What is the final step after finishing Mouth Care for a resident?

What is the final step after finishing Mouth Care for a resident?

• A. Remove gloves properly and wash hands, leave call light within reach
• B. Leave gloves on and continue to next task
• C. Remove gloves and discard in bed
• D. Wash hands and ignore call light

Answer: (A)

Ending mouth care is about infection control and resident safety. After finishing, remove gloves properly (without touching the outer surface), dispose of them in the appropriate waste container, and wash your hands. Then make sure the call light is within the resident’s reach so they can summon help if needed. This sequence reduces the risk of spreading germs and keeps the resident safe. Leaving gloves on and moving to the next task, discarding gloves in the bed area, or washing hands but ignoring the call light all hinder safety and proper infection control.

Ending mouth care is about infection control and resident safety. After finishing, remove gloves properly (without touching the outer surface), dispose of them in the appropriate waste container, and wash your hands. Then make sure the call light is within the resident’s reach so they can summon help if needed. This sequence reduces the risk of spreading germs and keeps the resident safe. Leaving gloves on and moving to the next task, discarding gloves in the bed area, or washing hands but ignoring the call light all hinder safety and proper infection control.