When cleaning a patient's dentures at the sink, the reason to either line the emesis basin with a paper towel or to fill the sink with water is to:
a. prevent contamination of the denturesb. hide the dentures from view
c. guard against breaking the dentures
d. protect the basin from scratches
Answer c.
The purpose of this procedure is to prevent breakage.
Which of the following is the proper procedure for cleaning and storing dentures as part of a client's HS oral care?
Which of the following is the proper procedure for cleaning and storing dentures as part of a client's HS oral care? Remove dentures, clean with cool water, wrap them in a clean washcloth, leave next to the sink.
What are the 3 safety measures that you should follow when using cleaning agents?
Wear rubber gloves to avoid contact with chemicals. Do not mix chemicals for any reason. Secure cleaning products away from the reach of children and pets.
What are the 3 factors you must abide by when handling and cleaning patient equipment?
material compatibility of cleaning/disinfectant products with the equipment. appropriateness of the method or disinfectant product for the target organism or local epidemiology. potential for reduced susceptibility to chemical germicides.
Which of these should not be part of the process for cleaning a resident's dentures?
Which of the following should NOT be part of the process for cleaning a resident's dentures: Washing your hands.
When cleaning their patient's dentures which of the following procedure will the nurse do prior to cleaning their patient's dentures on the sink?
When preparing to clean a patient's dentures using the sink, the nurse first protects the dentures by doing what?
CORRECT. Padding the sink basin with a washcloth helps protect the patient's dentures from being damaged during the cleaning process.
When cleaning a resident dentures What should you do to the sink to help prevent damaging the dentures?
Prep the sink to prevent denture damage!
Cover the bottom of the sink with towels and fill it half-way with water.
Why should a nursing assistant line the sink with a towel before cleaning dentures?
When cleaning your patient's dentures, ALWAYS put a towel at the bottom of the sink. Those things can get slippery when wet and if they fall and hit the porcelain in the sink, the chances of them cracking are high. If you break them due to carelessness, it will end up being your responsibility to have them replaced.
What is the most important step when cleaning a client's dentures?
Soak dentures overnight
For some dentures, an overnight soak is the most important step in keeping them clean. Dentures need moisture to retain their shape and condition. If you really want to keep your pearly whites clean, try using a special solution to soak your dentures.
When cleaning dentures Why do you line the sink with paper towel?
When cleaning dentures, why should you use lukewarm water and line the sink with a washcloth or paper towels? Hot water can damage the dentures. The washcloth or towels help to prevent breaking or chipping of the denture if you accidentally drop it into the sink.
What should you use to clean dentures?
Soak and brush them with a soft-bristled brush and nonabrasive denture cleanser to remove food, plaque and other deposits. If you use denture adhesive, clean the grooves that fit against your gums to remove any remaining adhesive. Don't use denture cleansers inside your mouth. Soak dentures overnight.
What is the risk of dirty sponges?
Because sponges are primarily moist and designed for absorption, they have the potential to pick up bacteria like salmonella, E. coli and staphylococcus.
What is the most serious complication of using a sponge swab to clean the mouth of an unconscious person?
Swabbing has very little plaque removing ability. There is a risk that sponges may detach from sponge sticks if the adhesive fails. This poses a choking risk to patients. Consider safe alternatives to moisten or clean patients' mouths.
When performing HS oral care for a resident with dentures which action should the nursing assistant take?
Remove the resident's dentures, clean them with cool or tepid water, place them in a denture cup with cool or tepid water or denture cleaning solution, and leave the cup on the bedside table within the resident's reach. A nursing assistant is providing care for a resident.
What is an appropriate action when performing denture care for a resident?
The resident's mouth should be cleansed before dentures are replaced. Dentures should be stored in water or denture solution, not salt water and they should be cleansed with lukewarm water to prevent damage. Dentures are removed gently from the mouth by moving back and forth or turning the dentures.
Which is the proper safety technique for a CNA to use when cleaning a residents dentures?
Dentures are expensive and hard to replace if they break, so a CNA must place a cloth towel in the sink to cushion any falls should the dentures be dropped during cleaning; paper towels will not cushion the fall.
