Personal careQuestion 815 of 1700
How should you clean the tongue during oral care?
- Gently, so the resident does not gag
- Quickly, with firm pressure on the tongue
- Not at all, since brushing teeth is enough
- With a dry paper towel wrapped on a finger
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Correct answer: Gently, so the resident does not gag
The tongue is cleaned too, but with care so it does not trigger gagging.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.20: Skills Checklist- Oral Care
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026