Swallowing
All of the following may be signs of aspiration/penetration: coughing, choking, "gurgly" voice, sneezing/burping, watery eyes/runny nose, and vomiting.
What is aspiration?
_________is a motor speech disorder, in which the muscles of the mouth, face, and respiratory system may become weak, move slowly, or not move at all after a stroke or other brain injury (ASHA).
What is dysarthria?
This nerve provides both motor and sensory innervation, and plays an important role in the pharyngeal phase of swallowing
What is the Vagal nerve?
This screening now requires a certification, but previously was a very popular tool.
What is the MOCA?
This is the highest leadership position held by a speech therapist in PT Solutions
This phase includes suckling, chewing, and masticating; the mixing of the food with saliva; and the formation of a bolus of suitable size and consistency.
What is the oral phase?
Device used with patients who have a trach to help them speak.
What is Passy Muir Valve?
These are the muscles that make sounds.
What are vocal folds?
This is the primary risk factor for cognitive impairment
What is age?
What is a procedure based code?
Reflexive (reflex response- i.e. not planned) initiation of the swallow. – The nasal cavity is sealed when the soft palate raises (that prevents food/fluid coming out of the nose) – The larynx (voice box) moves upwards and forward – The vocal folds close, and then the epiglottis closes over the airway (breathing stops momentarily) – The pharynx pushes the bolus down (by contracting in a stripping motion) – The upper oesophageal sphincter opens to allow the bolus through – The upper oesophageal sphincter closes after the bolus has passed through in order to prevent the bolus moving back up (retrograde movement)
What is the pharyngeal phase?
a form of aphasia in which the patient is unable to recall the names of everyday object
What is anomia?
this structure serves as the main attachment point of the tongue.
What is the hyoid bone?
You have trouble following a conversation. You find it hard to make decisions, finish a task or follow instructions. You start to have trouble finding your way around places you know well. You begin to have poor judgment. This could be a sign of?
What is dementia?
These 2 types of cancer do SLPs most commonly provide intervention?
What are head and neck cancer?
Most common consistency recommended for drinking liquids
What is nectar thick?
patients who demonstrate difficulty in speech production, specifically with sequencing and forming sounds may have this
What is apraxia?
adjusts the pressure during changing lung volumes, and promotes rapid inspirations during connected speech
What is the diaphragm?
this technique helps individuals recall information over progressively longer intervals
What is spaced retrieval?
There are 6 people who hold this degree in the panhandle. Who are they?
Who are, Ashley, Christina, Kristine, Sage, Sonya, and Taylor
This food is often thought safe for nectar thick items, however due to its melting properties, it poses an aspiration risk.
What is icecream?
impaired language comprehension
What is Wernicke's aphasia?
This is the outer and deeper layer of the brain that becomes damaged after a TBI
What are The cortical and subcortical regions?
These are the five cognitive skills necessary for speech.
What is attention, listening, comprehension, memory, and problem solving skills?
These words racecar and Bob are spelled the same forwards and backwards. What are these called?
What is palindromes?