🍽️ Part 1: Understanding Safe Swallowing

1. Which of the following are common risk factors for choking? (Select all that apply)

Eating too quickly

Talking while eating

Sitting upright

Taking large bites of food

Chewing thoroughly

2. What is the correct posture for safe eating and drinking?

Lying down flat

Sitting upright

Leaning backwards

Standing up

3. Why is saliva important for safe swallowing?

It makes food taste better

It helps lubricate food for easier swallowing

It prevents tooth decay

It cools down hot food

4. Which groups of people may be at higher risk of choking?

Elderly people

People with certain medical conditions

Young children

Athletes

People with swallowing difficulties

🚨 Part 2: Recognising and Responding to Choking

5. List three warning signs that someone might be choking:

a) _________________________________

b) _________________________________

c) _________________________________

6. If someone begins to choke, what should you do first?

Give them water to drink

Encourage them to cough

Give them more food

Tell them to lie down

7. Explain why good oral care is important for safe swallowing:

8. When taking oral medicines, what precautions should you take to prevent choking?

🎯 Part 3: Applying Safe Swallowing Skills

9. Scenario: You're helping your elderly grandmother with dinner. Describe three specific things you would do to ensure she eats safely:

10. Create a simple checklist of safe eating practices that you could use in daily life:

Before eating: ________________________

During eating: _______________________

When drinking: _______________________

Taking medicine: _____________________

11. Reflection: Why is it important for everyone to understand safe swallowing skills, not just healthcare workers?

Safe Swallowing Skills Worksheet

Safe Swallowing Skills Worksheet

🍽️ Part 1: Understanding Safe Swallowing

🚨 Part 2: Recognising and Responding to Choking

🎯 Part 3: Applying Safe Swallowing Skills

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