Dysphagia Quiz 1👅

Swallowing is defined as the transfer of the bolus from …..

the mouth to the digestive system

Mouth and throat are part of the….

“aerodigestive tract”

The “aerodigestive tract” is shared by two systems. Which systems?

it is shared by both the digestive and respiratory systems

Dysphagia is not a disease! It is a….

symptom

Swallowing impairment (dysphagia) is a risk factor for _____

mortality

Dysphagia affects the entire________.

lifespan

While it can affect the whole lifespan, dysphagia is more common in ….

older adults

What are some signs that someone has dysphagia?

• Unintentional weight loss

• Double/multiple swallows

• Drooling

What Causes Dysphagia?

Damage to neurological structures (stroke, TBI, ALS) or various other medical concerns (head and neck cancer, pulmonary disease, surgery)

What is the question you should be asking when assessing someone’s swallow safety on x-ray?

Safety: where did the bolus go?

What are the questions you should be asking when assessing someone’s swallow efficiency on x-ray?

Efficiency: how fast did the bolus travel? Was anything left behind?

A videofluorographic study is a type of X-ray video that…?

shows the movement of food and liquid as a person swallows

What are the biggest clinical implications associated with dysphagia?

dehydration and malnutrition

What is an SLP's role in treatment of dysphagia?

identification of abnormal swallowing, have knowing of eitologies of dysphagia, be able to apply safe treatment

dysphagia can be treated in 3 ways:

medically, surgically, behaviorally

behavioral management of dysphagia can fit into two categories:

compensatory (adapt), restorative

Silent aspiration occurs when….

material enters the airway and lungs without obvious signs such as coughing or choking

What is the area labelled 1?

nasopharynx

What is the area labelled 2?

Oropharynx

What is the area labelled 3?

Hypopharynx

4 stages of swallowing

oral preparatory, oral pharyngeal, esophageal, pharyngeal

Trigeminal (V)

Mandible movement, hyoid positioning

Facial (VII)

Cheeks, lips, salivary glands

Hypoglossal (XII)

Tongue movement

Accessory (XI)

Pharyngeal stage

Glossopharyngeal (IX)

Back of tongue

Vagus (X)

swallowing