Exam 3 Flashcards
Etiology of Flaccid Impairment
Lower motor neuron damage
Symptoms of Flaccid Impairment
- Weakness (could also be paralysis)
- Hypotonia
- Diminished reflexes
- Fatigue
Examples of Flaccid Impairment
- Brainstem CVA
- Muscular dystrophy
- ALS
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Guillain-Barre
How does a Flaccid Impairment affect swallowing?
- Poor chewing/movement of bolus
- Weakness of velopharynx (nasal regurgitation)
- Poor closure of larynx (aspiration)
- Poor propulsion (squeezing) of the bolus downward (pharyngeal residue)
Etiology of Spastic Impairment
Upper motor neuron damage
Symptoms of Spastic Impairment
- Weakness
- Loss of fine, skilled movements
- Increased tone
- Increased reflexes
- Spasticity
Examples of Spastic Impairment
- CVA
- Anoxic brain injury (CP)
How does a Spastic Impairment impact swallowing?
- Poor chewing/movement of bolus
- Poor timing and coordination of specific movements that initiate swallow
- Poor closure of larynx (aspiration)
- Weakness/improper movement of velopharynx (nasal regurgitation)
- Poor propulsion (squeezing) of the bolus downward AND now may have spasms in the esophagus
Etiology of Ataxic Impairment
Cerebellar damage
Symptoms of Ataxic Impairment
- Slowness and inaccuracy of movement
- Difficulty with coordination of movement
- Tremors
Examples of Ataxic Impairment
- Degenerative diseases
- CVA
- Tumors
How does Ataxic Impairment impact swallowing?
- Biting tongue/cheek when eating
- Poor respiratory coordination during swallowing (can lead to aspiration)
Etiology of Hypokinetic Impairment
Basal ganglia dysfunction
Symptoms of Hypokinetic Impairment
- Slowness of movements
- Diminished movements
- Sensory impairments
- Rigidity
- Tremors
Examples of Hypokinetic Impairment
Parkinson’s Disease
How does a Hypokinetic Impairment impact swallowing?
- Drooling
- Tremor of oral musculature impacts oral prep and transit
- Decreased frequency of swallow
- Poor timing of swallow (aspiration)
- Decreased movement of structures that close the larynx and protect the airway (aspiration)
Etiology of Hyperkinetic Impairment
Basal ganglia dysfunction
Symptoms of Hyperkinetic Impairment
- Abnormal, rhythmic movements
- Irregular and unpredictable movements
- Slow, involuntary movements
Examples of Hyperkinetic Impairment
Huntington’s Disease
How does a Hyperkinetic Impairment impact swallowing?
- Motor control across all phases of the swallow are affected
- Any number of impairments can be seen
In the TMN tumor staging system, T stands for _____.
Tumor size
- T1 (smallest)
- T4 (largest)
In the TMN tumor staging system, N stands for _____.
Nodal status
In the TMN tumor staging system, M stands for _____.
Presence or absence of Metastasis outside the region
Why would a surgeon not be able to perform a primary closure?
If there is a large area without sufficient tissue to close the wound
Transporting healthy, live tissues from one location of the body to another, with its blood supply intact, is called a _____.
Flap
Transporting skin, without a blood supply is called a _____.
Graft
What is xerostomia?
Oral dryness, dry mouth
Tissue that has been radiated may be red, inflamed, and have ulcers; this is called _____.
Mucositis
What are three late effects of radiation in head and neck cancer?
- Trismus (jaw stiffness)
- Decreased muscle bulk
- Fibrosis (stiffness
If there is cancer of the tonsils, what site would that be labelled as?
Oropharyngeal
If there is cancer of the pharyngeal walls, what site would that be labeled as?
Hypopharyngeal
Cancer of the AE folds would be labeled as a pharyngeal cancer.
a. True
b. False
b. False
What structures are included in a label of glottic cancer?
- TVF
- Anterior commissure
It is likely that someone with laryngeal cancer will experience loss of oral control and coordination.
a. True
b. False
b. False
Decreased hyolaryngeal excursion can lead to _____.
Decreased laryngeal closure- aspiration
10.5% of premature infants born at less than _____ weeks gestation have dysphagia.
37
Prevalence increases to 24.5% among those with birth weight less than _____ lbs.
3.3
Infants with cleft lip/palate may have _____ reflexes and sucking.
Normal
Cleft lip causes impairment of _____ around the nipple.
Lip closure