Cranial Nerves + Dysphagia Flashcards
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossalpharyngeal
Cranial Nerve X
Vagus
Cranial Nerve XII
hypoglossal
Trigeminal V Sensory Functions
Oral cavities and facial feelings
Trigeminal V Motor Functions
Mastication
CN V Exam
Touch forehead, cheek, and mandible
CN V possible swallowing impairments if damaged
Loss of sensation to the face
Bolus formation (jaw)
Residue in sulci
Facial VII Sensory Functions
Anterior 2/3 of tongue
taste
Facial VII Motor Functions
Facial Expression
CN VII Exam
note facial symmetry
eyebrow-raising
smiling
laugh
pucker your lips
CN VII possible swallowing impairments if damaged
Facial paralysis
affects labial seal
may lose taste
Glossopharyngeal IX Sensory Functions
Posterior 1/3 tongue
taste
Glossopharyngeal IX Motor Functions
Pharyngeal movemnt
CN IX Exam
gag reflex
CN IX possible swallowing impairments if damaged
Loss of gag reflex
sensation of larynx
Vagus X Sensory and Motor Function
Innervation struture
hard +soft palate
larynx, pharynx, trachea
esophagus, VFs, epiglottis
CN X Exam
Check cough
Hyoid Excursion
Dysfunction of VFs- phonation
sustained “ah” sound
voice quality, is it wet?
check soft palate
CN X possible swallowing impairments if damaged
Aspiration and silent aspiration
residue in pharynx and larynx
Hypoglossal XII Motor Functions
tongue movement
CN XII Exam
tongue movement around
lips
side to side
push inside of cheeks
CN XII possible swallowing impairments if damaged
transport bolus
premature spillage
food in sulci
food placed at side (tongue)