Title: Perform oral hygiene, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.
Course: Nurse Aide II (14051-II) > Section: Developing Basic Nursing Skills

Performance should include

- flossing
- brushing teeth according to Virginia Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook, Credentia, 2024.
- using mouthwash
- giving mouth care.

Refer to Unit VIII Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What situations require a CNA to perform oral hygiene?
- What is the appropriate PPE for oral care?
- What are the mouth care steps for an alert client? For an unconscious client?