What Is Dysphagia

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is dysphagia?

• A)Inhalation of a foreign object into the lungs
• B)Impaired taste
• C)Difficulty swallowing
• D)Impairment of the tongue or other muscles essential to speech

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Definitions:

Temporal Artery Thermometer

A device used to measure body temperature by scanning the forehead over the temporal artery, noted for its non-invasive and quick readings.

Celsius

A scale for measuring temperature where 0 degrees represent the freezing point of water, and 100 degrees its boiling point under standard atmospheric pressure.

Orally

Pertaining to the mouth; a route of medication or substance intake through the mouth.