Swallowing/dysphagia

Question 1

What nerves are involved with swallowing?

Answer 1

5,7,9,10,12

Question 2

Describe the phases of swallowing

Answer 2

Oral prep
Oral: move bolus to back of mouth
Pharyngeal: swallow
esophageal: bolus moves to stomach

Question 3

For food consistencies what foods are level 4?

Answer 3

mashed potato, apple sauce, squash

Question 4

What are mechanical soft foods (5)

Answer 4

ground meat, mashed veggies

Question 5

What is level 6 of dysphagia diet?
Give examples

Answer 5

Soft: Bite sized

diced meat, canned meat, soft fruit (banana/strawberry)

Question 6

how does poor lip closure affect swallowing?

Answer 6

food may fall out of the mouth

Question 7

What does poor lateralization effect swallowing?

Answer 7

poor formation of bolus, pocket food

Question 8

What are some interventions we can do to work on poor lip closure

Answer 8

light touch to lips, stretch, sucking/swallowing activities

Question 9

if clients have difficulty with tongue movements what are some interventions?

Answer 9

tongue exercises, tongue tip sounds

Question 10

If a client has sensory difficulty what are some OT interventions?

Answer 10

deep pressure, present new foods slowly and fun