CNA Skill: Performing Mouth Care to a Resident with Dentures

Question 1

What is the care plan for performing mouth care to a resident with dentures?

Answer 1

The resident’s dentures need to be brushed with toothpaste and the resident needs mouth care

Question 2

What are the supplies needed?

Answer 2

I. Barrier for table 
II. Denture brush 
III. Toothette 
IV. Tooth paste 
V. Emesis basin 
VI. Cup of water
VII. Washcloth 
VIII. Towel 
IX. 2 pairs of gloves

Question 3

Do you give the supplies to the patient to clean their dentures or do you clean them?

Answer 3

You take the dentures to the sink and clean the dentures

Question 4

T/F Place a washcloth at the drain of the sink before washing dentures

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T/F Wash dentures in warm to hot running water

Answer 5

False; cool running water

Question 6

Where are the dentures stored after cleaning?

Answer 6

In the denture cup filled with cool water

Question 7

After cleaning the dentures do you have to change your gloves before cleaning the patients teeth?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

What spots do you have to brush the patient’s teeth?

Answer 8

I. Brush back bottom
II. Brush top bottom
III. Brush front

Question 9

T/F Once all skills are completed rinse and store the disposable items

Answer 9

False; throw away the disposables