(2) Dysphagia Flashcards
1
Q
dysphagia
A
difficulty swallowing (moving coordinating muscles of the mouth and throat or trouble with sensation)
2
Q
why does dysphagia matter?
A
causes dehydration and malnutrition, weight loss and pneumonia
3
Q
signs vs. symptoms
A
signs are things you see in an assessment, symptoms are what they patient tells you they’re having issues with
4
Q
T/F: Dysphagia is a medical condition
A
FALSE
it is a symptom of a medical condition
5
Q
3 stages of dysphagia
A
acute, subacute, chronic
6
Q
FEES
A
camera view inside through nose
6
Q
when can aspiration happen (before, during or after swallowing)?
A
all of the above
7
Q
MBS
A
x-ray
