Swallow Smarts
What is the medical term for difficulty swallowing?
Dysphagia
Modified Barium Swallow Study
Name one cognitive skill SLPs treat in SNFs.
Memory, attention, problem solving, executive function
/hæpi spitʃ mʌnθ/
Happy speech month
SLPs only work on swallowing and cognition.
False
Thin liquids move faster or slower than thickened liquids?
Faster
What does FEES stand for?
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
What part of the brain is associated with speech: Frontal lobe or Occipital lobe?
Frontal lobe
/ˈizi ˈpizi ˈlɛmən ˈskwizi/
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Coughing during meal time is always a concern.
False
Name one possible sign of aspiration.
Coughing, throat clearing, wet vocal quality
What protects the airway during a swallow?
Epiglottis
What is dysarthria?
Motor speech disorder caused by brain/nerve damage
/meɪ ðə fɔɹθ bi wɪð ju/
May the fourth be with you
Thickened liquids increase risk of dehydration.
True
What posture may help reduce aspiration in some patients? Chin tuck or looking upward?
Chin tuck
If a ST is doing a CTAR exercise, what are they doing?
Chin tuck against resistance
Name 2 types of aphasia.
Brocas, Wernickes, Global, Conduction, Anomic, Transcortical motor/sensory
/ɪf ju kæn ɹid ðɪs bɹɪŋ mi əˈnʌðɚ ˈkɔfi/
If You Can Read This Bring Me Another Coffee
Oral care can help reduce risk of aspiration pneumonia.
True
What is the difference between aspiration and penetration?
Aspiration - below the VF
Penetration - above the VF
What cranial nerve is most associated with tongue movement?
Hyoglossal nerve (CN XII)
What are the two main types of language deficits commonly treated after stroke?
Expressive and Receptive language
/waɪ bi mudi wɛn ju kæn ʃeɪk jʊɹ buti/
Why Be Moody When You Can Shake Your Booty
Aspiration always causes coughing.
False.
Silent aspiration