CNA Skill 5: Cleans Upper or Lower Denture

Term 1: What must you do before handling the denture?
Definition 1: Put on clean gloves
Term 2: What should be done to the sink before holding the denture over it?
Definition 2: Line the sink or partially fill it with water
Term 3: Before brushing, how should you rinse the denture?
Definition 3: In moderate temperature running water
Term 4: What should be applied to the toothbrush before brushing the denture?
Definition 4: Denture toothpaste
Term 5: When brushing the denture, what must be cleaned?
Definition 5: All surfaces of the denture
Term 6: After brushing, how should the denture be rinsed?
Definition 6: Under moderate temperature running water
Term 7: What must be rinsed after the denture?
Definition 7: The denture cup and lid
Term 8: After rinsing, where is the denture placed?
Definition 8: In the denture cup with moderate temperature water/solution
Term 9: What do you do with the toothbrush after use?
Definition 9: Rinse and place in the designated toothbrush basin/container
Term 10: What technique must be maintained while placing the toothbrush and denture?
Definition 10: Clean technique
Term 11: What must be done with the sink liner or sink water after completing the skill?
Definition 11: Remove/dispose of liner and/or drain the sink appropriately
Term 12: After finishing the procedure, how should gloves be removed?
Definition 12: Without contaminating self and dispose in waste container
Term 13: What supplies are needed to perform this skill?
Definition 13: 2 wash cloths, toothbrush, toothpaste, toothbrush basin, gloves, dentures