Dysphagia Assessment & Yale Swallow Screen Post-Test Answers
Dysphagia assessment is crucial in identifying swallowing dysfunction. The post-test answers cover various aspects including definitions, statistics, patient management, and protocols like the Yale Swallow Screen. It emphasizes the importance of oral care, appropriate diet modifications, and when to refer for further evaluation by a speech-language pathologist.
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DYSPHAGIA ASSESSMENT & YALE SWALLOW SCREEN POST-TEST ANSWERS
QUESTION #1 Dysphagia is defined as a dysfunction in any stage of the swallow process. a) True b) False
QUESTION #2 What percentage of stroke patients have some form of dysphagia? a) 25% b) 55% c) 75% d) 10%
QUESTION #3 50 60% of patients who aspirate do not cough when given PO. a) True b) False
QUESTION #4 If a patient coughs during the screen: a) Stop the screen and consult speech therapy b) Stop the screen and re-screen in a few hours c) Place the patient on a thickened liquid diet
QUESTION #5 Oral care is key to reducing the risk of infection, adverse health outcomes and fatality associated with aspiration pneumonia. a) True b) False
QUESTION #6 If a patient is on mild thick (syrup) liquids it is okay to give them: a) Jell-O b) Fruit c) Ice cream or popsicle d) Ice chips e) None of the above
QUESTION #7 If dysphagia is suspected in a patient, thickening the liquids will always increase swallow safety. a) True b) False
QUESTION #8 Once the initial water screen is completed, you do not have to check the patient s swallow again. a) True b) False
QUESTION #9 The Yale Swallow Protocol is a three-step process that incorporates a three-ounce water challenge. a) True b) False
QUESTION #10 In Step 2, the Administration section of the Yale Swallow Screen, if a patient scores as impaired in the Cognitive Screen or Oral Mechanism Exam, or if they are unable to drink the entire three ounces, they fail the screening and you should request a dysphagia evaluation by SLP. a) b) True False
PERSONNEL FILE Graded tests should be kept in your personnel file at your organization Verify if your organization has a return demonstration required as part of your dysphagia screening competency process EFF. 03-17-22: REV. 12-08-22
