Dysphagia Quiz ?s

B

Which one is NOT considered as clinical symptoms of dysphagia?
a. Food sticking
b. Reduction in tongue strength
c. Coughing and choking during and/or after a meal
d. Pain on swallowing

A

A comprehensive definition of dysphagia should encompass
a. Signs, symptoms, and consequences
b. Signs, medical history, and quality of life
c. Sign, symptoms, and level of impairment
d. Patient chief complains and related consequences

D

Which statement is correct?
a. Feeding disorder refers to changes in dietary selections, and problems with the oral transport of the bolus
b. Eating disorder refers to impairment of the food transport outside the alimentary canal
c. Patients with eating disorders usually complain of swallowing problems
d. Feeding disorder may be used interchangeably with swallowing disorders for infants or children

A

The highest prevalence of dysphagia is in the ______ phase of stroke.
a. Acute
b. Subacute
c. Long term
d. Rehabilitative

C

Which of the following is among the psychosocial consequence of dysphagia
a. Aspiration Pneumonia
b. Dehydration
c. Loss of quality of life
d. Malnourishment

B

Which group of patients usually have good stamina for dysphagia treatment?
a. Patients in acute care
b. Patients in rehab
c. Patients in Skilled Nursing Facility
d. Patients in Home Healthcare

C, D

David is 78 years old. He started to notice that he coughs more frequently during his mealtimes. Also, he sometimes has to swallow multiple times to clear his throat. He was referred to an SLP for a complete swallowing evaluation. The SLP noticed that there is a delayed pharyngeal response along with reduced hyoid elevation during swallowing.
What is (are) the symptoms? (multiple answers may apply)
a. Delayed pharyngeal response
b. Reduced hyoid elevation
c. Multiple swallows per bolus
d. Coughing

B, D

What are the signs? (multiple answers may apply)
a. Coughing
b. Delayed pharyngeal response
c. Multiple swallows per bolus
d. Reduced hyoid elevation

C

What is the best term to describe David's problem?
a. Feeding disorder
b. Anorexia
c. Dysphagia
d. Bulimia nervosa

D

In order to fully understand the underlying cause of the problem, David should be referred to a(n)_________ .
a. ENT
b. Psychologist
c. Gastroenterologist
d. Neurologist