Oral Care/Hygiene and Nail Care Flashcards
(21 cards)
Cleans the teeth of food particles, plague, and bacteria.
Brushing
Removes food particles, plaque and tartar.
Daily flossing
Removes dislodged food particles and excess toothpaste.
Rinsing
Purpose:
Regular oral hygiene, including brushing, flossing, and rinsing prevents controls plaque-associated oral diseases.
Factors influencing the need for oral hygiene
- Ability to take fluids orally
- The presence of oral lesions or trauma
- Level of consciousness
For effective oral hygiene include brushing the teeth at least TWICE A DAY
______ toothbrushes improve the quality of cleaning and may be easier to use than manual brushes when nurses provide care for dependent patients
Electric or battery-powered toothbrushes
Obtain a new toothbrush every 3 months or after a cold upper respiratory infection to minimize the growth of microorganisms on the brush surfaces
___ stimulate the gums without causing abrasion and bleeding
Rounded soft bristles
_____ Removes plaque and tartar between teeth is part of oral health.
Dental flossing
Flossing once a day is sufficient (American Dental Association, 2020)
Use _____ floss and avoid vigorous flossing near the line of gums…
Unwaxed floss
Patients with diabetes mellitus or those receiving chemotherapy frequently experiences periodontal disease. Therefore, they need to visit a dentist every _____, clean their teeth up to _____ a day.
Every 3-4 months, 4 times a day
____ increases the susceptibility for patients to have drying salivary secretions because they are unable to eat or drink, unable to swallow, and frequently breath through the mouth.
Being unconscious or having an artificial airway
Advise patients to avoid alcohol and commercial mouthwash and to stop smoking. Normal saline rinses (_____) on awakening in the morning, after meal, and at the bedtime help clean the oral cavity.
approximately 30 ml
PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEED
When caring for patients with stomatitis, brush with a soft toothbrush and floss gently to prevent bleeding of the gums.
Encourage patients to clean their dentures on a regular basis to avoid gingival infection.
They must be remove at night to rest the gums and prevent bacterial buildup .
To prevent warping, keep dentures covered in water when they are not worn, and always store them in an enclosed, labeled cup.
Denture Care
To prevent denture-induced stomatitis, rinse the mouth and dentures after meals, clean them regularly, remove and soak them overnight, brush and floss (if appropriate).
Routine nail and foot care involves soaking the hands and feet to soften cuticles and layers of horny cells, thorough cleaning, drying, and proper nail trimming.
Foot and Nail Care
Keep skin soft and smooth by applying _____ over all surfaces of the feet but not between the toes.
Emollient lotion
Keep the blood flowing to your feet by putting them up when sitting and wiggling your toes and moving your ankles up and down for 5 minutes.
