Deck 9: Personal Care of the Patient

Question 1

Which statement about oral hygiene is NOT true?

A) Good oral hygiene care can improve a patient's appetite.
B) Always wear gloves when gathering equipment in preparation for and when performing oral hygiene.
C) Oral hygiene can cut the patient's mouth.
D) Oral hygiene is an essential part of daily patient care.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

You are to floss a patient's teeth. Which one of the following things do you NOT do?

A) Use a 12- to 14-inch piece of dental floss.
B) Wear a facemask.
C) Wrap the floss around your ring fingers.
D) Gently insert the floss between each tooth and down, but not into the gum.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

After using a bedpan, which of the following tasks is NOT done?

A) Cover the bedpan.
B) Leave curtain open in case patient needs help.
C) Remove it from the patient's bedside.
D) Flush contents as quickly as possible.

Answer 3

B