses a cleaning agent for his dentures. when using the cleaning agent you should:
A. use hot water
B. use cool water
C. follow the manufacturer’s instructions
D. ask the person what to do.
before using a sponge swab you need to:
A. check the care plan
B. make sure the foam pad is tight on the stick
C. make sure it has soft bristles
D. read the manufacturer’s instructions
a patient receiving oxygen therapy needs frequent oral care because of:
A. dry mouth
B. a bad taste in the mouth
C. plaque
D. tarter
flossing is usually done:
A. before breakfast
B. after each meal
C. after brushing teeth
D. before bathing
A resident wants to brush his teeth before lunch what should you do?
A. help him as needed
B. tell him this is done after meals
C. ask the nurse if he can brush his teeth
D. check his care plan
a resident flosses once a day, when is the best time to floss?
A. in the morning
B. after meals
C. whenever the person feels like it
D. at bedtime
you finish brushing a patient’s teeth what should you do next?
A. let the person rinse their mouth with water
B. floss their teeth
C. let them use mouthwash
D. brush their tongue
what should you do with dentures when a patient takes them out for sleep:
A. store them in the denture cup filled with not water
B. store them in a denture cup filled with cool or warm water
C. put them in the top drawer of her bedside stand
D. wrap the in a napkin and set the on the over bed table within her reach
when brushing an unconscious person’s teeth you:
A. position the brush at a 45 degree angle to the gums
B. brush from the crown to the gum
C. use sponge swabs
D. turn the person’s head well to the side
Infants do not need oral hygiene until the first tooth erupts?
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
C. Sometimes
D. Almost never
how do you position an unconscious patient to do oral hygiene:
A. Fowler’s position
B. supine position
C. side-lying position
D. prone position
to clean a residents lower dentures you need to:
A. line the sink with a towel
B. clean it over the kidney basin
C. use very hot water
D. use toothpaste and a toothbrush