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Question #1

Oral care should be done at least once every day.

A. False

B. True

Question #2

Oral care can be done on unconscious patients using an oral sponge (toothette) and chlorhexidine solution.

A. False

B. True

Question #3

You do not need to perform oral care on a patient on a ventilator since the machine is breathing for the patient.

A. False

B. True

Question #4

Oral suctioning is required on comatose patients or patients on ventilators.

A. True

B. False

Question #5

Select the correct statement concerning swallowing safeguards.

A. The opening of the soft palate during swallowing prevents aspiration into the lungs.

B. The opening of the glottis during swallowing prevents aspiration into the lungs.

C. The closing of the epiglottis during swallowing prevents aspiration into the lungs.

D. The closing of the soft palate during swallowing prevents aspiration into the lungs.

Question #6

You should always shake the MDI before administering a dose.

A. False

B. True

Question #7

You should breathe fast and deep when inhaling the aerosol.

A. False

B. True

Question #8

You should quickly exhale after you reach your full lung capacity.

A. True

B. False

Question #9

You should have the patient rinse the mouth afterward, especially with corticosteroid use, to prevent opportunistic fungal infections.

A. True

B. False