Mouth Care Word Scramble
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Step 1 | Knock before entering the room. Identify and greet resident. Explain procedure. Perform hand hygiene. Provide for privacy. |
Step 2 * | Raise bed rails. Raise the bed to best level for good body mechanics. |
Step 3 | Lower the bed rail nearest you. |
Step 4 * | Put on disposable gloves. Position the resident in the side lying position, facing you. Turn resident’s head well to the side. |
Step 5 | Place the towel under the resident’s face. Place kidney/emesis basin under the chin. |
Step 6 | Clean the chewing and inner surfaces of the teeth using appropriate supplies. |
Step 7 | Swab the roof of the mouth, inside of the cheeks, and the lips using appropriate supplies. |
Step 8 | Swab the tongue using appropriate supplies. |
Step 9 | Moisten a clean sponge swab with water, and swab the mouth to rinse. |
Step 10 | Apply moisturizer to the resident’s lips. |
Step 11 * | Remove and discard the gloves. Empty, clean, store and discard disposable supplies. |
Step 12 | Reposition the resident. Provide for comfort. |
Step 13 * | Raise side rail. Lower bed. Lower side rail. Attach signal light within resident’s reach. |
Step 14 | Perform hand hygiene and report & record observations. |
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