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1. Describe how to do oral hygiene on a conscious patient.: Answer: If possible, have the patient brush teeth themselves 2. Describe how to do oral hygiene on an unconscious patient.: Answer: -Tu... rn patient to side (side-lying position) -Place towel under patient's face -Carefully separate patient's side -Clean inner & outer tooth surfaces. Swab the roof of the mouth and inside the cheeks with brush/tongue blade/toothette 3. What's the normal value for potassium (K+)?: Answer: 3.5-4.5 mEq/L 4. What's the normal value for hemoglobin (Hgb)?: Answer: 12-18 g/dL 5. What's the normal value for platelets?: Answer: 150,000 - 400,000/mm3 6. What's the normal value for WBCs?: Answer: 5,000 - 10,000/mm3 7. Describe how to use a Yankauer suction?: Answer: -Suction along buccal (cheeks) -NEVER put it down the pharynx 8. Describe how to do hand hygiene.: Answer: 1) Inspect hands for visible soiling, breaks, or cuts 2) Adjust water to appropriate temperature and force 3) Wet hands & wrists under running water, always keeping hands lower than elbows 4) Lather hands with liquid soap 5) Wash hands thoroughly with a firm, circular motion and friction on back of hands, palms, and wrists. Was [Show More]

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