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Which of the following techniques is NOT used to reduce the risk of aspiration in dysphagia clients?
Which of the following techniques is NOT used to reduce the risk of aspiration in dysphagia clients?
- Thickening liquids
- Using a straw for drinking liquids (correct)
- Tilting the neck slightly
- Modifying food consistency
What should clients with hemianopsia do during a meal to see everything on the plate?
What should clients with hemianopsia do during a meal to see everything on the plate?
- Close their eyes
- Use a mirror
- Use a magnifying glass
- Turn their head (correct)
What can CVA cause in dysphagia clients?
What can CVA cause in dysphagia clients?
- No effect on vision
- Left-sided hemianopsia (correct)
- Bilateral hemianopsia
- Right-sided hemianopsia
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Study Notes
- Dysphagia diet reduces risk of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia
- Techniques include modifying food consistency and thickening liquids
- Clients should sit upright at a 90-degree angle and place food on the stronger side of the mouth
- Tilting the neck slightly can assist with laryngeal elevation and closure of the epiglottis
- Clients with hemianopsia should turn their head during a meal to see everything on the plate
- Adding milk to mashed potatoes can alter consistency and increase risk of aspiration
- Using a straw for drinking liquids can cause increased swallowing difficulty and choking
- Controlling liquid intake through a straw is more difficult than drinking from a cup or glass
- CVA can cause left-sided hemianopsia in clients
- Swallowing rehabilitation measures can help reduce risk of aspiration.
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