Describe a bedside swallowing assessment. What are the background ...

[Cooldude101]

Describe a bedside swallowing assessment. What are the background and training requirements of a speech-language pathologist?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When you talk with Mrs. Moore on 3/15, you ask how much weight she would like to lose. She tells you she would like to weigh 125, which is what she weighed most of her adult life.
 
  Is this reasonable? What would you suggest as a goal for weight loss for Mrs. Moore? How quickly should Mrs. Moore lose this weight?

[jliusyl]

Answer to Question 1

 A bedside swallowing assessment involves a physical examination, including oropharyngeal motor function, signs and symptoms of dysphagia, and tolerance to various food and fluid consistencies.
 It can be difficult to detect aspiration conclusively during this evaluation.
 A speech-language pathologist (SLP) has a master's degree that requires an additional clinical fellowship.
 A SLP must additionally successfully pass a national exam for a certificate of clinical competence (CCC).

Answer to Question 2

 Modest wt loss, which can usually be achieved and maintained by the pt, can decrease risk from obesity.
 10 weight loss over next 6 months, which is approximately 16 lbs. for Mrs. Sanders.
 When she reaches this goal and would like to continue, it can be discussed at that time.
 1-2 lbs. per week is a reasonable rate of weight loss

[Cooldude101]

Thank you!

[jliusyl]

Always glad to help...