South Dakota CNA Level 3 Exam
Questions And Answers Solved|
Guaranteed Solutions.
A toothbrush with hard bristles is used for oral hygiene. (T or F) - correct answers False
Breathing fluid, food, or any object in to the lungs is: - correct answers Aspiration
If not recorded, it will be assumed that oral care was not performed. This can create legal problems. (T
or F) - correct answers True
Many people do not like being seen without their dentures and may avoid social contact with others if
they aren't wearing their dentures. (T or F) - correct answers True
Flossing should always be done prior to brushing the resident's teeth. (T or F) - correct answers False
When should the CNA assist a resident with oral care? (Choose all that apply) - correct answers 1. When
the resident is very weak
2. When the resident cannot use their arms or hands
3. When the resident is comatose
To help prevent tooth decay a child should drink from a cup by 12 months of age. (T or F) - correct
answers False
What are the 3 main parts of a tooth? - correct answers crown, neck, root
Tartar buildup causes periodontal disease. Signs of periodontal disease include: - correct answers 1. The
gums are red and swollen and bleed easily.
,2. Bone is destroyed and teeth loosen.
3. Tooth loss is common.
Illness, disease, and some drugs often cause: - correct answers 1. A bad taste in the mouth.
2. Redness and swelling in the mouth and on the tongue
3. Dry mouth. Dry mouth is common from oxygen, smoking, decreased fluid intake, and
How many teeth does an adult usually have? - correct answers 32
Which must you report to the nurse? - correct answers • Dry, cracked, swollen, or blistered lips
• Mouth or breath odor
• Redness, swelling, irritation, sores, or white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
• Bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gums
• Loose teeth
• Rough, sharp, or chipped areas on dentures
When cleaning dentures: - correct answers Line the sink with a towel
A person has a partial denture. Natural teeth are brushed. (T or F) - correct answers True
The upper denture is in the sink while cleaning the lower denture. (T or F) - correct answers False
You use your fingers to keep the unconscious person's mouth open for oral hygiene. (T or F) - correct
answers False
Unconscious persons are supine for mouth care. (T or F) - correct answers False
, A baby's teeth should be flossed when 2 teeth touch. (T or F) - correct answers True
It is important to wear gloves when performing oral care (T or F) - correct answers True
You perform oral hygiene to: - correct answers Prevent mouth odors and infection
A male resident is uncircumcised. After cleaning his penis, you must: - correct answers return the
foreskin to its natural position.
A male resident is not circumcised. When giving perineal care, you need to: - correct answers retract the
foreskin.
When giving perineal care: - correct answers a clean part of the washcloth is used for each stroke.
These statements are about showers and tub baths. Which is correct? - correct answers The person is
covered for warmth and privacy.
To prevent the spread of infection when the person takes a shower, you should: - correct answers clean
and disinfect the shower before and after use.
You note the following while bathing a resident. Which of the following would you need to report? -
correct answers A bruise on the person's right thigh
A resident is unconscious. You are going to give the person a complete bed bath. Before you start the
bath, you do which of the following? - correct answers Close the privacy curtain.
You assist a patient or resident with hygiene needs: - correct answers whenever necessary.
PM care is given: - correct answers at bedtime.
Questions And Answers Solved|
Guaranteed Solutions.
A toothbrush with hard bristles is used for oral hygiene. (T or F) - correct answers False
Breathing fluid, food, or any object in to the lungs is: - correct answers Aspiration
If not recorded, it will be assumed that oral care was not performed. This can create legal problems. (T
or F) - correct answers True
Many people do not like being seen without their dentures and may avoid social contact with others if
they aren't wearing their dentures. (T or F) - correct answers True
Flossing should always be done prior to brushing the resident's teeth. (T or F) - correct answers False
When should the CNA assist a resident with oral care? (Choose all that apply) - correct answers 1. When
the resident is very weak
2. When the resident cannot use their arms or hands
3. When the resident is comatose
To help prevent tooth decay a child should drink from a cup by 12 months of age. (T or F) - correct
answers False
What are the 3 main parts of a tooth? - correct answers crown, neck, root
Tartar buildup causes periodontal disease. Signs of periodontal disease include: - correct answers 1. The
gums are red and swollen and bleed easily.
,2. Bone is destroyed and teeth loosen.
3. Tooth loss is common.
Illness, disease, and some drugs often cause: - correct answers 1. A bad taste in the mouth.
2. Redness and swelling in the mouth and on the tongue
3. Dry mouth. Dry mouth is common from oxygen, smoking, decreased fluid intake, and
How many teeth does an adult usually have? - correct answers 32
Which must you report to the nurse? - correct answers • Dry, cracked, swollen, or blistered lips
• Mouth or breath odor
• Redness, swelling, irritation, sores, or white patches in the mouth or on the tongue
• Bleeding, swelling, or redness of the gums
• Loose teeth
• Rough, sharp, or chipped areas on dentures
When cleaning dentures: - correct answers Line the sink with a towel
A person has a partial denture. Natural teeth are brushed. (T or F) - correct answers True
The upper denture is in the sink while cleaning the lower denture. (T or F) - correct answers False
You use your fingers to keep the unconscious person's mouth open for oral hygiene. (T or F) - correct
answers False
Unconscious persons are supine for mouth care. (T or F) - correct answers False
, A baby's teeth should be flossed when 2 teeth touch. (T or F) - correct answers True
It is important to wear gloves when performing oral care (T or F) - correct answers True
You perform oral hygiene to: - correct answers Prevent mouth odors and infection
A male resident is uncircumcised. After cleaning his penis, you must: - correct answers return the
foreskin to its natural position.
A male resident is not circumcised. When giving perineal care, you need to: - correct answers retract the
foreskin.
When giving perineal care: - correct answers a clean part of the washcloth is used for each stroke.
These statements are about showers and tub baths. Which is correct? - correct answers The person is
covered for warmth and privacy.
To prevent the spread of infection when the person takes a shower, you should: - correct answers clean
and disinfect the shower before and after use.
You note the following while bathing a resident. Which of the following would you need to report? -
correct answers A bruise on the person's right thigh
A resident is unconscious. You are going to give the person a complete bed bath. Before you start the
bath, you do which of the following? - correct answers Close the privacy curtain.
You assist a patient or resident with hygiene needs: - correct answers whenever necessary.
PM care is given: - correct answers at bedtime.
