FLASHCARD Ch 11 Les 3/4 PCT Hartman

Front

the medical term for difficult swallowing is

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dysphagia

Front

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

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Swallowing

Front

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

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Rapidly

Front

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

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Swallowing Problems

Front

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

1. All liquids other than water are thickened,

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1. Liquids are thickened as needed based on whether signs of dysphagia are observed.

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1. No liquids are offered; only semi-liquids such as pudding may be served.

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

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

Front

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

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Pneumonia

Front

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

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Upright

Front

Food should always be placed in the _______ side of the mouth.

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Stronger