Swallowing Disorders

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1. By 18 months what percentage of infants with reflux will be free of symptoms?
45%-50%
60%-80%
80%-85%

2. Insufficient ______ causes alveolar surface tension to increase, resulting in alveolar collapse and atelectasis
plasma
surfactant
fibrin

3. The primary antireflux barrier is the ______.
upper esophogeal sphincter
stomach
lower esophogeal sphincter
diaphragm

4. Which would not be a feeding-related problem commonly seen in BPD?
decreased endurance
abnormal oral-motor problems
oral-tactile hypersensitivity
poor structural maturation

5. What percentage of children with reflux will continue to have symptoms until the age of 4?
10%
20%
30%
40%

6. Which of the following factors should be considered in determining if a premature infant is ready to attempt oral feeding?
gestational age and medical condition
wakeful state and NNS
Both A & B

7. Most infants who develop bronchopulmonary dysplasia are premature infants being treated for:
infant respiratory distress syndrome
intracranial hemorrhage
necrotying entebocolitis

8. Feeding problems related to TEF/EA would include:
gastroesophageal reflux
prolonged periods on non-oral feeding
decreased endurance
both a & b

9. If an infant has gastroesophageal reflux, the most optimal position for sleeping is:
on the back
in a foam wedge, elleviated
on the stomach
sitting upright

10. Some ways to help with feeding problems commonly seen with Congenital Heart Disease are:
Allow a 5 to 10 minute break in the middle of feedings
Oral facilitation techniques
Supplemental nutritional support
All of the above