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Human Biology

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Set 16 Swallowing Process And Disorders

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Silent aspiration occurs when a patient

A)Is unaware that material has entered the airway
B)Is aware that material has entered the airway but attempts to hide this from his family and medical staff
C)Produces an inaudible cough in response to material entering the airway
D)Is aware that material has entered the airway but cannot cough to clear it

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Ho suffered a stroke 2 days ago.He has been referred for a swallowing evaluation.The main goal of the examination is to determine

A)Types of foods Mr.Ho is willing to eat.
B)Level of risk for aspiration.
C)Impact of culture on treatment.
D)Extent of neurological impairment affecting Mr.Ho's swallow.

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Question 3

(True False)

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Studies have shown that persons over the age of 70 take longer to swallow than persons under the age of 70.

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