Denture care - cleaning upper and lower dentures

Question 1

Step 1 hands

Answer 1

Perform Hand Hygiene
1. Cover all surfaces of hands with sanitizer
2. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry.

Question 2

Step 2 procedure

Answer 2

Explain the procedure to the resident

Question 3

Step 3 line

Answer 3

Line the bottom of the sink with a protective lining that would help prevent damage to the dentures.
1. a towel, washcloth, or paper towels are allowed for lining

Question 4

Step 4 g

Answer 4

Put on gloves

Question 5

Step 5 apply

Answer 5

Apply denture cleanser

Question 6

Step 6 remove

Answer 6

Remove the dentures from the cup

Question 7

Step 7 handle 1

Answer 7

Handle the denture carefully to avoid damage

Question 8

Step 8 handle 2

Answer 8

Handle the denture carefully to avoid conamination

Question 9

Step 9 inner

Answer 9

Thoroughly brush the inner surfaces of the upper or lower dentures (with a denture brush or tooth brush)

Question 10

Step 10 outer

Answer 10

Thoroughly brush the outer surfaces of the upper or lower dentures

Question 11

Step 11 chew

Answer 11

Thoroughly brush denture chewing surfaces of upper or lower dentures

Question 12

Step 12 rinse

Answer 12

Rinse the denture using clean, cool water

Question 13

Step 13 cup

Answer 13

Place the denture in the rinsed cup

Question 14

Step 14 water

Answer 14

Add cool, clean water to the denture cup

Question 15

Step 15 rinse 2

Answer 15

Rinse equipment
1. denture brush or toothbrush

Question 16

Step 16 return

Answer 16

Return equipment to storage

Question 17

Step 17 discard

Answer 17

Discard the protective lining in an appropreat container

Question 18

Step 18 g2

Answer 18

Remove gloves, turning inside out

Question 19

Step 19 g3

Answer 19

dispose of gloves in an appropreate container

Question 20

Step 20 maintain

Answer 20

Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times

Question 21

Step 21 call

Answer 21

Place the call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident

Question 22

Step 22 hands

Answer 22

Perform Hand Hygiene
1. Cover all surfaces of hands with sanitizer
2. Rub hands together until hands are completely dry.