Skill 5 - Cleans Upper Or Lower Denture

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Put on clean gloves before handling denture

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Bottom of sink is lined and/or sink is partially filled with water before denture is held over sink

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Rinse denture in moderate temperature running water before brushing them

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Apply denture toothpaste to toothbrush

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Brush all surfaces of denture

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Rinse all surfaces of denture under moderate temperature running water

Question 7

Step 7

Answer 7

Rinse denture cup and lid

Question 8

Step 8

Answer 8

Place denture in denture cup with moderate temperature water/solution and place lid on cup

Question 9

Step 9

Answer 9

Rinse toothbrush and place in designated toothbrush basin/container

Question 10

Step 10

Answer 10

Maintain clean technique with placement of toothbrush and denture

Question 11

Step 11

Answer 11

Sink liner is removed and disposed of appropriately and/or sink is drained

Question 12

Step 12

Answer 12

Remove and dispose of gloves (without contaminating self) into waste container and wash hands