HLTOHC009 Student Assessment Task 1 - Questioning

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Apply and use basic oral health

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ASSESSMENT TASK 1 – QUESTIONING

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for completion assessment.
 You are required to answer all questions correctly in Assessment Task 1 –
Questioning.
 The questions within this assessment relate directly to the integrated
knowledge contained within the unit of competencies and are fundamental
to the student’s knowledge and performance evidence. Use of correct
grammar and spelling is required to demonstrate foundation skills, so
please ensure to proofread your answers prior to submission.
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for this assessment.
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result for the unit will be deemed Not Yet Satisfactory, and you must re-
enroll and repeat the unit to be eligible to be assessed again.
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plagiarism policy and students who are found guilty of plagiarism, will be
penalised.
 The written assessment standards (8.2) outlined in the PP77 Assessment
policy and procedure apply to this assessment task.
Explanation of the  List / identify / state / give = present in brief form

common command  Outline = provide the main facts about something, more than naming, but
words used in the not a detailed description
Assessment Task  Describe = Provide full details of characteristics and/or features, more
needed than an outline or than a list
 Explain / Discuss = Provide a reasonable argument to discuss cause and
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relationships with the whole. Draw out and relate implications
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Student Assessment - Version 2.0 March 2022
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Assessment  You will be provided with a briefing on the assessment and the opportunity
Procedure to seek clarification on the conduct of the assessment.
 You may seek clarification at any point in time during the assessment task.
If you feel you need more time to complete the assessment, you must
negotiate the time needed with the assessor prior to the assessment due
date.
 Following the assessment, your responses will be assessed and marked
as appropriate. Where responses have been assessed in one (1) or more
questions as unsatisfactory, students will be required to resubmit these
questions. For more information, detailed information can be found in PP77
Assessment Policy and Procedure
Due Date  14 days after the unit completion date as outlined in the PP77 Assessment
Policy and Procedure.
1. Which of the following statements about mouth care is TRUE?
a. Mouth care should ideally be carried out after each meal.

b. Mouth care is recommended to be attended to once daily.
c. Mouth swabs are effective in removing plaque and oral debris.
d. When brushing the teeth, use firm pressure to remove plaque and oral debris.
2. Which of the following statements about denture care is FALSE?
a. Remove upper dentures by grasping the upper plate at the front teeth with the thumb and second finger.
b. To release the suction securing a dental plate, move the plate up and slightly down.
c. Denture care is recommended to be attended to on a daily basis when patients are able to care for their
own dental work.
d. Dental plates should be soaked for several hours daily (usually overnight) in a solution of tepid water and
a denture cleaning agent.
3. What is the term for the four sections of the divided dental arches?
a. sextant
b. Maxillary
c. Mandibular
d. Quadrant
4. What term is used for the front teeth?
a. Maxillary
b. Anterior
c. Mandibular
d. Posterior
5. The portion of a tooth that is visible in the mouth is the ________:
a. Anatomic crown
b. Enamel crown
c. Facial crown
d. Clinical crown

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6. Pain is transmitted through dentin by way of ________
a. Dentinal tubules
b. Dentinal fibers
c. Odontoblasts
d. Nerves
7. What is the name of the largest mineral component in enamel
a. Calcium
b. Magnesium
c. Iron
d. Palladium
8. Which bone forms the upper jaw and front of the hard palate?
a. Zygomatic
b. Sphenoid
c. Mandible
d. Maxilla
9. What type of tissues covers the oral cavity?
a. Mucous membrane
b. Epithelia
c. Squamous
d. Stratified
10. Discuss the main roles of saliva in the maintenance of oral health. Your discussion must be 50+ words
and covers at least three (3) functions of saliva.

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11. Provide a response to the following.
a. Name the three (3) most common blood-borne viruses (BBVs) associated with provision of oral
hygiene care support.
b. Describe at least three (3) strategies you would use to reduce and minimise the risks of blood-borne
diseases while providing oral care.
a. Identify at least three (3) risk factors associated with dietary that have links to poor oral health.

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b. Identify at least three (3) healthy eating recommendations to maintain good oral health.
13. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with the National
Boards to set standards and guidelines for mandatory reporting when registered health practitioners’ conduct
and performance poses a risk to the public. Research the Guidelines: Mandatory notifications about
registered health practitioners posted in the website of Dental Board Australia and identify the four (4)
circumstances in which an oral health practitioner must make a mandatory notification.
14. Research the oral health conditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders reports and National
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan (NATSIHP), and provide a response to the following.
a. List and briefly explain at least four (4) social and cultural determinants of health that potentially
inhibit the Indigenous Australians’ accessibility of oral health services, including availability of private
and public oral health services and eligibility for services.

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b. Describe two (2) strategies used to improve accessibility to services for indigenous Australian
a. Describe the eligibility for accessing the dental services funded by the Child Dental Benefits
Schedule in Austra
b. Describe what toothpaste and oral hygiene products are regulated by the TGA as therapeutic goods.

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c. Describe which Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) categories of cosmetic
toothpaste and oral hygiene products are considered as high risk introduction, and what guidelines
should be complied with relation to their application.
16. Complete the following table to identify the listed equipment or aids names and their utilisations in the
application of oral hygiene products.
Equipment or aids Equipment or Utilisation
aids name

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17. Complete the following table of common oral health conditions and their treatment options.
Common oral Definition Signs and Types of Treatment options
health conditions symptoms issue (provide at least three (3)
involved options)
Angular Cheilitis
Glossitis
Candidiasis
(Thrush)
Gingivitis
Periodontitis
Oral cancers

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Mouth ulcers and

Sore Spots
Stomatitis
Xerostomia (Dry
mouth)
Caries
Root caries

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18. List three (3) oral side effects of medication.
19. Research found that there is a strong link between dry mouth syndrome (xerostomia) and older people
with diabetes. Briefly explain why dry mouth or xerostomia is one of the most common symptoms of older
people with diabetes. Provide at least three (3) reasons for it.
20. Provide five (5) signs or symptoms of allergic reaction caused by the use of denture cleaning ingredients.

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21. List four (4) principles in undertaking technical skills associated with the application of oral health
products
22. Some groups of population are susceptible to health issues due to risk factors they have. Complete the
following table and identify the oral health issues that those high risk groups of people may have, and the
specialist oral care and support for treatment of issues.
People who Oral health issues Specialist oral care and support
(Provide two (2) issues) (Provide two (2) strategies)
a. Are aged
b. Are on nil by
mouth
instructions
c. Are
undergoing
chemotherapy
d. Have
enteral
feeding,
including via a
nasogastric

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tube or a
percutaneous
endoscopic
gastrostomy
(PEG) tube
e. Have
dementia
f. Have
epilepsy
g. Have
intellectual or
physical
disability
h. Have loss of
tooth through
extraction
i. Have loss of
tooth through
injury

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j. Have
medical or
psychiatric
conditions
k. Have post-
oral surgery
needs
l. Have dental
trauma needs
23. Provide six (6) ENs’ responsibilities for provision of oral hygiene, including reporting, privacy,
confidentiality and disclosure obligations in your answer.

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24. In the Australian aged care community, carers play an essential role in providing oral hygiene care and
maintaining elderly’s oral health at their own home or a residential setting. Describe the role of a carer in
relation to oral health care needs of elderly. Your answer must cover three (3) responsibilities of the carer.
25. Treating oral health problems is an essential component of care in palliative care settings. It is vital to
identify the oral health problems that patients have and take appropriate actions in line with their palliative
care needs. Complete the following table and briefly describe the signs, symptoms and treatments of the
listed common oral health problems associated with patients with palliative care needs.
Common oral health problems Description Treatments
Angular cheilitis
Candida or thrush

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Debris
Dental caries
Dry mouth and lips

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Excessive saliva
Hairy leukoplakia
Herpes simplex

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Kaposi sarcoma including HIV

patients
Sensitive mouth
Ulcers, including viral and

traumatic

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26. Complete the following table to identify the benefits and risks associated with basic oral health care
products listed below.
Basic oral health care Benefits Risks
products (List at least two (2) benefits) (List at least two (2) risks)
Alcohol-free mouthwash
Antibacterial products
Lip moisturiser
Non-medically prescribed
therapeutic agents and
topical analgesic

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Remineralisation products
Saliva substitutes or
stimulants:
● Chewing gum
● Gels
● Liquids
● Lozenges
● Sprays
27. Describe the processes for the following denture cares.
● Removing denture

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● Putting denture in
● Clean denture
28. As an EN in the residential aged care sectors, you are often required to provide or assist a resident with
their oral hygiene tasks. Below are the statements of technical skills associated with oral health care. Identify
which of the statements are true and which of them are false, and provide the rationale for your decisions.
Statements True/ Rationale
False
When a resident refuses dental care it

could mean they are experiencing dental
pain.
When brushing a resident’s teeth it is

important to focus on the gum line.

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If a resident’s gums bleed you should stop

brushing the gums.
It is important to rinse a resident’s mouth

with water after brushing their teeth.
A resident with dementia may start

brushing their teeth after holding a
toothbrush for a few minutes
Residents’ teeth or dentures, gums and

tongues should be brushed morning and
night.
It is a good idea to have residents drink

water after eating
When brushing a resident’s teeth, apply a

strip of toothpaste across the top surface of
the brush.
Chest infections may be caused by a

buildup of plaque in the mouth.
Bad breath should be reported to the RN.
Oral integrity is as important as skin

integrity in protecting the body against
infection
Dentures should be cleaned with

toothpaste
The choice of denture disinfection product

is important for partial dentures
The presence of stringy saliva in a

resident’s mouth is normal
Chlorhexidine products and toothpaste can

be used at the same time.
Drinking a lot of caffeine can affect a

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resident’s oral health
It is best to try to reduce snacking on

sugary foods between meal times
Toothbrushes should be replaced with the

change of season (every three months).
The daily application after lunch of an

antibacterial product helps to prevent gum
disease
Dentures should be taken out at night,

cleaned and soaked in cold water
29. Provide a response to the following:
a. Discuss the importance of oral health for an elder's general health and wellbeing. Your discussion must be
more than 100 words.

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b. Oral diseases and conditions can have a significant impact on people’s general health. Identify five (5)
common diseases linked to poor oral health.
30. Clients, especially clients with dementia, may display changed behaviour which makes it difficult and
risky to provide oral health care. Research relevant information and identify the measures to address the
following changed behaviours and to reduce the risks for clients and staff while providing oral care. You must
provide at least two (2) measures for each of the changed behaviours.
Reduced mouth opening
Not responding to directions

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Biting the toothbrush
Grabbing or hitting out
Spitting

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Turning his or her face away
31. There are many types of risk factors contributing to poor oral health, which include social, economic,
environmental, political, behavioural, biological and cultural factors. Provide an example to demonstrate how
each of the following factors would impact oral health
abuse (neglect of oral health needs)
access to dental and health services
accumulation of plaque and calculus
alcohol misuse, licit and illicit drugs and substances, over the counter and herbal treatments

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bacteria in dental plaque
correct infant feeding practices
damage from habitual grinding of teeth
diet and nutrition, including fluids and excessive intake of sugar
fluoride
general health and wellbeing
immunosuppressant conditions, HIV, chemotherapy and radiation

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injury to mouth, such as from a seizure
medical history
oral piercings
patient oral health information
psychological issues, such as fear of being seen without dentures or persisting with ill-fitting dentures for
satisfaction of others
salivary function
smoking

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social and cultural determinants of health
susceptible tooth surfaces
transmission of bacteria particularly from family/carer to child
teeth misalignment causing trauma to teeth
trauma to the mouth as a result of an accident
a. Identify five (5) signs and symptoms that indicate a good oral health.

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b. Identify five (5) signs and symptoms that indicate an unhealthy need for further assessment or
treatment of oral health.

a. List two (2) ways in which you would update the knowledge of common side effects of medication on
oral health
b. Provide two (2) measures you would use to initiate follow up care with health practitioners on
identified patient needs.


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ASSESSMENT TASK 1 – QUESTIONING

☐ I have read and understand unit information and assessment instruction

Explanation of the  List / identify / state / give = present in brief form

HLTOHC009 Apply and use basic oral health

1. Which of the following statements about mouth care is TRUE?

a. Mouth care should ideally be carried out after each meal.

2. Which of the following statements about denture care is FALSE?

4. What term is used for the front teeth?

5. The portion of a tooth that is visible in the mouth is the ________:

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6. Pain is transmitted through dentin by way of ________

7. What is the name of the largest mineral component in enamel

9. What type of tissues covers the oral cavity?

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11. Provide a response to the following.

12. Provide a response to the following.

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15. Provide a response to the following.

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Mouth ulcers and

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18. List three (3) oral side effects of medication.

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HLTOHC009 Apply and use basic oral health

HLTOHC009 Apply and use basic oral health

HLTOHC009 Apply and use basic oral health

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Dry mouth and lips

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Kaposi sarcoma including HIV

Ulcers, including viral and

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27. Describe the processes for the following denture cares.

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When a resident refuses dental care it

When brushing a resident’s teeth it is

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If a resident’s gums bleed you should stop

It is important to rinse a resident’s mouth

A resident with dementia may start

Residents’ teeth or dentures, gums and

It is a good idea to have residents drink

When brushing a resident’s teeth, apply a

Chest infections may be caused by a

Bad breath should be reported to the RN.

Oral integrity is as important as skin

Dentures should be cleaned with

The choice of denture disinfection product

The presence of stringy saliva in a

Chlorhexidine products and toothpaste can

Drinking a lot of caffeine can affect a

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resident’s oral health

It is best to try to reduce snacking on

Toothbrushes should be replaced with the

The daily application after lunch of an