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Management of Post Extubation Dysphagia: It Takes a Team

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1.  Which statement is true regarding intubation duration and risk according to Skoretz et al. (2014) and Kwok et al. (2013)?
  1. Risk decreases as intubation duration increases
  2. Risk remains unchanged regardless of intubation duration
  3. Risk increases significantly after 48 hours of intubation
  4. Risk is highest within the first 12 hours of intubation
2.  All of the following are reasons for dysphagia related to ICU-acquired weakness, EXCEPT?
  1. Generalized weakness
  2. Muscular atrophy
  3. Respiratory muscle weakness
  4. Increased sensory perception
3.  Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of intubation-related laryngeal trauma?
  1. Improved mucosal integrity
  2. Edema
  3. Erythema
  4. Vocal fold paralysis
4.  Brodsky et al, 2017 reported at the time of discharge from the hospital, what percentage of patients with ARDS and oral endotracheal intubation had dysphagia?
  1. 13%
  2. 32%
  3. 48%
  4. 60%
5.  How can taking small sips and bites help with energy conservation?
  1. Eating quickly without breaks
  2. It reduces the demand on respiration
  3. Taking large gulps
  4. Continuous eating

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