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    Mouth Care For An Unconcious Patient (2201)

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    This rubric outlines the steps and safety considerations for performing mouth care on an unconscious or debilitated patient. It lists 27 specific procedures that are graded on a scale from 1-4. Key steps include gathering supplies, positioning the patient safely, assessing the mouth, cleaning all surfaces with a mouthwash and toothette, rinsing with water, and ensuring safety and comfort before leaving. Major errors or safety concerns deduct 10 points from the total grade of 30.

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    Mouth Care For An Unconcious Patient (2201)

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    This rubric outlines the steps and safety considerations for performing mouth care on an unconscious or debilitated patient. It lists 27 specific procedures that are graded on a scale from 1-4. Key steps include gathering supplies, positioning the patient safely, assessing the mouth, cleaning all surfaces with a mouthwash and toothette, rinsing with water, and ensuring safety and comfort before leaving. Major errors or safety concerns deduct 10 points from the total grade of 30.

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    This rubric outlines the steps and safety considerations for performing mouth care on an unconscious or debilitated patient. It lists 27 specific procedures that are graded on a scale from 1-4. Key steps include gathering supplies, positioning the patient safely, assessing the mouth, cleaning all surfaces with a mouthwash and toothette, rinsing with water, and ensuring safety and comfort before leaving. Major errors or safety concerns deduct 10 points from the total grade of 30.

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    Mouth Care For An Unconcious Patient (2201)

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    Maggie Li
    This rubric outlines the steps and safety considerations for performing mouth care on an unconscious or debilitated patient. It lists 27 specific procedures that are graded on a scale from 1-4. Key steps include gathering supplies, positioning the patient safely, assessing the mouth, cleaning all surfaces with a mouthwash and toothette, rinsing with water, and ensuring safety and comfort before leaving. Major errors or safety concerns deduct 10 points from the total grade of 30.

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    PNL110 Skills Rubric

    Rubric: Procedure for Performing Mouth Care For An Unconscious or Debilitated Patient

    Student Name: _________________________ Section: ____________ Date: _____________________

    Procedure Prof Grade Student Self Comments


    Assessment

     Must have complete uniform and professional ____/1


    appearance

     Gather equipment (water, K-basin, towel, cleaning ___ / 1


    products, clean gloves, disposable cups)

     ___ / 1
    PNL110 Skills Rubric

     ___ / 1
    Perform hand hygiene and introduce self
     ___ / 1
    Explain procedure and gain consent if applicable
     ___ / 2
    Provide privacy and confirm identity
    ___ / 1
     *Ensure suction is set up for safety (indicate the suction
    machine and tubing)
     ___ / 4
    Raise bed and ensure head of bed is flat

    *Position client safely in a lateral position, with head


    turned well towards the dependent side (side patient is
     lying on) and head of bed down flat, using proper body
    mechanics ___ / 2

     Don gloves and assess mouth using a tongue depressor


    by separating the upper and lower teeth (verbalize ___ / 1
    possible findings)

    Place towel or blue pad under chin and K-basin ___ / 3

    Clean chewing surfaces, roof of mouth, gums, inside



    cheeks, and tongue using mouthwash and toothette ___ / 1
    PNL110 Skills Rubric

     swab
    ___ / 2

     ___ / 1

     ___ / 2


    ___ / 1

    Dispose of swab appropriately ___ / 1

    * With new swab(s), rinse mouth with water, repeating ___ / 1
    several times, ensure no pooled water (verbalize
    suctioning patient if required)

    Remove gloves and wash hands


    PNL110 Skills Rubric

    Return patient to comfortable position using proper body


    mechanics

    Ensure comfort and safety before leaving

    Perform hand hygiene

    Complete procedure in a safe and organized manner

    Deduct 10 marks for safety concern or major error or


    marked with *
    PNL110 Skills Rubric

    Student’s Self Evaluation Grade: /27

    Submitted an accurate self-evaluation: /3

    Total grade: /30

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