Question

1. during feeding, the health scholar should monitor the patient for signs of swallowing difficulty. which is one correct sign to look for?1 pointa. quick gulp and no coughb. coughing, throat clearing, or a change in voice after swallowingc. patient eating very quicklyd. patient refusing to eat4. how should the health scholar handle utensils/food items during feeding?1 pointa. give all utensils at once and let the patient chooseb. offer one bite at a time, allow patient to chew and swallow before next bitec. feed as fast as possible to finish quicklyd. leave the tray and let the patient self - serve without supervision

Explanation:

For question 3: Coughing, throat clearing, or a change in voice after swallowing can indicate that food or liquid is not being properly swallowed (e.g., aspiration risk). A quick gulp with no cough (A) is a normal sign. Eating quickly (C) is a behavior not directly a sign of swallowing difficulty. Refusing to eat (D) could be due to many reasons not related to swallowing difficulty like lack of appetite.
For question 4: Offering one bite at a time (B) allows proper chewing and swallowing, reducing choking/aspiration risks. Giving all utensils at once (A) may overwhelm. Feeding fast (C) increases risk. Leaving without supervision (D) is unsafe for patients who may have swallowing issues.

Answer:

1. B. Coughing, throat clearing, or a change in voice after swallowing
2. B. Offer one bite at a time, allow patient to chew and swallow before next bite