Ch 20 Vocab Flashcards
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Denture
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An artificial tooth or a set of artificial teeth
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Aspiration
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Breathing fluid, food, vomitus, or an object into the lungs
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Early morning care; AM care
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Care given before breakfast
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Evening care; PM care
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Care given in the evening at bedtime
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Morning care
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Care given after breakfast; hygiene measures are more thorough at this time
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Oral hygiene
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Mouth care
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Perineal care; pericare
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Cleaning the genital and anal areas
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Plaque
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A thin film that sticks to the teeth; it contains saliva, microbes, and other substances
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Tartar
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Hardened plaque
