Intro to Speech and Hearing Disorders: Chapter 9 Exam Study Guide

Name the three phases of swallowing

Oral, Pharyngeal, Esophageal.

Describe the Oral phase of swallowing.

Preparation and movement of food/liquid in the mouth towards the throat.

Describe the Pharyngeal phase of swallowing.

Movement of the bolus through the pharynx, protecting the airway

Describe the Esophageal phase of swallowing.

Bolus moves through the esophagus into the stomach.

Define Deglutition.

The act or process of swallowing.

Define Aspiration.

When food or liquid enters the airway below the vocal folds.

Define NPO.

Nil per os' meaning nothing by mouth.

Causes of swallowing disorders/dysphagia?

Neurological disorders, structural abnormalities, stroke, and aging.

Impacts and warning signs of dysphagia?

Coughing, choking, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and difficulty swallowing.

Types of instrumental swallowing assessments?

Videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).

Treatment options for dysphagia?

Diet modifications, swallowing therapy, exercises, positioning techniques, and medical or surgical interventions.