Question

1. which of the following statements is true of dentures? dentures should be cleaned with hot water to remove bacteria clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup dentures are not expensive wearing gloves is not required for cleaning dentures 25. ways to prevent aspiration during oral care of residents who are unconscious include using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care turning residents on their stomachs when giving oral care not giving frequent mouth care pouring water slowly into the residents mouth 26. dangling mean sitting up with the legs over the side of the bed sitting up in a chair with the feet one the floor lying in bed with the feet over the side of the bed hanging both arms over chair rests 27. how often should bedbound residents be repositioned? at least every two hours once per shift twice a day

Explanation:

• For question 24: Dentures should not be cleaned with hot water as it can warp them, they can be expensive, and gloves should be worn for cleaning. Clean dentures are either returned to the resident or stored in a denture - cup.
• For question 25: To prevent aspiration in unconscious residents during oral care, using as little liquid as possible is a key measure. Turning on the stomach is not practical and may be harmful, not giving frequent mouth - care is not advisable, and pouring water slowly is still risky with aspiration.
• For question 26: Dangling means sitting up with the legs over the side of the bed.
• For question 27: Bedbound residents should be repositioned at least every two hours to prevent pressure ulcers and other complications.

Answer:

1. Clean dentures should be returned to the resident or stored in a denture cup
2. Using as little liquid as possible when giving oral care
3. Sitting up with the legs over the side of the bed
4. At least every two hours