AAC
Acronyms
Modified Diet
Trach
Random Facts
100

In this access method, the person makes a choice by listening for the desired item and then selects it

Auditory scanning

100

SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

100

which is thicker, mildly or moderately thickened liquids?

moderately thickened liquids

100

Is a PMV a 1 or 2-way valve

1 way

100

Define aphasia 

Aphasia is a language disorder caused by brain damage—most commonly from stroke, tumor, or injury—that impairs a person's ability to speak, understand, read, and write.

200

Communication boards/books, pictures, and real objects all compose this form of AAC.

Low tech

200

SGD

Speech Generating Device

200

Pudding is a good example of what type of modified diet texture

Puree

200

What is a good, safe SpO2 range for a patient using a Passy-Muir Valve (PMV)?

92-100%

300

These are used in AAC to represent objects, actions, concepts, and emotions.

symbols/pictures

300

NPO

Latin for nothing by mouth 

300

Bolognese sauce is a good example of what modified diet texture?

Moist ground 

300

Does the tracheostomy cuff need to be fully inflated or deflated when the speaking valve is in place?

DEFLATED

300

What kind of toothbrush do you use for a patient who is NPO?

Suction brush or swab!!!!

400

The abbreviation AAC stands for this.

augmentative alternative communication

400

MBS

Modified Barium Swallow Study 

400

What is the difference between ms/cut and regular cut solids?

Regular cut allows all solids on the regular diet texture but provides the meats cut up. Ms/cut only allows foods that are "easier to chew" and avoids foods that are firm, crunchy, fibrous, or dry (bacon, grapes, peanut butter, etc.)

400

Who can you ask for assist to suction the trach in this hospital?

Respiratory, Speech, nursing

400

True or False: a chin tuck always improves swallow function

False, it can help in some cases but it can worsen a swallow- depends on the patient :)

500

A technique where a partner reads choices aloud, and the user indicates their choice through a gesture or sound

partner assisted scanning 

500

IDDSI

International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative 

500

If the whiteboard in someone's room does not mention straws, are they allowed?

Yes, we only write "no straws" when they are not allowed, otherwise the patient can use straws!!