CNA Skills – Oral Hygiene is the physical care given to the mouth and teet
Purpose:
- To cleanse the mouth
- To prevent formation of sores
- To prevent bacterial formation
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Procedure |
Key Points |
| 1. Prepare equipment and bring to bedside | |
| 2. Elevate backrest and place patient on a semi-sitting position. Place the towel across the chest and hold kidney basin under the chin | |
| 3. Assist patient if necessary | When condition contraindicates a semi-sitting position, turn his face to one side along the edge of the bed |
| 4. Place a small amount of toothpaste and pour a little water or mouthwash over it. Brush the teeth or allow patient to clean it whenever he can | |
| 5. Have patient rinse his mouth first with water. Wash with mouthwash and followed by water | To rinse the mouth |
| 6. Dry lips with towel. Apply liquid Vaseline to lips | To prevent lips from cracking |
| 7. Remove and clean articles used by patient and return to bedside table |