Dysphagia Assessment & Yale Swallow Screen Post-Test Answers

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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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  1. DYSPHAGIA ASSESSMENT & YALE SWALLOW SCREEN POST-TEST ANSWERS

  2. QUESTION #1 Dysphagia is defined as a dysfunction in any stage of the swallow process. a) True b) False

  3. QUESTION #2 What percentage of stroke patients have some form of dysphagia? a) 25% b) 55% c) 75% d) 10%

  4. QUESTION #3 50 60% of patients who aspirate do not cough when given PO. a) True b) False

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. QUESTION #7 If dysphagia is suspected in a patient, thickening the liquids will always increase swallow safety. a) True b) False

  9. QUESTION #8 Once the initial water screen is completed, you do not have to check the patient s swallow again. a) True b) False

  10. QUESTION #9 The Yale Swallow Protocol is a three-step process that incorporates a three-ounce water challenge. a) True b) False

  11. 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

  12. 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

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