CCC Swallowing and Feeding Disorders

Question 1

Which phase of swallowing involves the bolus being moved from the anterior to the posterior oral cavity by the tongue?

Accepted Answer

Oral transport phase

Answer

Oral preparatory phase

Answer

Pharyngeal phase

Answer

Esophageal phase

Question 2

Laryngeal penetration during swallowing is defined as bolus material entering which structure without passing below the vocal folds?

Accepted Answer

Laryngeal vestibule above the vocal folds

Answer

Pyriform sinuses

Answer

Esophagus

Answer

Valleculae

Question 3

Which instrumental assessment uses fluoroscopy to evaluate all phases of swallowing in real time?

Accepted Answer

Modified barium swallow study (MBSS)

Answer

Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)

Answer

High-resolution manometry

Answer

Ultrasound imaging

Question 4

Silent aspiration is defined as aspiration that occurs without which response?

Accepted Answer

Cough or throat clear

Answer

Laryngeal elevation

Answer

Tongue retraction

Answer

Esophageal peristalsis

Question 5

The Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) is an 8-point scale used during instrumental swallowing evaluation to rate:

Accepted Answer

Depth and response to airway invasion

Answer

Oral preparatory phase integrity

Answer

Esophageal transit time

Answer

Pharyngeal residue severity

Question 6

Which compensatory swallowing strategy involves turning the head toward the weaker side to redirect the bolus?

Accepted Answer

Head turn

Answer

Chin tuck

Answer

Supraglottic swallow

Answer

Effortful swallow