1.What is the primary reason to place a patient on a National Dysphagia Diet (NDD)?

To promote weight loss and eating habits

To reduce the risk of choking and aspiration due to difficulty swallowing

To ensure the patient receives adequate fiber

2.Which of the following food items would be appropriate for a patient on NDD2 diet?

Whole grapes

bacon and raw vegetables

dry toast and cooked eggs

Moist, ground meats and soft pancake with syrup

3.The speech therapist who is presenting is allergic to pecans

True

False

4.The NDD classifies thickened liquids into several consistencies. Which consistency is thicker than "nectar-like" but thinner than "pudding" like (spoon thick)?

Slightly thicken liquids

thin liquids

Honey-like thicken liquids

5.Which safety measure is essential when assisting a patient with dysphagia during mealtime?

offering a straw for all liquids to facilitate easier drinking

ensuring the patient chews food thoroughly and swallows before taking another bite.

encouraging the resident to talk while chewing

6.Ice cream and jello are considered thicken liquid.

True

False

7.What type of liquid works well with the individual packets of thickener?

Orange Juice

Pop

Water

8.What is your Name?