Question

1. what is the most appropriate action you can take if an individual is not performing oral care properly?

help them understand the proper way to perform oral care
allow them to continue doing it however they choose
tell them its not worth doing if they dont do it right
complete the oral care task for them

1. what type of strokes should you use when brushing the outer and biting surfaces of the teeth?

quick, firm, back - and - forth strokes
quick, firm, up - and - down strokes
short, gentle, back - and - forth strokes
short, gentle, up - and - down strokes

1. what is a critical part of the procedure for flossing?

use a side - to - side motion
force or snap the floss between the teeth into the gums
always floss before brushing
move the floss up and down from the gum line to the crown

Explanation:

1. When an individual is not performing oral care properly, the most appropriate action is to help them understand the proper way. This promotes independence and learning. Allowing them to continue incorrectly doesn't address the issue, telling them it's not worth it is demotivating, and doing it for them doesn't teach.
2. For brushing outer and biting surfaces, short, gentle, up - and - down strokes (also known as the Bass method) are recommended as they effectively clean while being gentle on gums and teeth. Quick, firm strokes can be harsh, and back - and - forth (sawing) strokes can damage teeth.
3. Moving the floss up and down from the gum line to the crown is a critical part. Using a side - to - side motion is not the standard flossing technique. Forcing the floss can damage gums. While flossing before or after brushing can vary (some recommend before to remove debris that brushing can then rinse away, but it's not the only correct order), the motion of flossing is key.

Answer:

1. Help them understand the proper way to perform oral care.
2. Short, gentle, up - and - down strokes.
3. Move the floss up and down from the gum line to the crown.