Personal careQuestion 814 of 1700
When do you let the resident rinse and spit during oral care?
- After each quadrant of the mouth
- Only at the very end of the brushing
- Only before brushing begins
- Never, to avoid making a mess
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Correct answer: After each quadrant of the mouth
The resident rinses after each of the four parts of the mouth.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.20: Skills Checklist- Oral Care
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026