RCP 38 - Denture Care - Video
- Due Oct 17, 2017 by 11:59pm
- Points 24
- Submitting a website url, a media recording, or a file upload
- Available after Sep 26, 2017 at 12am
Please submit your video demonstrating correct denture care.
Rubric
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Keep in mind that 6 students have already been assessed using this rubric. Changing it will affect their evaluations.
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
RCP - Denture Care
Student is able to perform the resident care procedure with no critical errors and no more than two non-critical errors to meet expectations. All steps must be performed in order per the manual.
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1. Do initial steps.
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2. Raise head of bed so resident is sitting up.
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3. Put on gloves.
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4. Drape towel under resident's chin.
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5. Remind resident that you are going to remove their dentures. Remove upper dentures by placing your index finger at the ridge on top of the right upper denture and gently moving them up and down to release suction. Turn lower denture slightly to lift out of mouth.
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6. Put dentures in denture cup marked with resident's name and take to sink.
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7. Line sink with towel and fill halfway with water.
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8. Apply denture cleaner to toothbrush.
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9. Hold dentures over sink and brush all surfaces.
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10. Rinse dentures under warm water, place in a clean cup, and fill with cool water.
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11. Clean resident's mouth with swab if needed. Help resident rinse mouth with water or diluted mouthwash, if requeted.
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12. Check mouth, lips, teeth, and tongue for odor, cracking, sores, bleeding, and discoloration. Report loose teeth. Report unusual findings to the nurse.
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13. Help resident place dentures in mouth, if requested. Moisturize lips.
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14. Remove gloves.
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15. Do final steps.
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