Question

1. what can poor oral hygiene result in?

periodontitis
appendicitis
diverticulitis
osteoporosis

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

Explanation:

• Question 1: Poor oral hygiene can lead to periodontitis. Periodontitis is an infection of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. It is caused by bacteria in plaque and tartar. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix (not related to oral hygiene). Diverticulitis is inflammation of pouches in the digestive tract (not related to oral hygiene). Osteoporosis is a bone - density disorder (not directly caused by poor oral hygiene).
• Question 2: The most appropriate action when an individual is not performing oral care properly is to help them understand the proper way. Allowing them to continue (may lead to oral problems), telling them it's not worth it (discourages oral care), and doing it for them (doesn't help them learn) are not good options.
• Question 3: When brushing the outer and biting surfaces of the teeth, short, gentle, up - and - down strokes are recommended. Quick, firm strokes (can damage gums and teeth). Back - and - forth strokes (can cause abrasion).

Answer:

1. Periodontitis
2. Help them understand the proper way to perform oral care.
3. Short, gentle, up - and - down strokes