215 M2 Quiz Dysphagia

Question 1

What are 2 important details to know as SLPA about dysphagia

Answer 1

1. Symptoms of dysphagia such as: coughing and choking while eating or drinking, and gurgling or wet vocal quality, complaints of food stuck in the throat.
2. Know about the therapeutic interventions as we could be part of treatment for these interventions such as oral-motor exercises that are not for speech but are meant to strengthen the lips, cheeks, and jaw.

Question 2

SLPA CANNOT

Answer 2

perform diagnostics or screenings for swallowing

perform procedures that need a high level of clinical skill

interpret results of feeding and swallowing evaluations

determine swallowing strategies

treat medically fragile students/patients/clients independently

Question 3

MBS

Answer 3

Modified Barium Swallow is performed by radiologist, SLP, radiology tech. Mix barium sulfate powder into thickened liquid. Allows for screening esophageal stage of swallow

Question 4

Level 1

Answer 4

pureed and cohesive foods with smooth textures

Question 5

Level 2

Answer 5

Level 2 mechanically altered foods which are soft and moistened

Question 6

Level 3 -

Answer 6

consists of food which are near normal in texture, cut into bite sized pieces

Question 7

Level 4

Answer 7

regular consistency

Question 8

Liquid recommendations-

Answer 8

thin, nectar like, honey like, spoon thick

Question 9

-swallow guide-

Answer 9

contains written and pictorial instructions including position, diet level, rate, and method of feeding

Question 10

Therapeutic interventions-

Answer 10

SLP may implement a therapy program to strengthen the swallowing mechanism

Question 11

Oral-motor exercises

Answer 11

• to strenghten tongue, lips, cheeks, jaw

Question 12

What is dysphagia-

Answer 12

describes disorder of swallowing

Question 13

Consequences of dysphagia-

Answer 13

choaking, aspiration

Question 14

Inhalation of a foreign object including food or liquid into the lungs

Answer 14

what is aspiration

Question 15

What are some causes of dysphagia?

Answer 15

TBI, neurological deficits, cancer, MS, ALS, PD OR pneumonia, seizures, intubation

Question 16

What are the 4 stages of swallowing?

Answer 16

Oral preparatory
Oral
Pharyngeal
Esophageal

Question 17

Swallowing takes?

Answer 17

8 to 10 seconds

Question 18

ASD may affect

Answer 18

sensory processing and can cause selective eating

Question 19

supports children who have eating challenges

Answer 19

“Get permission” approach

Question 20

textures and flavors from an easy consistency to a more difficult one or like from dry to moistened or bland to flavor-filled

Answer 20

Gradually transition

Question 21

• Use food art, or food academics

Answer 21

Desensitization