An Elderly Patient Reports That She Does Not Have the Manual

question 5

Multiple Choice

An elderly patient reports that she does not have the manual dexterity to guide floss and a floss threader under her bridge to remove food debris and biofilm.What other method would you recommend to keep the areas under her bridge free of debris and biofilm?

• A) More frequent use of the floss and threader
• B) Yarn
• C) Oral irrigator
• D) Power toothbrush

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Definitions:

Medical Limitations

Restrictions or constraints placed on activities or functions due to health issues or physical conditions.

Exempt

Not subject to an obligation, duty, or requirement that is typically imposed on others; being free from or not affected by something.

Nonexempt

Pertaining to employees who are covered by minimum wage and overtime pay protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Fair Labor Standards Act

A United States law that sets minimum wage, overtime pay eligibility, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for employees in the private sector and government.