DYSPHAGIA

Question 1

what is dysphagia?

Answer 1

difficulty in swallowing foods
- may cause pain and regugitation

Question 2

what are some dysphagia modification strategies?

Answer 2

• texture and fluid modifications
• oral care and safe swallowing strategies
• saliva management
• use of adapted feeding technology and meal-time maneuvers
• diet optimization strategies
• EN if needed
• eating and drinking at risk discussions

Question 3

describe the IDDSI framework

Answer 3

drinks:
0 = thin
1 = slightly thick
2 = mildly thick
3 = moderately thick (same as liquidised food)
4 = extremely thick (same as pureed food)
5 = minced and moist
6 = soft and bite sized
7 = easy to chew/regular

Question 4

what technique is used for minced and moist?

Answer 4

slot between forks

Question 5

how to test extremely thick?

Answer 5

tilt spoon test

Question 6

what is osteoporosis

Answer 6

bones are thinner, more porous, and weaker than healthy bone

Question 7

what two nutrients are the most important for osteoporosis

Answer 7

calcium and vitamin D

Question 8

what are the recommendations for adult calcium and vitD intake?

Answer 8

calcium: recommend adults to consume 1000-1200mg calcium/day to prevent osteoporosis
- do not exceed DRI because may cause constipation

• vitD: recommeded 400IU/d starting at age 50