SLP 477 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (ALREADY PASSED)
What is the purpose of IDDSI? - Answer- To standardize diet terminology globally for
safer and more consistent dysphagia management.
How many total IDDSI levels are there? - Answer- 8 levels (0-7).
What are IDDSI liquid levels? - Answer- 0 (thin) to 4 (extremely thick).
What are IDDSI food levels? - Answer- 3 (liquidized) to 7 (regular/easy to chew).
Why are diet consistencies inconsistent across healthcare settings? - Answer- Different
terminology systems and preparation methods.
Why is inconsistent diet terminology a problem? - Answer- It increases risk of patient
confusion and aspiration.
What is malnutrition? - Answer- An imbalance in nutrient intake.
What is dehydration? - Answer- Loss of more fluids than are taken in.
Why is malnutrition dangerous in dysphagia patients? - Answer- It hinders recovery and
weakens the body.
Why are patients on thickened liquids at risk for dehydration? - Answer- Limited access,
poor taste, and reduced thirst satisfaction.
What is the goal of thickening liquids? - Answer- Improve swallow safety while
minimizing residue.
What should guide decisions about thickened liquids? - Answer- Instrumental
assessments such as MBSS/VFSS or FEES.
What are the two main types of thickeners? - Answer- Starch-based and gum-based.
Name 3 groups at risk for malnutrition/dehydration. - Answer- Dysphagia patients,
elderly, chronically ill or neurological patients.
What is enteral feeding? - Answer- Providing nutrition via feeding tubes.
ANSWERS (ALREADY PASSED)
What is the purpose of IDDSI? - Answer- To standardize diet terminology globally for
safer and more consistent dysphagia management.
How many total IDDSI levels are there? - Answer- 8 levels (0-7).
What are IDDSI liquid levels? - Answer- 0 (thin) to 4 (extremely thick).
What are IDDSI food levels? - Answer- 3 (liquidized) to 7 (regular/easy to chew).
Why are diet consistencies inconsistent across healthcare settings? - Answer- Different
terminology systems and preparation methods.
Why is inconsistent diet terminology a problem? - Answer- It increases risk of patient
confusion and aspiration.
What is malnutrition? - Answer- An imbalance in nutrient intake.
What is dehydration? - Answer- Loss of more fluids than are taken in.
Why is malnutrition dangerous in dysphagia patients? - Answer- It hinders recovery and
weakens the body.
Why are patients on thickened liquids at risk for dehydration? - Answer- Limited access,
poor taste, and reduced thirst satisfaction.
What is the goal of thickening liquids? - Answer- Improve swallow safety while
minimizing residue.
What should guide decisions about thickened liquids? - Answer- Instrumental
assessments such as MBSS/VFSS or FEES.
What are the two main types of thickeners? - Answer- Starch-based and gum-based.
Name 3 groups at risk for malnutrition/dehydration. - Answer- Dysphagia patients,
elderly, chronically ill or neurological patients.
What is enteral feeding? - Answer- Providing nutrition via feeding tubes.
