Modified Diets for Clinical Staff

#1. A resident may be recommended a modified diet because of:

Issues with their teeth

Dysphagia

Impulsive behaviour

All of the above

#2. Why do thickened fluids help some residents swallow safely?

They move more slowly in the mouth which gives time for the airway to close.

They are easier to drink

They are more enjoyable

Thickened fluids do not help with swallowing safety

#3. Why do some residents benefit from a modified diet?

It improves the taste of the meal, so people eat more

They require less chewing and can assist with fatigue

They move more quickly from the mouth to the throat making them easier to swallow

They have more protein than regular meals

#4. The Australian Standards for Texture Modified Diets include?

Regular, soft, minced & moist and smooth puree

Normal, minced and moist and vitamised

Regular, soft and smooth puree

Normal, soft, soft-moist and vitamised

#5. The four levels of fluid consistency which are recognised as the Australian standards include?

Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4

Thin, ¼ thick, ½ thick, Full thick

Regular, mildly thick, moderately thick and extremely thick

Regular, Nectar, Honey, Pudding

#6. Which food should NOT be provided to a resident on a soft diet?

Select all that apply:

Egg sandwich with crusts removed

White bread with vegemite and butter

A banana smoothie

Up & Go Milkshake

Ice Cream and custard

Biscuits

Corn

Toast

#7. Which food should NOT be provided to a resident on a smooth puree diet?

Select all that apply:

Toast

Egg sandwich

Savoury mince

Smooth Ricotta

Salmon mousse

Pureed porridge

Pumpkin soup

Apple sauce

#8. You should downgrade a resident to extremely thick fluids if care staff report that a resident is coughing on their drinks?

True

False

#9. It is always safer to modify a resident’s diet?

True

False

#10. Regular ice cream should be given to a resident on thickened fluids?

True

False

#11. Gelatine desserts should be avoided for those on thickened fluids?

True

False

Modified Diets for Clinical Staff

#1. A resident may be recommended a modified diet because of:

#2. Why do thickened fluids help some residents swallow safely?

#3. Why do some residents benefit from a modified diet?

#4. The Australian Standards for Texture Modified Diets include?

#5. The four levels of fluid consistency which are recognised as the Australian standards include?

#6. Which food should NOT be provided to a resident on a soft diet?

#7. Which food should NOT be provided to a resident on a smooth puree diet?

#8. You should downgrade a resident to extremely thick fluids if care staff report that a resident is coughing on their drinks?

#9. It is always safer to modify a resident’s diet?

#10. Regular ice cream should be given to a resident on thickened fluids?

#11. Gelatine desserts should be avoided for those on thickened fluids?

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