Dysphagia

This study guide provides a complete and up-to-date collection of practice questions and detailed explanations for the Dysphagia Exam (2025/2026 edition). It covers essential topics including swallowing anatomy and physiology, stages of swallowing, assessment and diagnostic tools, instrumental evaluations (VFSS, FEES), treatment techniques, diet modifications, and clinical decision-making. Each answer is verified for clinical accuracy and aligned with current ASHA and evidence-based guidelines, ...

DYSPHAGIA FINAL EXAM UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Evidence-Based Practice - CORRECT ANSWERtreatment based on best available evidence does not rely on clinician experience or intuition. Important for clinician to understand efficacy. Failure to use=less effective treatment/desired outcomes.

DYSPHAGIA FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS The Shaker exercise was designed to increase UES tonicity. - CORRECT ANSWERFALSE Physical and environmental factors such as chairs and utensils that enhance swallowing in patients with head and neck cancer are usually managed by a physical or occupational therapist. - CORRECT ANSWERTrue

DYSPHAGIA EXAM 2 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWERImpairment in transferring substances to stomach. Prevalence of Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER1 in 25 adults in the USA affected.

DYSPHAGIA EXAM 1 (CH. 1-4) UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (T/F) A normal swallow is possible even if all swallowing organs are not normal. - CORRECT ANSWERTrue (T/F) Most people will occasionally aspirate some food or fluid. - CORRECT ANSWERTrue

DYSPHAGIA FINAL STUDY GUIDE UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWERimpairment in the ability to swallow because of neurological or structural problems that alter the normal swallowing process

Dysphagia Exam 2 2. reasons we may not use mbs: not dysphagia, patient unable to participate/co- operate, does not alter overall treatment plan 3. diagnostic purposes of mbs: signs and symptoms of cause of problem differences related to food/liquid

Dysphagia Exam 3 Questions and Answers and agility 31. what would this oral motor exercise be targeting? hold tip of tongue to ridge behind your teeth for 2 seconds: range-of-motion 32. what would this oral motor exercise be targeting? keep your lips closed; don't let me break your seal: resistance (strength)