Dysphagia difficulty s - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is swallowing/deglutition - ANSWER-All processes, functons and acts associated with introducton of food/material to be swallowed, including preparing, transferring, and transporting to stomach What is a bolus - ANSWER-food, liquid, or material placed in mouth for ingestion What is dysphagia - ANSWER-- the result of a physiologic change in the muscles needed for swallowing - a swallowing disorder that may involve signs and symptoms of mouth, pharynx, larynx, and/or esophagus Example ...

what do vegetarians eat? - Answer--no animal flesh -will eat eggs and dairy products like milk and butter what do vegans eat? - Answer--no animal flesh -no dairy -nothing that comes from an animal what are high lactose foods? - Answer-milk, cheese, butter, puddings, cream soups, ice cream, etc what foods are high in purine? - Answer-meats, beer what foods are high in iron? - Answer-red meat, pork, poultry, seafood, dark green leafy vegetables, raisins what foods are high in sodium? - An...

Dysphagia - inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing 2 key points about Dysphagia - 1. 30 mins prior to meal time, the pt needs to be sitting at 90 degree unless its contraindicated 2. Monitor for possibility of aspiration -s/s of aspiration -Coughing -Wheezing -Redness of face -Decrease O2 sat 2 key points about Nasogastric Tube - Used for pt who suffers from dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) Residual volume must always be checked q4h d/t risk for aspiration *** if ther...

Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate - Incomplete formation of facial structures (commonly the upper lip appears fused). Causes feeding, speech, and hearing issues. Esophageal Atresia - Incomplete formation of the esophagus. Causes feeding and nutritional issues. Pyloric Stenosis - Narrowing of the pyloric sphincter. Causes projectile vomiting that can lead to nutritional deficits. Dysphagia - Difficulty swallowing RISK for aspiration Dysphasia - Difficulty speaking Vomiting (Emesis) - Forc...

Where and why are lumbar punctures performed? - Answer- Spinal Block -> Anesthetic (into epidural space) Spinal Tap -> CSF extraction (into subarachnoid space)W B/W L3/L4 or L4/L5 NB: Posterior to this is *cauda equina* Where does a *herniated intervertebral* disk occur? What causes it? - Answer- Occurs b/w L4/L5 or *L5/S1* and C5/C6 or C6/C7 NB: affects lower spinal nerve # Degeneration of annulus fibrosis followed by *sudden compression* of nucleus pulposus What is the dif...

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HCA161FinalExamQuestionsandAnswers-Latest Update. What is Dysphagia? - Correct Answer Difficulty swallowing Who disorders might put someone at risk for Dysphagia and/or choking? - Correct Answer -Stroke -Parkinsons -Alzhimers -Multiple Sclerosis (MS) -Head injuries -Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) -Cancer of the throat, mouth, or esophagus -Huntington's Disease What are factors that affect eating and nutrition? - Correct Answer -Personal Choices -Allergies -Food intoleranc

Peptic Ulcer disease characterized by nawing burning sensation after eating. It is common with people who take NSAIDs or have a hx of H. Pylori. Tarry stools is another indicator Cholelithiasis RUQ pain (epigastric) that radiates to the tip of the scapula on the right side. Described as intense acute. presence of gall stones and heart burn can be s/s. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:03 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What ar...

ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY, NURSING 400 FINAL EXAM COMBINED STUDY GUIDES QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED COMPLETE WELL EXPLAINED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES 100% CORRECT VERIFIED BY EXPERTS LATEST UPDATE 2024 GRADED A+ GUARANTEED SUCCESS AFTER DOWNLOAD (ALL YOU NEED TO PASS YOUR EXAMS) Dysphagia inability to swallow or difficulty in swallowing 2 key points about Dysphagia 1. 30 mins prior to meal time, the pt needs to be sitting at 90 degree unless its contraindicated 2. Monitor for possibility of aspiratio...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...