Perform Mouth Care with Teeth CNA Skill Prometric

Welcome to our CNA channel, your ultimate resource for mastering the Prometric CNA exam! In this comprehensive video, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of providing mouth care to a resident with natural teeth while safely positioning a bedbound patient with the head of the bed completely upright before cleaning teeth-a vital skill for your CNA journey and Prometric exam success. Our expert guidance ensures you're fully prepared to excel in this essential assessment that is also used in RN and LPN training.
In this video, you'll learn:
* Proper oral hygiene for resident well-being
* A detailed and Prometric-compliant breakdown of the procedure
* Ensure patient comfort and maintain their oral health
* Clear and concise instructions for each essential step
* Demonstrations that simplify learning and hands-on practice
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Thank you so much, just had my test today, I had respiration,change of position and make an occupied bed,and this video helped 100% I just so happened to view change of position 5 times and occupied bed and these were the ones I had, I passed yeahhhhhhh, I live in Fl.Thank you, thank you..

[@4yourcna]

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[@TheDeadestTeddyHere]

What happens if you forget to say I'm done with my procedure of hand washing...I'm worried

[@mariecanal1962]

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[@raq0122]

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[@4yourcna]

Congratulations! We love success stories! We wish you great success in your new career!

[@raq0122]

Thank you!

[@wislenerodney1515]

I fail my clinical yesterday, I had that skill,respiration and change position. Everything was ok but I forgot to give the patient the call light. I don't wanna forgive myself for that.

[@default178]

Wislene Rodney it's a silly mistake but hey you won't make it again eh?

[@kimmoreno972]

Before you leave room, shouldn't you reiterate that you checked that the bed was locked and low?......

[@ellalopez1997]

Yes

[@kaifran1973]

you make it look so easy. THANK YOOOOU

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I did everything exactly like this n i pass my test today 09/19/ 2023. Thanks u so much 😊🎉🎉

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[@talcareyifill5937]

these vids are the nearest thing to what my instructor taught

[@4yourcna]

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[@YvesChains]

I have my cna state test in 3 weeks and I’ve been on here for 3 months now

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Not the jump rope! Thank you so much.

[@florencehendrick4781]

I keep thinking that someday when I'm in need of care that I'll get someone that has the same passion that I do to take care of me.......

[@coffinangel1515]

agreed!! this is partially why i do it, incase god forbid a loved one needs care this often, I want them to be taken care of that way too.

[@taliademo.9792]

Thanks a lot I have question why you you put the toothbrush in the thrash?

[@chrismeneclaude3559]

Thank you 💕💕

[@capitainsarahabtaff6711]

Thanks

[@naomibrunson3369]

I'm taking up nursing right now almost to graduate

[@tristansinville9183]

Do you need to check the bed for safety before you wash your hands and give the patient the call light before you wash you hands?

[@agruthapa3203]

Are we allowed to raise HOB up and adjust patient pillow without washing our hands at the begining of skill? I thought we must wash our hands before touching patient or patient's pillow.

[@4yourcna]

Either way is appropriate. If adjusting the head of the bed after washing your hands, use a paper towel between your hands and the controller, so you don't contaminate your hands before touching the clean supplies. Hope this helps!

[@pamelafoy5188]

Are these skills thats posted still good for today? My skills set is on 11/20/2020. Im just curious?

[@miahazel4135]

I pray I pass mines I’m nervous as well I need this

[@4yourcna]

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[@crazyjades4228]

I’m curious why the basins aren’t being cleaned with soap? Or the pail you empty the catheter into. I won’t take the class for a few months.

[@Incognitocita]

My instructor said not to brush the tongue is that wrong or right for Prometric testing?

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[@josiesvarieties2826]

I don't get it. Could I ask you why you if that's ok to touch the clients pillow case with your dirty hands. I think you would wash your hands before touching the pillow and the client. I would like to have some explanations about that please

[@nataliewihbey9299]

Why is the basin only cleaned with water??

[@hollylee6475]

Hi. I would like to know will they give a water bottle for mouth care or do have to get the water from the faucet.

[@4yourcna]

Either, depending on the water quality, facility resources and layout. If the water quality is good, and within reasonable distance, and the facility does not provide bottled water for patient use, you will be instructed to use the tap water. If the tap water quality is NOT good, or it is too far away, or the facility stocks bottled water for patient use, you will be instructed to use the bottled water. Always follow the facility policy. Thank you! :-)

[@MOshiBUu]

Question: My states CNA exam is pometric, isn't any fluids suppose to be discarded in the toilet? Are these ways performed also pometrics way?

[@4yourcna]

If it NORMALLY goes in the toilet, then that's where it will go. So, urine, feces, emesis will all go in the toilet.But you brush your teeth over a sink, so saliva would go in a sink after mouth care. Bathing water though does not HAVE to go in the toilet, since you don't wash in a toilet. For peri-care and catheter care, soiled washcloths are not put back in the basin, so that water is not "contaminated" with body fluids that have to go in the toilet. This isn't a graded checkpoint, so feel free to put body fluids anywhere you want. Thanks for the comment!

[@yosoynumero4]

I take my test today 🤞🏾

[@annetteatkins7856]

I'm living in Michigan I was told to mixed 50 percent of water and 50 percent of mouth wash , using a oral swab to swab the mouth then we begin brushing of the teeth .

[@4yourcna]

For the exam, you MUST follow the care plan you are given. Do not alter the care plan in any way. The care plan for the test (displayed at the beginning of the video) does not say anything about swabbing the patient's mouth with mouthwash and an oral swab. By adding a step not listed on the care plan, you are changing the care provided to the patient - CNAs are not qualified to make those decisions. Simply follow the care plan, the whole care plan and nothing but the care plan. :-) Good luck!

[@annetteatkins7856]

okay thank you for the heads up

[@Zizzyyzz]

The 50/50 mouthwash water solution and toothettes are used for an UNCONSCIOUS patient here in CA. ☺

[@mav48185]

Yeah that’s what their doing to me here in Michigan. But everywhere else even pro metrics doesn’t mention it.

[@mav48185]

Annette Atkins Care plan or not

[@heidi6579]

Do we need to remember mouth wash

[@unvmebsn7483]

Hi, just wanted to know for testing, will the cup with water be already in place (on table) or do I need to get cup and fill with water? Thanks

[@4yourcna]

For the test, a cup of water should be available on the bedside table (or there may be a pitcher of water and cup). Best of luck!

[@elimelechs.l3246]

unvmebsn74 u have to place everything

[@beautyfruity-zs2fy]

for the test would you need to raise the bed for working height or is raising the HOB from 60-90 degrees enough for working height ?

[@4yourcna]

It depends on what state you are testing in. In Florida (and many other states), you are not graded on raising the bed to a comfortable working height because not all beds in all settings have that capability. But some states, like Kentucky, still require this step. Raising the head of the bed is different from raising the entire bed. Raising the entire bed makes it easier to reach the patient, requiring less bending for the care giver. But raising the head of the bed for this skill is all about safety and is an essential setp! You cannot brush someone's teeth when they are lying down because it is a choking risk. Therefore, you MUST raise the head of the bed to ensure patient safety. Failure to do so may result in a failing grade, because you are putting the patient at risk. So the HOB has nothing to do with YOUR comfort, it has everything to do with PATIENT safety. Hope this helps!

[@ericabertagnoli5469]

I don’t think it would matter if you raised the bed up to reach better. The important thing is to sit the patient up while doing this

[@winkingchick]

Q: at 2:31 it looks like you are brushing the back of the front teeth. Can you clarify should I announce to the instructor that I am brushing the backside of the front of teeth?

[@4yourcna]

Yes, you are brushing whatever the patient has in their mouth (as you would brushing your own teeth, or your child's teeth). You don't have to announce it, they will see what you are doing. Hope this helps! You might find our FREE online CNA Test Prep course helpful, as well. It is packed full of lessons, interactive activities and test-specific information to help you pass the state exam. You can find it at courses.4YourCNA.com!

[@tianjiaoya]

when clean the basin,the basin can be put into the sink?

[@4yourcna]

For testing purposes, the basin must be rinsed, dried and stored. But you cannot allow your dirty gloves to touch the basin after rinsing. The test used to require disinfecting the basin (which is why it is set down - it would be sprayed with disinfectant while resting in the sink, then picked up with a paper towel and the outside sprayed, then dried) but we are no longer able to disinfect during the exam. Therefore, we rinse, set down, pick up with a paper towel, dry and store the basin according to testing standards. I agree, the sink is not "clean" and I would prefer to disinfect, but that is no longer allowed. Hope this helps!

[@theresasalcedo2204]

I noticed in all your videos you place the basin in the sink before getting paper towels to wipe .... Is there a reason or is that a preferece? I test on Aug 7th and nervous about every little step.

[@4yourcna]

Please view this video to help explain this process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV7aeWyFdr6id5o. Best of luck!

[@theresasalcedo2204]

I passed!!! Thanks to your videos!

[@monicagarcia7026]

i have a question. when providing mouth care to a comatose resident, does the resident lay flat and turned onto his side to prevent choking or aspriation? Or does the resident lay in a partial upright postion and turned onto his side to prevent choking? retesting soon and would like to know which teqnique is correct for the state exam.

[@4yourcna]

You would use whatever position the care plan indicates. Since we don't know if the patient has a spinal injury, recent abdominal surgery, musculoskeletal diseases, breathing problems, dysphagia, paralysis or other condition that would preclude one of these positions, it is impossible for me to tell you definitively which position is best for this task. In a clinical setting, the nurse will consider all this information and make the best possible informed decision and indicate the appropriate position on the care plan for the entire team to follow. This is NOT a skill on the state exam that you will be asked to demonstrate. However, (theoretically) if it were, the care plan would have to tell you what position the patient should be in since the patient is unable to respond to commands. Hope this helps and best of luck!

[@staticsham5910]

when make a mistake, do you start from the beginning again or just where the error was made

[@4yourcna]

It depends. The evaluator will let you know if they need to see a correction. For instance, saying "I forgot to close the privacy curtain at the beginning of the skill" is fine and the evaluator will not need to see it. But saying "I would have brushed her teeth" is not. This action needs to be viewed. Always follow the direction of the evaluator. Hope this helps.

[@King80s]

Question can you have gloves on when opening the toothbrush and toothpaste??

[@deboraalvares2782]

No

[@nataliewihbey9299]

Also, what is the point of a barrier and so many disposable objects if you can still offer a magazine? Is the magazine brand new?

[@fafimoh]

do we have to dispose the tooth brush at the end ???

[@4yourcna]

For the exam, yes. Please do not put a used toothbrush back into the drawer for the test - this can contaminate testing supplies. In a clinical setting, you can rinse and store the toothbrush for daily use (just like you rinse your own toothbrush daily). The patient will not use a new toothbrush every day (that can get expensive!) so simply store it in the top drawer with the other grooming supplies or in a toothbrush holder in their bathroom (per their preference). But the patient for the test is just an actor and for the test the toothbrush should be thrown away. Thank you for your comment!

[@vivianbigford8679]

setting a just rinsed basin in a bacteria filled sink makes total sense.

[@4yourcna]

The outside of ANY basin in not considered clean, in any setting. This is a general infection control principle. This procedure allows for the disinfection process, which is not performed during testing. Please see our video on basin cleaning for more information. Thanks for your comment!

[@carlarichey6862]

is there any site that's free that will help me to see if I know my skills

[@4yourcna]

+Carla Richey I'm not sure what you mean but Our website 4YourCNA.com will demonstrate all 21 skills according to state standards. Our skills book provides step by step instructions so that you can create your own evaluator when you are practicing at home and know if you are doing the skills correctly. But I do not know of anyone who will grade your skills performance for free. Best of luck!

[@marelibri]

4yourCNA hi when you are washing the basin, and close the water, are you contaminated your gloves ???

[@4yourcna]

+margarita Lewis Since you are done with the skill, your gloves are soiled. Dirty gloves can touch the faucet (faucets are always considered dirty) - you do not need a paper towel to turn the water on or off. You can use one of you want, but it's not necessary. Hope this helps!

[@no_reservations25]

And to think he didn't want that second sip...

[@moonwhite4793]

Is it alright to do prepare the toothbrush first? And when do u wash your hands ?

[@4yourcna]

You must wash your hands AFTER greeting the patient and getting permission but BEFORE gathering your supplies. I'm not sure what you mean by preparing the toothbrush first...before what? You must prepare the toothbrush before brushing teeth. But you cannot prepare it before doing your opening and washing your hands (it's presumptuous and you don't have clean hands). Hope this helps!

[@moonwhite4793]

4yourCNA what I meant was can u prepare the toothbrush without gloves like you did?

[@4yourcna]

Yes. Think of it this way....if you were the patient and someone had to brush your teeth, do you want them to wear clean gloves or gloves that have touched a bunch of things like toothpaste containers and toothbrush wrappers? By doing all of your prep work first, and putting your gloves on immediately before brushing the teeth, you are keeping your gloves clean for the patient. Hope this helps!

[@moonwhite4793]

4yourCNA Yes you are helping me a lot. I'm in Virginia and I'm taking mines soon. I'm going to schedule soon. Thank u so much 💕 I'm going to be watching your skills videos a lot

[@4yourcna]

We are happy that you are finding our resources helpful! Good luck on your test! :-)

[@lucyjean1486]

Do I need to the bed down the way it's was? When I finish

[@4yourcna]

There are two different bed adjustments - the entire bed and the head of the bed. At the end of the skill, the entire bed must be in the low position, but the head of the bed can be adjusted to patient comfort. You can read more about this on 4yourcna.com/testing-tip-raise-the-bed/ Thank you for your comment!

[@lucyjean1486]

4yourCNA thank you for your videos I passed my exam last Sunday , your videos was very helpful

[@4yourcna]

Congratulations! That is awesome! We wish you the best of luck in your new career! :-)

[@danmurphy537]

That guy is so cute 🥰

[@serenitychardonnaybonet296]

What I'm wondering is can I use this for the state board exam in california

[@dianar.2990]

I say yes it follows the exact steps as the California one. I am testing on Saturday here in California and I have passed before but testing again because it expired and I did not work as a CNA and if not do the educational credits. I remember having mouth care as one of my skills when I tested and I did it this way. I am reviewing anyways.

[@nikiallen8878]

On the day of the exam, will the person be lying down?

[@4yourcna]

These videos are set up exactly like the exam. They are based on the exam scenarios. So, if the person is in a bed at the beginning of the video, that is where they will be for the exam. If they are lying flat, that is how the exam will start. These videos were created to give you a realistic representation of the testing procedure. Hope this helps!

[@shelovephilistin2863]

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[@lynjoes768]

I'm a little confused, in the video you turned on the water with your glove hands are you allowed to do that?

[@4yourcna]

AFTER the skill has been completed, your gloves are soiled. Soiled gloves (and hands) can touch the faucet. You only need a barrier between your hands and the faucet if your hands are CLEAN. Hope this helps!

[@Zizzyyzz]

👍👏

[@4yourcna]

Thank you!

[@darksteel559]

0:29 1:06 1:35 3:28 4:34

[@4yourcna]

Do you have a specific question regarding the timestamps you indicated? More specific information can be found in our skills book, available for order on our website 4YourCNA.com!

[@darksteel559]

4yourCNA oh no i time stamp to make it a lil easier for me to practice and correct myself on my procedures

[@4yourcna]

OOOOHHH! That's awesome! Best of luck! :-)

[@verleanluvj]

4yourCNA for testing will the patient be in a chair or in the bed?

[@jerryshanks3735]

02:38 03:59 04:39

[@jessicawalck5280]

Be careful y'all...this skill now requires 3 sets of gloves in the state of florida!

[@fsiu74]

hi!! really !! , thank you where do I find new video step by step ,

[@thanos34362]

dosent say that on prometric checklist, where you find this info?

[@bbphat4671]

I’m waiting to find out if I passed or failed because I got this skill and followed it but I forgot to wet the toothbrush and I probably failed 😫

[@pb4ugo19]

Did you pass?

[@bbphat4671]

pb4ugo19 hello! I actually passed!! She just listed it down in my feedback

[@chinwezenwankwo5599]

Is it me or did she just drop the basin in the same sink after washing 😳?

[@rochafernandez6014]

Do you have to wash hands in real life our just tell them your going to wash hands

[@aoclaocl8851]

verbalize that you are going to wash

[@toriemerson1662]

So you are using a new toothbrush each time ? I see it was thrown away ...

[@4yourcna]

Yes, for the exam, the "patient" won't be there tomorrow, so the toothbrush will be thrown away. In a clinical setting, you will not throw the toothbrush away after each use - you will simply rinse and store it as you do your own. Hope this helps! :-)

[@toriemerson1662]

lol ! makes sense thank you :)

[@katieshipley5416]

All I could think about was that her long hair was going to go into the spit basin! Pull it back!

[@4yourcna]

Thank you for your comment. In a clinical setting, your facility will specify your dress code.

[@chockpea]

We really are a wasteful society.