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FLASHCARD Ch 11 Les 3/4 PCT Hartman

FLASHCARD Ch 11 Les 3/4 PCT Hartman

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Health Sciences

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

the medical term for difficult swallowing is

Back

dysphagia

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Doing this several times per mouthful may be a sign of dysphagia: Swallowing, Sighing, Frowning, Breathing

Back

Swallowing

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

PCTs should report to the nurse if a patient is breathing in this way while eating or drinking:

Back

Rapidly

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Spitting out pieces of food during a meal may be a sign of

Back

Swallowing Problems

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When a patient has orders for thickened liquids, which of the following is true?

  1. All liquids other than water are thickened,
,
  1. Liquids are thickened as needed based on whether signs of dysphagia are observed.
,
  1. No liquids are offered; only semi-liquids such as pudding may be served.
,
  1. All liquids, including water, must be thickened to the ordered consistency.

Back

All liquids, including water, must be thickened to the ordered consistency.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What condition may be caused when food or drink is aspirated?

Back

Pneumonia

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In order to prevent aspiration, the PCT should keep the patient in the ————— position after eating for at least 30 minutes.

Back

Upright

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