Exam 1

Question 1

SLP role in the NICU

Answer 1

specialists in infant communcation and crucial in all infant driven interactions

Question 2

Synactive Theory

Answer 2

How to understand an infant’s behavior as communication

Question 3

Neuroprotective Care

Answer 3

minimizing stressors in a preemie’s environment to promote development

Question 4

Primary Goals for Swallowing

Answer 4

effeciency and safety

Question 5

Important Factor for Independent Oral Feeding

Answer 5

coordination of SSB

Question 6

Signs a Baby is Ready to Eat

Answer 6

1. normal pinkish color
2. rooting
3. increased movement

Question 7

sidelying

Answer 7

lay a baby on their side with their head above their feet

Question 8

NNS assessment

Answer 8

assessment of them using a pacifier to see if they can hold it in their mouth properly and not aspirate on their saliva

Question 9

Pacing

Answer 9

when you tilt the bottle down to encourage baby to breathe

Question 10

Decreasing flow rate

Answer 10

changing the type of bottle so the flow is slower or faster depending on the needs of the baby

Question 11

Change Bolus Temperature

Answer 11

sometimes having cold bolus helps with sensory feedback and can prevent aspiration

Question 12

Should you thicken an infant’s formula?

Answer 12

NO, unless they are at least 40 weeks because thickener can cause NEC

Question 13

Impact of adjusted age on treatment decisions

Answer 13

Important to use adjusted age because that is where the baby is developmentally

Question 14

When to recommend VFSS

Answer 14

based on clinical signs of dysphasia and aspiration risk that cannot be managed through other means