HLTOHC009 Student Assessment Task 1 - Questioning
HLTOHC009 Student Assessment Task 1 - Questioning
HLTOHC009 Student Assessment Task 1 - Questioning
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Assessment under the learning resource of this document, for this assessment.
Questions will be completed in the student’s own time.
Responses to the questions must be typed.
Student Instructions This task requires you to complete a written response knowledge
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.
You may have up to three (3) attempts to receive a Satisfactory outcome
for this assessment.
Failure to receive the Satisfactory outcome after the three (3) attempts, the
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.
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.
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
a. Maxillary
b. Anterior
c. Mandibular
d. Posterior
a. Anatomic crown
b. Enamel crown
c. Facial crown
d. Clinical crown
a. Dentinal tubules
b. Dentinal fibers
c. Odontoblasts
d. Nerves
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Stomatitis
Xerostomia (Dry
mouth)
Caries
Root caries
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.
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
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
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.
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
Debris
Dental caries
Excessive saliva
Hairy leukoplakia
Herpes simplex
Sensitive mouth
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
Remineralisation products
Saliva substitutes or
stimulants:
● Chewing gum
● Gels
● Liquids
● Lozenges
● Sprays
● Removing denture
● 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
a. Discuss the importance of oral health for an elder's general health and wellbeing. Your discussion must be
more than 100 words.
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.
Spitting
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)
alcohol misuse, licit and illicit drugs and substances, over the counter and herbal treatments
fluoride
medical history
oral piercings
psychological issues, such as fear of being seen without dentures or persisting with ill-fitting dentures for
satisfaction of others
salivary function
smoking
a. Identify five (5) signs and symptoms that indicate a good oral health.
b. Identify five (5) signs and symptoms that indicate an unhealthy need for further assessment or
treatment of oral health.
b. Provide two (2) measures you would use to initiate follow up care with health practitioners on
identified patient needs.