CNA SKILL- PROVIDING ORAL CARE FOR A PATIENT EXAM

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CNA SKILL- PROVIDING ORAL CARE FOR A PATIENT EXAM

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Question 1: What should be done after brushing is complete?

Answer:

For unconscious residents, suction saliva and tooth paste from their mouth. For conscious residents, allow them to swish with a small amount of water and spit into a receptacle. If they are unable to do this, suction will be necessary.

Question 2: What are you looking for during oral care?

Answer:

Signs of infection, such as redness, swelling, lesions or abscesses. Report any unusual findings to nurse immediately after oral care is complete.

Question 3: Why do you only want to use a small amount of toothpaste?

Answer:

To prevent excess from being swallowed.

Question 4: What should your first step be before starting oral care?

Answer:

Wash your hands and don clean gloves.

Question 5: How many times should you brush residents teeth during an oral care session?

Answer:

3-4 or until clean.Question 6: Why should you raise the level of the bed when performing oral care?

Answer:

To prevent injury to yourself, such as straining or pulling a muscle.

Question 7: When is oral care performed?

Answer:

When a resident is unconscious or is unable to eat or drink.Question 8: What angle should the head of bed be left at when performing oral care?

Answer:

No greater than 30 degrees.

Question 9: Why is oral health important?

Answer:

Keeping the mouth and teeth clean will allow for quicker recovery, and help prevent infections from developing.

Question 10: What should you do when you first walk into your residents room?

Answer:

Greet the resident, explain what you are going to do. Allow the resident to assist if they are able.