Oral Health Infections

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What is the primary purpose of hyperalimentation?

To maintain a patient's nutritional balance when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible (correct)

To provide oral nutrition

To prevent stomatitis

To treat dental caries

What is the purpose of using a filter in the IV tubing during hyperalimentation?

To observe for complications

To change the solution

To administer medication

To trap bacteria (correct)

How often should the solution and administration equipment be changed during hyperalimentation?

Every week

Every 12 hours

Every 48 hours

Every 24 hours (correct)

What is the term for misalignment of the teeth of the upper and lower dental arcs when the jaws are closed?

Malocclusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of dental caries?

Bacteria on fermentable carbohydrates in the mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for inflammation of the oral mucosa?

Stomatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for ulcers of the lips and mouth that recur at intervals?

Aphthous Stomatitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for stomatitis?

Topical or systemic steroids Signup and view all the answers

Why are dressings changed every 48-72 hours during hyperalimentation?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

Why is medication never administered in a TPN line?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of hyperalimentation?

What is the purpose of using a filter in the IV tubing during hyperalimentation?

How often should the solution and administration equipment be changed during hyperalimentation?

What is the term for misalignment of the teeth of the upper and lower dental arcs when the jaws are closed?

What is the primary cause of dental caries?

What is the term for inflammation of the oral mucosa?

What is the term for ulcers of the lips and mouth that recur at intervals?

What is the primary treatment for stomatitis?

Why are dressings changed every 48-72 hours during hyperalimentation?

Why is medication never administered in a TPN line?

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