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1. A patient requires oral care every 2 hours. What is the most important safety measure the nurse should take before initiating oral care?Go to
Question 2A. Position the patientB. Raise the bed to a height that is comfortable for the nurseC. Review the patient’s clinical history for factors that could negatively affect the oral mucosaD. Provide privacy
2. The nurse is preparing to provide oral care for a patient with known periodontitis. What would be an expected assessment finding in this patient?Go to
Question 3A. Receding gumlinesB. Cracked lipsC. Pink gumsD. White coating on the tongue
3. The nurse is assessing an adult patient’s current oral hygiene practices. The patient says, “I brush my teeth once in the morning and before going to bed” and demonstrates holding the toothbrush at a 90-degree angle when brushing. The patient flosses the teeth after brushing in the evening and visits the dentist yearly. Which practice does the nurse need to instruct the patient to modify?Go to
Question 4A. Brushes teeth once in the morning and before going to bedB. Holds toothbrush at a 90-degree angle when brushingC. Flosses teeth after brushing in the eveningD. Visits dentist yearly
4. The nurse is educating parents about oral care for their infant. The nurse should tell the parents that routine oral care should begin when?Go to
Question 5A. Once the child is old enough to brush his or her own teethB. Once the child begins teethingC. Before tooth formationD. Once the child finishes teething
5. Which of the following may contribute to oral hygiene problems?Back to TopA. Toothbrush replacement every 3 to 4 monthsB. Brushing teeth twice a dayC. Flossing teeth once a dayD. Rinsing with cosmetic mouthwash