Question

1. what can poor oral hygiene result in?

periodontitis
appendicitis
diverticulitis
osteoporosis

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

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.

Explanation:

1. Poor oral hygiene can lead to periodontitis (gum disease). Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, diverticulitis is related to the digestive tract (diverticula), and osteoporosis is a bone - related condition.
2. When flossing, moving the floss up and down from the gum line to the crown is a proper technique. Side - to - side motion is not the correct way. Forcing the floss can damage gums. There is no strict rule that flossing must be before brushing.
3. If an individual is not performing oral care properly, helping them understand the proper way is the best approach. Allowing them to continue wrongly, telling them not to do it if not right, or doing it for them are not appropriate.

Answer:

1. Periodontitis
2. Move the floss up and down from the gum line to the crown
3. Help them understand the proper way to perform oral care.