Dear tutor, choose the correct answer from the right column

Health Science Mar 21, 2023

Dear tutor, choose the correct answer from the right column. Your choices are: Patient with partial plate/dentures who requires supervision and prompting, Edentulous patient who requires full assistance, Patient requiring screening for oral health conditions, Unconscious person

Complete the table using the drop-down list to match the oral care procedure with the patient need.

Note: Hand washing; applying PPE; adjusting the bed or table; and protecting clothing and surfaces is implicit and not included in the procedures.

Check for dental decay, halitosis or inflammation Check for accumulation of food particles and other build-up on teeth, tongue and lips Check for dryness of the mouth and lips resulting in ulcers and cracking Check for cracked, loose or missing teeth that affect chewing Check if dentures are loose or ill-fitting	Answer 1Choose... Patient with partial plate/dentures who requires supervision and prompting Edentulous patient who requires full assistance Patient requiring screening for oral health conditions Unconscious person
Ensure the patient has a clean, soft toothbrush Assist as required and ensure teeth, gums, tongue and roof of mouth have been carefully cleaned Assist or prompt to brush the plate/denture using mild liquid soap on a soft toothbrush, then rinse Ensure partial plate or denture is taken out before sleeping and placed in a container overnight	Answer 2Choose... Patient with partial plate/dentures who requires supervision and prompting Edentulous patient who requires full assistance Patient requiring screening for oral health conditions Unconscious person
Remove dentures if required. Use gauze swabs to get a good grip; and gently move it up and down to break the seal if required Carefully place dentures in a container or basin Brush dentures using the patient's brush, cleaning agent and running water; then rinse Place dentures in a container overnight	Answer 3Choose... Patient with partial plate/dentures who requires supervision and prompting Edentulous patient who requires full assistance Patient requiring screening for oral health conditions Unconscious person
Position patient so they are facing you on their side Gently separate lower and upper teeth and use mouth swabs moistened with a cleaning agent Apply lubricants as required Advise that you have finished and reposition patient	Answer 4Choose... Patient with partial plate/dentures who requires supervision and prompting Edentulous patient who requires full assistance Patient requiring screening for oral health conditions Unconscious person