Test Your Knowledge on Dysphagia Management Techniques

• Dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration and pneumonia.
• Dietary modifications and swallowing rehabilitation can reduce aspiration risk.
• Techniques include modifying food consistency and thickening liquids.
• Clients should sit upright and tilt their neck slightly during meals.
• Placing food on the stronger side of the mouth can aid in bolus formation.
• Clients with hemianopsia may need to turn their head during meals.
• Adding milk to mashed potatoes can alter consistency and increase aspiration risk.
• Using a straw for drinking liquids may cause increased swallowing difficulty.
• Controlling liquid intake through a straw is more difficult than drinking from a cup or glass.
• These measures can help clients with dysphagia tolerate oral feedings.

Test your knowledge on dysphagia and learn about the risk of aspiration and pneumonia. This quiz covers dietary modifications, swallowing rehabilitation techniques, and best practices for mealtime positioning. Discover how to modify food consistency and thickness, aid in bolus formation, and accommodate clients with hemianopsia. Avoid common pitfalls such as using a straw for drinking liquids and adding milk to mashed potatoes. Take this quiz to improve your understanding of dysphagia and help clients tolerate oral feedings.