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CORRECT/ACCURATE ANSWERS
Functions and professional responsibilities of nurses are defined
by - CORRECT ANSWERS- each state's Nurse Practice Act
abnormal assessment of lips - CORRECT ANSWERS- -pale pink
-cyanosis
-dry, flaking, cracked
-cracks at corner of the mouth
pale pink lips may indicate - CORRECT ANSWERS- anemia
cyanosis indicates - CORRECT ANSWERS- impaired oxygenation
dry, flaking, or cracked lips indicates - CORRECT ANSWERS-
dehydration
chapping
cracks at the corners of the mouth indicates - CORRECT
ANSWERS- vitamin B deficiency
,missing teeth can be due to - CORRECT ANSWERS- trauma
extraction
discoloration of teeth can be due to - CORRECT ANSWERS- coffee
tea
medications
frequent vomiting
caries are - CORRECT ANSWERS- brown spots on teeth
cavities
presence of debris on teeth is sign of - CORRECT ANSWERS- poor
dental hygiene
receding gums causes _____ which is risk for _______ - CORRECT
ANSWERS- exposure of tooth base
tooth decay
acetone or fruity breath indicates - CORRECT ANSWERS- diabetes
with poor glucose control
fetid (extremely unpleasant smell) indicates - CORRECT
ANSWERS- gum disease
,dental caries
poor dental care
sinusitis
dry or sticky mucosa in the mouth is caused by - CORRECT
ANSWERS- -dehydration
-medication side effects
-blocked salivary gland
-vomit
-diarrhea
gingivitis is - CORRECT ANSWERS- inflammation of the gums
Cause of gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS- -poor dental hygiene
that allows food particles to collect
gingivitis can cause _____ in the body - CORRECT ANSWERS-
systemic inflammation
Signs of gingivitis - CORRECT ANSWERS- -edema of gums
-erythema
-bleeding
, abnormal findings of the tongue - CORRECT ANSWERS- -deep red
& edematous (swollen with fluid)
-enlarged
-deviation from midline
deep red and edematous tongue is sign of - CORRECT ANSWERS-
vitamin b 12 deficiency
enlarged tongue is sign of - CORRECT ANSWERS- mental
retardation
deviation of tongue from midline is sign of - CORRECT ANSWERS-
cerebral vascular accident/ stroke
deviation of uvula from midline is sign of - CORRECT ANSWERS-
neurological impairment
cleft palate affects newborn's ability to - CORRECT ANSWERS-
feed
exudate on tonsils is - CORRECT ANSWERS- fluid, such as pus,
that leaks out of an infected wound
exudate on tonsils caused by - CORRECT ANSWERS- -postnasal
drip