Question

One way to prevent aspiration is to:

(A) Place residents on their sides for eating
(B) Offer several bites of food before offering a liquid
(C) Make sure food is swallowed before offering another bite
(D) Have resident lie down right after eating

Answer 1

To prevent aspiration during eating, make sure food is swallowed before offering another bite.

Step-by-step explanation:

One way to prevent aspiration is to: (C) Make sure food is swallowed before offering another bite. Aspiration occurs when food or liquid enters the windpipe instead of the esophagus, which can lead to choking or respiratory problems.

By ensuring that food is fully swallowed before offering another bite, the risk of food entering respiratory pathways is minimized. This can be achieved by allowing enough time for each bite to be fully chewed and swallowed before taking another bite.