A resident wears dentures. What else still needs cleaning?

• A.Nothing, dentures replace all mouth care
• B.Only the denture cup itself
• C.The gums, tongue, and inside of the mouth
• D.Only the lips with water

Why

Even with dentures, the gums and tongue collect germs and food and need gentle cleaning. Skipping mouth care can lead to sores and infection under the dentures.

Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Hygiene · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-026).

Practice this domain as a full test

More Oral Care & Denture Care questions

• How often should oral care be offered to a resident who can brush independently?
• A resident is unconscious. How often should mouth care usually be given?
• When giving mouth care to an unconscious resident, what position is safest?
• What tool may be used to keep an unconscious resident's mouth open during oral care?
• How should dentures be stored when they are not in the resident's mouth?