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NURS 311 EXAM 1 NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
a
Which aspect of denture care is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Brushing the dentures
b. Planning when denture care will be implemented
c. Assessing the oral cavity for inflammation
d. Teaching the client about importance of denture care
c
The nurse is assisting a hospitalized client with oral care. How will the nurse
position the client?
a. Head of the bed at 45 degrees
b. Head of the bed at 10 degrees
c. Sitting at the edge of the bed
d. Head of the bed at 30 degrees
a
The acute care nurse is talking with a client who just finished performing oral care.
The client states, "I have some whitish-yellow patches on my tongue. Should I be
concerned?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Let me assess the patches. They may indicate the development of a fungal
infection."
b. "Is this the first time you noticed them? These types of patches are a normal
finding in most adults."
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c. "The patches are probably the result of ineffective brushing. I'll get you a new
toothbrush."
d. "What type of milk did you drink during your last meal? These patches often
occur after drinking whole milk."
d
The nurse is providing oral care to a hospitalized client. Which outcome of this
intervention is the priority?
a.Preventing dental caries
b. Preventing deterioration of the oral cavity
c. Promoting the client's sense of well-being
d. Decreasing the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia
d
The nurse is providing oral care for a client who has suffered head trauma. The
client is unresponsive. How will the nurse best position the client?
a. Semi-Fowler's
b. Supine
c. Prone
d. Side-lying
b
A nurse must provide oral care for an older adult client who cannot effectively
manipulate a toothbrush. How often should the nurse brush and floss the client's
teeth?
a. Three times a day
b. Twice a day
c. Four times a day
d. Once a day
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a
When providing oral care to an unconscious client, the nurse takes which action?
a. Ensure there is a towel and basin positioned for drainage.
b. Have endotracheal suction supplies at the bedside.
c. Brush the tongue and each tooth surface multiple times
d. Place the head of the client's bed in high-Fowler's position.
a
The unresponsive client's spouse at bedside asks the nurse about oral care. The
spouse states, "If my spouse is not eating, why do you still brush the teeth?" How
does the nurse best respond?
a. "Mouth care during this time helps prevent complications."
b. "It is comforting to have moist oral mucosa during this time."
c. "Without swallowing, bacteria get trapped in the mouth."
d. "Dental care is still important, even when not chewing."
a
The nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which piece of
equipment would be important use to individualize care for this client?
a. Suction toothbrush
b. Emesis basin
c. Toothpaste
d. Towel
b, c, d,
The nurse is preparing to perform oral care for a client who has full dentures.
Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
a. After cleaning, insert the lower denture followed by the upper denture.
b. Use a toothbrush and paste to gently brush all surfaces.
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c. Provide privacy while the client removes dentures from the mouth.
d. Place paper towels or a washcloth in the sink to prevent damage if the dentures
are dropped during cleaning.
e. Use a sterile 4 × 4 gauze to remove debris from the gums and mucous
membranes.
f. Rinse the dentures with normal saline if the client is dehydrated.
d
The nurse is teaching a client about denture care. Which statement from the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will use a special denture cleaner to remove food that does not come off with
brushing."
b. "I will store my dentures in cold water when I sleep."
c. "I will never place my dentures beside me in bed."
d. "When I eat, I will remove my dentures and place them in a napkin."
d
The nurse is providing denture care for a client who is too sedated to assist. Which
is a recommended guideline for this procedure?
a. Use a rinse to clean the dentures, not a toothbrush and toothpaste.
b. Store the dentures in a cup filled with mouthwash.
c. Place the removed dentures on a paper towel.
d. Apply gentle pressure with a piece of gauze to remove the upper dentures.
d
A nurse is assisting a client with denture care. What is the best way to remove the
client's dentures?
a. Apply gentle pressure with a tongue blade to remove the denture plate.
NURS 311 EXAM 1 NEWEST VERSION -2025/2026- 100+
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
a
Which aspect of denture care is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the
unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Brushing the dentures
b. Planning when denture care will be implemented
c. Assessing the oral cavity for inflammation
d. Teaching the client about importance of denture care
c
The nurse is assisting a hospitalized client with oral care. How will the nurse
position the client?
a. Head of the bed at 45 degrees
b. Head of the bed at 10 degrees
c. Sitting at the edge of the bed
d. Head of the bed at 30 degrees
a
The acute care nurse is talking with a client who just finished performing oral care.
The client states, "I have some whitish-yellow patches on my tongue. Should I be
concerned?" Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Let me assess the patches. They may indicate the development of a fungal
infection."
b. "Is this the first time you noticed them? These types of patches are a normal
finding in most adults."
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c. "The patches are probably the result of ineffective brushing. I'll get you a new
toothbrush."
d. "What type of milk did you drink during your last meal? These patches often
occur after drinking whole milk."
d
The nurse is providing oral care to a hospitalized client. Which outcome of this
intervention is the priority?
a.Preventing dental caries
b. Preventing deterioration of the oral cavity
c. Promoting the client's sense of well-being
d. Decreasing the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia
d
The nurse is providing oral care for a client who has suffered head trauma. The
client is unresponsive. How will the nurse best position the client?
a. Semi-Fowler's
b. Supine
c. Prone
d. Side-lying
b
A nurse must provide oral care for an older adult client who cannot effectively
manipulate a toothbrush. How often should the nurse brush and floss the client's
teeth?
a. Three times a day
b. Twice a day
c. Four times a day
d. Once a day
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a
When providing oral care to an unconscious client, the nurse takes which action?
a. Ensure there is a towel and basin positioned for drainage.
b. Have endotracheal suction supplies at the bedside.
c. Brush the tongue and each tooth surface multiple times
d. Place the head of the client's bed in high-Fowler's position.
a
The unresponsive client's spouse at bedside asks the nurse about oral care. The
spouse states, "If my spouse is not eating, why do you still brush the teeth?" How
does the nurse best respond?
a. "Mouth care during this time helps prevent complications."
b. "It is comforting to have moist oral mucosa during this time."
c. "Without swallowing, bacteria get trapped in the mouth."
d. "Dental care is still important, even when not chewing."
a
The nurse is providing oral care to an unconscious client. Which piece of
equipment would be important use to individualize care for this client?
a. Suction toothbrush
b. Emesis basin
c. Toothpaste
d. Towel
b, c, d,
The nurse is preparing to perform oral care for a client who has full dentures.
Which actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.
a. After cleaning, insert the lower denture followed by the upper denture.
b. Use a toothbrush and paste to gently brush all surfaces.
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c. Provide privacy while the client removes dentures from the mouth.
d. Place paper towels or a washcloth in the sink to prevent damage if the dentures
are dropped during cleaning.
e. Use a sterile 4 × 4 gauze to remove debris from the gums and mucous
membranes.
f. Rinse the dentures with normal saline if the client is dehydrated.
d
The nurse is teaching a client about denture care. Which statement from the client
indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will use a special denture cleaner to remove food that does not come off with
brushing."
b. "I will store my dentures in cold water when I sleep."
c. "I will never place my dentures beside me in bed."
d. "When I eat, I will remove my dentures and place them in a napkin."
d
The nurse is providing denture care for a client who is too sedated to assist. Which
is a recommended guideline for this procedure?
a. Use a rinse to clean the dentures, not a toothbrush and toothpaste.
b. Store the dentures in a cup filled with mouthwash.
c. Place the removed dentures on a paper towel.
d. Apply gentle pressure with a piece of gauze to remove the upper dentures.
d
A nurse is assisting a client with denture care. What is the best way to remove the
client's dentures?
a. Apply gentle pressure with a tongue blade to remove the denture plate.
