Evaluation, Assessments and Referral of Swallowing

Question 1

Evaluation of swallowing consists of….

Answer 1

1. thyroid cartilage
2. anterior neck
3. laryngeal elevation

Question 2

what is palpated for masses?

laryngeal elevation, anterior neck, or thyroid cartilage?

Answer 2

Anterior Neck

Question 3

what is examined during swallowing?

anterior neck, thyroid cartilage, or laryngeal elevation?

Answer 3

laryngeal elevation

Question 4

what should be mobilized gently side to side?

laryngeal elevation, anterior neck or thyroid cartilage?

Answer 4

Thyroid cartilage

Question 5

how do you assess swallowing?

Answer 5

1. drink a few ounces of water
2. swallow promptly
3. no significant retention after swallowing

Question 6

when do you refer?

Answer 6

1. delayed swallowing
2. drooling
3. coughing
4. throat clearing
5. change in voice quality