TextBook Unit 25

Question 1

T or F Store dentures in an antiseptic solution

Answer 1

False

Question 2

T or False back rubs should be routinely given as part of the bath procedure

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T or False A padded foot board is one method of preventing foot drop

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T or F Routine oral hygiene should be carried out one or more times daily

Answer 4

True

Question 5

T or F Proper oral hygiene helps prevent tooth decay

Answer 5

True

Question 6

T or F Store the denture cup on the back of the sink

Answer 6

False

Question 7

T or F Patients who have no teeth and no dentures require regular oral hygiene

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T or F When giving p.m. care, tighten the bottom sheet and straighten the top linens

Answer 8

True

Question 9

T or F Wear gloves when giving oral care

Answer 9

True

Question 10

T or F The patient who is unconscious needs no oral care because they are not eating

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Bad Breathe

Answer 11

Halitosis

Question 12

Mouth Care

Answer 12

Oral Hygiene

Question 13

Tooth Cavities

Answer 13

Caries

Question 14

Means of relieving pressure

Answer 14

Bridging

Question 15

Artificial teeth

Answer 15

Dentures

Question 16

What kind of patients should be given special mouth care?

Answer 16

One who has a nasogastric tube

Question 17

How do you warm lotion before giving a backrub?

Answer 17

Soak it in a basin of warm water

Question 18

What is the best way to support a patient in a side-lying position ?

Answer 18

Double pillow lengthwise behind the back

Question 19

What is the best technique for tooth brushing ?

Answer 19

Inserting the tooth brush with the bristles down

Question 20

Back rubs are given when?

Answer 20

Routinely as a comfort measure

Question 21

The fracture bedpan is used for what?

Answer 21

It is used for persons who cannot elevate their hips

Question 22

What is daily hair care important for?

Answer 22

It is important maintaining self-esteem

Question 23

What is Feces?

Answer 23

It is a solid waste that may be also called stool