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NP1 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026
The American Dental Association suggests that patient who are at risk
for poor hygiene use the following interventions for oral care: (Select all
that apply):
a. Use antimicrobial toothpaste
b. Brush teeth 4 times daily
c. Use 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) oral rinses
d. Use a soft toothbrush for oral care
e. Avoid cleaning the gums and tongue - correct-answer - A, C, D
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While planning morning care, which of the following patients would
have the highest priority to receive his or her bath first?
a. A patient who just returned to the nursing unit from a diagnostic test
b. A patient who prefers a bath in the evening when his wife visits and
can help him
c. A patient who is frequently incontinent diarrheal stools and urine
d. A patient who has been awake all nights because of pain 8/10 -
correct-answer - C
An 88 year old patient comes to the medical clinic regularly. During a
recent visit the nurse noticed that the patient had lost 10 pounds in 6
weeks without being on a special diet. The patient tells the nurse that
he has had trouble chewing his food. Which of the following factors are
normal aging changes that can affect an older adult's oral health?
(Select all that apply)
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a. Dentures do not always fit properly
b. Most older adults have an increase in saliva secretions
c. With aging the peridontal membrane becomes tighter and painful
d. Many older adults are edentulous, and remaining teeth are often
decayed
e. The teeth of elderly patients are more sensitive to hot and cold -
correct-answer - A, D
A patient with a malignant brain tumor requires oral care. The patient's
level of consciousness has declined, with the patient only being able to
respond to voice commands. Place the following steps in the correct
order for administration of oral care.
a. If patient is uncooperative or having difficulty keeping mouth open,
insert an oral airway
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b. Raise bed, lower side rail, and position patient close to side of bed
with head of bed raised up to 30 degrees
c. Using a brush moistened with chlorhexidine paste, clean chewing and
inner tooth surfaces first
d. For patients without teeth, use a toothette moistened in
chlorhexidine rinse to clean oral cavity
e. Remove partial plate or dentures if present
f. Gently brush tongue but avoid stimulating gag reflex - correct-answer
- B, E, A, C, F, D
The nurse delegates needed hygiene care for an elderly stroke patient.
Which intervention would be appropriate for the nursing assistive
personnel to accomplish during the bath?
a. Checking distal pulse
b. Providing range of motion (ROM) exercises to extremities
NP1 EXAM 1 REVIEW QUESTIONS
WITH 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS
2026
The American Dental Association suggests that patient who are at risk
for poor hygiene use the following interventions for oral care: (Select all
that apply):
a. Use antimicrobial toothpaste
b. Brush teeth 4 times daily
c. Use 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) oral rinses
d. Use a soft toothbrush for oral care
e. Avoid cleaning the gums and tongue - correct-answer - A, C, D
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While planning morning care, which of the following patients would
have the highest priority to receive his or her bath first?
a. A patient who just returned to the nursing unit from a diagnostic test
b. A patient who prefers a bath in the evening when his wife visits and
can help him
c. A patient who is frequently incontinent diarrheal stools and urine
d. A patient who has been awake all nights because of pain 8/10 -
correct-answer - C
An 88 year old patient comes to the medical clinic regularly. During a
recent visit the nurse noticed that the patient had lost 10 pounds in 6
weeks without being on a special diet. The patient tells the nurse that
he has had trouble chewing his food. Which of the following factors are
normal aging changes that can affect an older adult's oral health?
(Select all that apply)
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a. Dentures do not always fit properly
b. Most older adults have an increase in saliva secretions
c. With aging the peridontal membrane becomes tighter and painful
d. Many older adults are edentulous, and remaining teeth are often
decayed
e. The teeth of elderly patients are more sensitive to hot and cold -
correct-answer - A, D
A patient with a malignant brain tumor requires oral care. The patient's
level of consciousness has declined, with the patient only being able to
respond to voice commands. Place the following steps in the correct
order for administration of oral care.
a. If patient is uncooperative or having difficulty keeping mouth open,
insert an oral airway
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b. Raise bed, lower side rail, and position patient close to side of bed
with head of bed raised up to 30 degrees
c. Using a brush moistened with chlorhexidine paste, clean chewing and
inner tooth surfaces first
d. For patients without teeth, use a toothette moistened in
chlorhexidine rinse to clean oral cavity
e. Remove partial plate or dentures if present
f. Gently brush tongue but avoid stimulating gag reflex - correct-answer
- B, E, A, C, F, D
The nurse delegates needed hygiene care for an elderly stroke patient.
Which intervention would be appropriate for the nursing assistive
personnel to accomplish during the bath?
a. Checking distal pulse
b. Providing range of motion (ROM) exercises to extremities
