Dysphagia Diet and Techniques

• 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.

Test your knowledge on dysphagia diet and swallowing techniques with this informative quiz. Learn about modifying food consistency, thickening liquids, and proper positioning during meals to reduce the risk of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia. Discover how to assist clients with hemianopsia and CVA-related left-sided hemianopsia during meals. You'll also gain insight into the potential risks associated with using straws for drinking and how swallowing rehabilitation measures can help reduce aspiration risk. Sharpen your skills and become a dys