NSE 111 WEEK 9 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What oral problems can bacteria in the mouth cause? - Answer- Tooth decay
+gum disease
+biofilm formation contributing to infections
What is a biofilm? - Answer- collection of microbial cells irreversibly attached to a
surface, enclosed in polysaccharide matrix
+found on teeth, cause infections
How does poor oral hygiene affect quality of life? - Answer- gingivitis (dis eti iltahabi),
periodontitis, tooth sensitivity, toothache
+tooth loss--> dentures or surgery, which may be costly
What general oral care practices are recommended? - Answer- Brush teeth daily or
twice (derste 4 dendi)
+floss regularly
+remove biofilms
+regular dental checkups and cleaning
+report pain or discomfort promptly
What supplies are needed for oral care? - Answer- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, kidney
basin, water, mouthwash
+towel for client's chest, gloves
+denture cup, denture cleaner, denture brush, cool water,
washcloth for denture care
What steps should you follow when assisting a client with oral hygiene? - Answer- 1.
explain procedure (rub check to signal starting)
2. wash hands, put towel on chest, don gloves
3. brush teeth gently (from gum line downward on upper teeth and upward on lover
teeth), rinse, have client split
4. use mouthwash
5. clean and put away supplies
!ensure full prep with all tools prior to cleaning
!use water only if patient is toothpaste intolerant
!change toothbrush every 3 months
How is oral care different for unconscious clients? - Answer- Must be done by trained
PSWs
+risk of aspiration --> special precautions
, How do you care for dentures? - Answer- Brush teeth as normal
+brush inner surfaces of dentures (top & bottom)
+use denture cup, cool water, and washcloth to prevent damage
+partial dentures require both natural teeth and denture care
What should you do if a client has partial dentures? - Answer- Perform regular teeth
care AND denture care
+ensure both are cleaned properly
About dentures - Answer- +cleaning dentures always requires removal
+always remove dentures at night
+keep dentures in water, when not in mouth
+yearly dental visits for
-cancer inspection
-asses pain/lesions
When assisting a patient with one-sided weakness to dress, which side goes into the
garment first and why? - Answer- +the affected side goes first
-this reduces strain and accommodates decreased
sensation and prevent injury
-the non affected side can follow and sense any
discomfort
!it helps patient/resident improve to dress themself with support
What is dysphagia and why is dangerous? - Answer- Dysphagia= difficulty swallowing
It is dangerous because food or liquid can enter lungs = aspiration pneumonia
! malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, and airway obstruction
Signs of dysphagia while eating? - Answer- coughing
choking
wet/gurly voice instead of being swallowed (chocking risk)
Pocketing meaning? - Answer- Food staying in checks/mouth instead of being
swallowed --> choking risk
Correct feeding position? - Answer- Client upright at 90degree
How long a client stay upright after eating? - Answer- 30-60 minutes
Why should the client not tilt their head back when swallowing? - Answer- Increase risk
of aspiration
If feeding a client with weakness on one side, where should food be placed? - Answer-
On the strong/unaffected side of the mouth
WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
What oral problems can bacteria in the mouth cause? - Answer- Tooth decay
+gum disease
+biofilm formation contributing to infections
What is a biofilm? - Answer- collection of microbial cells irreversibly attached to a
surface, enclosed in polysaccharide matrix
+found on teeth, cause infections
How does poor oral hygiene affect quality of life? - Answer- gingivitis (dis eti iltahabi),
periodontitis, tooth sensitivity, toothache
+tooth loss--> dentures or surgery, which may be costly
What general oral care practices are recommended? - Answer- Brush teeth daily or
twice (derste 4 dendi)
+floss regularly
+remove biofilms
+regular dental checkups and cleaning
+report pain or discomfort promptly
What supplies are needed for oral care? - Answer- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, kidney
basin, water, mouthwash
+towel for client's chest, gloves
+denture cup, denture cleaner, denture brush, cool water,
washcloth for denture care
What steps should you follow when assisting a client with oral hygiene? - Answer- 1.
explain procedure (rub check to signal starting)
2. wash hands, put towel on chest, don gloves
3. brush teeth gently (from gum line downward on upper teeth and upward on lover
teeth), rinse, have client split
4. use mouthwash
5. clean and put away supplies
!ensure full prep with all tools prior to cleaning
!use water only if patient is toothpaste intolerant
!change toothbrush every 3 months
How is oral care different for unconscious clients? - Answer- Must be done by trained
PSWs
+risk of aspiration --> special precautions
, How do you care for dentures? - Answer- Brush teeth as normal
+brush inner surfaces of dentures (top & bottom)
+use denture cup, cool water, and washcloth to prevent damage
+partial dentures require both natural teeth and denture care
What should you do if a client has partial dentures? - Answer- Perform regular teeth
care AND denture care
+ensure both are cleaned properly
About dentures - Answer- +cleaning dentures always requires removal
+always remove dentures at night
+keep dentures in water, when not in mouth
+yearly dental visits for
-cancer inspection
-asses pain/lesions
When assisting a patient with one-sided weakness to dress, which side goes into the
garment first and why? - Answer- +the affected side goes first
-this reduces strain and accommodates decreased
sensation and prevent injury
-the non affected side can follow and sense any
discomfort
!it helps patient/resident improve to dress themself with support
What is dysphagia and why is dangerous? - Answer- Dysphagia= difficulty swallowing
It is dangerous because food or liquid can enter lungs = aspiration pneumonia
! malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, and airway obstruction
Signs of dysphagia while eating? - Answer- coughing
choking
wet/gurly voice instead of being swallowed (chocking risk)
Pocketing meaning? - Answer- Food staying in checks/mouth instead of being
swallowed --> choking risk
Correct feeding position? - Answer- Client upright at 90degree
How long a client stay upright after eating? - Answer- 30-60 minutes
Why should the client not tilt their head back when swallowing? - Answer- Increase risk
of aspiration
If feeding a client with weakness on one side, where should food be placed? - Answer-
On the strong/unaffected side of the mouth
