denture storage

CNA
Activities of Daily Living
Multiple choice
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

A resident removes dentures before sleeping. How should the nursing assistant store them?

In water in the denture cup✓ Correct

Moist storage helps protect dentures while they are out of the mouth.
Dry on a bedside tissue✗ Incorrect

Dry storage does not keep the dentures moist.
In hot water in the denture cup✗ Incorrect

Heat can change the shape of the dentures.
Wrapped dry in a washcloth✗ Incorrect

A dry cloth does not keep the dentures moist.

Answer

A. In water in the denture cup

Rationale

Moist storage helps protect dentures while they are out of the mouth. This action supports safe daily care.

RememberStore dentures in a denture cup covered with cool, clean water.

Sources

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Oral Complications of Cancer Therapies (PDQ®)–Patient Version National Cancer Institute (NIH) · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Everyday oral care for cancer patients includes keeping the mouth clean and being gentle with the tissue lining the mouth.
Adapted from Open RN Nursing Assistant: Chapter 5: Provide for Personal Care Needs of Clients Open RN (Chippewa Valley Technical College) · License: CC BY 4.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · SKILLS CHECKLIST: DENTURE CARE · 2022

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