Quiz 1

Question 1

odynophagia

Answer 1

pain with swallowing

Question 2

phagophobia

Answer 2

fear of swallowing

Question 3

xerostomia

Answer 3

dry mouth

Question 4

edentulous

Answer 4

lacking dentition (including dentures)

Question 5

cachexia

Answer 5

significant loss of appetite in someone who is not actively trying to lose weight

Question 6

aerophagia

Answer 6

swallowing too much air

Question 7

screening vs. evaluation (define each one)

Answer 7

screening: identifies signs & symptoms of dysphagia; outcome is whether to proceed to an evaluation or not.
evaluation: defines anatomy & physiology; includes formal recommendations.

Question 8

What are some complications of dysphagia?

Answer 8

• weight loss
• poor nutrition
• chest infection
• pneumonia
• choking
• Heimlich Maneuver
• death

Question 9

What is Scott’s definition of dysphagia?

Answer 9

Difficulty in swallowing from the time food or liquids enter the oral cavity to the time it enters the stomach.

Question 10

@

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about

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≈

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approximately

Question 12

c

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with

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s

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without

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p

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after

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r/t

Answer 15

related to

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s/p

Answer 16

status post

Question 17

h/o

Answer 17

history of

Question 18

r/o

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ruled out

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Hx

Answer 19

history

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2º

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secondary to /due to

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Dx

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diagnosis

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Rx

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prescription

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D/C

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discontinue/discharge

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W/C

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wheelchair

Question 25

QD

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every day

Question 26

QOD

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every other day

Question 27

BID

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twice a day (twice daily)

Question 28

TID

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three times a day (three times daily)

Question 29

HS

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bedtime

Question 30

POC

Answer 30

plan of care

Question 31

PMX

Answer 31

prior medical history/past medical history

Question 32

ALOC

Answer 32

altered level of consciousness

Question 33

c/o

Answer 33

complains of

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H&P

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history & physical

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SOB

Answer 35

shortness of breath

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L

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left

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R

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right

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I

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independent

Question 39

F/U

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follow-up

Question 40

ICU/NICU

Answer 40

Intensive Care Unit

Question 41

CCU

Answer 41

Critical Care Unit; can also be Cardiac Care Unit/Telemetry Care Unit (TCU)

Question 42

what is Acute Care

Answer 42

Medical-surgical (med-surg)/surgical unit

Question 43

List the Continuum of Care (in order)

Answer 43

1. ICU 2. CCU 3. Acute Care 4. Acute Rehab Unit 5. Subacute Rehab Unit 6. SNF- rehab or long-term 7. Intermediate Care Facility/Board & Care/Assisted living 8. Home Health/Health at Home 9. Outpatient Facilities

Question 44

What are the medical complexities of Acute Rehab

Answer 44

``` Multiple IVs Dialysis Wound care Special tests Daily labs Access to CT/MRI ```

Question 45

What are the medical complexities of Subacute?

Answer 45

``` Up to 3 IVs Some dialysis Some wound care No special tests Labs 3xwk Portable x-rays ```

Question 46

What are the medical complexities of SNF

Answer 46

``` Single IVs Some dialysis Limited wound care No special tests Labs 1xwk ```