Dysphagia Support

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Dysphagia Support

The quiz helps ensure that you:

Understand the key signs, risks, and symptoms of dysphagia.
Can identify safe food and fluid textures using the IDDSI framework.
Know how to respond appropriately to choking or aspiration events.
Are aware of safe mealtime positioning and support strategies.
Recognise your responsibilities as an NDIS support worker.

Please read each question carefully before selecting your answer.

To pass this quiz, you are required to achieve a score of 80%.

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What is dysphagia?

1 point

A condition affecting digestion

Difficulty swallowing food and drinks

A disorder of the stomach

An allergy to certain foods

Which of the following is not a symptom of dysphagia?

1 point

Coughing while eating or drinking

Drooling or food leaking from the mouth

Skin rash

Weight loss

Why can dysphagia be dangerous?

1 point

It causes stomach pain

It can lead to choking and lung infections

It increases blood pressure

It prevents proper digestion

What is the first step in managing a person who is choking with a full airway blockage?

1 point

Lean them forward and encourage coughing

Give them five back blows

Give them five chest thrusts

Start CPR

Which professional is responsible for assessing and managing dysphagia?

1 point

Physiotherapist

Speech Pathologist

Dentist

Pharmacist

What texture of food is safest for someone with severe dysphagia?

1 point

Crunchy and dry foods

Hard and chewy foods

Soft and moist foods

Foods that require a lot of chewing

Which of the following drinks is not ideal for someone with dysphagia?

1 point

Water

Thickened juice

Thin liquids

Pureed fruit

Which of the following methods is used to test food texture according to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework?

1 point

Checking how the food feels by touching it with fingers

Using a fork pressure test or a spoon tilt test

Measuring food thickness by eye alone

Biting into the food to see if it’s soft enough

How should a Support Worker position someone with dysphagia during mealtimes?

1 point

Lying down on their back

Sitting upright at a 90-degree angle

Leaning slightly forward

Standing while eating

What is aspiration in dysphagia?

1 point

A desire to eat solid food

Food or liquid entering the lungs

A type of swallowing exercise

An irritation in the throat

When assisting someone with dysphagia, what should Support Workers avoid doing?

1 point

Rushing meals

Encouraging slow and careful eating

Following dietary recommendations

Checking for signs of discomfort

What is a common strategy used to help someone with dysphagia swallow more safely?

1 point

Taking large bites of food

Drinking lots of water at once

Using thickened liquids

Eating quickly

How can dysphagia affect a person's overall health?

1 point

It may lead to malnutrition and dehydration

It helps improve digestion

It makes them feel stronger

It speeds up the body's metabolism

Which type of professional training is important for Support Workers caring for someone with dysphagia?

1 point

Basic first aid only

Food preparation skills

Dysphagia management training

CPR certification only

Why is thickened liquid often used for people with dysphagia?

1 point

It makes swallowing safer by slowing liquid movement

It helps hydrate the body faster

It adds more nutrients to their diet

It is easier to chew

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