SPA 6565 Exam 1 (A+ GRADED)

Incidence correct answers The incidence of a disorder is the reported frequency of new occurrences of that disorder over a long period in relation to the population in which it occurs. (Incidence in the US in adults is 6%) Prevalence correct answers Prevalence of a disorder is the number of cases in a population during a shorter, prescribed period, usually in a specific setting that it occurs. CVA: 50% Head and neck cancer Head Injury Progressive neurogenic disease (Parkinson's, ALS, MS, MG, GB, Rheumatic disease) Levels of Care correct answers Acute care, subacute care, rehabilitation, long term care, home health, private practice Swallowing Team correct answers SLP Primary care physician Otolaryngologist Gastroenerologist Radiologist Neurologist Dentist Nurse Dietitian OT Pulmonary/respiratory therapist Four Stages of Swallow correct answers Oral prep Oral Pharyngeal Esophageal Nasopharynx correct answers Nasal cavity to velum Oropharynx correct answers velum to base of the tongue Hypopharynx correct answers base of the tongue to the vellculae to UES Oral Prep Stage correct answers Swallow phase where food/liquid prepared for further phases of swallow. Prior to oral phase. Tongue moves the bolus laterally to the molars. Crushing, repetitive movements of jaw reduce the bolus size. Chewing continues reflexively once initiated, but may be volitionally altered.