Question

B. Multiple Choice

4. As a safety measure, when you give mouth care to an unconscious person, you should position the
person in which position?
a. Lateral with the head tilted forward
b. Supine
c. Fowler's position
d. Prone position
5. Why do you line the sink with a washcloth when cleaning a person's dentures?
a. To ensure that you always have a wet washcloth handy when you need one
b. To protect the sink from scratches
c. To guard against breaking the dentures
d. To prevent contamination of the dentures
6. Which of the following observations made while assisting with mouth care would you report to the
nurse?
a. Lips that are dry, cracked, swollen, or blistered
b. Irritations, sores, or white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
c. Bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gums
d. All of the above
7. The nursing assistant knows that oral care should be provided?
a. Twice a day: in the morning and at bedtime
b. Daily on the gums
c. In the morning upon awakening, after each meal, and before bed
d. Three times a day at least three hours apart

Answer 1

When giving mouth care to an unconscious person, position them laterally with the head tilted forward. Lining the sink with a washcloth protects it from scratches when cleaning dentures. It is important to report observations such as dry, cracked lips or bleeding gums while assisting with mouth care. Oral care should be provided in the morning, after meals, and before bed.

Step-by-step explanation:

4. As a safety measure, when giving mouth care to an unconscious person, it is recommended to position the person in a lateral position with the head tilted forward. This position helps to prevent choking by allowing saliva or fluids to flow out of the mouth.

5. The reason for lining the sink with a washcloth when cleaning a person's dentures is to protect the sink from scratches. Dentures can be made of materials that are abrasive and could damage the surface of the sink.

6. When assisting with mouth care, it is important to report any of the following observations to the nurse: lips that are dry, cracked, swollen, or blistered; irritations, sores, or white patches in the mouth or on the tongue; bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gums. These can be signs of oral health issues that require attention.

7. Oral care should be provided in the morning upon awakening, after each meal, and before bed, which is option c. This is because oral hygiene is essential for maintaining oral health and preventing complications.

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