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Swallowing difficulties can lead to poor nutrition and weight loss

• TRUE

• FALSE

Patients with heart and lung conditions are more susceptible to swallowing difficulties

• TRUE

• FALSE

The thicker the consistency, the safer it is for patients to swallow

• TRUE

• FALSE

Throat clearing during eating/drinking is a sign of aspiration

• TRUE

• FALSE

Thickener is only added to water

• TRUE

• FALSE

Poor oral hygiene and dysphagia contribute significantly to pneumonia

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which group(s) of patients may have progressive deterioration in swallowing over time?

• NPC post radiation

• Parkinson's disease

• Dementia

• Bell's palsy

Dysphagia and oral refusal can have an impact on__

• Nutrition

• Nutirion, hydration & QOL

• Hydration

• Nutrition, hydration, QOL & carers' stress

If I urgently need to order diet/fluids for a patient who complained of food stuck, swallowing multiple times

• Check previous ST's E-doc to find out last recommended diet and fluid

• Check with family about premorbid diet and fluids at home

• If no information available, order nectar thick and blended diet first and monitor

• Order soft diet and pudding thick fluids

Loss of weight and loss of appetite are part of ageing

• True

• False