Exam 11: Disorders of Swallowing

The primary symptoms of dysphagia in are reduced pharyngeal peristalsis and delayed swallowing reflex.

is a lack of cough when food or liquid enters the airway.

In , a transducer that generates and receives sound waves is placed below the chin for views of the oral cavity and on the thyroid notch for visualizing the laryngeal area.

A bedside swallow evaluation is contraindicated if

is a feeding tube inserted into a stoma, which extends into the pharynx.

Infants and children with swallowing disorders might experience the following:

Which of the following can occur in disorders of the oral preparation/oral phase of swallowing?

During the bedside swallow evaluation, an inability to cough may indicate

The cognitive effects of _ may impede attention and orientation to food.

What are the four diet levels for dysphagia and the levels of liquid?

In , a flexible laryngoscope is placed through the nose and into the pharynx so that the swallow can be examined.

In the phase of swallowing, the tongue and cheeks move food to the teeth to form a solid bolus.

Swallowing physiology and range of motion can be improved through

A primary indication of dysphagia in newborns is

The position is recommended for patients with delayed pharyngeal swallow.

Children with have behaviors that can interfere with feeding, including social withdrawal, impaired communication, stereotypic behaviors, and sensory hypersensitivity.

is a congenital malformation of the spinal column typically involving associated neural damage, resulting in limited sensation and motor control difficulties; it may result in dysphagia.

In , barium is coated onto or mixed into the food or beverage so that the movement of the bolus can be examined via X-ray.

Children with _ have difficulty with oral secretions and exhibit odynophagia.

What does the SLP pay attention to when observing feeding as it occurs normally?