Swallowing phases and dysphagia assessment and management concepts tested on the Praxis Speech-Language Pathology exam.
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35 basic cards for Praxis SLP Speech-Language Pathology. Set 10 of 11 in Praxis SLP. It opens with "What are the four phases of the normal swallow, in order?" and "What happens during the oral preparatory phase of swallowing?". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.
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- What are the four phases of the normal swallow, in order?
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Oral preparatory, oral, pharyngeal, esophageal.- What happens during the oral preparatory phase of swallowing?
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The bolus is chewed and formed into a cohesive mass.- Is the oral preparatory phase of swallowing voluntary or involuntary?
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Voluntary.- What happens during the oral phase of swallowing?
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The tongue propels the bolus posteriorly toward the pharynx.- Is the oral phase of swallowing voluntary or involuntary?
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Voluntary.- What triggers the pharyngeal swallow reflex?
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The bolus stimulating sensory receptors around the faucial arches and base of tongue.- Is the pharyngeal phase of swallowing voluntary or involuntary?
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Involuntary (reflexive).- What happens during the esophageal phase of swallowing?
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Peristaltic waves carry the bolus through the esophagus into the stomach.- About how long does the esophageal phase of swallowing normally take?
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About 8 to 20 seconds.- Which cranial nerve primarily controls tongue movement during swallowing?
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Cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal).- Which cranial nerve mediates pharyngeal sensation and the gag reflex?
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Cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal).- Which cranial nerve controls laryngeal closure and pharyngeal/esophageal peristalsis?
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Cranial nerve X (vagus).- Which cranial nerve controls lip closure and cheek (buccal) tension for swallowing?
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Cranial nerve VII (facial).- Which cranial nerve controls jaw movement for mastication?
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Cranial nerve V (trigeminal).- What laryngeal structure folds down over the airway entrance during the pharyngeal swallow?
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The epiglottis.
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