What term describes drinks used for people with dysphagia that are thickened to reduce aspiration?

• A. Thickened Liquids
• B. Threatening Resident
• C. TIA
• D. Transfer Belt

Answer: (A)

Thickened liquids are fluids that have been deliberately made more viscous so a person with dysphagia can swallow more safely. By increasing the thickness, the liquid flows more slowly, giving the swallowing muscles time to coordinate and close the airway, which helps reduce the risk of aspiration. Clinicians customize the thickness level—nectar, honey, or pudding—based on a resident’s swallowing ability and safety needs.

The other terms don’t fit. A phrase about threatening a resident describes behavior, not a clinical treatment. A transient ischemic attack is a medical event, not a fluid modification. A transfer belt is a mobility aid used for assisting movement, not a drink or its consistency.